I really like this umbrella. It is light, the dark blue is classy and the solar lights are amazing. I have sat on my deck at night several times now and the light it casts is nice and bright. It gives the feel of a starry night. It hasn’t been windy yet though we plan on closing it if it gets windy. Also, you do need a base for it. It hasn’t rained either so not sure on how waterproof it is.