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100 Sheltering Summer Umbrellas

From Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas to Hurricane-Proof Umbrellas

— June 25, 2013 — Lifestyle
While the hotter weather tends to bring around more sunshine, keep yourself prepared for rainy days with these charming summer umbrellas. Whether rain or shine, carry around one of these hip summer umbrellas and keep your hair frizz-free and your clothes dry.

Throughout the summer days, there always are several days of thunderstorms and rain throughout the sun-filled months. While the weather channel might call for a hot day filled with sunshine, the weather could easily take a turn for the worst leaving you left without any rain protection. That's why it's always a great idea to stash an umbrella in your bag so that you're always prepared, rain or shine. Today, umbrellas have received a serious designed and are able to do things like charge phones, look like animals or even comfortably shelter two people.
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Knuckleduster Rain Shields
Knuckleduster Rain Shields
The Brolly Rain Umbrella Frees Thumbs to Text Easier
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Hand-Made Parasol Stands
Hand-Made Parasol Stands
The Method Studio x London Undercover Umbrella Holder is Inventive
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97
City Carpooling Stations
City Carpooling Stations
The Eco-Nectable Concept Encourages a Community Commuting Initiative
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96
Stylish Safari Print Parasols
Stylish Safari Print Parasols
The 'Crazy Savannah' Umbrella by Nitraid Will Keep You Dry & Fly
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95
Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas
Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas
Enjoy Modern Day Mother Nature with Mocha’s Outdoor-Ready Tech
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94
Peeping Rain Protectors
Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
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93
Text-Enabling Umbrellas
Text-Enabling Umbrellas
The Brolly Umbrella Lets You Text in the Rain Without Sacrificing Dryness
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92
Personified Primate Parasols
Personified Primate Parasols
The Sock Monkey Umbrella Brightens Up Stormy Days
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91
Umbrella Phone Chargers
Umbrella Phone Chargers
The Booster Brolly Will Juice Your Phone, Rain or Shine
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90
Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
The Game of Thrones House Sigil Umbrella Features Each Symbolic Family
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89
Clever Ventilated Parasols
Clever Ventilated Parasols
The Wind Defying Packable Umbrella Won't Flip Over in a Storm
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88
Pugnacious Parasols
Pugnacious Parasols
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella Keeps Heads Dry with the Force
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87
Musical Storm Gear
Musical Storm Gear
This 8-Bit Umbrella Will Have Users Singing in the Rain
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86
Avian Designer Parasols
Avian Designer Parasols
Stay Dry With the Stylish London Cover Pigeon Umbrella
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85
Wind-Proof Parasols
Wind-Proof Parasols
The Fulton Titan-1 Umbrella Can Withstand Extremely Gusty Days
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Transit-Inspired Parasols
Transit-Inspired Parasols
The London Undercover 'Green Line' Umbrella Pays Homage to Vintage Buses
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83
Summery Sauce Carriers
Summery Sauce Carriers
The Mini Picnic Table Condiment Set is Perfect for Summer Parties
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82
Designer Denim Parasols
Designer Denim Parasols
The London Undercover + Tenue de Nimes Umbrella is Stylish
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81
Safer Storm Shelters
Safer Storm Shelters
The Blunt Umbrella is Chic and Won't Poke Your Eye Out
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80
Shading Space Warmers
Shading Space Warmers
Stay Warm While Outdoors with the Umbrella Pole Patio Heater
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79
Romantic Rain Repellents
Romantic Rain Repellents
The Heart Umbrella Will Keep You and Your Beloved Dry
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78
Hue-Shifting Parasols
Hue-Shifting Parasols
The Colour Change Umbrella Adds Vibrancy to Rainy Days
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Shade-Providing Sundials
Shade-Providing Sundials
The Clock Parasol by Kota Nezu Cleverly Tells the Time
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76
Illuminating Rain Accessories
Illuminating Rain Accessories
The Light-Up Umbrella is Practical and Stylish
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75
Hurricane-Proof Umbrellas
Hurricane-Proof Umbrellas
These Windproof Umbrellas Can Withstand the Deadliest of Storms
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Breeze-Blowing Umbrellas
Breeze-Blowing Umbrellas
You'll Be Super Cool With This "Fan-Tastic" Fanbrella Umbrella
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73
Blinged Rain Shields
Blinged Rain Shields
