I bought a cantilever umbrella and needed a good cover so I could store it outside over the winter.  I saw other covers in the local stores but they seemed flimsy and I doubted that they would hold up or protect the umbrella in the cold/snow/rainy weather.   So, when this cover arrived I was really impressed with the quality of the material and the craftsmanship.  It is of hefty weight and a well made zipper runs from top to bottom with a snap strap around the middle and a pull cord around the bottom for a snug cinch. Although I at first laughed at the magic wand pole that the cover came with, I realized how useful it was when I went to try and stand on tippy toes to place the cover over the umbrella.  What a nifty little extra gift and gave me just the height I needed to slip it in place without the need to go off and get my ladder!!