Let It Rain: Your How-To Guide for Using and Caring for Your Umbrella

Sun, rain, and wind don't scare us. Because we're not just in the umbrella business, we're in the weather business. And with this quick and handy guide, a little change in weather won't scare you either. So if you're trying to figure out how to open and close your compact umbrella, wondering about the pros and cons of manual vs automatic umbrellas, or looking for easy umbrella care tips, this post will break it all down for you, including short how-to videos.

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 umbrellas for everyday weather warriors.

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How to Open and Close a Manual Compact Umbrella | Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re carrying it for daily commutes, travel, or emergency weather, a manual umbrella is one of the most dependable and lightweight options out there. No buttons or springs, just classic, elegant design. This quick tutorial shows you exactly how to open and close your manual compact umbrella to avoid damage and keep your umbrella working smoothly, rainy day after rainy day.


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📌 In this video:

  • How to safely open your manual umbrella
  • The best way to close and store it


👤 Who should watch: 

Anyone in the market for the best travel umbrella, a compact umbrella that fits in your bag, or a reliable wind-resistant manual umbrella.

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How to Use an Auto-Open, Manual-Close Umbrella | Stick & Compact Styles Explained

In this quick how-to video, we demonstrate how to properly open and close two popular umbrella styles: the auto-open/manual-close stick umbrella and the auto-open/manual-close compact umbrella. Both offer the ease of one-touch opening with the simplicity of manual closing, perfect for commuters, travelers, and everyday use.

Learn the best way to handle each umbrella type to avoid damage, ensure longevity, and keep you covered in style.


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📌 What’s inside:

  • How to open your umbrella with the push of a button
  • How to manually close both stick and compact umbrellas
  • Expert tips for storage, maintenance, and everyday use


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Who should watch:

Whether you're looking for the best windproof umbrella, compact umbrella for your bag, or a classic stick umbrella with style and function, this video something for you.

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How to Use an Auto Open Auto Close Compact Umbrella | Easy Umbrella Demo

Learn how to quickly and easily open and close your automatic umbrella with the push of a button. This step-by-step demo shows you exactly how to operate your auto open auto close compact umbrella, one of the most popular windproof umbrella styles for travel, commuting, and everyday use.

Whether you're searching for the best compact umbrella, trying to avoid frustrating flips in high wind, or looking for a durable travel umbrella, this video will help you get the most out of your gear.


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📌 What you’ll learn:

  • How to open your umbrella
  • How to safely close your umbrella and reset it


👤 Who should watch:

Travelers and commuters who prefer an AOAC compact umbrella for its convenient, lightweight, and reliable rain protection.

Your SHED RAIN gear is built to stand up to all kinds of weather, and with proper use and care it will continue to perform at its best. Once you’ve watched these videos, stay tuned for more how-to info, to help you make the most of any forecast.