Customer Reviews With Photos

This was the best thing to bring to get a decent shade to a beach abroad. I love that I could fit it in my carry on luggage with no issues. The assembly is very easy and you can adjust the height as you wish. These are the thickest portable poles I could find. I've used a lot of tension in the ropes and tarp because it was very windy there and the poles handled it well. I'm extremely satisfied and definitely recommend this product. The bag is just ok and mine has unstiched around the top, making the cord that closes the bag to be loose, a minor inconvenience.

I pulled out on Mauna Loa in December. Wrapped up and just pulled back out and it’s disintegrating. Expected it to be more than one time use product

Here's a video of my review and setup of it: https://youtu.be/3b4im0fgtVA EDIT: (July 2015) Follow up video from windy beach trip: https://youtu.be/puM_BZuvuDo After our trip to the beach last fall, we decided to ditch the beach umbrella and move to more of a shelter/shade. We looked around and read lots of reviews. We found a good deal at whatcampingtent.com on the Coleman Beach Shade. So that became one of our Christmas gifts to ourselves. I've been waiting on winter to end and a few days of sun to set it up in the yard and make sure it's all there and that I know how to do it. (I'm a big advocate of putting up a new tent/canopy at home prior to using it on a trip.) It went up pretty easy. I would say it took me about 10 mins to put it up by myself. It's fairly simple with only 3 poles: 2 black ones that go front to back in a parallel manner, and 1 longer grey one that crosses perpendicular to the black poles. The grey pole took a bit more care to thread through the mesh netting. It didn't slide through like most tents do. When I took it down I had to concentrate on unthreading the grey cross pole carefully too. It's really not that bad though and the first time you do it you will see where the trouble spots that it's likely to get caught are at. I expect to put it up faster in the future now that I know where those are. Due to that, it might be easier to have 2 people to get the grey pole in place and the ends locked into their grommets. The design seems fairly good. The ends of the poles are tapered a bit to easily fit in the grommets. The grommets seem secure in the webbing at the base. It provides a decent amount of shade considering how small it packs down. Also, you can zip it up totally to make a changing room if you need one (though it might get hot without leaving the doors/windows cracked some for ventilation). I think it will serve us well. I will follow up with further review after our next beach trip. We might even find other uses for it at other outdoor events. EDIT 10/2016: We've used this for quite a while now from the beach to swim meets and hanging at the park. It's still in my opinion a great little investment with little kids/dogs. It's holding up well and yes, I'm still taking care with that cross pole (the only downside). :)

This portable Coleman backpack sun shelter is easy to assemble and very spacious. I haven't used this on a beach yet, but I am very much looking forward to using it on the beach. This thing is pretty big, but not obnoxiously large. It can easily fit two full-size reclining beach chairs in it, with plenty of room for a cooler or other supplies. The walls can provide as much or little shade as you want. Portability is a big plus, as the bag turns into a "backpack", with two shoulder straps, however it's definitely not the most comfortable thing (but the convenience is nice). I really, really, disliked having to put this thing back in the bag though. It probably takes me twice as long to put it away as it does to assemble it.

first let me preface by saying I bought this tent to replace a very expensive one that was supposed to be water proof but wasn't. I didn't find out it wasn't until I was 4 days into a 20 day through hike. I wont say the brand of that tent but it rhymes with demo. after having the issue with the last tent I set this one up at the local state park on what I knew would be a stormy wet weekend. As it turns out we received 3 inches of rain that weekend and I'm pleased to report that my tent was dry as a bone on the inside. If there's one drawback it would be how thin the floor material is but I'm sure its in the interest of keeping it light. BTW I had this tent set up with only 6 stakes. no guidelines were used so it wasn't the "ideal" setup but its how i would use it on a hike . well worth the money

I use it especially for steaming bath to cop with cold and windy weather during the threat from seasonal flu. After the first usage for 10-15 minutes, I lay down relax and measuring my BP as 119/72/69 without taking drug but omega-3 daily.

