Balios Prestige Travel Folding Umbrella, Handmade Wood Handle, Auto Open & Close

This umbrella is by far the nicest traveling umbrella I’ve ever owned. Possibly even nicer than their full sized option because this, opens as well as closes with the push of a button. I received the plaid design and cannot say I’m not in love. Already planning on purchasing another for my brother.

I am very pleased with this umbrella. Every thing is just as described in the images and description. The packaging was sufficient. It comes with simple yet necessary instructions for use of the umbrella. The quality of this product exceeds my expectations. Especially the wooden handle. Well-made sturdy.There's only one negative thing I could say about the umbrella, although not negative enough to reduce a star. When closing the umbrella although the automatic close begins the process, you do need to manually finish the closure. I could not do this with one hand, so it is a little inconvenient, but not bad. Overall this is a wonderful product and I would recommend it and will be getting it as a Christmas present to a few of my loved ones.

Like the color and build quality.Disappointed the unit must be placed in its (rather tight) case for hanging purposes - the umbrella itself doesn’t have a clip/loop. One star subtracted. This bothers me enough that I will look at other umbrellas in the future, but perhaps you won’t mind this flaw.

I love these balios umbrellas. This is my second one, I keep a full size in the house and this folding one in the car. I may buy a third for the office. These are just such handsome high quality umbrellas, I feel like a true gent carrying this thing. I doubt anything would happen to this thing because it seems solid, but if anything does, I'll be back here for another.

Yes, this is a premium umbrella. This umbrella is super smooth to open and close. There are little details that really make this umbrella shine. I know you're thinking what can those be? For example, the little clasp to keep the thing closed tight. The wood handle feels so smooth and sturdy and the fabric feels heavy duty.

Awesome British Quality. Real Wood? Gotta love it... Works very well in higher winds and very easy to dry out, collapse, and carry.

I love this umbrella! We have had storms the last few weeks and the umbrella's handle is sturdy and comfortable to hold. It has held up to the winds well. I also enjoy the small storage bag, it makes it easy to protect the umbrella and even easier to carry when not in use. This brand had several styles to choose from, I liked the constellation one as well, but went with the olive green as it is a common color in my wardrobe. Considering buying the constellation one as well!

Update: Customer service was good and helpful, bumped up the review to 3 stars. Time will tell if this one lasts any longer.It's a great looking umbrella but I've only had it for about a month and now after just a handful of uses it has stopped working. The button works to open but does not work to close it. Very disappointing.