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The Nubrella is a hands-free umbrella that sits on your shoulders and covers your upper body with a waterproof canopy. The Nubrella basically eliminates the problem of your umbrella turning inside-out and allows you to have 2 hands free while walking, making it easier to talk on the phone or carry things when it's raining. Nubrella is a patent-pending design, created by Alan Kaufman.

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Nubrella
MSRP $59.99
Release date January, 2008
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ProSCORE
9 reviews
50
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mixed
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3 positive
3 mixed
3 negative

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Hands-free umbrella
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Can bike with an umbrella
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Reasonably priced
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Goofy looking
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Can't share the umbrella
+2agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • Tested up to 50mph
  • Folding design
  • Over-the-shoulder carrying case
  • Weight: 2.6 lbs
  • Spring-loaded opening and closing
  • Push-button opening
  • Canopy materials: thermoplastic polyurethane and nylon
  • Adjustable shoulder straps

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with the last edit occurring October 2, 2008 at 2:15 am by dr13zehn
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Competitors

Nubrella is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Accessories »
Ambient Umbrella

Ambient Umbrella

MSRP  $100.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Does not require an internet connection
  • Weather information is accurate
Cons
  • Only has information for US cities
  • Pretty expensive for an umbrella
ProSCORE
3 reviews
50
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vote Nubrella 0% vs. vote Ambient Umbrella 100%
Senz Umbrella

Senz Umbrella

MSRP  $70.00    Released  January, 2007

The original umbrella was invented over 1,700 years ago, and hasn't changed much since, save some mechanical opening and closing advancements. But the canopy itself has stayed pretty much the same. This is why Senz, with their new aerodynamic design, has become a favorite and winner of the Red Dot design award for 2007....

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vote Nubrella 33% vs. vote Senz Umbrella 67%

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

OMFG. I feel like we've travelled to the not-so-distant future...A future in which everyone has lost their minds and gone completely insane. A future where looking as stupid as possible is paramount. A future where rain falls incessantly, and traditional umbrellas have failed to deliver the dryness that the future citizens of Rainbrellauglyfashionland desire.

The only thing that would make this more ridiculous is if it had a remote control.
Feb 27, 2008 10:54am
2.  avatar Amanie said:

Why such a strong reaction? I think it's practical, if you walk (or bike!!) in the rain a lot, who cares how stupid you look. Of course people are going to laugh at you! But you will be dry and hands-free so who's laughing now?
Feb 27, 2008 10:58am
3.  avatar GT-D said:

Haha, I'd fall somewhere in between...

I think it looks stupid, but I'd probably use it...

I wouldn't use it while biking though as generally when its raining, its at least a bit windy. Even were it not windy, I'd see wearing this as dangerous for biking on city streets. If you're out somewhere with little traffic it would be better. I could totally see this for having to bike across suburbia on an off-route.
Feb 28, 2008 9:51am
4.  avatar KD1964 said:

I would totally rock this when I ride my bike through Boston in all types of weather.
May 22, 2008 3:01pm
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Amanie

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February 27, 2008
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ProSCORE
60
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mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Hands-free umbrella
  • Can bike with an umbrella
  • Reasonably priced

Cons

  • Goofy looking
  • Can't share the umbrella

Comments

"Why such a strong reaction? I think it's practical, if you walk (or bike!!) in the rain a lot, who cares how stupid you look. Of course people are going to laugh at you! But you will be dry and hands-free so who's laughing now?"

Competitors

Amanie prefers Ambient Umbrella over Nubrella
Amanie prefers Nubrella over Senz Umbrella
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dr13zehn

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October 2, 2008
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ProSCORE
50
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2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Hands-free umbrella
  • Can bike with an umbrella

Cons

  • Goofy looking
  • Can't share the umbrella

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KD1964

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May 22, 2008
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Pros

  • Hands-free umbrella
  • Can bike with an umbrella

Cons

  • Goofy looking
  • Can't share the umbrella

Comments

"I would totally rock this when I ride my bike through Boston in all types of weather."
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GT-D

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February 28, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Hands-free umbrella
  • Can bike with an umbrella

Cons

  • Goofy looking

Comments

"Haha, I'd fall somewhere in between...

I think it looks stupid, but I'd probably use it...

I wouldn't use it while biking though as generally when its raining, its at least a bit windy. Even were it not windy, I'd see wearing this as dangerous for biking on city streets. If you're out somewhere with little traffic it would be better. I could totally see this for having to bike across suburbia on an off-route."
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Erik

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February 27, 2008
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
1 con

Pros

  • Can bike with an umbrella

Cons

  • Goofy looking

Comments

"OMFG. I feel like we've travelled to the not-so-distant future...A future in which everyone has lost their minds and gone completely insane. A future where looking as stupid as possible is paramount. A future where rain falls incessantly, and traditional umbrellas have failed to deliver the dryness that the future citizens of Rainbrellauglyfashionland desire.

The only thing that would make this more ridiculous is if it had a remote control."
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ava

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May 4, 2008
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ProSCORE
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Goofy looking

Competitors

ava prefers Senz Umbrella over Nubrella
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captaincondor

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March 14, 2008
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Cons

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jacho

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March 14, 2008
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100
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1 pro
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Pros

  • Can bike with an umbrella

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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desjardinsy001

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February 27, 2008
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Cons

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