March 14, 2026

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You can do much better than the shoddy umbrella you panic-bought during a surprise rainstorm. After more than a decade of testing umbrellas — which included standing under running showers and blasting them with leaf blowers — we’ve found durable, compact options that should keep you (mostly) dry in even the harshest of rain. Believe us, next time you’re caught in a downpour, you’ll be grateful for the upgrade.

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