Gearhead: Two umbrellas for gusty storms

With rainy days in abundance this season, a good sturdy umbrella can help you keep the rain off your upper body and withstand gusty winds while you’re out walking in the storm. Here are two high-rated and moderately priced umbrellas to consider.

The Lewis N. Clark Automatic Travel Umbrella is fashioned from steel and water-resistant polyester, with metal ribs and a rust- and corrosion-resistant frame. It is made to resist strong winds, yet weighs a mere 10 ounces, folds to 11 inches and provides 38 inches of canopy cover. A rubberized and nonslip handle makes it easy to hold. Comes in black and a variety of bright colors. $22.49. lewisnclark.com/umbrella.

The Repel Easy Touch Umbrella is made with nine reinforced fiberglass ribs that bend rather than turn inside-out in the face of wind. The automatic open/close capability provides one-handed operation, a three-fold chrome-plated metal shaft and frame provide stability, and a Dupont Teflon coating on the strong 210T pongee canopy fabric offers superior water-repellency (and gives the umbrella its name). A 42-inch canopy provides very good coverage. All this, and a lifetime replacement guarantee. Comes in numerous colors, including black with a blue-sky interior. $23.95. repelumbrella.com.

Suzie Rodriguez