UMK-45A Plein Air Umbrella Kit

FEATURES

45" Projected Diameter: Provides optimal coverage.
Robust C-Clamp: Designed to fit virtually any tripod leg shape securely.
UV Protection & Glare Reduction: Silver exterior coating reflects sunlight to reduce heat; black interior eliminates reflective glare.
Vented Design: Large ventilation openings significantly reduce wind drag.
Adjustable Height: Extends up to 107 inches, accommodating artists of all heights.
Universal Ball Joint: Allows for instant, effortless angle adjustment.
Durable Construction: High-strength fiberglass frame ensures long-lasting performance.
Safety Bungee System: Unique design helps protect your setup from toppling in gusty conditions.
Lightweight & Portable: Total kit weight is only 2.2 lbs; includes a large nylon carry bag.

Featuring a 45" diameter, weighing approximately two pounds, and breaking down into three parts with a total folded length of only 26", this kit is perfect for artists on the go. It is compatible with French easels, Soltek easels, and most pochade box tripod setups. Unlike many plein air umbrellas, the EASyL umbrella attaches directly to your tripod, preventing potential damage to your easel. It is also fully height-adjustable to accommodate even the tallest artists. The silver exterior provides essential UV protection, while the black interior helps eliminate reflective, excessive light for better viewing.

The kit includes:

Large 45" (projected area) double-canopy vented UV protection umbrella.
52" telescopic support tube.
Heavy-duty C-clamp with a universal ball joint.

The C-clamp attaches securely to any round tripod leg or square French easel leg. Its V-shaped rubber pads ensure stability, even on windy days.

Unlike conventional, flimsy plastic beach umbrella clamps that use fragile goosenecks prone to breaking, our all-metal system is designed for the rigorous demands of plein air painting and won't damage your easel.

The all-metal universal ball joint is an innovative feature that allows you to adjust the umbrella to any desired position effortlessly.

To set up the kit, attach the C-clamp to a tripod leg, mount the telescopic tube to the universal ball joint support, and insert the umbrella pole into the tube. Finally, secure the bungee cord to a fixed position on your setup for added stability.

Price : $169.00

Buy extra umbrella UM-45

45" UV Protected, double Canopy vented umbrella only.

Price : $50.00 (Regular umbrella only. Black interior and silver exterior)

Optional addition White (translucent) umbrella UM-45W

45" UV Protected and tested, double Canopy vented umbrella only.

Sunlight filtered by white umbrella as a diffuser. The primary purpose of this white umbrella is to spread out light. It makes bright or harsh light softer across a wider area of your work, eliminating unwanted glare.

Price : $50.00 (White umbrella only. Translucent)

Setting up the UMK-45A

The fully extended telescopic tube allows the umbrella to reach a height of up to 107" from the ground, accommodating even the tallest artists.

Umbrella positioning depends on the artist's height, lighting conditions, and tripod height. Artists will quickly find the most comfortable setup for their personal needs.

The umbrella features a silver exterior for UV protection and a black, anti-reflective interior. The silver coating reflects sunlight to reduce heat, while the black interior eliminates glare, providing uniform, natural lighting for your work. The 45-inch diameter perfectly covers both the artist and the painting setup. (Note: We do not manufacture a larger umbrella because a greater surface area would catch too much wind, increasing the risk of your easel setup tipping over in strong gusts.) Eight top-mounted ventilation openings further reduce wind drag, while the fiberglass frame provides superior strength at a minimal weight.

The folded umbrella, along with the telescopic tube, is stored in the supplied nylon carry bag. The overall length when folded is only 26".

The EASyL umbrella utilizes a double-canopy vented system, consisting of an upper canopy positioned over the frame and a main lower canopy. This design ensures a fixed, wide ventilation gap that remains open at all times, providing superior wind resistance.

The umbrella pole is inserted into the extendable telescopic tube without using a locking device. This is important as it ensures that even in the event of a strong wind gust the umbrella will not cause the easel to blow over. The umbrella is secured by a supplied bungee cord attached to the tube lock on the telescopic tube. This ensures easy umbrella retrieval without danger to the easel.

The bungee cord is attached to the tube lock on the telescopic tube.

We do not suggest using an umbrella in winds exceeding 20 mph.

Always expand the tripod legs to wider position or use a stone bag to stablize the setup.

Plein Air Umbrellas
What Arttist and painter need to know.

Stefan Baumann

Plein Air Umbrella saves the day is a moment I captured while Plein Air Painting yesterday. The EASyL umbrella did exactly what it was supposed to do when a big wind gust came along.It prevented my whole setup from being thrown to the ground. This is not a paid advertisement for EASyL.
-Dennis Tyson-