I had the opportunity to test this out at the beach this week and I couldn’t be more pleased with this umbrella. The pole and umbrella are well made and have substantial weight to them. This umbrella is much heavier than another one I have, however, that one does not have anywhere near the stability in wind that this Handy one does. This umbrella has amazing shade. I love the blue underside with the silver gray on top. We had some very breezy days by the water and I felt very relaxed knowing this one would hold up. It did better than that- I didn’t see it budge once. Hoping it lasts a long time. The bag is great because it has 2 sides, one for the umbrella and one for the pole. I’m really hoping that the plastic part on the umbrella will last. You can see it in one of the pics I’m sharing here. That’s the only thing I worry about with this umbrella. Time will tell.

I'm a hammock camper, so well versed with tarps and their finicky ness. This tarp is stellar at a $65 price point. I have tarps that are more than double this price, but I love this tarp. The ease of set up, once you figure out the ridge line (I added micro beaner to secure around tree, see pic). Once secured around your tree, simply slide the tension device to secure. The included spreader bar really opens the inside (pic of inside shows adult size collapsible camping chair for scale). The corner pockets for the corner tie out is great. The hardware to adjust the corners is simple to use and attached to bungee to allow flex with the wind. Bought another as a birthday gift and a friend bought one for himself.

This product says 70” w x 70” d x 65” h and it didn’t hit a single one of those measurements. I stretched it out and staked it down as best I could and it was 69” w x 50” d x 63” h. It didn’t even accomplish being a square tent. It was way trickier to put together than I expected, though to be fair I should have expected it from the materials. This type of plastic gets so stuck to itself, it feels like it melts together. Trying to get it to unadhere from itself made it an exhausting process to put the rods through the tent. This would not be convenient to quickly put up at a sporting event. It would fit two people with their chairs, and it has large doors to get in and out of, plus one window with a screen, so that’s good if you need some air. However, this is overpriced for the bad description and difficulty to put up. But Ive already put it together and I’m just gonna let my kids use it as an outdoor play tent. Would not buy again.

Junk! Opened the box to find 1/3 of them broke in shipping alone. If they are that poor quality before use I can only imagine the mess I would have during use.

I recently purchased an inflatable camping tent for a weekend getaway, and it has completely transformed my camping experience! Here's why I highly recommend this tent: Pros: Effortless Setup: Setting up this tent was a breeze. With the included pump, it took me less than 10 minutes to get the tent fully inflated and ready. No more struggling with poles and complicated instructions—just plug in the pump and watch it rise. Sturdy and Durable: I was initially skeptical about the durability, but this tent held up impressively well against strong winds and heavy rain. The air beams provide a solid structure that didn't budge even during a stormy night. Spacious and Comfortable: The interior space is generous, with plenty of headroom and enough space for my family of three. （More people can be accommodated）The multiple windows provided excellent ventilation, making it comfortable to stay inside even on warm days. Portable and Convenient: When deflated, the tent packs down to a surprisingly compact size, making it easy to carry and store. It's slightly heavier than traditional tents, but the convenience of quick setup more than makes up for it. Overall, this inflatable camping tent has been a game changer for my outdoor adventures. The ease of setup, combined with the comfort and durability, makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their camping gear. If you're willing to invest in a high-quality, hassle-free tent, this is definitely the one to go for! Highly recommended!

I love this tent! Here's my impressions after my 5 day Sierra backpacking trip. PROS: 1. Lighter than advertised (if you leave extra pegs behind) 3lbs, 12 oz 2. Fabric fits smooth and tight over the frame indicating precision sewing. I hate a wrinkly tent! 3. Super easy to set up. 4. Adjustable ventilation two-layer tent. 5. Strong bathtub-style waterproof bottom. No need to use a footprint (saving extra weight) 6. Strong taped seams. 7. Super smooth zippers. 8. Multiple inside storage pockets. 9. Nice sized vestibule for covered outside storage. Enough room for your pack, shoes, poles, etc. 10. Lightweight sturdy pegs. CONS: 1. There is nothing I would change about this tent. SIZING: It is definitely a one person tent. I am 5'7". I had extra room at my feet and head but if you are much over 6 ft. you might need something longer. WIND RESISTANCE: I only used pegs on the four corners and one on each side of the rain-fly. Even in strong Fall winds, it was very sturdy given the crossed-X style support setup. There are other optional tie-down points sewn on to the tent higher up, but they were unnecessary for this trip. It can be used freestanding if you want to. WATER RESISTANCE: I had no rain on this trip but had a few light snow flurries overnight. 100% dry inside. Given the specs of PU 5000 coating, I would assume it would do well in the rain. BOTTOM LINE: Great tent at a great value. If you spend more, you are probably just looking for a name-brand thinking you'll impress someone. I absolutely love this tent and will use it on all my Sierra hikes without hesitation. I'm confident it will last me a long time without issues.

