Find the right umbrella for the trip you're taking
Travel, beach and garden umbrella guides for US shoppers.
Every spec on this site links to the maker's page we read it on. We don't test umbrellas ourselves, and we say so.
Sections
Travel umbrellas Compact picks for bags and carry-ons 
Beach umbrellas Shade that stays put in sand and wind 
Patio & garden Market, cantilever and balcony umbrellas 
Rain gear Ponchos, pack covers and phone pouches Start from what you need
Recently updated guides
- Travel Umbrellas for Solo Female Travelers
Light, one-handed and easy to see at night: what matters in an umbrella when you travel alone, with five picks and what their makers state.
- Best sun umbrellas for walking in the heat
Sun umbrellas with UPF ratings their makers state, what UPF means, where a UV umbrella helps most, and why it does not replace sunscreen.
- Can You Bring a Beach Umbrella on a Plane?
Can you bring a beach umbrella on a plane? What the TSA says, why beach umbrellas usually go in checked bags, and alternatives to flying with one.
- Can You Bring an Umbrella on a Plane?
What the TSA, Canada and the EU say about umbrellas in carry-on bags, which airlines let one ride free, and which umbrellas are too long for the cabin.
- Umbrella sizes: why the same umbrella has two numbers
Umbrella size chart from maker specs: canopy arc or diameter, folded length and weight for travel, golf and hiking models, plus patio and beach sizes.
- The Best Travel Umbrella for a Trip to Europe
Which compact umbrella to pack for Europe: light options for city breaks, sturdier ones for windy coasts, and what their makers actually state.