I have been using this umbrella for about eight months now. Even on days when it is quite windy and everyone else's umbrellas are getting trashed by the wind, This umbrella holds its own, if the wind doesn't blow it out of your hand (which is more likely than it just flipping inside out). Offers good coverage for one person, unless you are wearing a backpack, in which case the backpack will likely get wet. Overall, a great portable umbrella that will easily survive most of the weather you'll run into in your daily life.