Compact. Small. Auto open is great. Dries off with just Few jerks, so no dripping When You get inside. The material responsibility for fuels much less water than --other umbrellas. The rods and seals of this thing are Certainly of great quality. Able to Withstand the Relatively strong winds, Personally tested. One thing HOWEVER 6 months more now hand the rod did not firm anymore, a bit shaky. Would Certainly say but still worth the price.