Red Suricata Beach Tent with Canopy and UPF50 Sun Shade, Large

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1. Carlos Barea Aparicio Verified Buyer – 5 August 2024

   Por lo demás todo muy bien. Fácil de montar y desmontar
   

2. Silvia Verified Buyer – 26 November 2024

   Ho acquistato questo articolo prima di partire per le ferie.
   Avendo una neonata, io e il mio compagno, volevamo essere sicuri di poterla tenere al riparo dal sole della Sardegna.
   Ci siamo trovati benissimo. Si presenta con la sua borsa, le istruzioni, e tutto il necessario per metterla in sicurezza sia su sabbia che su terra (vengono forniti anche i picchetti).
   Si monta e si smonta in pochissimi minuti ed è versatile (si può scegliere se installare 2 pali o tutti e 4).
   Protegge benissimo dal sole anche nelle ore più calde essendo a protezione 50+.
   Abbiamo scelto la dimensione più grande per garantire maggior comfort alla bambina ma ci siamo resi conto che solamente in certe zone sia possibile utilizzarla senza infastidire gli altri bagnanti.
   Costo elevato ma per come ci siamo trovati bene lo riacquisterei.
   

3. TP Verified Buyer – 1 December 2024

   I am typing this review as I sit beneath the shade provided by our new sunshade and I am VERY pleased with this product. It’s probably the best purchase I’ve made from whatcampingtent.com in a while. In getting ready for our beach trip this week, I began looking last month for an alternative to the heavy and cumbersome metal-framed canopy we’ve used for years. I ran across this and others like it from competitive companies, read the reviews and decided to make the purchase. I could not be more pleased and I have driven my family nuts reminding them daily how happy I am with this purchase. For those who are concerned about setting this up (even by yourself), watch setup videos a couple of times and you’ll have no issues. Here are the pros & cons as I see them: PROS: – VERY lightweight and easily packable solution to having a large sunshade for the beach. – Included accessories are great and much better than the competition. Four poles = a HUGE plus for providing plenty of shade for my family of four. And their height is just right for us (I’m 6’00” tall, BTW). The cinch cords help the shade stay in place and the pole anchors are nice to have (though we’ve had zero issues not using them so far). – Easily handles strong winds. We set this up the day after Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall and had high residual winds still coming in. This sunshade performed flawlessly and we were about the only beach goers with a shade or umbrella that could hold up to the wind that day. – Easily sets up with just one person. It may take a couple of extra minutes solo, but I’ve had NO problems with it the last three mornings. – GREAT customer service and support!! I experienced this on a separate but related purchase directly from Red Suricata and I couldn’t be happier with the level of support I received. Very helpful and quick to respond! CONS (sort of): – This is not a shelter from rain and it isn’t promoted as such so it really isn’t a negative aspect about the product. But as an FYI, don’t think you won’t get wet from the occasional shower that can hit at the beach while sitting beneath it. No biggie if you’re prepared, though. A final recommendation after using it this week…I would suggest purchasing a small, folding shovel to carry in the sunshade bag. We have found it helpful to bury the sandbag anchors (at least those on the side facing the wind) for added stability. With a shovel, that takes only seconds to do and has probably made the difference in using this product in high winds.

   

4. Steevo Verified Buyer – 6 December 2024

   After searching for sunshades that were different from the standard beach umbrella, I came across Red Suricata. After reading thru the reviews and questions, I decided to purchase. After using it on the beach for a week, I am happy to report that my purchase was well worth the money spent! I went with the 7’x7’ size. In The Bag: The sunshade comes in a nice sized carrying bag which is large enough that I was able to include a compact shovel with plenty of room to spare. It’s nice not to have to struggle putting the components of the sunshade back into the bag! I also threw in a beach umbrella anchor. So much room! The sunshade is very lightweight and compact. The Set Up: After reading reviews and watching setup videos, I felt prepared for my first effort at setup. With the help of my partner, we had the Red Suricata up within about 15 minutes. I could have easily set it up alone but with a 2nd person it made it a bit easier and faster, especially since the wind was blowing at about 12-15 mph. I did not need to use the pole anchors as the poles stuck into the soft sand easily and were secure. The cinch bags/sand bags were easy to fill. Tips: * Fill the sand bags to max capacity. Wet/moist sand will make them heavier if needed for windy conditions. Place the filled bags in dug out holes on at least the two bags on the up-wind side of the shade for increased stability. * Place the poles near each of the four corners and secure with the bungee loops. Readjust the sandbags as needed to make the shade taught on all four corners so that the edges of the shade fabric are stretched tight. Adjust poles (straight up/down or angled) to help counter windy conditions and wind direction. * Beach weather/wind conditions change and so might the need to make adjustments to the sunshade poles and or sandbags. My experience was that the sandbags never needed to be moved. I did adjust pole angles a time or two as winds shifted. Not a big deal. * As we gained experience with assembly, the time, ease and coordination to setup the sunshade got faster and more efficient after each day. By the 2nd or 3rd day we were seasoned veterans! Take Down: * Super simple. Sand emptied out of the sand bags easily albeit dry sand. The sunshade was easily folded and stowed in the carrying bag with all the other components. Take down time was under 7 minutes. The Takeaway: * The reviewers stating that the Red Suricata is a waste of money and that the design doesn’t work are from a different planet. This is a well designed product and will easily withstand 20-25 mph winds if put up correctly and adjustments made accordingly. * The sunshade does provide shade but UV rays do penetrate the fabric. Using sunscreen on sensitive skin is advisable. * The 7’x7’ size was perfect for the two of us plus our beach gear * The materials that come with this sunshade are of good quality. The pole anchors do seem a bit frail and cheap but I didn’t need to use them so not an issue. I can see needing them on compacted beach sand surfaces. * Be sure to check beach rules to insure this style sunshade is permitted and if so, where on the beach it can be staged. We were in SC and these type sunshades had to be in a certain line of site in relation to the dunes, beach patrol paths and high tide surf. This is a great beach shade product. If you have half a brain, can pay attention to written and video instruction, can figure out how to make adjustments to a situation that might require readjusting then don’t hesitate to buy this Red Suricata Sunshade. I’m so glad I did my due diligence and purchased this product. I loved my experience on the beach using this well designed product and I highly recommend it!

