Spring is almost upon us, which means we’re about to see a lot of rain. “April showers bring May flowers,” after all. It’s time to stock up on rainy-weather gear—most importantly, umbrellas. Good news! WIRED-tested umbrella brand, Weatherman, is offering 25 percent off on select styles and colors from now until April 1.
Below, we’ve highlighted the discounts on our favorite Weatherman umbrellas—which are some of our favorite umbrellas overall in our Best Umbrellas guide. We’ve also included a few other umbrella deals from different brands along with other rainy-weather apparel. For more options, be sure to check out our Best Rain Jackets guide for more.
Best Weatherman Umbrella Deals
After spending almost two years testing Weatherman’s umbrellas, we can confidently say it offers the best quality for the money. You’ll also receive a lifetime warranty with your purchase from the company’s site, which means it will fix any damages or replace the umbrella for you.
The Travel Umbrella is currently our favorite umbrella. It can automatically open and close (making it easy to juggle multiple items while using it), it’s sturdy and durable, and it dries quickly. With a 38-inch canopy, it’s compact and lightweight, but it is a one-person umbrella. You can also store a Bluetooth tracker in the included zipper pouch, which is useful for those who tend to lose their umbrellas often.
If the aforementioned umbrella is too small, go for The Stick Umbrella. In addition to a larger, 44-inch canopy, it has a big arced dome to shield you better from the rain. It prevents strong wind gusts from flowing through with its vented canopy as well. Like the Travel Umbrella, The Stick features an automatic open feature with the push of a button, but you’ll have to close it manually.
This is a great option if you’re looking for an umbrella that’s a bit smaller than The Stick but is just as capable. With a 40-inch canopy, it’s more travel-friendly but has the same ability to withstand high winds, and you can squeeze someone else underneath it with you. It comes with an automatic open feature and manual close.
Other Great Deals on Umbrellas and Rain Apparel
WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu says this umbrella is his personal favorite, particularly because it’s lightweight (at 1 pound), spacious, and pretty. The 46-inch canopy covers two people comfortably, the Portuguese cork handle feels nice to hold, and it feels smooth to manually open and close. It comes in a variety of fun colors including pink, yellow, teal, and red.
This isn’t the biggest discount, but if you’re looking for a see-through umbrella that also looks cute, this is our top pick. Made of polyethylene, eight fiberglass ribs, and a steel shaft, it holds up well against strong winds and heavy rainfall. The canopy’s 38-inch diameter is also large enough to protect both yourself and a backpack. And, since it’s clear, it won’t block your vision while you’re walking outside with it.
This was already our favorite affordable rain jacket, and now it’s on sale for even less. We particularly recommend it for traveling or casual day hikes. It packs high-quality laminate waterproofing, recycled nylon, venting pit zips, a weatherproof center zip, and an adjustable, packable hood. It’s also seam-taped, to help keep water out. This jacket dipped lower to $45 back in January, but this is still a solid deal.
Whistler’s Windbreaker received an honorable mention in our Best Rain Jackets guide for its design details. The lightweight windbreaker comes with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) application to keep water from soaking the jacket as well as a HiloTech fabric that’s self-repairing. So, if you accidentally get any tiny holes in the fabric while outside, you can patch it up by simply rubbing it with your fingertips.
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