September Showers & October Downpours: Why Those Rainy Patterns Happen
Fall is one of the wettest seasons in the U.S. Discover why autumn brings more rain and how SHED RAIN umbrellas keep you dry from...
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Best Compact Umbrellas for Worldwide Fall Travel
Lightweight, windproof travel umbrellas perfect for autumn adventures - from New England leaf-peeping to Kyoto gardens and Paris promenades.
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Storm season is coming. Are you ready?
Fall brings storm season - are you ready? Discover how Vortex umbrellas, built to withstand winds up to 75 mph, keep you protected in rain,...
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Back to School: Parents, Students, Teachers - Don’t Forget to Pack Your Umbrella!
Our top back-to-school umbrellas are stylish, durable, and perfect for students, parents, and teachers to stay dry during storm season.
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Mythbusting: Is It Really Bad Luck to Open an Umbrella Indoors?
Over nearly 80 years in business, we’ve heard it all—especially when it comes to umbrella superstitions. Perhaps the most famous one? That opening an umbrella...
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ASK SHED RAIN: “What are the best men’s umbrellas that go beyond basic black?”
Whether you’re a daily commuter, tech enthusiast, world traveler, or a fan of vintage charm, SHED RAIN offers premium umbrellas that go far beyond the...
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Let It Rain: Your How-To Guide for Using and Caring for Your Umbrella
Learn all you need to know about your SHED RAIN gear, including how to use a stick umbrella and why we make the best compact...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Travel Umbrellas: Packing for Unpredictable Summer Weather
Before you zip up that suitcase, let’s talk about what to pack for all-weather travel.
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What to Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day: The Ultimate Rainy-Day Wedding Guide
Rain in the forecast for your big day? Don’t panic. Here’s what to do if it rains on your wedding day—and how to turn potential...
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Ask SHED RAIN: How do I care for and maintain my umbrella?
A little umbrella care and maintenance can go a long way in maximizing its usefulness and extending its lifespan. Here are five ways to keep...
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Lost & Found In New York: 12 months’ worth of things forgotten in an Uber
On April 8th, SHED RAIN teamed up with Uber to host an NYC pop-up in honor of their 2025 Lost & Found Index—an annual publication of...
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Transition Projects IMPACT Gala 2025
On Saturday, March 15, our CSIO Doug Blauer and his wife Amy were joined by five SHED RAIN™ employees and hundreds of other guests for the 2025 IMPACT...
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75 Years a Celebration
In the true spirit of change that we've embraced for over 75 years, we’re evolving SHED RAIN into a family of brands.
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Materials Matter
From packaging made from sustainable sugar cane pulp, to fabrics sourced from recycled plastic bottles, we’re committed to doing our part for the planet.
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At Home in the PNW
The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to rain. In our 75 years, we’ve seen 2700 inches of it. That makes us extra qualified in the...
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Weather Engineers
We’ve taken 75 years of patented, one-of-a-kind umbrella technology and design and reimagined it.
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Community Caché
We call our community support ‘Shelter for Shelter’, and we’re dedicated to using our time, aid, money, and products, to lift up our local community as well...
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Our Story of Rain
On a wet, winter day in 1946, Meyer Blauer stepped onto a downtown sidewalk in Portland, Oregon, and looked skyward and saw an opportunity that...
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