By: Calm Eden Journal
Haven Umbrella: The Complete Buying Guide
The Haven Umbrella is a compact automatic umbrella. One press opens it and one press closes it, so it works when your other hand is holding a bag, a phone or a coffee.
The same canopy covers rain and bright days, and the swivel carabiner loop keeps the folded umbrella clipped to your bag instead of buried inside it.
This guide covers how it opens and closes, the clip handle, the size, rain and sun use, wind limits, colours, bundles and care, so you can judge the fit for your own day before you buy.
Here are the five features to check first.
⬇️ The five features that matter:
1. One Press Opens It. One Press Closes It.
- Opening: one press
- Closing: one press folds the canopy down
- Hands needed: one hand for both actions
- Reset: push the shaft back into the handle until it clicks
- Works for: car doors, commutes and full hands
The Haven Umbrella is a compact automatic umbrella with the button under your thumb, and one press opens it and one press closes it.
That matters at a car door, on a commute or whenever the other hand is holding a bag, a phone, a coffee or a lead.
To close it fully, press the button to fold the canopy, then push the shaft back into the handle until it clicks. Once it locks, it is ready to open with one press again.
The mechanism is quick, but the usual care still applies: close it before a doorway and dry it open when you get home. Auto-open and fully automatic are not the same thing: an auto-open umbrella still has to be closed by hand.
The automatic versus manual comparison explains the difference and who each type suits.
2. A Handle That Clips To Your Bag
- Handle: oversized swivel carabiner loop
- Clips to: bag straps, backpack loops and hooks
- Weight: about 390 g
- Folded length: 40 cm / 15.75 in
- (stays on the outside of a full bag)
- ❗Not for: climbing or safety loads.
- Best for: commuters, travellers and bag carriers
The oversized swivel carabiner loop clips to a backpack strap, a tote handle or a luggage loop.
It keeps the folded umbrella reachable without taking up space inside the bag.
Hang it on a hook or a rail when you arrive, and keep the folded umbrella close to the bag in crowded places. The handle is for everyday carrying, not climbing or safety loads.
Use a sturdy strap, loop or hook. A clip only helps when the gate closes fully around the attachment point.
If it swings into a doorway or catches clothing, move the attachment point. The guide to an umbrella with a carabiner handle has more detail on carrying an umbrella that clips to a bag, so it is with you before the rain starts.
3. Compact In The Bag, Full Size Over Your Head
- Folded length: 40 cm / 15.75 in
- Folded width: 5 cm / 2 in
- Weight: about 390 g
- Coverage when open: 105 cm / 41.3 in
- Height when open: 70 cm / 27.6 in.
- Bag fit: work bag, backpack or carry-on
A folded umbrella has to fit the bag you actually use. Measure an outside pocket, or the space beside a laptop, before you choose.
The Haven Umbrella folds to 40 cm / 15.75 in long and 5 cm / 2 in wide and weighs about 390 g, so it is compact without being a tiny emergency canopy . Open, it gives 105 cm / 41.3 in of coverage for one person and the bag on their arm.
What size compact umbrella to buy has the full size comparison.
4. One Umbrella For Rain And For Sun
- Canopy: water-repellent pongee
- Under-layer: black UV-blocking layer
- UPF rating: UPF 50+
- Reflective detail: strips on the underside
- After rain: dry the umbrella open.
- Sun use: shade from above on bright days
A water-repellent pongee canopy sheds rain, while the black UV-blocking under-layer is rated UPF 50+.
Rain cover and shade come from the same compact canopy, so there are no separate umbrellas to carry for wet days and bright ones.
An umbrella does not replace sunscreen. Keep wearing sunscreen and reapply it as directed. UPF umbrellas for sun explains the rating.
The reflective strips on the underside add a little visibility in low light. Use the sleeve for a short wet transfer, then open the umbrella to dry.
5. A Frame That Flexes With The Wind
- Frame: wind-ready flexible frame
- Everyday gusts: bends and springs back
- Limit: not for severe storms
- Coverage: 105 cm / 41.3 in
- Made for: one person, a bag and daily routes.
