NEWS – If you have to be out in inclement weather, why not have a well-made umbrella that can withstand 70MPH winds? We recently had some storms blow through the DFW area with sustained 50-70 MPH winds. The Tumella umbrella can handle those kinds of winds because it has nine ribs made from fiberglass. They […]
Just in time for April showers, the Tumella umbrella can withstand 70MPH winds! Read More
NEWS – Here’s a new one, at least for me. It’s a crossbody umbrella sling made of vegetable-tanned leather with adjustable straps that let you attach different-sized umbrellas. The slings are built to last and feature solid brass hardware. They are also treated with Goldtop waterproofing balm to protect them from the elements. You can
This sling will let you carry your favorite umbrella on your back because why not? Read More
NEWS – Use the Bestkee Lightsaber Umbrella (aka Bestkee LED Umbrella) to battle Mother Nature and her band of nasty elements! The center shaft of this umbrella lights up thanks to LEDs which make it look like a Lightsaber. There are seven LED colors. Just cycle through them until you get to the one you
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REVIEW – I live in California where we’ve been in a mega-drought for many years. The idea of having an umbrella seems rather pointless. Of course, this winter has been abnormally wet for some reason! Where can I find a decent umbrella I might not want to lose, and won’t fall apart after two days?
Helinox Umbrella One review – Fighting off the rain and sun Read More
NEWS – Don’t you just hate it when it starts raining and you don’t have an umbrella? You’ll never get drenched again if you have an EZ FUNSHELL Backpack Umbrella. This backpack is designed to hold your everyday gear and then when it rains, you can pop out the built-in umbrella. The 5-layer umbrella protects
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NEWS – If it’s raining, you need an umbrella to stay dry, right? Not according to maker Ivan Miranda. He 3D printed a motorized hat with an internal propeller that uses a curtain of air to keep the rain off. Ivan does a fabulous job of walking through the engineering process, explaining how he designed
This is the craziest umbrella I’ve ever seen! Read More
NEWS – The Canope is a hands-free umbrella that looks a little goofy for regular day-to-day use. But if you look at the image below, it looks handy for people who bike, people who have jobs that require that they stand out in the weather all day, dog walkers, hikers, etc. The Canope features a
No, it’s not a mini parachute. It’s a wearable umbrella-ella-ella Read More
NEWS – One of my favorite places in the world is Sanibel Island Florida. We usually go there once a year (not this year though <sniff>) and our favorite activity is sitting on the beach relaxing under the shade of an umbrella. But each year we deal with the problem of getting our umbrella planted
Relax on the beach without worrying that your umbrella will fly away and stab someone Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you three Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns. Let’s check them out. Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 What is it? The Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 is a vacuum bottle made of Titanium. Why do I like it? I like the Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 because it’s small enough to fit in my
Titanium bottle, a reverse umbrella, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a part of my EDC, I carry an umbrella to be prepared for the predicted or unexpected downpour. Most of the small and compact umbrellas that I have tried have been very cheaply made, and after a gust or two of wind, end up in the garbage can along the street
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REVIEWS – When you live in southern Indiana, you just never know what the weather is going to be like. It’s February but we’ve had lots of rain and even thundersnow. Yes, that’s really a thing here. This week I’ve been testing the stormproof and unbreakable Hedgehog Umbrella. Let’s check it out. What is it?
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NEWS – Don’t make your car sit outside without protection it deserves from the sun, rain, snow, bird poo, and more when you can keep it covered with this automatic car tent umbrella from Lanmodo. Just put the Lanmodo car tent on the top of your car with the built-in weighted base, stand back, and press
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This week we are bringing you nine crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like Star Wars, the outdoors, EDC gear, music, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Rainsaber umbrella What is it? The Rainsaber umbrella is a Star
Do you carry a compact umbrella with you for rainy days? I have one in my drawer at my day job and one in the glove compartment of my car just so I have all my bases covered. The overall design of compact umbrellas hasn’t changed much over the years unless you include the button
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The only thing worse than not taking your umbrella on a day when rain is expected is losing it. You won’t have to worry about either event with the Bluetooth Never Lost Umbrella by Kisha. The umbrella is 100% windproof and corrosion-proof. It has 16 ribs and a “perfect opening and closing mechanism”. Pair it
Never lose an umbrella again with the Kisha Bluetooth and GPS-enabled umbrella Read More
Here is this week’s list of 5 crowdfunding campaigns that have caught my eye in the last week for being unique, and worth checking out. Click through to see this week’s notable crowdfunding projects.
The Life-Saved Sunblock Umbrella could save your life. The Life-Saved Sunblock Umbrella features a new coating technology and a sunblock surface to shield you from rain and sun. In an emergency, though, you can use the umbrella handle as a hammer to break a car window and as a seat-belt cutter to help you get
Life-Saved Sunblock Umbrella offers layers of safety Read More
The Samurai Sword Umbrella from Brando looks like a Katana, which is a long, single-edged sword used by Japanese samurai. But that’s not the first thing that came to mind when I saw it. I thought of the Michonne character from one of my favorite shows The Walking Dead. This umbrella is 38 inches long
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If you’re lucky enough to have a personal outdoor area to enjoy warm weather, check out this lighted umbrella for your patio table. The ATLeisure 9′ Easy Light Touch Solar Umbrella with 44 LEDs will fit in the umbrella holder made into most patio tables, or you can use it without a table if you purchase a
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When walking at night, you need to be conscious of your clothing choices to make sure that you are visible to drivers. When it’s raining, it can be even harder for drivers to see clearly, so you want to make sure there is no way they can miss seeing you. With the Hi-reflective Umbrella from
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