Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Davek Solo vs Weatherman Travel Umbrella
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Travel Umbrellas: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Davek Solo pairs a fully documented spec sheet with the broadest guarantee in the group. The Weatherman Travel Umbrella costs less, weighs less and is the one model here whose maker publishes a wind-tunnel speed.
Davek Solo
Buy itA 9-rib automatic compact with both canopy measurements published and an unconditional lifetime guarantee.
- Davek's guarantee covers failure at any time for any reason, with repair or replacement free apart from shipping.
- The spec sheet gives both coverage numbers, 43 in arc and 37 in straight diameter, so you know the real width.
- It opens and closes from the button and closes to 11.75 in with a fiberglass reinforced 9-rib frame.
- At 1 lb 2 oz it is the heaviest umbrella in this comparison.
- Davek calls its RigidFlex frame wind resistant but publishes no wind speed for the Solo.
- The guarantee requires registration unless you bought directly from Davek's own site.
Weatherman Travel Umbrella
Buy itTied with the Blunt as the lightest here, and the one model in this group with a published wind-tunnel figure.
- Weatherman states the umbrella is wind-tunnel tested up to 45 mph, which is a number you can hold the maker to.
- Both canopy measurements are published: a 38 in open diameter and a 42 in full arc.
- It weighs 0.85 lb, closes to 11.8 in, opens and closes automatically and carries a UPF 50+ rating.
- Rib count and rib material are not published on the product page.
- Weatherman's own size chart places it in its light rain tier, below the larger Trek model.
- The limited lifetime warranty excludes wear and tear and misuse, and purchases from unauthorized third parties are not covered.
Side by side
| Davek Solo | Weatherman Travel Umbrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Frequent travelers and commuters who would rather buy one umbrella and have it repaired than replace a cheap one every year. | Travelers who want a light, automatic umbrella with a stated test figure and do not want to pay premium money. |
| Price tier | $$ · premium | $ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Davek Solo - A 9-rib automatic compact with both canopy measurements published and an unconditional lifetime guarantee. Choose the Weatherman Travel Umbrella instead if travelers who want a light, automatic umbrella with a stated test figure and do not want to pay premium money.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Travel Umbrellas: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).