- Best use: everyday rain and shade
The flexible frame bends with everyday gusts and springs back instead of snapping.
Like any umbrella, it has limits: close it and take cover in severe storms.
It is not for someone who needs a large golf umbrella for two, or equipment for severe storms . It suits commuters, travellers, parents, dog walkers and anyone who carries a bag.
Six Colours, Side By Side
Colours, Bundles And Care
Haven comes in six colours: Beige, Black, Blue, Gray, Pink and Green, and bundles let you choose a colour for each umbrella.
Every Haven Umbrella includes a FREE absorbent carry sleeve. After rain, shake off loose drops and use the sleeve for a short transfer. At home, open the umbrella fully and let it dry before folding it away.
Then wipe the frame with a soft cloth so the canopy stays fresh between uses. The steps are in how to dry and care for an umbrella, and they take a few minutes, which makes the Haven an easy umbrella to live with.
Buy 2 Get 1 FREE gives you three umbrellas, a colour for each, plus FREE silicone shoe covers, and Buy 3 Get 2 FREE gives you five for a household or a shared entryway. Every order ships with FREE Worldwide Delivery and comes with a 30-day risk-free trial.
Haven Umbrella Size Table
| Measurement | Haven Umbrella |
|---|---|
| Folded length | 40 cm / 15.75 in |
| Folded width | 5 cm / 2 in |
| Weight | About 390 g |
| Coverage when open | 105 cm / 41.3 in |
| Height when open | 70 cm / 27.6 in |
Haven vs A Typical Compact Umbrella
| Feature | Typical compact umbrella | Haven Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and closing | Manual, or automatic open with manual close | One press opens and closes |
| Handle | Straight grip or wrist loop | Oversized swivel carabiner loop |
| Carrying it | Inside the bag or in your hand | Clipped to a strap, hook or rail |
| Sun rating | Often not stated | UPF 50+ under-layer |
| Folded length | Check the listing | 40 cm / 15.75 in |
| Coverage when open | Check the listing | 105 cm / 41.3 in |
| Wet carry | Varies by model | FREE absorbent carry sleeve |
| Colours | Varies | Six |
Haven Umbrella FAQ
Can I open and close the Haven Umbrella with one hand?
Yes. One press opens it and one press closes it, so you can keep a bag, a phone or a coffee in your other hand.
How do I close an automatic umbrella fully?
Press the button to fold the canopy, then push the shaft back into the handle until it locks. Once it clicks, it is ready to open with one press again.
How does it handle wind?
The flexible frame bends with everyday gusts and springs back instead of snapping. Like any umbrella, it should stay closed in severe storms.
How small does it fold, and how heavy is it?
It folds to 40 cm / 15.75 in long and 5 cm / 2 in wide, and weighs about 390 g. That fits a work bag, a backpack or a carry-on.
How wide is it when open?
You get 105 cm / 41.3 in of coverage, and it stands 70 cm / 27.6 in tall.
Does it work as a sun umbrella?
Yes. The canopy has a black UV-blocking under-layer rated UPF 50+, so it gives you shade on bright days as well as cover in rain. Keep wearing sunscreen too.
Does it clip to a backpack?
Yes. The swivel carabiner loop handle clips to bags, straps and hooks, so the umbrella stays with you.
What colours does it come in?
Six: Beige, Black, Blue, Gray, Pink and Green. In a bundle you can choose a different colour for each umbrella.
How do I care for it?
Let it dry open before you fold it away, which keeps the canopy fresh, and wipe the frame with a soft cloth.
Can I take it in carry-on luggage?
Compact umbrellas are generally accepted in cabin bags, but each airline and airport sets its own rules. Check with your airline before you fly.
What if it is not for me?
Try it for 30 days. If you are not happy for any reason, tell us within 30 days of delivery and return it for a refund, opened or used. If it arrives damaged, defective or not as described, we replace it or refund you.
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