How durable is this umbrella? I go to college 5 days a week and I will be using it then. Will it survive atleast 3 summers?
1255119
It's well made and got quality so it should last... Durability lends to added weight though.
2116275
It holds up pretty well depending on how well you anchor it. No issues with tears or rips after 2 summers and a fair number of storms. We do take it down during winter before major storms, but the adjustable clamps make that a 2-5 minute job.
98346
If it is not exposed directly to the elements, it should be fine, but if can be rained on or have the sun beat down on it, it probably won't last long.
745576
No, it isn't waterproof. I've had it out in the rain, and it is somewhat resistant, keeping things dry for a few minutes only. My daughter had a similar pack while attending college, and simply sprayed it with the same waterproofing she used for her suede boots. It still wasn't completely waterproof, but definitely held long enough for her to get from the college back to her apartment, even on days she forgot her umbrella. Don't know what Wenger would have to say about her "life hack", but she was pretty proud of herself.
2067476
I bought this maybe 6 months ago. It has rained some since then & it's still working, so far, so good. I will have to see in the long run how it hold up. Where I live it doesn't rain much. However, it's in the sun a lot & that hasn't affected it.
2149815
Ditto. I have had mine for 2 years as well. 2 soaking wet winters and 2 beautiful summers exposed to sunlight and, it is holding up great. Very durable for an inexpensive cover.
333811
The umbrella is great!! not real sure about the warranty, its made well but on really windy days you have to hold on to it or put it between two lawn chairs. for the price its worth it. I have also bought one for a gift. hope that helps
15991
We just had a couple pretty good rainstorms over the last couple days and it still works fine. It is directly in the weather also.
165647
we have had it up for a couple weeks at a time, and held up well. Had gusty thunderstorms during that time. I don't know how it would do over a longer period.
700297
I keep it out completely exposed all summer and it's fine. I expected it to break after the first season because of the low price compared to the others. However this will be my 3 rd summer coming up and no issues. Enjoy! Wow I must saw the other answer and all I can say is I guess I was lucky. No negative comments here. FYI I live in the northeast so summers are 90-100 on certain days and it keeps cool.
928362
Yes it holds up fine in rain. I have it on my porch and it gets rained on and so far I have seen no discoloration.
803455
That's a tough one. I love these umbrellas and have 3 of them. But I knew that the material would not last long. The price of this umbrella made it obvious that the material was not going to be anything sturdy. Therefore I put them away for the winter and keep them covered with an umbrella cover in the summer unless they are being used. I was thinking that maybe a tailor or seamstress could follow the pattern of the old one and make a new one? Good luck.
2053337
We actually just put tis together last week so we are unsure how durable it will be in inclement weather but we will find out I guess. We live in upstate NY so certainly share your concerns. Sorry I couldn't help you out.
1370848
I've had this umbrella over six months with almost daily use for sun protection, and live just a few miles from the coast in Southern California. It gets very windy here. The umbrella does great in wind compared to others I've had. There are wind vents, and a strap at the end of the handle (which is kind of awkward in shape but I've gotten used to it), that you can have around your wrist as an extra precaution to keep it in your grasp. Recommending it for windy areas.
1536685
I don't think it would hold up to much weather. I also believe it would fade very badly exposed to sunlight. I would suggest bringing it inside when not in use
2179121
I have had it for about a year on the roof of my pavilion outside. It's fully exposed to the weather and it went through a pretty rough Buffalo winter and still going strong if that helps :).
2146230
From my experience, it's not nearly durable enough. Mine held up to 3 weeks of casual backyard use before one of the fiberglass "tension poles" cracked. I coached a U12 team last spring & I wouldn't give it 10 minutes under those conditions. But...YMMV, etc.