Travel Umbrella
Travel Umbrella is an ultra-light umbrella made by Mont-bell, a long-established Japanese outdoor brand, that is convenient for traveling and business trips.
He comes in two sizes, 50cm and 55cm, and weighs approximately 90g and 112g, respectively, making them extremely lightweight. Generally, 50cm is the perfect size for women and 55cm is the perfect size for men.
The fabric is made of polyester that dries easily.
The umbrella has six skeletons and can be folded into a compact size.
A storage bag is included, so you can carry it in your bag or backpack.
Ultra lightweight
It weighs 86g, and even when placed in the included storage bag it weighs only 90g, making it extremely lightweight. At 90g, the weight remains the same whether you put it in your bag or not.
By the way, 90g is lighter than 4 AA batteries. In fact, since the volume of AA batteries is smaller, it actually feels heavier.
Ultra compact
When you take it out of the included storage bag and look at the umbrella itself, it is only 23 cm long. Even including the included case, it is about the same length as a typical 500ml plastic bottle.
It can be stored much more compactly than a typical folding umbrella, so it can even fit into a small bag.
Super fast drying
Travel Umbrella dries incredibly quickly.
If you use this umbrella and leave it unfolded at the entrance when you get home, it will dry completely in 1 to 2 hours.
Umbrellas must be opened to dry. Although it is an ultra-compact folding umbrella, it will take up a lot of space if you unfold it and leave it at the entrance. However, it was a very good experience that it dried quickly. This is one of the things that surprised me when I actually used it.
Shape
Let’s open the umbrella. The shape is no different from a regular umbrella.
With a diameter of 88 cm, it is large enough to protect one adult from the rain.
It’s about the same size as a typical folding umbrella.
It won’t cover the backpack or backpack you’re carrying, so be careful.
Structure is simple and easy to handle
Umbrella deployment is manual. It doesn’t open automatically with a button, but you can easily open it manually.
Even when you want to close it, just press the button and it will close, so you can easily open and close it quickly.
Although it is light, the frame is strong and flexible.
Comparison with vinyl umbrella
Let’s compare the Travel Umbrella side by side with a vinyl umbrella that is common in Japan. I took photos side by side to give you an idea of the size.
If you place them next to each other, you can get a better sense of how compact they are.
It’s surprisingly compact. Even when you extend the handle, you can see that it is overwhelmingly compact.
Let’s expand both umbrellas.
The vinyl umbrella is 75 cm long, which is one of the larger vinyl umbrellas used by adult men.
The size is obvious, Travel Umbrella is overwhelmingly smaller.
If you look at it like this, you can see that Travel Umbrella is quite compact.
However, this difference is not unique to Travel Umbrella. While vinyl umbrellas are the size of regular umbrellas, Travel Umbrella falls into the category of folding umbrellas.
In other words, Travel Umbrella is the size of a typical folding umbrella, yet it is extremely lightweight and compact.
Safe storage after use with umbrella case (sold separately)
It rained while I was out and I used an umbrella. After that, it’s annoying to have to hold a wet umbrella in your hand all the time.
Since it’s so compact, you’ll want to keep it in your bag when you take a train or bus, or when you go to work or a store.
In such cases, we recommend the separately sold umbrella case.
umbrella case
This highly waterproof umbrella case prevents water from leaking out even if you store your wet Travel Umbrella in your bag.
umbrella case - mont-bell U.S.A
The price is 880 yen. At this price, it is a very cheap purchase if you can avoid having to keep holding a wet umbrella in your hand.
There are many types of folding umbrellas sold by Mont-bell, but this umbrella case is common to all lineups.
The Travel Umbrella is one of the smallest in the lineup of folding umbrellas sold by Mont-bell, so the umbrella case is a little larger, but the material is soft, so you won’t have any problems storing it in a bag.
In fact, it would have been nice to have this much extra room, as it would have been easier to put in and take out the umbrella even when it was wet.
Should I buy Travel Umbrella?
Honestly, I’m buying it.
