Normally simple or easy tasks become complicated when it’s raining
outside. From crossing the road to get to your favorite diner or walking
a few blocks to where you parked, there’s the extra hassle of having to
carry an umbrella while lugging around your usual stuff. Often people
have to make two trips or more because they simply can’t carry
everything at once. It’s times like these when an extra hand (and we
mean that literally) would be helpful.
That’s probably what Alan
Kaufman had in mind when he came up with the Nubrella, which he dubs as
“the world’s first hands-free umbrella.” I wouldn’t say it’s the first
(remember the Umbrella Hat?), but it is the first that looks
well-thought out and well-designed.
The Nubrella is essentially a hoodie umbrella. It was designed to be
worn like a backpack and function like a hood, so expanding and folding
the canopy is a breeze. It provides stability that traditional umbrellas
don’t and gives users extra coverage, thanks to the extended canopy on
the sides and rear. The Nubrella’s was also designed such that the wind
would flow over and around the canopy without the possibility of
inverting it, as is the problem with regular umbrellas. The best thing
about it, though, is that you get one hand back.
The Nubrella is up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $50 will get you one of your very own.
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