Bought this umbrella because here in Hawaii it pretty much rains daily so having an umbrella in my bag all the time is a good idea. It is tiny, I have even carried it in my back pocket. With that said, forget about sharing it...you'll both get soaked, it is strictly a one-person umbrella. Because it folds small it is also delicate and will not dry when folded because there are multiple layers of fabric when closed. The pole on mine rusted so the fabric stained and it will not open fully and sometimes blows shut. But considering it is tiny and light, I don't think the manufacturer had durability in mind.

Forget about making a warranty claim, you have to pay postage to return it and pay $5 for them to send new one, so obviously it is cheaper to toss broken one and buy another.