Travel Mini Umbrellas

Mini umbrellas have become quite popular these days. Quite often used as an advertising tool or as a party favor, these compact models offer full protection from the elements but take up minimal room in a bag or briefcase. They are appealing to many people and have many different characteristics.

For instance, when choosing between compact travel umbrellas, you will need to determine what features you're looking for in particular. One of the things you'll need to decide upon is whether you're looking for one that opens and closes manually or automatically. Buying a mini umbrella that opens and closes automatically will often cost more than one that does this manually, so you may need to take into consideration the amount of items you are going to order and how this fits into your budget.

Also, the size of the fold is an important feature to consider. Many umbrellas start with a 5 inch fold and can have as big as a 12 inch fold. Again, taking into consideration your budget and the amount of folding umbrellas you need to order, you'll want to determine what size you're looking for to ensure you are choosing the right one for you.

Mini umbrellas are crafted from lightweight wood, fiberglass, plastic and metal. They come in a variety of different colors and are available in four, five, six or eight panel designs. Many times you can choose them in either a solid color or have two colors alternating between panels. If you're choosing a compact umbrella for an event, then you might want to submit a design to be printed on it. Or, if they are to be used as wedding favors, the name of the couple and the date of their wedding can be printed on them if you so desire.

Mini umbrellas are a great way to advertise your business, an important event or corporate promotions. Maybe you are just looking for a small travel umbrella that is more compact. Anyway, with so many designs and features to choose from, it's easy to find the right one for you.

Popular Compact Umbrellas

Green Esprit Super Mini Umbrella	This manual compact umbrella will easily fit into your purse or the glove box in your car. It comes in a multifunctional zipper case with the size comparable to a typical eye glasses holder – 7" long, 2.5" wide and 1.75" deep. The additional pouch is included for even greater convenience and its lightweight construction definitely makes this stylish umbrella a good choice for day-to-day usage. More...
RST Premium Wind-Proof Umbrella Black (39" diameter)	This umbrella has an automatic open/close button and a 39" diameter when opened. It is not just an ordinary compact model, but a well-designed windproof umbrella made with the finest materials. Thanks to the fiber-glass ribs used instead of the standard metal frame, it can be easily flipped back to its normal shape after being inverted under the wind gust without any damage being done to the ribs. More...
RST Premium Wind-Proof Umbrella Black (41" diameter)	Having all the advantages of the previous model, this durable umbrella has the larger 41" diameter providing even more protection from the elements. It also has the more sophisticated and convenient closing mechanism. More...
ShedRain Wedgy Umbrella	This mini umbrella comes with a case and has the manual opening mechanism. With its 40" arc and just 6 3/4" in length when closed it will definitely fit anywhere. So, it’s an excellent emergency umbrella to have with you for the case of the unexpected rain. More...
Samsonite Ultra Compact Umbrella	This umbrella is extremely lightweight - once having it in your handbag you may finally forget that it’s even there. On the one hand, being tiny and slim with its 9" folded length, this model will perfectly fit your purse. On the other hand, the 40" arc allows it to serve its purpose well enough on rainy days. More...