Although other companies have released lightweight and compact folding umbrellas, I have never come across one that is as light and compact as the Travel Umbrella, and yet is also well-made.
In particular, the role of a folding umbrella is often to have it in your possession just in case, but the fact that it’s lightweight and compact so it doesn’t take up space in your bag and doesn’t feel heavy is a great advantage.
Another point that you can buy with confidence is that it is a product from Mont-bell, a reliable and reliable Japanese outdoor brand.
I have been using Travel Umbrella for a long time and am currently on my third bottle. When considering purchasing a new umbrella, I always check other companies’ products, but Mont-bell’s Travel Umbrella is by far the best.
Furthermore, if you store it in the umbrella case (sold separately), you can keep your wet umbrella in your bag while on public transportation such as trains and buses, or when entering commercial facilities for shopping. Since purchasing Travel Umbrella, I am completely free from the hassle of holding a wet umbrella in my hand.
On the other hand, the price of Travel Umbrella is high compared to general folding umbrellas. However, considering the experience of being durable, long-lasting, and ultra-light and compact, it’s worth buying even at this price. Although the initial investment is higher than other folding umbrellas, it can be said that the final cost performance is very high.
An umbrella that gives you an experience that goes beyond the price. Folding umbrellas are often carried in small bags, so we want them to not only protect us from the rain, but also be comfortable to carry around on a daily basis.
Daily life, travel, outdoors. If you have this one for any occasion, you won’t have to worry about sudden rainy weather.
If you are looking for a lightweight and compact folding umbrella, please give this one a try.
Mont-bell umbrella series
Lastly, I would like to introduce the lineup of folding umbrellas released by Mont-bell.
Mont-bell is an outdoor brand, so in addition to umbrellas for everyday use, they also sell umbrellas suitable for travel and outdoor activities.
For everyday use, traveling, and mountain climbing. Please consider the umbrella that suits you.
Lightweight and strong mountaineering model
| Product name | Weight (g) | Opened Diameter (cm) | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trekking umbrella 50 | 139g | 86.5cm | $66.00 | Small lightweight umbrella suitable for mountain climbing |
| Trekking Umbrella 55 | 153g | 95cm | $72.00 | Lightweight umbrella suitable for mountain climbing |
| Trekking umbrella 60 | 166g | 103cm | $80.00 | Large lightweight umbrella suitable for mountain climbing |
| Long tail trekking umbrella | 152g | 92cm | $78.00 | The shape is different from regular umbrellas. The fabric on the back is long and has a shape that prevents things like backpacks from getting wet. |
| Camouflage Watch Umbrella | 175g | 98cm | $70.00 | A design with a camouflage pattern printed on it that blends into the field. Suitable for bird watching and outdoor observation. |
| Reflec Trekking Umbrella 55 | 172g | 98cm | $80.00 | The surface is printed to reflect light, improving visibility from outside even at night. Reflects light, making it safe even at night. |
Ultra-light and compact model suitable for travel
| Product name | Weight (g) | Opened Diameter (cm) | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Umbrella 50 | 90g | 88cm | $75.00 | Small, ultra-light umbrella suitable for travel |
| Travel Umbrella 55 | 112g | 97cm | $78.00 | Ultralight umbrella suitable for travel |
This time I introduced the Travel Umbrella series.
A rain or shine model with excellent heat shielding effect (parasol)
| Product name | Weight (g) | Opened Diameter (cm) | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Sunblock Umbrella | 130g | 88cm | $70.00 | The back side is coated and has a heat shielding effect (can also be used as a parasol) |
| Sunblock Umbrella | 200g | 98cm | $70.00 | The front side reflects sunlight and the back side is black to improve visibility |
Light and simple long umbrella
| Product name | Weight (g) | Opened Diameter (cm) | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.D. Umbrella 60 | 238g | 104cm | $75.00 | A lightweight and simple long umbrella that can be used without folding. Just the right length to place it on the side of your backpack. |
For more information, check out Mont-bell’s official website.