Dryhook Reverse-Folding Umbrella
WET INThe wet side folds in. Then it clips to your bag strap, belt loop or a hook.
A compact three-fold umbrella that closes inward, so the rain stays inside the fold instead of on your coat. Free shipping, 30-day money back.
What you are getting
- Reverse fold. The canopy closes inward, wet side in, dry side out.
- A ring-clip handle. Shaped like a carabiner, it hooks onto a strap, a loop or a hook.
- A reinforced frame. 10 ribs and 20 support struts in aluminum alloy and fiberglass.
- ✓45.3 in canopy open
- ✓13.8 in folded
- ✓14.8 oz
- ✓Reflective canopy edge
1. Color
Eclipse BlackDispatched in 1 to 3 business days
2. Pack
Straight answer: no umbrella is storm-proof, and we will not quote you a wind speed. What Dryhook has is a reinforced frame, 10 ribs and 20 support struts, with fiberglass that flexes on a gust and springs back. It is built for gusty, sideways, bad-forecast days. In a real gale, close it and get under cover.
Introduction
Dryhook is a compact three-fold umbrella built for weather that changes its mind. It brings four things together: a reinforced ring-clip handle, an extra-wide fastening strap, a canopy that folds in reverse so the wet side ends up inside, and a frame of aluminum alloy and fiberglass. Add a 280T coated canopy that sheds water and a reflective strip around the edge, and it is the umbrella that lives on your bag instead of at home by the door.
Key features
- Ring-clip handle: easy to carry, clip on and grab when the sky turns.
- Reverse fold: the wet side stays inside when closed, so less drips on clothes, floors, car seats and indoor spaces.
- 280T canopy: high-density impact cloth with a substantial feel.
- Water-repellent PU coating: water beads and rolls off, so it is easier to shake dry.
- 10 ribs and 20 reinforced support struts: a frame system for gusty, rainy days.
- Aluminum alloy and fiberglass: strength, some give and a comfortable weight to carry.
- Wide fastening strap: a cleaner, more secure closure after rain.
- Retroreflective strip: catches headlights and streetlights after dark.
Specifications
- Style: three-fold, reverse folding
- Ribs: 10 ribs and 20 reinforced support struts
- Canopy: 280T high-density impact cloth, water-repellent PU coating, PFAS-free canopy
- Frame: aviation-grade aluminum alloy and fiberglass
- Weight: 420 g / 14.8 oz
- Open canopy: 115 cm / 45.3 in across
- Under the canopy: 105 cm / 41.3 in
- Open height: 68 cm / 26.8 in
- Folded: 6 x 35 cm / 2.4 x 13.8 in
Care
- A new umbrella can have a faint smell. It fades with use.
- Fold creases in a new canopy ease once it has been open for a while.
- Before the first use, give it a light shake to loosen the canopy, then open it slowly.
- After rain, open it and let it dry before you fold it away for good.
- Keep sharp objects and rough surfaces off the canopy. Nothing heavy on top of it when it is folded.
- Wipe marks off with a soft, dry cloth.
30-day money back
Carry it for 30 days. If it is not for you, tell us and you get your money back.
About the crossed-out price: it only appears on the two-pack, and it is simply two umbrellas at the single price. The second one really is free, not discounted from a made-up number.
Made for bad weather
For the days
the forecast was wrong
Dryhook is built around three ideas: close it wet side in, clip it on so it is always with you, and give the frame enough give for a gusty day.
Reverse fold
The wet side
folds in
A normal umbrella closes with the soaked side facing out, so it drips on your coat, the car seat and the hallway floor. Dryhook closes the other way.
- 1Close it inward
The canopy folds up and in, so the rain it caught ends up inside the fold and the dry underside faces out.
- 2Wrap the wide strap
An extra-wide strap goes around the folded canopy for a cleaner, tighter close.
- 3Into the car, the bag, the lobby
Dry side out. Less water on the seat, the floor and the sleeve of your coat.
It is still wet on the inside, of course. When you get home, open it and let it dry.
The ring-clip handle
Hook it.
Forget it.
The umbrella you left at home does not help. Dryhook has a reinforced ring-clip handle shaped like a carabiner, so it rides on the outside of whatever you carry and is there when the sky turns.
- A backpack strap
Clip it on the shoulder strap and your hands stay free.
- A tote or a gym bag handle
Hangs off the outside, so the wet umbrella is not in with your laptop.
- A belt loop
For the walk from the car to the door.
- A hook by the door
Hang it up folded, or open to dry.
It is a carrying clip, not climbing gear. Never hang weight from it or clip it to anything that moves.
The frame
Gives on a gust,
then comes back
Cheap umbrellas are stiff until they are not. Dryhook's frame is aviation-grade aluminum alloy with fiberglass, 10 ribs held by 20 reinforced support struts, built to flex on a gusty day and spring back.
The strong, light part of the frame, so it is easy to carry every day.
The part with some give. It flexes when a gust catches the canopy, then springs back.
No umbrella is storm-proof. On a gusty day, tilt the canopy into the wind. In a real gale, close it.
The canopy
Rain beads up
and rolls off
The canopy is 280T high-density impact cloth with a water-repellent PU coating. Water gathers into beads and runs off instead of soaking in.
- 1280T high-density cloth
A tight weave with a substantial feel in the hand.
- 2Water-repellent coating
Rain beads and rolls away, so a shake at the door takes most of it off.
- 3PFAS-free canopy
The canopy is PFAS-free, per its spec.
After dark
A reflective edge
for the walk home
A retroreflective strip runs around the edge of the canopy. It sends light back toward where it came from, so it catches headlights and streetlights on a dark, wet evening.
