Beach Canopy Tent with UPF 50 UV Protection for Outdoor Activities

Purchased this to bring shade to beach like everyone else. I like the idea of having a compact bag that unfolds to provide shade. We also have a super unbrella but that solution is not compact; it does not fit in the car without putting a seat down to expand the trunk area. This stretchy spandex material works well to expand to decent shade. The down side is that it not all that stable with two poles and tie down stabilizers and stakes. I like the the kit come complete with a shovel, stakes and decent rope. Setup is tricky for the two pole. It requires all corners stretched to an even “X” and all the sand pouches to be completely full, then partially buried. The two pole setup is not wind friendly. With wind, the setup will be blown down. Cross wind or even direct wind will cause fluttering blow it down. Albeit, an umbrella would also have some challenges without wind flaps. An additional use for this is to take the material and drape it over mounted beach umbrella to extend the shade to one side. This works surprisingly well tying ends down or filling with sand. I have mixed feelings about this purchase as it can work well without wind. but I am not sure I can say I am totally satisfied. but I can it has provided some usefulness on a few trips and fits easy in a suitcase.