With all the travel gear out there, how can you believe the outrageous claims of durability? For the September 2009 issue, Budget Travel staffers took supposedly invincible gear (a drop-proof laptop bag, windproof umbrella, waterproof-pocket shorts, spill-proof mug) and pushed them to the max.
The Challenge: Can this Senz windproof umbrella ($50) live up to its name? The umbrella's sleek design promises to withstand winds of up to 40 mph.
The Test: I unfurled the umbrella on the Staten Island Ferry, at Top of the Rock, and in a moving Mini Cooper convertible. See the results here. Keep in mind that if you ever find yourself battling 40 mph gales, you should probably ditch the umbrella and go inside—a tropical storm has a minimum wind speed of 39 mph.
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