Totes Big Top Auto Open Auto Close Mens Umbrella Reviews

• Nylon too thin...leaks in heavy rain!

  
  By A2UQYJSKB5I5W6 on 2007-07-18
  After searching extensively for a larger-than-average compact umbrella, I was optimistic about the Totes Big Top. After all, it had the Totes brand name going for it, right? Well, although the handle has a nice, solid feel and it comes with a waterproof slip-on cover, the nylon used in the canopy is far too thin and porous, and as a result, it leaks through in all but the lightest rain. Don't bother with this product.
  
  

• Umbrella

  
  By A125AHQDQBS5A on 2007-05-21
  I ordered two Totes umbrellas. The first one did not close automatically. In fact, it wouldn't close at all!. The second one cycled about 3 times and then failed the exact same way! Pieces of junk!! Don't bother.
  
  

• Men's Big Top Auto Open/Auto Close Umbrella by totes

  
  By A3TETFD6HSWVWV on 2008-02-25
  Overall this umbrella is of fair quality (3 out of 5 stars). The product is designed well and performs more than adequately. It falls short, however, of being a truly quality product for 3 reasons: the nylon used for the umbrella is only suitable for light to medium rain (it would not be adequate for heavy rain); part of the handle is painted plastic instead of being full rubber and it is not truly golf-size (it is only medium size).To make this umbrella worthy of 5 stars, totes needs to use heavier duty nylon, construct the handle completely out of rubber (the painted plastic is less durable and will degrade much quicker)and make the opened size a bit closer to golf-size. The auto-open feature works but does not have a precise feel to it. To end this review on a positive note, the nylon cover is constructed of heavy duty nylon and is the best umbrella cover I have ever seen (it fits perfectly, looks excellent and is very durable). The securing strap is much wider than normal which results in better stowing of the umbrella (with or without the cover).In conclusion, this umbrella is decent and has some good features but it definitely falls short of being a great product.
  
  

• great umbrella

  
  By A3OMVCWBZ2B6EK on 2007-09-12
  it just fits in a messenger bag and you can easily fit 2 (possibly 3) people underneath without getting wet.
  
  

• Compact Size Easy To Carry Lifetime Gaurantee

  
  By A3KP5W4YKF79NF on 2008-05-08
  I carry this umbralla in my backpack at all times. It opens to a good size. When it wears out I return it to totes and get a new one.
  
  
  

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