Travel Windproof Umbrellas

Girl with umbrella in the field before the storm

There's almost nothing more frustrating than walking through a storm and having your umbrella turned inside-out and destroyed by a strong gust of wind. Many umbrellas experience breakage in this way, leaving their owners exposed to the elements. Thankfully, there are special windproof umbrellas that can help you in situations like this.

Windproof models are designed to be resistant to strong wind gusts. They are made with reinforced ribs that make it tougher for them to be turned inside-out in rough storms. These stronger ribs add stability to the windproof travel umbrella, helping it keep its original shape so it can continue to protect you from precipitation.

Another feature of wind resistant umbrellas is the ability to handle gusts of wind up to 55 miles per hour. With the ability to withstand this force, you can walk in more threatening weather and feel confident that you will stay dry.

Some models are designed to have a special panel added to the top of the fabric. This panel supports the canopy, helping it keep its original shape. Many people opt for this type of umbrella because the chance of it being turned inside-out during a storm is very slim. While there are no guarantees in hurricane-force winds, these umbrellas can withstand a great force on them and will not fold or buckle under its strain.

Other windproof travel umbrellas, however, are designed without the extra panel. But if turned inside-out they are able to turn back in without any damage being done to the ribs. This is a popular wind resistant umbrella as well because it looks like any other common model except for it having the ability to fix itself. To activate that feature, very often all you would need to do is touch the open/close button when it's turned inside-out and it will correct itself.

Windproof umbrellas are great for those who need to travel during stormy weather and need protection from the elements. Whether you opt for one with extra panels or if you're looking for one that can fix itself if it becomes inverted, you'll find that your windproof umbrella is an invaluable tool.

Popular Windproof Umbrellas

Leighton Windefyer Falcon Umbrella, Red/Black	This model takes advantage of the unique double-rib technology preventing the fabric from tearing and keeping the umbrella safe in strong winds. And thanks to the double canopy with fiberglass ribs it can resist winds up to 60 mph. And while its 43" arc will keep you dry when it rains, it is still a compact model with its folded length 11 1/2". More...
GustBuster Metro 43-Inch Automatic Umbrella	This automatic 43-inch dual canopy umbrella has 16 inches folded length and is 22 inches long when open. It has the extra-sturdy patented frame design which has proved its high wind resistance capability by being wind-tested to 55 miles per hour. This item is backed up with a lifetime warranty. So, given its relatively low price, this umbrella deservedly tends to be the most popular choice among ones with windproof capabilities. More...
ShedRain WindPro Mini Umbrella Auto Open & Close	This umbrella is specially engineered to resist windy conditions. And it does that extremely well thanks to the vented canopy and fiberglass frame and ribs. This model opens and closes automatically, has a 43" arc and 11" length when closed. More...
Totes Superdome Collapsible Vented Canopy Umbrella	When looking at this huge golf size 54 inch umbrella, it’s hard to believe that it is able to collapse to just 13 1/2 inches in length. It can be opened and closed with the single functional button, and the vented canopy keeps it from inverting in strong winds. It looks a pretty nice choice if you are seeking a relatively compact windproof umbrella that can cover a couple of people during the rain at the same time. More...
Samsonite Umbrellas Windguard Mini Auto Open/Close Umbrella	This automatic umbrella has 44" diameter when opened and just 11" folded length. Its steel shaft combined with the rubber grip handle is convenient and the dual-layered canopy prevents it from inverting under the strong wind gusts. More...