Assembly and the need for separate base plates are minor drawbacks, but the parasol’s overall performance makes it a valuable addition to any outdoor area. Shaped in the popular offset hanging banana style, our extra large parasols covers your patio area beautifully. Integrated LED lights are a great feature to look out for as it elevates the appearance and aesthetics of your parasol to another level. I personally burn very easily, and my wife and I have spent years trying out different ways to prevent my inevitable change of colour from white to crimson every summer in the sunlight – be it shade sails or pop up gazebos.

Sometimes, the lights aren’t the problem at all, it’s the quality and stability of the parasol itself. While the canopy fabric could be thicker, it still provides ample shade and enhances the garden’s appearance. When I set up the GardenCo 3m Cantilever Banana Parasol in my garden, it instantly transformed the space. Its wind vent helps reduce any unwanted movement and the PA66 nylon cuff adds to the overall stability.Then again, we haven’t seen how well it handles a sudden storm, and I wouldn’t leave it outside if the weather looks to be changing, just to be on the safe side.

I guess I’d have to say that if you’re going to be using your parasol a lot, and you want one that will last for years, dip your hand deeper in your pocket and pay for quality. We tested quite a few that had zipped covers, and with many, it felt like those zips weren’t going to last long, but this one felt fairly robust. It provides 270 cm of shade and easily covers an outdoor dining table or provides a good shade area to sit beneath. Thickness is all good and well, but if it can’t handle the weather, it can hardly be thought of as heavy duty now, can it? You see, the fillable base you see in the advertising photos doesn’t come with the product and has to be bought separately, and it’s not the cheapest thing out there.Stainless steel can help to slow down the effects of rust too, as can a good quality powder coat like the one found on the GardenCo parasol frame, or galvanised metals. Unlike some solar parasols, you don’t have to worry about cloudy days spoiling your nighttime fun either, as this one comes with a USB charging board, just in case. When considering the best cantilever parasol for your garden or patio, it’s essential to pay attention to factors such as size, material, durability, and ease of use. The Greenbay 3m Banana Cantilever Parasol is yet another best parasol available on the market today.

Furthermore, its hinges may not provide full support, so you have to think about addressing this issue.I released the locking lever, moved the canopy to overhang my space, locked it, and opened the canopy with the crank handle. Overall, the SONGMICS parasol may be a better choice for those looking for a wider shade area with waterproof features. The canopy is attached to the end of that horizontal pole, and this small change can offer you quite a few benefits over traditional parasol models, but as always, there are drawbacks too. No problem just fill with water instead for 60Kg which will be perfectly okay in most circumstances.