These tent stakes are heavy duty and will keep your tent secured to the ground even in heavy winds. They are screwed into the ground with a drill using the included hex adapter bit. The tops of the stakes come with glow-in-the-dark hooks that can easily attach to tents or guy lines as needed. The glow-in-the-dark helps to keep people from tripping. Also included is a peg puller, but I would recommend backing them out using a drill. The set comes in a zipper bag for carrying and storing.

After using a bivouac type one-man tent, this tent has just enough height to sit up in which is great for setting up just before laying down for the night, or first thing in the morning before emerging from a temporary cave to face the day. There is just enough width for my air mattress, and water bottle and other small stuff on one side. There is also enough room at the head for extras like hat, gloves, sweater caps, etc. I used this tent for bike packing. The poles fold up shorter than my biv one-man tent. So the tent fits better on my rear rack… it sits fully on the rack without hanging over. The overall narrow width makes it easy to put up the tent in the smallest of spaces which opens up more potential placements at camp sites. The ground tarped vestibule is decent sized to keep shoes, jackets, helmet, pannier dry on one half while maintaining an area to get out and stand up. I pack a 5-ft x 8-ft tarp… when folded in half fits pretty well in the covered vestibule area. Great to keep your feet clean and thus the tent, sleeping bag too. The first night I slept in it was warm, so with the tent fully zipped up I was too warm. The next night I slept with the fly unzipped and tied back as shown in the picture. It vented very well. When the temperatures drops, it will be nice to retain more heat zipped up. The fabric is also heavier than some similar tents, which likely adds to the heat retention (and durability). The heavier material is reflected in the weight. At 4-lbs, it’s no lightweight, but is reasonable for the durable fabric. Better IMO than super light, thin fabric. This really is a 3-4 season tent… will be great in the Pacific Northwest where it gets cold, but not frigid as long as I’m below the snow line. The tension straps work super slick. I attach the tie downs to the fly and leave them there, so I just put the loop around the stake, tension the line by sliding the plastic clip towards to tent and lock the cord into the clip. Done. When it comes time to pack up, I just pull the cord down. It unlocks, de tensions and that’s it. There storage pockets on the side and the one overhead is great to put a watch in, glasses, lights, phone, cyclo computer, charger, etc. All in all, it checks the boxes for what I need. ☑️ durable and warm ☑️ Packs down small ☑️ reasonably light weight ☑️ big enough, with minimal footprint area ☑️ perfect sized covered vestibule area ☑️ Inexpensive ( about 40% less than another tent I was considering which was a little lighter (less durable and true 3-season tent) I will have to see how it handles the rain. I do have a footprint for it from a different manufacturer. Fits perfectly and should protect against wet ground. So as long as the fly sheds water well, it should be cozy and dry. I’ll problem seal the seams and spray the fly.

I’m already feeling the extreme appreciation of having one of these in an emergency situation where supplies are limited or non-existent. And I can already hear the noisy and crinkly experience it will be giving me while sitting in that appreciation. Super thin and lightweight Mylar that’ll help keep me dry and warm enough in the rain, wind, and snow to likely tell the tale afterwards. And is plenty big to wrap me up fully with some to spare. Fits nicely in its little orange sack and comes in a 5-pack for keeping a few in the car, backpack, camp, or cabin. It’s one of those items that needs to be put in place prior to actually needing it… highly encourage and recommend.