   

5. MARCIUS POMPEO RIOS DE PINA Verified Buyer – 5 January 2025

   Otimo
   

6. Nicholas Taormina Verified Buyer – 27 January 2025

   So being the guy who is usually responsible for setting up all of the “beach stuff” before everyone actually goes out to start the day, I have finally found an answer to getting time to enjoy the beach myself. Years of hauling bulky and heavy “pop up tents” (that always break) always gave me trouble trying to set up and on top of that having to haul tent leg weights down to the beach to keep the tent from blowing away was always a pain as well. This summer I wanted to change up the dreaded beach setup routine. And change it I did. I found this product and although it looks a little too simple to be real sturdy, it held up perfectly and was the easiest setup I’ve ever done. The first day it took me 10-15 minutes to figure out the best way to set it up and remain sturdy, then from that day on it took me 5 minutes to set it up every day after. Breakdown is a breeze as well. The shade provided was perfect as it can fit 4-6 beach chairs easy. It also had its share of wind running through it. I wouldn’t recommend on a severely windy day, bit was impressed how Well it did with a good 15-20 mph ocean breeze. Since we had a large group I actually purchased 2 and we set them up sided by side. I had a whole bunch of people walk by and could here them say, “oh that’s a nice setup.” Yes it was… no more struggling with metal tent frames that ALWAYS bend and break. The tear down at the end of a tireing day was a snap! Just one word of advice, after several days of use check the plastic balls on the top of the aluminum support poles, as they are screwed on and can loosen, I had one fall off (luckily I found it in the sand) but tightening these every few days is not a bad idea. If you happen to lose the plastic balls the support pole will rip through your canopy fabric if you don’t realize it fell off. (Problem can also be solved with a drop of blue locktite). Thank you for the owner of the company reaching out to me personally to see how I enjoyed the product, it is truly a great idea and fabricated well.

   

7. MFK Verified Buyer – 23 February 2025

   I was looking for a sand free beach blanket when I came across this (goes with a sand free beach blanket). Lightweight and easy to carry. Takes 5 minutes to set up.
   The instructions only show the set up with 4 pillars but depending on how the sun stands putting just two pillars gives you a better shade coverage area. We then fixed the blanket with the 4 hooks that were provided with the sun shade. This is the medium size which works for 3 -4 adults or two adults and 2-3 kids (assuming you want some space) you could fit more if not everyone is lying down. As easy to pack up as it is to set up.
   

8. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 16 March 2025

   Die Verarbeitungsqualität von Tuch und Stangen ist hervorragend.
   Es braucht 2 Versuche bis der Aufbau gut klappt, doch das Ergebniss kann sich sehen lassen.
   Sehr guter Sonnenschutz, freie Sicht, viel Platz.

   Problematisch wird es bei Wind, bereits eine mäßige Briese (20-28 kmh Wind) lässt die Konstruktion umfallen.
   Wir haben die Spannsäcke nach dem füllen sogar vergraben und extra beschwert, ohne Erfolg.
   Die enthaltenen Sand Anker sind ebenfalls eine Fehlkonstruktion, sie brechen bereits ab wenn sie in nassen Sand gebohrt werden.

   Ein sehr gutes Produkt für Orte ohne, oder mit sehr geringem Wind.

   Für den Einsatz bei Wind ungeeignet.