Umbrella Weight & Sizing

Most outdoor umbrellas fail for the same reason: an undersized base, not a faulty canopy. Here's how to choose between cantilever, market and wall-mounted styles, size the canopy correctly, and pick a base that actually holds in Australian wind.

base that feels heavy can still be too light in a gust. See exactly how much weight your umbrella needs, by size and type, before you buy.