Not for everyday use

I just needed a cheap, small umbrella I could stow in my backpack so I will never be caught in the rain unprepared (curly hair problems...). It is the perfect compact size, but it's incredibly cheap. The first time I used it, the weather was particularly windy and it immediately flipped the umbrella inside-out. I was able to flip it without damage. Also, the bottom knob part at the end of the umbrella shaft came off, but I was able to reattach and will probably glue it for reinforcement. Overall, it's fine for emergency, unforeseen rain showers. But it is not an everyday umbrella.

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