Umbrellas have needed a redesign for the longest time now. During heavy rains, even the strongest
umbrellas just can’t protect you with water rushing down from different angles. We don’t know if this
is the redesign to finally fix that problem, but the Rainshader does seem like it might prove more use
-ful for those situations. Shaped like a giant motorcycle helmet, the uniquely-designed umbrella offers
equal rain protection from the top, back, and sides. More than an umbrella, it’s like walking with a
portable tent on a stick, holding you inside its protective walls as the torrent of rain continues to
pour heavily around it~
[ via coolthings.com ]