It is a strip on an umbrella, not a safety vest.
Specifications
Every number,
in one place
| Style | Three-fold, reverse folding |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aviation-grade aluminum alloy and fiberglass |
| Ribs | 10 ribs and 20 reinforced support struts |
| Canopy | 280T high-density impact cloth, water-repellent PU coating, PFAS-free |
| Open canopy | 45.3 in / 115 cm across |
| Under the canopy | 41.3 in / 105 cm |
| Open height | 26.8 in / 68 cm |
| Folded | 13.8 x 2.4 in / 35 x 6 cm |
| Weight | 14.8 oz / 420 g |
| Handle | Reinforced ring-clip, carabiner shaped |
| Closure | Extra-wide fastening strap |
| Visibility | Retroreflective strip around the canopy edge |
| Colors | Eclipse Black, Steel Gray, Mist Blue |
Why not the cheap one
Dryhook vs the umbrellas
you already own
The cheap folding one from the checkout line, and the big stick umbrella that never leaves the car.
| Dryhook | Cheap folding | Stick umbrella | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet side when closed | Folded inside | On the outside | On the outside |
| How you carry it | Clipped to a strap or loop | Loose in your bag | In your hand all day |
| Folded length | 13.8 in | Short | Full length |
| Frame | Alloy and fiberglass, 10 ribs, 20 struts | Thin ribs | Sturdy, and heavy |
| After dark | Reflective canopy edge | Nothing | Nothing |
| What it costs | $49.90, and the second one free | Cheap, until you buy the next one | More, and it stays in the car |
A big stick umbrella still covers more. It just does not fit in a tote or hang off a backpack.
Where it lives
On your bag,
not at home
An umbrella only works if it is with you. These are the places Dryhook spends its days.
Honest expectations
What to expect
when it arrives
- 1The first open
A new canopy can have a faint smell and a few fold creases. Both fade once it has been open a while. Give it a light shake, then open it slowly the first time.
- 2The first rain
Water beads on the canopy and rolls off. A shake at the door takes most of it away.
- 3The first fold
Closing inward takes one try to get used to. After that, the strap goes around and it clips back onto your bag.
- 4What it will not do
It is not storm-proof, and it is not a tent. It is a strong compact umbrella that folds wet side in and goes everywhere with you.
Every time it rains
Five habits that
keep it going
- 1Open it with room around you
Point it away from faces, then open it slowly.
- 2Tilt into the gusts
Face the canopy into the wind. If it turns into a real gale, close it and get under cover.
- 3Dry it open
After rain, open it at home and let it dry before you fold it away for good.
- 4Keep the canopy clear
No sharp objects or rough surfaces against the cloth, and nothing heavy stacked on it folded.
- 5Wipe, do not scrub
A soft, dry cloth takes marks off the canopy.
Our promise
Carry it
for 30 days
A month of weather is a fair test. If Dryhook is not for you, you should not be out of pocket.
Clip it to your bag for 30 days of weather. If it does not earn its place, you get your money back.
Questions
Questions people ask
before buying
Will it hold up in wind?
It is built for gusty days: a reinforced frame with 10 ribs and 20 support struts, in aluminum alloy with fiberglass that flexes and springs back. But no umbrella is storm-proof, and we are not going to pretend otherwise or quote you a wind speed. Tilt it into the gusts, and in a real gale, close it.
What does reverse folding actually mean?
The canopy closes inward instead of outward. The side that was out in the rain ends up inside the fold, and the dry underside faces out. So the folded umbrella drips a lot less on your coat, the car seat and the floor.
What can I clip it to?
A backpack strap, a tote or gym bag handle, a belt loop, a hook by the door. The ring-clip handle is reinforced and shaped like a carabiner. It is for carrying, so never hang weight from it or clip it to anything that moves.
How big is it open?
The canopy is 45.3 in (115 cm) across, 41.3 in (105 cm) underneath, and it stands 26.8 in (68 cm) tall open. That is room for you and a bag.
How small does it fold?
13.8 in long and 2.4 in across (35 x 6 cm). It fits a tote, a backpack side pocket or a car door pocket, or it rides on the outside on its clip.
Is it heavy?
It weighs 14.8 oz (420 g). That is more than a flimsy pocket umbrella, and the difference is the frame: 10 ribs, 20 struts, alloy and fiberglass.
Does rain soak through the canopy?
The canopy is 280T high-density cloth with a water-repellent PU coating, so rain beads up and rolls off rather than soaking in. The canopy is PFAS-free.
Why does my new one smell or look creased?
A new canopy can have a faint smell and some fold creases from packing. The smell fades with use, and the creases ease once it has been open for a while. Neither affects how it works.
How do I look after it?
After rain, open it and let it dry. Keep sharp things and rough surfaces off the canopy, do not stack anything heavy on it folded, and wipe marks off with a soft, dry cloth.
Which colors can I get?
Eclipse Black, Steel Gray and Mist Blue. Each has the same frame, canopy, clip and reflective edge.
Can the two-pack be two different colors?
The two-pack is two umbrellas in the color you pick. If you want two colors, add one of each as a single instead.
Why is the second one free?
It is the offer we run. Pick the two-pack and you get two umbrellas for the price of one: one for the bag and one for the car, or one for someone who always forgets theirs. The single price is the same; nothing is inflated to make the free one look bigger.
How fast does it ship?
Orders are dispatched in 1 to 3 business days, and shipping is free on every order.
What if I do not like it?
Tell us within 30 days and you get your money back. You do not have to explain.
Wet side in. Clipped on. Ready.
Dryhook: a reverse-folding umbrella with a ring-clip handle and a reinforced frame. Free shipping, 30 days to change your mind, and the second one free.