Shopping for an umbrella? Of course you are, as you either lost or broke the last one you had.

Instead of grabbing one from a discount bin at the supermarket or dollar store -- which probably won't last long -- Here are some suggestions from About.com on the best umbrellas for people who like to walk in the rain.

1. ShedRain Windpro Auto Open/Close Umbrella resists inversion and breakage from strong winds. Sizes with different arc widths and closed lengths are available. An auto open-close function allows you to  open and close the umbrella with a button push. Cost: $36-$45.

2. Swiss Army Victorinox Automatic Open/Close Umbrella is a tidy 13 inches in length and unfurls in three stages. It has a wind reflecttitanium alloy frame to prevent inversion, a comfortable molded handle and opens and closes with the push of a button. Cost: $30-$36.

3. ShedRain Windjammer Jumbo Umbrella measures 22 inches and has a 58-inch arc when open to keep you dry, a comfortable three-fingered wood grip with leather strap, and a vented cover designed to resist inversion in the wind. Cost: $16-$23.

4. Gustbuster Metro Style Umbrella, windproof and waterproof, has a 43-inch canopy, a large handle for comfort, and fits in a sheath that doubles as a backpack. Cost: around $35. 

5. Samsonite Ultra Mini Flat Umbrella is just under seven inches long when folded and weighs 6.2 ounces, making it easy to pack. It has a four-section aluminum frame and opens to a 40-inch diameter. Cost: Around $20.

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