Good shade but too heavy
"It provides good shade but it’s heavier than my other brand uv blocking umbrella. It’s also cumbersome to close. Since I prefer the other brand- I leave the coolibar travel umbrella in my car as a backup. I live in a hot and humid climate and prefer the umbrella vs hat/face cover and full body cover up. The umbrella keeps me so much cooler and protects from direct uv exposure."