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    RustyNissanPrairie
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    Along with the multiple what Sandvik axe or Skoda Estate do I need threads, for complete non cycling middle aged STWness I think we need a What Umbrella thread!

    I have an unbranded, multi coloured, large ‘golf’ umbrella – no idea where we got it from but it keeps rain off me when walking doggo and has survived fairly windy conditions. Despite it fulfilling its design brief I’m concerned that it’s not artisan enough and doesn’t really match my Fjallravenesque outdoor image. So in traditional STW manner – recommend what umbrella you have!

    oldnpastit
    Full Member

    I don’t own one. But in the K-drama “I am not a robot” the female lead invents an umbrella that changes from transparent to opaque by pressing a button on the handle.

    Comes in very handy around episode 6.

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    MoreCashThanDash
    Full Member

    Our new Skoda Octavia estate comes with an umbrella for peak STW points.

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    PhilO
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    In traditional STW manner, I’ll answer a completely different question, and suggest a wide-brimmed hat. :-)

    Something in waxed cotton for the artisanal look (eg: original_the-wilderness-waxed-cotton-hat.jpg (1024×808) (notonthehighstreet.com)) or a Seattle Sombrero for the more niche approach (Outdoor Research Hat Mens Small Seattle Sombrero Sahale Gore-Tex Rain USA Made | eBay)

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    tonyd
    Full Member

    Blunt, very STW

    https://bluntumbrellas.co.uk/

    Edit: I retract my suggestion, dakuan wins with the Airedale Terrier handle

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    simon_g
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    I was about to say Blunt. Was given one years ago by family in NZ and it’s brilliant. Not sure I’d spend £75 on one though.

    TiRed
    Full Member

    James smith. Right next to our office too: Something at every price point and style . Inside is as a lovely as outside.

    kormoran
    Free Member

    There is a brand that is designed for high winds with an aerodynamic shape . I forget the make but they look cool

    FuzzyWuzzy
    Full Member

    I keep a Blunt Classic in the office (for trips to the local coffee shop…) but yeah not sure I’d recommend spending the money on one (it does stand up to strong winds well though)

    citizenlee
    Free Member

    This is even more STW than fancy coffee making apparatus.

    joshvegas
    Free Member

    We have a mercedes umbrella.

    It really is a step up. I mean it achieves the same result but the smooth smooth damped action during deployment is enough to make me put it back down and fire it off again.

    Obvs it will end up left somewhere for it’s next owner to have similar revelatory experience.

    prettygreenparrot
    Full Member

    I am not an umbrella fan.

    However, I did get my SO one of these a few years back. It has performed very well and would be the only umbrella I’d contemplate getting if I got off my high horse.

    I see others have made similar recommendations.

    Metro

    db
    Free Member

    Blunt for me, you’re not living if you don’t judge people by the umbrella they rock ;-)

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    JAG
    Full Member

    Hmm I HATE umbrellas and I see that someone (Blunt et al) has attempted to address my hatred.

    However I still HATE umbrellas and would rather get a bit wet or wear a Waterproof coat – Bah and Humbug :o)

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    kayak23
    Full Member

    I just use the one in the door of the Rolls.

    Doesn’t everyone?

    s-l1200

    n0b0dy0ftheg0at
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    Cougar
    Full Member

    Our new Skoda Octavia estate comes with an umbrella for peak STW points.

    Not only that, there’s a dedicated umbrella drawer under the front seat.  (Or at least, there was on mine.)

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    matt_outandabout
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    Despite it fulfilling its design brief I’m concerned that it’s not artisan enough and doesn’t really match my Fjallravenesque outdoor image.

    I recognise that. I was left an MG umbrella while marshalling a DH event, and so that is our umbrella of choice. Not only failing in the artisan scores, I think it scrapes the ‘Chinese Temu’ test… But it was free.

    If I had the inclination I would go a flip brolly – something I had to purchase as a ‘secret santa’ to a family member a few years ago:

    ‘Flip Executive’ Automatic Compact Umbrella

    matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    Not only that, there’s a dedicated umbrella drawer under the front seat. (Or at least, there was on mine.)

