Find the right umbrella for the trip you're taking
Travel, beach and garden umbrella guides for US shoppers.
Every spec on this site links to the maker's page we read it on. We don't test umbrellas ourselves, and we say so.
Sections
Travel umbrellas Compact picks for bags and carry-ons 
Beach umbrellas Shade that stays put in sand and wind 
Patio & garden Market, cantilever and balcony umbrellas 
Rain gear Ponchos, pack covers and phone pouches Start from what you need
Recently updated guides
- Can You Bring an Umbrella on a Plane?
What the TSA, Canada and the EU say about umbrellas in carry-on bags, which airlines let one ride free, and which umbrellas are too long for the cabin.
- Umbrella sizes: why the same umbrella has two numbers
Umbrella size chart from maker specs: canopy arc or diameter, folded length and weight for travel, golf and hiking models, plus patio and beach sizes.
- The Best Travel Umbrella for a Trip to Europe
Which compact umbrella to pack for Europe: light options for city breaks, sturdier ones for windy coasts, and what their makers actually state.
- Can You Bring a Beach Umbrella on a Plane?
Can you bring a beach umbrella on a plane? What the TSA says, why beach umbrellas usually go in checked bags, and alternatives to flying with one.
- Best Beach Umbrella Anchors
Beach umbrella anchors whose makers state ASTM F3681 compliance, what the standard asks for, and why we leave out the usual spiral screw anchors.
- Best Umbrellas for College Students
Umbrellas that fit a campus backpack, open with one hand between classes, and cost little to replace, plus a Prime for Young Adults trial note.