What is the most-indestructible-yet-compact umbrella mankind has invented to date?

[datalink7]

I was born in Oregon. Umbrellas are for pussies.

I must say, I'm from Oregon and I don't own an umbrella either.

 

[Bryophyte]

I was born in Oregon. Umbrellas are for pussies.

This is exactly what I was going to post.

 

[God Mode]

I saran wrap my head and body and peel it away after I'm done with the rain. I always carry an extra roll in case I need to step back out again.

 

[polarmystery]

they tested it to 133km/h winds and it was fine. I'd pay for that. i just ordered one thanks to this thread

about to do the same. Those umbrellas are awesome.

 

[Duder1no]

I wouldn't know, cool people don't use umbrellas.

 

[BoomerD]

holly fuck 2008 necro?

Holly? I'd fuck Holly...and yes, silly necro thread.

 

[yllus]

Oddly enough, I have an update for this thread. I currently tote around a Davek Duet umbrella. I also have a Davek Solo which is also fantastic.

I got both at a discount - 33% and 50% - but even then they're rather up there in price. Still, I'd highly recommend the brand.

 

[etrigan420]

I was born in Oregon. Umbrellas are for pussies.

I must say, I'm from Oregon and I don't own an umbrella either.

This is exactly what I was going to post.

This.

 

[BudAshes]

women are always trying to gouge your eyes out with umbrellas. I say ban em, ban em all

 

[alkemyst]

I am looking at the Davek Solo.

 

[IronWing]

I am looking at the Davek Solo.

Okay.

 

[alkemyst]

Okay.

You think that one is only OK? What's something better say under $200. I have looked at a few umbrellas that were crazy money, but they don't seem to offer any more durability, compactness or use than the Davek. Most just incorporate more exotic materials.

I am looking for something I can keep in the side pocket of my backpack that's constantly with me.

 

[IronWing]

You think that one is only OK?

I was just validating your decision to look at the Davek Solo.

 

[shortylickens]

Thanks vShah!

My mom needs a tough compact.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Yeah, umbrellas? What am I, an otaku lolita or a steampunk chick?

If it's raining, go inside.

Of course, it helps that my city has large sections of downtown connected by tunnels and walkways, as well as covered bus and train stations, and underground stations at the mall and airport. "Inside" here consists of most of the city.

 

[vshah]

holy double necro!
my senz that i purchased thanks to this thread is still going strong.

 

[homercles337]

Men with umbrellas are just like men with scarves...all gay, all the time.

 

[twinrider1]

How often am I caught in the rain?
How often is it for more than just from the truck to a building?
How often is it raining hard enough to get really soaked?
How often am I the Wicked Witch of the West?

I'm not from Oregon, but I agree with the Oregonians.

 

[BudAshes]

How often am I caught in the rain?
How often is it for more than just from the truck to a building?
How often is it raining hard enough to get really soaked?
How often am I the Wicked Witch of the West?

I'm not from Oregon, but I agree with the Oregonians.

Dude the rain might make the gel in your hair run.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

If you pass by a restaurant you can tell them you left your umbrella there and pick one out from their lost and found if you want a free one.

 

[alkemyst]

If you pass by a restaurant you can tell them you left your umbrella there and pick one out from their lost and found if you want to steal one.

no thanks.


To others...showing up all soaking wet to a business meeting or client's office is totally unprofessional, shows piss-poor planning and puts you in the ranks of those that work in lawn maintenance and field picking.

Add that to the fact that your mobile device, wallet, etc probably get ruined and anything else you need to carry.

Flex your eMuscles though, you have earned them.

 

[alkemyst]

How often am I caught in the rain?
How often is it for more than just from the truck to a building?
How often is it raining hard enough to get really soaked?
How often am I the Wicked Witch of the West?

I'm not from Oregon, but I agree with the Oregonians.

In S. Florida we have showers almost all afternoon in the summer. Most of the places I have travelled have been a lot drier.

Last night alone we had enough rain that I was drenched. The walk to my car was about 100 yards and not a straight shot.

 

[Bryophyte]

no thanks.


To others...showing up all soaking wet to a business meeting or client's office is totally unprofessional, shows piss-poor planning and puts you in the ranks of those that work in lawn maintenance and field picking.

Add that to the fact that your mobile device, wallet, etc probably get ruined and anything else you need to carry.

Flex your eMuscles though, you have earned them.

We have about 9 months of rain a year. Instead of carrying around umbrellas, we wear rain coats. Much more sensible.

 

[Viper GTS]

We have about 9 months of rain a year. Instead of carrying around umbrellas, we wear rain coats. Much more sensible.

It's different though. Oregon rains constantly for 9 months but it's never serious rain. Having spent time living where there are legitimate rainstorms I can understand why some geographies would want them.

That said, if you're walking around in Portland with an umbrella you're going to get laughed at.

Viper GTS

 

[vshah]

Men with umbrellas are just like men with scarves...all gay, all the time.

what's more gay, an umbrella or a poncho?