Customers overwhelmingly praise this umbrella for exceptional durability and wind resistance, with many noting it never turns inside out even in severe storms. The one-button auto-open and auto-close mechanism is highly valued for convenient one-handed operation, while the lightweight, compact design fits easily into bags and backpacks. Reviewers consistently highlight the sturdy frame, rubberized grip, and quick water-shedding capability. Several report owning the same umbrella for years of daily use. A few mention it could be slightly lighter for extended travel or wish for wider canopy coverage, but these minor concerns barely diminish the strong overall satisfaction and recommendation.
It is hard to close, well made, but hard to close.
LisaA
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 29, 2026
Nor’easter Proof!
I bought this umbrella ☂️ for my grandson to use @ College. It has really held up perfectly. Especially this past weekend during a pretty nasty nor’easter ⛈️ in New England.
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 28, 2026
Very functionable umbrella
I like how compact it is to take with on a soon to be a rainy day. Looks so good. I like the fold down button, instead on grabbing the wet umbrella to take down.
Wayne
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 28, 2026
Super handy umbrella! Keep one in your car!
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I love the one button to open this umbrella. Super handy when you might have your hands full. Doubly great is the same button to quickly close the umbrella again, like when you’re
Cecilia
Connecticut
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 21, 2026
Excellent quakity
This is a very good quality umbrella. I just ordered a few more in different colors.
Lee14
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 17, 2026
Sturdy, compact umbrella
Sturdy compact umbrella. Has so far worked well at warding off rain (!), but it appears to provide good coverage and be well made.
Fleece lover
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 19, 2026
Classic Quality Umbrella
Used for: Casual or Every Day
This umbrella was definitely worth the purchase. It’s made from durable materials and is very stylish.
Cameron Milum
Caruthersville, MO
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 17, 2026
nice umbrella but check before buying
We bought two of these umbrellas but one had a small hole in it. However, the return & replace process was relatively easy and everyone was very nice and appologizing.
Lin50
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 31, 2026
Avoid
I can’t even say if I liked this umbrella, which I bought because I thought it was supposed to be more resistant and all that. I briefly used it once (for a couple of min), but the
Manu
Salem, Massachusetts
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 14, 2026
Best of the Best
Used for: Fishing
Simply: absolutely the best umbrella I’ve owned. Period. Opens every time. Well, well made.
Special K
Grand Rapids Michigan
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 16, 2026
travel umbrella
Disappointed they do not self close like the ones we used to have .
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 7, 2025
Defective umbrella
Used for: Travel
I had to return my item
Because the umbrella does not open
Chica
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 11, 2025
After 2 years of use, mine exploded and failed.
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Well, it was a good umbrella. I walked into work, pressed the button to close it and it kind of exploded into multiple parts. Thankfully, no one was next to me or they would have
Response from L.L.Bean
September 16, 2025
By LL Bean Customer Service Team
Hi Phil, I am sorry the ShedRain umbrella has not held up as expected. A member of our Team will reach out to you.
Phil
Chesterland, Ohio
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 30, 2025
The best umbrella
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
This is the best, most sturdy umbrella I have ever owned. It doesn’t fold up in the wind. It’s light weight and very compact which makes it great for travel. The rubber handle is k
Lmp1234
NH
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 27, 2025
This Umbrella is Truly Amazing!
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
This is the best engineered Umbrella I have ever seen. It has vents and rigging so it remains stable in extreme rain and wind events, with much less chance of blowing out. This Umb
Scott J
San Luis Obispo, California
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 1, 2025
Compact umbrella
Used for: Travel
I used, but I thought it was a little wider. Did have the size on the pkg . It was more my own issue visualizing the size. Very compact and easy to pack or carry. Mechanism works p
Golfer
Vermont
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 26, 2025
Prepared for travel!
Used for: Travel
My standard umbrella for the car. I bought two for each vehicle. Perfect for those unpredictable weather days.
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 18, 2025
nice
high quality umbrella - really like it, easy to carry around but durable
EHas
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★★★★★★★★★★
April 13, 2025
Good umbrella
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Opens and closes easily and is compact. Great to keep in car door pocket.
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 11, 2025
They Do Not Turn Inside Out, No Matter How Windy!
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I love Shedrain umbrellas. No matter how windy, they do not turn inside out. I have been using them for decades in very windy San Francisco!
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