If you’re anything like this author, you’ve probably burned through your fair share of umbrellas over the years. Their new umbrella is intended to be similarly portable. Simp Design did not immediately respond to Popular Science request for commentRelated: [Build An Umbrella Stand That Outsmarts The Rain]The downside of mini umbrellasConvenience usually comes at a cost. Design limitations prevent many smaller models from reaching that size. Mini umbrellas also tend to have weaker joints and ribs than their full-sized counterparts, which can lead to breakage.