Fulton Ambassador Men's Umbrella

Appearance:

The Ambassador looks rather unremarkable. From a distance it could be mistaken for just about any black fold up umbrella. In my view, this is a good thing, since it's far less likely to get stolen than a more striking model. Up close, however, and it's easy to see that the Ambassador is sturdier than your average umbrella.

Build:

I live in Aberdeen and the wind has sent countless umbrellas to umbrella heaven, turning them inside out, ripping their fabric, and bending their tines. The Ambassador HAS been turned inside out a couple of times, but a quick shake has returned it to its regular shape.

The umbrella is small enough to easily fit in my backpack, though it is probably slightly too long to fit in most handbags.

The crook handle makes it easy to hang up and hold, while the automatic spring mechanism is snappy and solid. Folding up the telescoping frame is smooth and easy.

Rain protection:

Good. The span of the umbrella is a bit larger than than many fold ups I've own and it does a good job of shielding me.

Overall:

A great wee umbrella that, while more expensive than many similar umbrellas, justifies its price with quality and reliability. Its unassuming appearance and convenient form factor add to its appeal.

This is a fantastic umbrella.

I have had so many umbrellas over the years and every single one of them seemed to break at the slightest gust of wind. This one has survived far worse and come out on top! The canvas is larger than a typical umbrella and does a good job of keeping me dry on the walk to work. It is just about large enough that two people can get under it and not have water dripping on them.

With all its strength one thing I was slightly worried about before I purchased it was that it would be rather heavy. I needn't have worried! It folds down to a small size (around 40cm long) and is not that much heavier than a regular 'cheap' folding umbrella. It certainly has never bothered me when carrying it. Another good note is that when folded down it is just about small enough to fit in most bags, although probably with the handle poking out - handy for when the rain stops!

So far it hasn't turned inside out and I have been in some fairly heavy wind. It drys out very quickly.

It has a little button which extend the umbrella automatically when pressed but it does rather shoot out so be careful where you aim it when pressing!

Overall I would definitely recommend this umbrella. It is worth spending a little more to get an umbrella that lasts.

I'm very happy with this umbrella.
I've been out in the rain and wind and I must say, other people's umbrellas were turning inside-out from the wind but this one stayed as it should.
It also dries out very quickly.
Highly recommended.