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.