I use a 'gent's' umbrella

I didn't knew there are Mr and Ms umbrellas... The umbrella which won't get me wet and withstand the strong wind is enough..

I like big umbrellas especially when it is windy and heavy rains. The other one can't withstand the wind during rain and most of the time it get drenched.

A folding umbrella is lighter and more handy for the ladies and kids but it may not be able to withstand the heavy rain. Hence, I think most men do not want to take the folding umbrellas.

I thought there are only Umbrellas and wasn't aware of any Gender different between them, probably the pink ones for ladies

The bigger the better.... Only issue is it's hard to carry around. As you said the folding one are really of no use as it doesn't serve any purpose during heavy rains and wind.

i didn't know it before. for me umbrella its umbrella. I thought the different in color or design hehe. i have design flower but my dad use it also haha

I use both depending of where I am

I dont use one at all. Just make a run for it

I agree that a "gents' umbrella provides much better coverage even if it's not as pretty or trendy as a womans.

It depends... I have a folding umbrella because it is handy to pop into a bag if you are going out and think perhaps it might rain, but carrying a big umbrella would be a nuisance (and there is always the risk of putting it down in a shop or something and then forgetting it). But if I'm just walking somewhere and it's already raining or very likely to, then I take a bigger, non-folding umbrella because it is bigger and more sturdy. And I have a big rainbow-coloured one which is my favourite : )

@allknowing You are right on the folding umbrella and also they do not last. I have seen many left on the ground. I stopped using an umbrella and wear things with hoods.