For a compact umbrella, it's a "big" umbrella with great coverage.  It opens in a snap, closes almost as easily.  I bought it for an upcoming trip but will no doubt continue to use it as my mobile umbrella (keep in the car).  Only negatives were it's weight (a bit hefty for travel), and the instructions tell you to push the red button to open/close.  There is no "red" button, it's a black button but clearly marked with white up and down arrows, so was not a big issue.  The warranty is exceptional, never seen one like it on an umbrella at this price.