Duck Covers Soteria Waterproof 88 Inch Patio Umbrella Cover with Integrated Installation Pole, Outdoor Umbrella Cover Grey

This cover worked great on my offset 10' umbrella and covers the most important parts. It rained last night and the interior is completely dry. The lowest base is exposed, but that is not a big deal for me.Over the years, I've purchased 10 covers from this company (Classic Accessories). Each one has been high quality, waterproof and long-lasting. I expect the "Duck Covers" product line will continue with their high standards and quality. I contacted the company to try and figure out the differences between the "Soteria" and "Ultimate" versions of these Duck Covers. The response was detailed with material specifications for each but I still don't know which is better at keeping water out. In any case, the Soteria works well for my situation.The 'wand' is basically three pieces of PVC with two slip connectors. It did the job putting the cover over the top of the umbrella. I can see how others might have problems with it, however the company may have improved this element. And the "sewn in pocket" is simply a place to store the separated pieces of the wand. It would be nice if the assembled wand actually stayed in the cover, but this method allows you to disassemble the wand and fold up the entire cover for storage.

Great product! It covered the umbrella perfect!

This product is quality material; however, I am 5’3” and I should have read the reviews more diligently.I had to get a ladder to put it over my 13’ cantilever. No way even a 6’ person and their stick will work. Also, the stick was not strong enough to hold it. It kept falling over when I tried to swing the cover over the top so I used a broom. Also, while the bottom is okay? It does NOT have a pull so to keep the bottom closed, I need to put a bungee cord. Otherwise, the material is as described. Also, I won’t know if it is durable or waterproof til the winter is over. Also, the description says waterproof and then the rest of the description says water resistant. Not sure what it is but we will see.

This looks durable. I didn't realize how handy the "stick" would be for installation, it is just some PVC pipe and connectors, but it was a lot easier to install in the wind with this, vs jumping.I used this on my Lowe's SimplyShade 11' cantilever outdoor umbrella. Lots of room, covers it from top to bottom.

Worked as needed for about 2 and a half years, then developed a hole at the top (assuming from the pressure of sitting in the umbrella). We kept the cover on year round, only taking it off when opening the umbrella.

Fits great and easy to use. The pole that comes with it is a bit flimsy but still works

This was a very well thought-out umbrella cover. Our deck gets direct sunlight the entire day so I wanted something to cover our umbrella when not in use to help prevent it from fading. It is working wonderfully.I am 5'2" and I would not be able to manage using a cover if it had not been for the zipper pull and the included pole to get the cover off/on. I love that there is a storage pocket on the inside of the cover for the pole. We have a 10 foot umbrella stationed in the center of our patio table. This umbrella cover is the perfect size to cover the umbrella while it is still in the table. The construction/fabric quality is all superb.

I just bought two of these for my offset umbrellas to replace the crappy vinyl ones that came with them and disintegrated after less than 2 years. The material quality is good. It's a grayish taupe polyester fabric on the exterior with a PVC coating on the inside. They are of a good heavy weight and it seems like they will last. They come with an extension wand that you use to lift it over the top of the umbrella without needing a ladder. I would recommend not buying these types of covers unless they come with one.My criticisms are as follows: the wand is basically 3 pieces of PVC pipe and two connectors. It's very ungainly to use and one of the connectors cracked under the weight of the cover the first time I used it - so be on the lookout for longevity issues with the wand. Also, I don't know what the manufacturer is talking about when it says the wand is sewn in. It's not. It comes in the package very much loose, not sewn in, and you have to put it together. There is a pocket inside the cover with a velcro strap. I'm not sure what the purpose of it is. Storage? An insertion point when putting the cover on? The instructions don't tell you (another criticism). I use it to store the wand - it will fit when the wand is disassembled back into three pieces.Overall, I recommend these. The quality is pretty good aside from the included wand. At around 100" long, these were the longest I could find to give me the most coverage for my 11' diameter umbrella, which is rather tall when in the closed position. I wish they were a bit longer to cover the entire pole down to the base like the originals did, because I fear wind gusts getting under there and carrying it away. There are built in vents to prevent this, but they are small, so I don't know how effective they will be. But the most important part is that it covers all of the umbrella fabric, which is what you really need to protect.UPDATE: I own two of these. The first developed hole at the top where it rests on the umbrella after a year. To their credit, Duck covers replaced it no questions asked. Now with 2 months left on the 2 year warranty, the second one has developed the same problem. This indicates a design defect in the product. So I will be making a warranty claim on that one too. The problem is that the warranty will then expire and I'll be moving on to something else when holes inevitably form again after the product is out of warranty. I don't expect things to last forever - but these can't even make it through their warranty period. Consequently, I have reduced my original 4 stars to 2.