I have the same comments on this umbrella as I had on a "Fidus" umbrella that I bought at the same time: It's a perfect size where if I were to wear a backpack, it would keep the backpack dry also. It is also super easy to open and close. You push the button to release the lock mechanism when you're ready to open and close. No more reaching up to pull the knob down when you're ready to close the umbrella.

BUT, I had to send this one back because there was a rip in the umbrella sleeve that came with it. While I didn't see any rips or holes in the actual umbrella itself, the rip in the sleeve had me concerned that they didn't use great material....because I am assuming that the material they used for the sleeve is the same as what's used for the umbrella. PLUS, I ordered the "peach" colored one even though it looked pink on the monitor cause you know they always say that you can't trust the coloring on a monitor. Well, this umbrella was defiantly a baby pink, not exactly what I wanted.