The problem with umbrellas is that people are constantly leaving them places.
What we need is an umbrella holster that you can strap to your thigh for a Lara Croft / Han Solo look.
Surprisingly, a quick image search suggests that there are NOT hundreds of people selling such things on Etsy.
@trinsec Yeah, but that would bounce around and be a problem when you sit down. I'm thinking particularly of a mass transit situation.
@peterdrake Telescope handle it is. :)
@peterdrake Don't many umbrellas have a strap of some kind to wear it like a sash?
Although I like my umbrella with a telescope handle. Fits in the bag nicely.