This Compact Umbrella Is a Spring Travel Essential

Spring wouldn’t be so wonderfully verdant and flower-filled without its frequent showers. Packing for a trip during the wet season — or for a destination that’s just perpetually wet — means making room for rain boots, jackets, and a really good travel umbrella. The less room they take up in your luggage, the better.

We searched for the tiniest umbrella that can easily fit into a belt bag or the side pocket of your day pack while traveling. Out of the many compact umbrellas we sifted through, we found this one from Leagera, collapsing down to just under six inches and weighing a little over half a pound.

Leagera Compact Travel Umbrella

Six inches fits between the average adult’s thumb and index finger. It’s about the height of an iPhone 16. When reviewers say they can stick the Leagera umbrella in their pants or jacket pockets, they’re serious. It even has a rectangular handle that gives it a less conspicuous silhouette.

Despite its compact size, the umbrella does not require much compromising when it’s propped open. The canopy diameter is about 35.5 inches, which provides enough shelter for one person (a positive), but the handle isn’t spring-loaded (a negative). Though some reviewers say theirs didn’t fare well in windy conditions, one of those classic, embarrassing umbrella inversions will probably be the worst that will happen in breezy weather — most say the reinforced ribs held up without bending or breaking.

Leagera Compact Travel Umbrella

One traveler snagged this umbrella for a trip to the U.K. and noted that it “fit in a crossbody bag … without taking up a bunch of space.” Another shopper added that they “used this on a trip to France, where it rained every day,” and that it “worked great and the open size was perfect.” Even Seattleites, New Englanders, and tropical South Floridians recommend it.

Leagera’s ultralight and compact umbrella has hundreds of five-star ratings and is on sale for $20 at Amazon. It comes in standard black and navy, as well as springy hues like light blue, lavender, and soft pink.

Planning a trip during the rainy season? Don’t leave behind this essential spring travel accessory. Read on for more highly rated compact umbrellas for travel, starting at just $8.

Shop More Compact Travel Umbrellas at Amazon:

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Mustarpicking Compact Travel Umbrella With Case

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