In offering a respite from both rain and shine, a patio umbrella provides flexibility to how you enjoy your deck or garden patio. And choosing a brolly that can weather the outdoors for years to come can be just as important as choosing a color that goes with your gardenias. After 20 hours of research and a month of testing backyard patio umbrellas and bases, we've determined that the 9-foot-wide Treasure Garden Market Aluminum Push Button Tilt Umbrella and 50-pound US Weight Umbrella Base are the best for most people.