The Pasotti Luxury Umbrellas Come Covered in Swarovski Crystals
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The Smart Umbrella
The Smart Umbrella
Flashes on Days it Will Rain (So You Don't Forget)
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Profane Umbrella
Profane Umbrella
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Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
The Dualbrella Protects Pairs from Percipitation
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Bad Weather Friends
Bad Weather Friends
Umbrella Friends are a Friendly Face in the Storm
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Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
The Camouflage Goggles Umbrella is the Perfect Stakeout Prop
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Blue Sky Umbrellas
Blue Sky Umbrellas
Inspiring Accessories for Inclement Weather
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Drip-Sealing Umbrellas
Drip-Sealing Umbrellas
Yuento Magic Umbrella Features a Plastic Case That Turns into a Handle
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65
Cooling Canopies
Cooling Canopies
The Fanbrella Umbrella Not Only Shields You from Rain & Rays, But Also Cools You
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64
Iconic Umbrella Tables
Iconic Umbrella Tables
Gulliver by Sywawa is an Oversized Parasol that Can Serve to Furnish Bars
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Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
The Umbrella Chair Lets You Relax Wherever You Go
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Solar Powered Patios
Solar Powered Patios
Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours
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Luminous LED Parasols
Luminous LED Parasols
The Starry Sky Umbrella Will Brighten Up Those Rainy Days
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Cliche Wet-Weather Gear
Cliche Wet-Weather Gear
Cutesy ‘Raining Cats n' Dogs' Print Umbrella
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Instant Artsy Rain Shields
Instant Artsy Rain Shields
Van Gogh Automatic Umbrella Keeps You Dry in Style
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Inspection-Proof Parasols
Inspection-Proof Parasols
The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella Keeps You Safe from Government Surveillance
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Light Saber Umbrella
Light Saber Umbrella
LED and Rain Protector Together at Last
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Twinkling Parasols
Twinkling Parasols
The Lumadot LED Umbrella Will Keep You Fashionably Fierce and Dry
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Music in the Rain
Music in the Rain
DAP Umbrella
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Drip-Free Parasols
Drip-Free Parasols
The Inverted Umbrella is Ideal for Busy Rainy Commutes
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X-Ray Umbrellas
X-Ray Umbrellas
Anastacia Spada Turns Old Bone Photos Into Chic Rain Protection
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Round-Tipped Parasols
Round-Tipped Parasols
Blunt Umbrellas Provide Safety and Functionality in the Rain
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Cute Couple Umbrellas
Cute Couple Umbrellas
Keep You and Your Loved One Dry With the Senz Umbrella by Ameico
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Umbrella-Bearing Bags
Umbrella-Bearing Bags
The Umbrella Messenger Bag Holds Your Hoard While Weathering the Weather
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Handcrafted African Parasols
Handcrafted African Parasols
The 'AfroSol' Umbrellas By Claire Homewood are Vibrant and Festive
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Umbrellas Inspired By Nature
Umbrellas Inspired By Nature
The Parashell
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Street Light Umbrellas
Street Light Umbrellas
The Lighted Umbrella Keeps You Safe on Stormy Nights
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Fully Recycable Umbrellas
Fully Recycable Umbrellas
The Components of the Ginkgo Umbrella Can Be Dismantled and Recycled
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Anti-Inside Out Umbrella
Anti-Inside Out Umbrella
GustBuster
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Twinkling Bumbershoots
Twinkling Bumbershoots
The Twilight Umbrella is a Protective Disco
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Umbrella Art
Umbrella Art
En-JOI the Rain
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Umbrella Golf Clubs
Umbrella Golf Clubs
'Off the Course' Lets You Golf Rain or Shine
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Fluorescent Rain Gear
Fluorescent Rain Gear
The Bright Night StrideLite Umbrella Will Illuminate Your Way Home
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Umbrella Predicts Rain
Umbrella Predicts Rain
Ambient Umbrella Gives 12 Hour Warning
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Brit Pop Parasols
Brit Pop Parasols
Stay Dry and Hip With London Undercover Umbrellas
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Cutesy Rain Gear
Cutesy Rain Gear
Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella Makes Staying Dry Chic
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Anti-Collision Umbrellas
Anti-Collision Umbrellas
Polite Umbrella
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Quirky Corky Umbrellas
Quirky Corky Umbrellas
