The Davek Solo is the best compact umbrella we tested.  It excels in windy conditions. The Solo felt the most well balanced in terms of coverage and economy of space.  It’s made of premium materials. The Solo’s frame is made of reinforced fiberglass, steel, and aviation-grade aluminum, and it has a 100% steel shaft that felt more sturdy in the wind during our tests than those of our other compact umbrella picks.

CLAIRE WILCOX, WIRECUTTER

If you’re looking for an elevated, stick-style umbrella, consider the Davek Elite. It feels sumptuous.  It performs exceptionally well in the wind. The Davek Elite handles rough weather with aplomb.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Best luxury full-size umbrella. This is the quintessential classic umbrella. You're getting high-end materials through and through. The frame system is made of "wind-tension" fiberglass.  This is a statement umbrella. It's spendy but will last.

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED MAGAZINE

I love how mechanical and straightforward it is. It works beautifully. Using the Davek Mini has actually given me a fuller appreciation of umbrella engineering. It comes in ten festive colors and with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. The Mini is so compact that I don’t mind it taking up space even if it doesn’t rain a single drop all day.

LAUREN RO, THE STRATEGIST

This is the one umbrella I trust to weather any storm.  When I bought my Davek five years ago, I knew I wanted to make a change in my life. I adopted a new credo: “Buy it once. Buy it right.” In other words, you get what you pay for.

DAVID KENDER, USA TODAY

The best umbrella. The umbrella truly does belong in a class of its own. It is all about details, and it makes you walk a little taller when under its spread. I stayed ridiculously dry while circling a few blocks and even felt warmer than I did under other large umbrellas. It held up well in the wind and the handle was a delight to hold.

THE NEW YORKER

When we took it for a spin, we loved how much heft it has in the hand. The fiberglass shaft, reinforced ribs, and high thread count fabric resisted inversion even in very heavy winds. This thing is tough.

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Esquire Magazine

"The concept of a great umbrella had never really crossed my mind before. That all changed when I started using the Davek Mini. The only umbrella you’ll ever need."

Buzzfeed

"The Elite is the kind of sophisticated parasol you’d expect James Bond to carry.  Where the Davek Elite earns its keep is in its fiberglass frame. In our testing, the eight-rib system offered the right balance between rigidity and flexibility. But here’s the true value: Davek will keep you dry for seasons to come. With the durability of its materials, this umbrella will simply last longer."

The Modest Man

"What surprised me was how high-quality every part of the Solo felt. The leather end, the metal clip, the button that has just the right amount of tension. From the get-go, it was clear to me that I was holding an umbrella that was much higher quality than any other I had ever used. Worth every penny."

Conde Nast Traveler

"Why we love it: When they say mini, they mean mini. The Davek Mini is so small and compact that it fits in the palm of your hand. Measuring less than seven inches when closed, you can easily stash this umbrella in your weekender bag, backpack, or even a jacket pocket. Plus, it weighs less than a pound, making it almost unnoticeable when
not in use."

The Guardian

"My Davek Solo has seen me through a year of New England’s chaotic weather, including a nor’easter, so I feel pretty confident recommending it to anyone who wants to invest in a nice umbrella."

Redaktor

"It’s incredible light in your bag but incredibly sturdy in your hand. It even has a belt clip so you can go hands-free when the drizzle abates above you.  The Davek Solo fits perfectly into the mould of the older, more careful you. It’s more than just a fancy umbrella: it levels you up as a person."