If you are travelling on foot, have a full car or getting on public transport, it needs to be light to carry and compact. Set up is beyond easy with this model. In fact, you barely set it up at all. The pop up design lets you just open it up and go. The downside is the inside isn’t super roomy. If you have beach chairs, they’re not going to fit in here. You’ll barely get a small cooler in here with you as well. Another entry from Coleman that has a lot to offer for a reasonable price. Coleman is a standout for anything dealing with camping and the outdoors. You know this is going to be a high quality product.

Small beach tents and beach canopies are great for just an afternoon trip. Put a cooler in the tent and stash your shoes in there, too. Lay your towel under the canopy and avoid the harsh rays after a swim. Large or small, there are clear benefits to each. You’ll need to consider how often you hit the beach and how much use you really get out of the tent or canopy. Set Up

Beach Canopy or Beach Tent?

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.

Made from 210T polyester, this can handle a lot of abuse. It’s puncture resistant and durable. The poles are fiberglass. There are six sandbags to offer extra support. There are also steel tie downs. The UV protection keeps you safe from a whopping 99% of harmful UV rays. There are windows angled to provide decent air flow. Unlike some tents, this doesn’t let air sit and stagnate. You’ll stay cool even on the hottest days in this beach tent. Take where you’re going into consideration. Steel legs are sturdy, sure. But they’re also heavy. If it’s a long walk from the car to the beach, you may be straining yourself. Ribs With superior sun protection, the Neso beach tent is ahead of the game. They’re sold all over the world, so you’ll see these on beaches everywhere. It’s also available in a wide array of colors to meet your style needs. A solid carrying case is also important. You want a sturdy case with quality handles that’s easy to transport. You’d be surprised but not every tent offers this. For really windy days, there are pegs supplied that can be used to fasten each corner of the tent. The front end of the zippered door can also be staked to the ground. Further tethering can be accomplished by staking the two rope tether lines on the front corners of the tent. Ease of SetupThe Coleman DayTripper Beach Shade does have one area where quality could be improved. The quality of the metal eyelets at each corner could be improved. The eyelets are used for pole mounting. The tent weighs just over 6 pounds. It’s easy to manage and carry around with you. The base is polyethylene. That makes it durable and waterproof. It can handle some abuse and is puncture resistant. Throughout its use, our Coleman beach tent has held up extremely well. There are no rips in the fabric, the poles are all still straight and unbroken, and the color isn’t showing any signs of fading from the sun. Size Established in 1998, BoatSafe is your independent guide into the world of boating, fishing, and watersports. We provide expert insights and detailed guides to help you find products tailored to your needs and budget. At 7’6” x 7’6” this beach canopy offers serious coverage from the sun. Despite its large size, it can easily be set up by a single person. It may take you a minute or two to figure out that process, however. Once you’ve put it up and taken it down a couple of times, you’ll get the gang of it easily. The pop up function is fairly simple, but not necessarily 100% intuitive. We’d suggest having a second person on hand, just in case. More hands make less work, as they say.