A good umbrella can make the difference between arriving somewhere soaking wet or arriving cozy and dry. But with rain inevitably comes the wind and if you've ever battled with an umbrella during a windstorm, you know not all umbrellas are created equal. Luckily, we recently spotted a Black Friday deal from Shed Rain on their innovative upside-down umbrella that aims to solve all the common umbrella-related issues like flipping up in the wind and shedding water all over the floor. Right now you can pick up the Shed Rain Unbelievabrella for just $18 on Amazon, a 30% price cut. That's a small price to pay for an umbrella that will change your life -- or at least your commute.
What does this umbrella offer that others do not? For one thing, it features a heavy duty 48-inch double canopy to repel water, built on a steel and fiberglass frame with eight extra-strong ribs to prevent this umbrella from turning inside out during wind gusts.
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In addition, the umbrella has a hands-free grip design. The handle is designed to go over your arm so you can easily grab your phone or hold onto a bag without worry juggling.
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The umbrella also features a unique reverse-open design. Instead of folding down like most umbrellas, which results in puddles of water indoors, the wet top layer folds underneath the dry one into an upward cone, helping to cut down on excess water on the floor. And to top it all off, Shed Rain is so confident in their umbrella that they offer a lifetime warranty.
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There's no question this is an advanced umbrella, and it would make a great gift for anyone who likes to spend time outside, regardless of the weather. To get the sale price, you'll have to choose between the black and pink or the black and blue variants. Regularly priced at $25, pick one up for yourself and a friend at this low $18 price while you can.
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Looking for more amazing Black Friday deals? Be sure to check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals on items $25 and under as well as top deals under $50 or great bargains at $100 or less.
Why this deal matters
It's winter, and if the garbage can at the train station is any indication, it's also abandoned umbrella season. Do your part to prevent forsaken umbrellas and pick up the inverted Unbelievabrella. At $18, it's a worthwhile cause.
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