So understandably, it can feel risky to buy a compact umbrella, in which quality is frequently sacrificed for size. But the best pocket umbrellas — ones that are not just picked up from the ...

Unless, of course, you're a traveler and have to consider size and weight. While the Davek Mini pocket umbrella is no slouch when it comes to sturdy construction (the shaft is 100 percent steel ...

In short: Looking for a long-term relationship, willing to pay for it. The Get: Oertel makes a pocket umbrella ($120 at european-umbrellas.com) with polished ribs, brass rivets, and nickel-plated ...