Davek Mini review

The Davek Mini is the smallest umbrella on this list. Davek says it measures less than 7 inches closed and weighs 8 oz, small enough for a clutch or a pants pocket, which makes it the easiest to keep on you for a just-in-case shower. The frame is a fiberglass reinforced 6-rib system built from steel, fiberglass and aircraft-grade aluminum, and coverage is 38 in on the arc and 34 in straight across, enough for one person. You open and close it by hand. Like every Davek, it carries the Forever Guarantee, under which Davek repairs or replaces it free (except shipping) if it fails, plus a loss protection number for up to 50% off a replacement and 30-day returns. The limits are the size of the canopy, the manual action and the $65 price, which buys a bigger automatic umbrella from ShedRain or Repel. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the umbrella.

Who it is for

travelers who want a pocket-size spare

Price

$65 on Davek's US store as of November 2026.

THE DAVEK MINI - Our most compact $65.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 7 in closed length, which Davek says fits a pants pocket
• 8 oz weight
• 38 in arc diameter and 34 in straight diameter coverage
• Fiberglass reinforced 6-rib frame of steel, fiberglass and aircraft-grade aluminum
• Manual open and close

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Shortest closed length on this list at 7 in
• Strength: Same Forever Guarantee and loss protection as other Davek models
• Strength: 30-day returns for a refund
• Weakness: Manual opening only
• Weakness: 38 in arc is the smallest coverage among the picks with published sizes
• Weakness: $65 is more than the larger ShedRain and Repel

Key facts

• Price: $65
• Closed length: 7 in
• Weight: 8 oz
• Coverage: 38 in arc diameter
• Opening: Manual

Where it ranks

Davek Mini is No. 7 in our Best Travel Umbrellas verdict.