BLUNT Neo review

The BLUNT Neo is the newest and smallest umbrella from BLUNT, the New Zealand brand known for blunt-tipped canopies. BLUNT calls it its smallest and lightest umbrella yet and says it folds to just 26 cm, about 10.2 in, so it slips into most bags. The store lists it with UV protection and describes it as an everyday essential that is small enough for your bag and strong enough for wherever you go. BLUNT designs its products to be modular and repairable, and members of its free B Hub program get an extended warranty. The bigger BLUNT Metro is the brand's compact for people who want more coverage. The catch for this list: BLUNT's store served euro prices from our location, so the USD price is pending, and the pages we could read did not give weight or a wind rating, which is why it ranks last. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the umbrella.

Who it is for

design-minded travelers

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Folds to 26 cm (about 10.2 in)
• BLUNT's smallest and lightest umbrella
• Listed with UV protection
• Modular, repairable design
• Extended warranty for members of BLUNT's B Hub program

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Repairable, modular construction
• Strength: 26 cm folded length fits most bags
• Strength: Larger BLUNT Metro is available for more coverage
• Weakness: BLUNT's store showed euro prices from our location, so the USD price is pending
• Weakness: Weight and wind rating were not shown on the page we could read
• Weakness: Likely the most expensive pick, based on BLUNT's euro price of €69 for the Neo

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Folded length: 26 cm (about 10.2 in)
• Sun protection: UV protection listed
• Build: Modular and repairable
• Larger compact: BLUNT Metro

Where it ranks

BLUNT Neo is No. 9 in our Best Travel Umbrellas verdict.