The Cute Sandra Correai Cork Umbrella is Eco- and Fashion-Friendly
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Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
DelGreco & Company Gives Your Patio a Makeover
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Umbrella-Powered Planters
Umbrella-Powered Planters
'Green Trace' Makes Gardening an Afterthought
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Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas
Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas
New Philippine Secret Weapon
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Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
The Cup Holder Umbrella Holds Your Coffee While You Walk
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Waterproof Sci-Fi Weaponry
Waterproof Sci-Fi Weaponry
The Star Wars Style LED Umbrella by INFMETRY Looks Like a Lightsaber
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Hands Free Umbrella
Hands Free Umbrella
'Nubrella' Will Not Invert
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Biodegradable Umbrella
Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas
Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas
Parasolar
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Controversial Umbrella Designs
Controversial Umbrella Designs
The Arsebrella
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Illuminating Umbrellas
Illuminating Umbrellas
The Radiantly Rain-Resistant Brookstone 'Flashlight Umbrella'
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Color Changing Umbrellas
Color Changing Umbrellas
Unique, Multi-Hued Rain Gear from Squid London
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Barely Legal Parasols
Barely Legal Parasols
The Rifle Umbrella from Gadget Brando Will Show the Rain Who's Boss
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Ninja Umbrellas
Ninja Umbrellas
This Accessory Appears to Protect You from More Than Just Rain
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Petite Plant Installations
Petite Plant Installations
Luzinterruptus 'Implanted Nature' Nurtures the Environment
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Anti-Rain Weaponry
Anti-Rain Weaponry
Knight's Sword Handle Umbrella for Weather-Ready Chivalry
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Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
The Umbrosa Eclipse Umbrella Simplifies Droplet Deterring
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Phone-Charging Solar Umbrellas
Phone-Charging Solar Umbrellas
Hammacher Schlemmer's Solar Umbrella Charges Phones with the Sun
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Bumperella
Bumperella
Non Lethal Umbrella
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Light Saber Parasols
Light Saber Parasols
Have a Real Life Star Wars Battle with the Rainbow Flash LED Umbrella
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$50,000 Crocodile Umbrellas
$50,000 Crocodile Umbrellas
Billionaire Couture Wet Weather Gear
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Hands-Free Parasols
Hands-Free Parasols
Backpack Umbrella Lets You Carry Multiple Groceries and Stay Dry
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Protective Cycle Canopies
Protective Cycle Canopies
The Uberhood Bike Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry and Safe
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Stylish Weather Shields
Stylish Weather Shields
Umbrellas Are Once Again Becoming Fashion Statements
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Supercharged Party Boats
Supercharged Party Boats
The Irev Party Barge Says It's Party Time
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Horoscope Handbags
Horoscope Handbags
Donna Karan Zodiac Collection
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Multi-Functional Beach Chairs
Multi-Functional Beach Chairs
The LoungePac Conveniently Folds Out to Provide a Variety of Options
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Fashion Raingear
Fashion Raingear
Jean Paul Gaultier Umbrellas
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Top 8 Innovative Umbrellas
Top 8 Innovative Umbrellas
Run Faster, Watch Movies or Look Hot (GALLERY)
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Transforming Umbrellas
Transforming Umbrellas
Drip-Free Hybrid Combines Waterproof Protection & Handbag
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Charming Plastic Chair Sculptures
Charming Plastic Chair Sculptures
Monoblock by Bert Loschner Focuses on an Unsung Furniture Hero
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My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella
My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella
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Water Purifying Umbrellas
Water Purifying Umbrellas
The Umbrella Recollector Can Filter Rainwater for Drinking Purposes
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Luxuriously Levitating Loungers
Luxuriously Levitating Loungers
The 'Zero Gravity Hammock Chair' Can Swing in All Directions
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Cursing French Umbrellas
Cursing French Umbrellas
The Merde Il Pleut Umbrella Captures the Consumer's Thought
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Filigree Glass Sculptures
Filigree Glass Sculptures
Robert Mickelson Turns Ordinary Objects into Ethereal Masterpieces
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