G4Free 62 Inch Inverted Umbrella, Auto Open/Close
Large coverage in a packable, reverse folding umbrella; a stick umbrella is sturdier for golf.
The short version
- Commuters and drivers who want the wet side to fold in
- Couples or anyone carrying bags who want wide coverage
- Golfers who want a large umbrella that still packs into a bag
- You want the lightest possible travel umbrella
- You mainly need an umbrella for long rounds in strong wind, where a stick golf umbrella is the simpler choice
What owners like
- Large coverage for a folding umbrella
- Folds small enough for a backpack or travel bag
- One handed auto open and close is handy getting in and out of a car
- Vented canopy is built to cope with windy days better than single layer umbrellas
Common complaints
- At 62 inches it is bigger and heavier than a one person travel umbrella
- A folding frame has more joints than a stick golf umbrella of the same size
- Little independent long term durability testing for this exact model
Based on G4Free's product pages, the Amazon listing title and a Road Affair travel umbrella review; durability evidence for this folding model is limited, so complaints reflect design trade-offs more than reported failures..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Sep 2025
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A large folding umbrella with a 62 inch vented double canopy that closes inside out, opens and closes at the push of a button, and folds down to about 15 inches.
- Inverted fold keeps the wet outer surface inside when closed, so it drips less in a car or doorway
- Vented double canopy lets gusts pass through instead of flipping the umbrella, per G4Free
- One button opens and closes it with one hand
- 62 inch canopy is sized to cover two people, per G4Free
- Reflective stripe on the canopy in the version purchased
A practical pick for anyone who wants golf umbrella coverage for two people in something that still fits in a backpack, with a reverse fold that keeps the wet side in when getting into a car. The trade-off is that it is still a folding umbrella: a stick golf umbrella of the same size has a simpler, sturdier frame for long days on the course, and independent evidence on long term durability is thin.
How it compares
Specs
- Canopy
- 62 inches, vented double layer
- Closed length
- About 15 inches
- Weight
- About 1.32 lb (0.6 kg)
- Ribs
- 10 fiberglass ribs on a metal shaft
- Fabric
- 210T pongee, water resistant and quick drying, per G4Free
- Opening
- Automatic open and close with one button
- Fold
- Reverse (inverted) fold, wet side folds inward
- Other sizes
- Also sold in 46 and 54 inch versions
- Support
- 1 year customer service, per G4Free
Questions
How big is the G4Free 62 inch umbrella when closed?
About 15 inches long, per G4Free, so it fits in most backpacks.
How heavy is the G4Free 62 inch inverted umbrella?
About 1.32 lb (0.6 kg), per G4Free.
What does an inverted umbrella do?
It closes inside out, so the wet outer side folds inward and drips less when you get into a car.
Is the G4Free inverted umbrella windproof?
G4Free says the vented double canopy lets wind pass through to help stop it flipping. No umbrella is fully windproof in strong gusts.
Sources
- G4Free: 62 Inch Large 10 Ribs Compact Reverse Windproof Umbrella
- G4Free: 42/46/54/62 Inch 10 Ribs Windproof Double Canopy Auto umbrella
- Amazon.com: G4Free 46/54/62 Inch Large Golf Umbrella Windproof Reverse Travel Umbrella
- Road Affair: G4Free Large Compact Travel Umbrella review
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.