We don't test umbrellas ourselves. This review works from Weatherman's own product pages, which are unusually complete.
The umbrella reviewed
Weatherman Travel Umbrella
Weatherman's compact Travel Umbrella, the smallest folding model in its range.
Know before you buy
- 38 in open diameter: cover for one person, not two.
- 11.8 in and 0.85 lb folded, heavier than a 115 g mini like the Knirps US.050.
Maker's specs
- Wind-tunnel tested to 45 mph
- 11.8 in folded, 0.85 lb
- 38 in open diameter, 42 in arc
- Auto open and close
- UPF 50+ canopy, 100% recycled fabric
- 360° reflective trim
- Lifetime warranty
Source: weatherman.com, read Sep 14, 2026
What Weatherman publishes
| Spec | Travel Umbrella |
|---|---|
| Wind | Wind-tunnel tested up to 45 mph |
| Folded length | 11.8 in |
| Open diameter | 38 in |
| Full arc | 42 in |
| Weight | 0.85 lb |
| Mechanism | Automatic open and close |
| Canopy | UPF 50+, 100% recycled fabric |
| Visibility | 360° reflective trim |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
Travel or Trek?
Weatherman sells two folding umbrellas that look alike. The Trek is bigger, 19.5 inches folded with a 50-inch arc, and is the one Weatherman lists at 55 mph. It also opens automatically but closes by hand. The Travel is the compact one. An earlier version of this site credited the Travel with the Trek's figure, so when you see a wind number, check which model it belongs to.
Who it suits
- People who want to know exactly what they're buying before it arrives.
- Travelers who walk after dark, thanks to the reflective trim.
- Anyone who wants rain cover and sun shade in one umbrella.
If you face a lot of hard wind, a double-canopy umbrella built for gusts, like the GustBuster Metro, is the more wind-focused choice.
Questions people ask
What is the Weatherman Travel Umbrella's wind rating?
Weatherman lists it as wind-tunnel tested up to 45 mph. The 55 mph figure belongs to the larger Trek model.
Does it fit in a backpack side pocket?
At 11.8 inches folded, it fits pockets deep enough for a tall water bottle. Measure yours first; our backpack pocket guide shows how.
Is it better than the Repel?
It's better documented. The Repel has fiberglass ribs and a Teflon canopy by Repel's description, but no consistent wind figure. See Repel vs Weatherman.
Sources
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