These crafty little huts offer you a little oasis in the middle of miles of scorching sand and respite from direct sun exposure, which can lead to the development of skin cancer, eye damage, and accelerate the rate that your skin ages—plus, most importantly, kill your vibe on an otherwise blissful beach day. Ever tried and failed to lodge your beach umbrella in the sand only to have it flap away in the breeze, nearly impaling a fellow beach-goer? Never again. A beach tent is the most luxurious way to plant your flag on a prime strip of beach, and not think about the blazing sun for a couple hours. A UV beach tent will provide protection from direct sunlight so is ideal if you are at the beach with kids. In addition to providing excellent shade, the Coleman DayTripper Beach Shade has several other convenient features: The Coleman DayTripper Beach Shade does not have side windows. This creates a slightly narrower range of viewing angles than is possible in tents with side windows. The Eureka Solar Shade (paid link),for example, does have side windows.

For some reason, some tents are unusually complicated when it comes to set up. There are a large number of poles and stakes that can get confusing. You want sturdiness and durability, but you want it as easy as possible, too. No one likes spending an hour setting up a tent. Extras The frame is high quality steel. It adds weight to be sure, but it keeps it strong and sturdy. There’s a double truss one-piece frame around the top. Count on that to be tough. At just 2.2 pounds, the iCorer is one of the lightest weight beach tents on the market. Despite that light weight, it has a sturdy steel frame as well. The material is nylon to keep it wind and waterproof. It also protects from the sun with a 50+ UPF rating.

You need a sturdy tent built to handle a beach wind. A solid double beach canopy or sturdy legs are a must have for any beach tent or beach canopy. Double canopies are necessary for what they bring to the table. They allow airflow between them which you want. But they prevent the tent from parachuting. Sun Protection

The floor space measures 65 inches by 59 inches. There’s room for a couple of people in here, but that entire space isn’t covered. A good portion of that is porch space that extends beyond the beach canopy. Still, if you’re laying out with a friend, you’ll be comfortable.

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Water, sun, and rain are no issue for this tent. Set up is relatively fast and just takes a couple of minutes. It’s also sturdy and able to withstand the wind. Just make sure you secure it with tie downs and stakes ahead of time. Naturally, you need some valid sun protection. You want a UV rating that will keep you safe from harmful rays and sunburns. These tents work a lot like sunscreen in that regard. The higher the UV rating, the safer you are. The UPF rating on a tent means ultraviolet protection factor. Look for a UPF of at least 50. This will help cut those rays and protect you from getting skin cancer. The tent itself is made of 190T nylon. It’s been coated for UV protection as well. It’s moisture resistant and sturdy enough to handle some tough wind. Just close the mesh window to avoid any harsh weather conditions. There are multiple ways the Coleman Beach Shade can be set up. This allows it to be used in a variety of conditions. On its own, the tent is very sturdy. If the beach becomes a bit windy, the included stakes and sandbags can be used to keep the tent in place.