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Like many others, I find that’s it’s a good idea to carry an umbrella when there’s a chance of rain.

Usually that’s a no-brainer.

It’s necessary this time of year here in the New York Metropolitan area – and especially during this very, very wet Spring.

I hate big, walking-stick style models preferring small, very portable umbrellas. Easy to slip in a shopping or computer bag.

I think I’ve tried them all. The $5-$10 dollar models you buy from street vendors – the slightly more expensive Totes (etc.) models you find in department stores and even some “high-end” designs sold overseas. I’d guess that I’ve spent hundreds on these little umbrellas over the years.

All those collapsible models have shared one major trait (aside from sometimes shielding me from the rain) – they all seem to have disintegrated after a few uses.

That’s why, when I discovered Davek NY’s line of super umbrellas, I had to share my find.

These are super-tooled, super-strong, heavy-duty designs which are made to protect you for as long as you own them. That means they come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee. Not the umbrella’s lifetime. YOUR lifetime.

According to Davek their umbrellas are “made to ensure satisfaction and service for the natural life of the product. If, during its lifetime, you find any defect in material or workmanship, or the umbrella should fail to function properly, we will gladly repair or replace it at no charge (except $9.50 for postage and handling).  All they ask if that you register your umbrella with them when you buy one.

These Daveks are built from a special, 190-thread count, micro-weave fabric with a waterproof coating on the outside and a special protective coating on the inside. The frame is crafted out of carbon polymer and fiberglass ligaments to stand-up to strong winds. The main shaft is made strong to resist bending and distorting.

You know you’re dealing with a quality product as soon as you hold it. They are heavier than they look, solidly built and project an air of confidence in bad weather. Even the huge leather closing strap screams “super-luxury”.  Plus, my test umbrella came in a red presentation gift box!

I got to test one of the smaller Daveks in their product line – the auto-open/auto-close Solo. It’s made to protect one person – and protect them well. It kept me dry during some recent downpours. After the soaking, the umbrella seemed to dry within minutes – and I was able to stow it back into it’s fabric case in no time. What more can you can from an umbrella?

All this superior craftsmanship does come at a price. The Solo I tested retails for $99. There’s also a slightly smaller, Traveler 2.0 model ($79), The Golf, with a full-sized canopy ($99) and The Duet, a compact model large enough for two people ($149). Davek offers discounts for multiple purchases: check out their Website.  Also see Davek’s site for a full list of retailers.

I can vouch for the quality of the Davek Solo. If the rest of the line is as good (and I’m guessing that it is) buying one could be the last time you have to buy a new umbrella.