The £11 Amazon umbrella with 7,400 ratings shoppers say holds up in 'the strongest winds'

With strong winds and rain caused by Storm Éowyn triggering yellow weather warnings, it's safe to say an umbrella is an essential when leaving the house. There is nothing worse than an unreliable umbrella that collapses or turns inside out when you're using it - fortunately, Amazon has the answer to all our prayers.

The Compact Windproof Umbrella, which is now £11.35 - down from £18.99 - is said to be 'completely different' to conventional brollies. Like other umbrellas, it features a water-resistant and wind-resistant canopy that can withstand the elements.

But the stand out feature that makes it unlike any other is that it uses a reverse folding system to prevent water from splashing around in your car or handbag when not in use. The dry side will always stay on the outside after you close the umbrella.

The 'heavy duty' yet compact umbrella measures just 13 inches, making it a breeze to carry around. It has a angled handle that's easy to hold and control and it comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee, which means you'll never need to buy an umbrella again.

The Compact Windproof Umbrella boasts an impressive overall star-rating of 4.2 out of five from more than 7,400 reviews on Amazon. One content shopper said: "This is a great umbrella, been using it for over a year now and it holds up very well. Sturdy during winds. Dries fast."

A second wrote: "Real good value, strong and sturdy. Looks and feels much more expensive than it is. Well worth the money, would highly recommend." Somebody else added: "It's fantastic. The build quality is excellent - the large ribs provide great stability, even in strong winds, and the Teflon coating ensures that water slides right off, keeping me completely dry.

"It’s lightweight,