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10 Umbrellas That Will Actually Keep You Dry

From the affordable and durable to the exquisitely crafted, these are some of our favorite umbrellas.

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By Evan Malachosky

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There is a particular disappointment that accompanies a bad umbrella. You were prepared. You bought it months before the rainy season. You left it by the door as a reminder to snatch it on your way out. But, a single bent spoke on its maiden voyage has you wrestling with the wind while the umbrella splays into an inverted mess of broken ribs and busted joints. Either you commit yourself to improvised umbrella surgery, or you steal a visitor umbrella from the Ritz. The third option, of course, is to buy an umbrella that works.

The acceptance that a good umbrella costs more than $10 opens a world of choice for the outdoorsman, the practical urbanite and the disciple of high fashion alike. Our list is a grip of options for all of the above. The primary goal is to stay dry — but it doesn’t hurt to look good in the process.

The Best Umbrellas to Buy Now

This 27-inch long umbrella has a handmade curved maple wood handle and a waterproof recycled PET shell. It’s sturdy, stylish and straightforward. Plus, it sits in a sweet spot between too cheap and way too expensive.

The chestnut handle and shaft set Maglia Francesco’s umbrella apart from the usual metal-shafted options on the market. The solid navy canopy adds a rakish flare.

This compact and collapsible umbrella is wind-tested to 55 mph and has a two-year warranty — it also comes in 12 colors, so you can stand out in a sea of black umbrellas (if that’s your goal).

Equipped with an automatic open/close button, London Undercover’s compact iteration competes with even the most advanced full-sized umbrellas. It has a strong steel frame and a recycled shell, plus a neon colored strap so you never lose sight of it.

A brolly is another name for an umbrella. With that context, the Baskerville Brolly by Thames is a thick-handled hybrid umbrella (meaning wood and metal) with a patterned underside.

Not only does Hunter make waterproof rain boots, but the brand makes other rain accessories, too — like umbrellas. Take the Moustache Bubble Umbrella, for example, which is shaped like a bell so you can hide safely beneath its hood.

Simple, effective and easy on the wallet, Uniqlo’s compact umbrella fits into any bag and any wardrobe. This one rotates freely to help combat gusts of wind and the added clip holds on to the slipcover so you won’t lose it.

Danish design brand Hay is known for bringing elevated simplicity into the home with a sophisticated line of furniture and homeware. This monochromatic pastel toes the line between utilitarian and aesthetic sculpture.

This large umbrella has a fiberglass and composite frame and natural cork handle, so it weighs in at just 1 pound. With a canopy diameter of 46-inches, it’ll keep you and whoever you’re walking with dry in the worst downpours.

Tracksmith’s golf-style umbrella offers ample dry space beneath its canopy. It folds down and rolls into an attached wrap, but doesn’t compact down any smaller.

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