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A theme park in the rain: umbrella, poncho or locker? A chooser by ride type ↗

A wind claim on the box: turn mph into knots and a Beaufort force with the Met Office rule ↗

Beach shade chooser: umbrella, stretch tent or sail, decided by wind, group size and carry ↗

Beach umbrella and wind: a six-check safety sheet before you plant it ↗

Bike commute in the rain: a rain gear decision sheet ↗

Campsite shade: clamp, stand or handheld umbrella? A decision sheet ↗

Chance of rain: when an umbrella is worth carrying ↗

City-break rain odds: how many wet days to plan for in Paris, Amsterdam and Rome ↗

Cruise port day: what to carry for rain, sun and wind (decision sheet) ↗

Does an umbrella count as a bag? What United and the TSA say, and a three-minute check ↗

Does your walk home end after sunset? An approximate sunset table for six cities and a Highway Code Rule 3 check ↗

Fishing brolly spec sheet: seven terms to decode before you buy one ↗

Flat vs Contoured Sleep Masks: How to Choose the Right Fit ↗

Heat index and shade: when an umbrella earns its place, a decision sheet ↗

Heritage stick or performance compact? A decision sheet ↗

Hong Kong typhoon signals and the umbrella: what No. 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10 mean for what you carry, a decision sheet ↗

How many umbrellas do you need? A home, bag, office and car planner ↗

How to choose a compact travel umbrella ↗

How to choose a UV umbrella for travel ↗

How to read an umbrella hat listing: six checks before you buy ↗

How to read an umbrella review: three test methods side by side, and five questions to ask of any score ↗

How to read an umbrella spec label: ribs, canopy, arc and UV rating ↗

How to test a new umbrella in the first week: a ten-minute checklist ↗

Japan trip planner: does your travel date fall in the rainy season? ↗

Lifetime warranty on an umbrella: six questions to ask before you rely on it ↗

Matchday in the rain: umbrella, poncho or hooded jacket? (decision sheet) ↗

Measure your umbrella against a ballpark rule: span, folded length and tips, with the numbers four MLB clubs publish ↗

Museum bag size check: will your bag and umbrella get in? (decision sheet) ↗

One big umbrella or two compacts? A weight and cover worksheet for couples and parents ↗

Outdoor wedding guest: umbrella, parasol or nothing? A decision sheet ↗

Personal umbrella, parasol or shelter: how to read a tournament's prohibited list ↗

Rain intensity chart: light, moderate or heavy, and what an umbrella can do about each ↗

Rain jacket or umbrella in a smart enclosure? A chooser built on Flemington's what-to-wear list ↗

Rain slant and the umbrella: how far down your body a 105 cm canopy stays dry, a worksheet built on the Met Office Beaufort scale ↗

Flurries, sleet or freezing rain: read the forecast word, then pick hood or umbrella (decision sheet) ↗

Repair or replace a broken umbrella: a decision sheet ↗

Shade on a kayak or canoe: clamp, canopy, hat or handheld umbrella? A decision sheet ↗

South Africa trip planner: rain days by month for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban ↗

Sun hat, sun umbrella or UV clothing? How to choose your sun cover ↗

Theatre or cinema night: how to read a venue page for its umbrella rule ↗

Umbrella and cane: a what-to-carry decision sheet ↗

Umbrella arc diameter vs straight diameter: the gap across four Davek models ↗

Umbrella as a gift: a chooser by recipient, and what to check before you wrap it ↗

Umbrella colour scorecard: black, white, red or pastel by job ↗

Umbrella handle types compared: hook, straight, strap and clip-on ↗

Umbrella holder for the front door or the office: a three-question buying sheet ↗

Umbrella in a thunderstorm: a decision sheet for when to put it away ↗

Umbrella or rain jacket? A decision guide by trip type ↗

Umbrella returns and warranty: what to check before you buy ↗

Umbrella size worksheet: match open width and folded length to your day ↗

Umbrella spec table: weight, folded length, canopy, warranty and wind result for 14 umbrellas the Guardian tested ↗

Umbrella wind speed chart: when to leave it closed ↗

UV index chart: when an umbrella's shade is worth carrying ↗

Wet umbrella on a train, bus or subway: where it goes (decision sheet) ↗

What to pay for in an umbrella: a feature ranking by how you use it ↗

Where an umbrella's shade lands: a sun-angle sheet for a 105 cm canopy ↗

Why the umbrella stays at home: a seven-day carry log ↗

Wind warning colours and the umbrella: what yellow, amber and red mean for what you carry ↗

Windproof umbrella checklist: what the label can and cannot tell you ↗

Specialist publications

For more focused subjects, visit our Flosser Guide oral-care publication, PillowBrief pillow comparison journal, and Lumuwala sleep-environment journal. These also share our owner. Each has its own editorial focus.