However, some folding umbrellas are too heavy or bulky to carry in a bag at all times, and some are inferior to a regular long umbrella in terms of durability. In this issue, we introduce excellent folding umbrellas picked up by each index, including the strongest items overall in terms of functionality and cost performance!
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The 7-Eleven lightweight automatic folding umbrella was a favorite of many OTOKOMAE editors. In addition to its convenient function of automatically opening and closing at the touch of a button even when one hand is occupied with a bag, etc., it is as light as an ordinary smartphone and comes with a water-absorbing umbrella bag that absorbs water droplets from the umbrella. Best of all, it is sold at Seven-Eleven, the convenience store with the largest number of stores in Japan, making it easy to buy anytime, anywhere, making it outstandingly easy to obtain. Furthermore, the low price of 1,870 yen, including tax, sets this quality, inexpensive umbrella apart from others that can be purchased immediately in one’s neighborhood. Since it is not currently available at the online store, we urge you to try purchasing one at your local 7-Eleven.
Next, we will introduce folding umbrellas that excel in each of the three categories of ” lightness,” ” strength,” and ” unique convenience!
Folding umbrellas excellent in terms of lightness
In this part, we focus on lightness and pick up folding umbrellas “excellent in terms of lightness” that are lighter than ordinary folding umbrellas!
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It was a big hit as “too light folding umbrella, McIntosh Philosophy’s Barbrella. The weight of an umbrella depends mainly on the material used for the framework, and the use of carbon fiber, which is also used in aircraft fuselages, has made it possible to achieve a significant weight reduction. While the typical weight of a folding umbrella is said to be 250 to 300g, this 60cm size umbrella weighs only 120g, less than half the weight of a typical umbrella. Incidentally, the smaller 55cm size is even lighter at 115g. Another attraction is that there are many design variations other than solid colors, such as the British-style checkered pattern that is typical of the Mackintosh brand.
Find MACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY’s barbrella.
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Weighing 150g, the Snowpeak “Umbrella UL” is also significantly lighter than a typical folding umbrella. Folding umbrellas that specialize in lightweight characteristics often reduce the size of the umbrella itself in order to cut weight, but Snow Peak’s Umbrella UL has a diameter of 100 cm when open, making it a large size that even men with broad shoulders can use with no problem. The main bone is made of sturdy carbon for durability, and the solid sewing makes it waterproof to prevent rainwater from seeping in.
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The last item in this category is the umbrella, raincoat and other rain goods brand Wpc.’s ” LIGHT LARGE FOLD” from Wpc. weighing only 180g and with a diameter of 105cm when open, it is characterized by its lightness and large usability. Compared to the fabric of ordinary umbrellas, it is treated with a continuous water repellent finish that provides long-lasting water repellency, reducing the possibility of rainwater seepage even after long periods of use. This umbrella is also functional as a parasol, as it has a UV-blocking function and shields about 80% of the sun’s UV rays for light colors and about 90% for dark colors.
Folding umbrellas with excellent wind resistance
“Wind resistance” is an issue that is unique to folding umbrellas, which often have more joints in the bones, making them less strong than regular long umbrellas. Here we pick up folding umbrellas that are “excellent in terms of wind resistance!
Folding umbrella with excellent wind resistance 1davek 'THE DAVEK SOLO'
“davek” is a high-quality umbrella brand from New York that pursues a long-lasting umbrella with outstanding durability. Its flagship model, “THE DAVEL SOLO,” is a folding umbrella that reflects the brand’s philosophy of high durability with a sturdy frame construction. The handle has a clip that can be used to attach it to a bag or other object, and it has a wealth of functionality that can be used to satisfy any itch. The price of 21,500 yen including tax is a little high for a folding umbrella, but it is not expensive from a long-term perspective, as it comes with a lifetime warranty that provides free repair or replacement in the event of breakage.
Excellent folding umbrella in terms of wind resistance 2BLUNT 'METRO'
The METRO folding umbrella from BLUNT is a popular umbrella brand that boasts high durability. By using a radiant tension system, a uniquely developed technology, the power used to open the umbrella is distributed throughout the umbrella’s fabric, which aerodynamically keeps the umbrella fabric taut. This structure enables the umbrella to be held stably without turning inside out, even in weather with severe rainfall and wind speed. The unique design with rounded bone tips is fashionable, and the wide variety of colors, with more than 10 colors available, is also attractive.
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Senz Umbrella’s folding umbrella is too unique with its asymmetrical design where one side is extended like a bat’s wing. This asymmetrical shape is the result of a unique aerodynamic design, a mechanism that greatly improves wind resistance. Even if a strong wind blows from the front, the umbrella will automatically change direction and lightly catch the wind by simply holding it lightly. The umbrella itself searches for the best position in wind that constantly blows from multiple directions. Also, by moving the long, extended part of the umbrella toward the direction where it is more likely to get wet, it eliminates the stress of getting only your shoes or backpack wet.
Excellent folding umbrellas in terms of convenience
Lastly, we categorize “excellent folding umbrellas in terms of convenience” that employ unique features. Here are three more recommended umbrellas.
Excellent folding umbrella in terms of convenience 1NURASAN 'reverse folding umbrella'
From NURASAN, whose concept is “Keep yourself and your surroundings dry,” we pick up a “reverse folding umbrella” that uses a folding method opposite to that of a general folding umbrella. Pick up a “reverse folding umbrella” from NURASAN. Not only folding umbrellas, but also other types of umbrellas, when closed, the wet side of the umbrella is exposed to the rain. This can lead to wet hands and clothes, as well as wetting the people around you on the train. In response to this issue, this product was designed so that the wet side of the umbrella is placed inside by folding it upside down. This eliminates the stress of using umbrellas by eliminating the need to touch the wet side when putting the umbrella together with the belt.
Find NURASAN reverse folding umbrellas.
Folding umbrellas that excel in terms of convenience 2
Folding umbrellas are surprisingly difficult to handle when held closed in the hand because they are not long enough to land on. Long umbrellas are free from this problem because they are long enough to poke the ground. MUJI has brought this advantage to folding umbrellas with its two-fold foldable umbrella. In addition to the standard folding method, it can also be held in the hand in the form of a stick, like a long umbrella, if it is folded without folding the bones. It is a folding umbrella with convenience that meets an unexpected demand.
3 excellent folding umbrellas in terms of convenienceMOTTERU 'Slim Bottle Folding Umbrella'
Folding umbrellas feature a compact size that can be tucked into a bag, but their weakness is that once used, the umbrella fabric gets wet and cannot be put back into a bag The weakness of folding umbrellas is that they cannot be put back in the bag after one use. Many umbrellas come with a cloth cover, but this alone will quickly allow rainwater to permeate the umbrella, so it is basically left outside until it dries. The MOTTERU folding umbrella with slim bottle physically solves this problem. The bottle is made of water-impermeable plastic like a water bottle, so it can be put away in your bag as soon as you are done using it, even when it is wet. This maximizes the portability of the folding umbrella.
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