    As does our Fabia – a wee hidden plastic ‘holder’ rather than a drawer however.

    blokeuptheroad
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    I love the pop out brolly that lives inside the drivers door of my Octavia estate.

    johncoventry
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    Fulton Titan

    Did loads of research. I spend hours beside football pitches in all weather.

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    ElShalimo
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    Surely the more discerning STWer has a little man to open and hold the umbrella during one’s perambulations ?

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    ads678
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    When I become king of the world, I will ban all umberalls!

    Put your **** hood up and get that **** thing out of my head!!

    RustyNissanPrairie
    Full Member

    I like the Blunt brolleys mainly due to the repairability……but at £120 for the large they are a bit spendy.

    Our new Skoda Octavia estate comes with an umbrella for peak STW points.

    £500?

    irc
    Free Member

    As above. Either of the Brollys which fit in the inside of the front doors of my Skoda Superb.

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    leffeboy
    Full Member

    The thread I always wanted to start but was too scared to, thank you. I love a good umbrella

    leffeboy
    Full Member

    Put your **** hood up and get that **** thing out of my head!!

    I use an umbrella so I can still wear shorts and a t-shirt all winter

    IHN
    Full Member

    You might as well buy a cheap one, as you’ll only lose it.

    stumpy01
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    Surely it should be a Peaty’s one? in  fact I might put one on my Christmas list.

    https://peatys.co.uk/products/umbrella

    Fulton ones look fancy though.

    I currently have two Slazenger branded (or maybe Dunlop?!) £2.99 umbrellas from Sports Direct that I bought in around 2010 and are still going strong & being regularly used when standing around at my daughter’s footie training.
    They don’t deal with wind very well, but when they turn inside out they seem to just bend, so have never been wrecked.

    BillOddie
    Full Member

    I have an unbranded, multi coloured, large ‘golf’ umbrella – no idea where we got it from but it keeps rain off me when walking doggo and has survived fairly windy conditions.

    I’m impressed by your ability to hold an umbrella, dog lead and pick up a turd at the same time!

    somafunk
    Full Member

    I bought my mum a relatively expensive (£35) teeny pop-up brolly that was advertised as suitable for windy conditions as she walks 10m-15m a day no matter the conditions but on first use it blew inside out and burst a spar, if anyone has recommendations for something similar that will fit in her jacket/bag then I’d be grateful.

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    RustyNissanPrairie
    Full Member

    I’m impressed by your ability to hold an umbrella, dog lead and pick up a turd at the same time!

    My ability to sling those tree poo baubles whilst holding a brolley is even more impressive!

    greatbeardedone
    Free Member

    I doubt mine was hand stitched by blind Peruvian nuns from lynx whiskers, but it’s unfazed by windy conditions:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196404159380?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bj_hfxqlr6o&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=gwW0qHEeSsW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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    bearnecessities
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    The hatred for umbrellas is news to me. I always walk out with mine in the rain rather than – well – not.

    For boys, a stormproof & tasteful golf umbrella is not just rain protection and a gentlemanly bit of attire, but can be whipped out from the boot to protect our other halves from frizzy hair and escort them to the entrance of Sainsbury’s or ‘spoons like they’re a film star.

    They’re brilliant, and any Fulton is the answer.

    irc
    Free Member

    If an umbrella is good enough for Nick Crane while walking Europe north to south it’s good enough to me.

    Also, of course a bike packer back in the 80s.

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    oldfart
    Full Member

    I bought one from Trespass outlet supposed to be about £26 for just over a tenner ? Windproof n all , haven’t used it yet which isn’t a lot of help .

    greatbeardedone
    Free Member

    Tbh, the Ducati one ^^ is a wee bit short to use as a walking aid.

    Most golf umbrellas fail at the slightest gust of wind, even the twin layered versions.

    bigfoot
    Free Member

    both my nike and powercaddy ones didn’t whem i used to play and the course was on a hillside and very exposed to the wind so they got well tested

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    fasthaggis
    Full Member

    for complete non cycling middle aged STWness I think we need a What Umbrella thread!

    Whatever you choose RNP, please make sure it matches the new shoehorn

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