Between a wagon that’s already filled with chairs, toys, and towels, and the sight and sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline, it’s only natural to want to spend as little time as possible setting up a beach tent. That’s why shoppers are particularly thrilled the Pacific Breeze Easy Setup Beach Tent, Quik Shade Go Hybrid Canopy, and WolfWise Easy Pop Up Beach Canopy all are easily set up in minutes. If you’re more worried about the bulkiness that can come with lugging a tent to the beach, one reviewer said the Gorich Beach Tent is so compact, they packed it in a suitcase. A beach tent or canopy is obviously one of those long-lasting investments. So the goal is never to have to replace it after a single use, and instead, find equipment that can be used year after year. That means the beach tent or canopy must be able to withstand windy days by the water, coupled with salt air. So, whether you’re searching for a beach tent perfect for two or a canopy that can offer major sun protection for up to eight people, we’ve got you covered—and prices start at just $40. With 630 five-star ratings, one shopper said, “I love this tent. We used this on a NC beach at Emerald Isle, where each side of the beach was lined with the more expensive Shibumi beach tents. The Sun Ninja excelled in comparison.” “I practiced setting the tent up in my home before hitting the beach, and it couldn’t have been easier,” explained one five-star reviewer. “It took me less than a minute to unpack it, lay it out, and pop it up by myself. Collapsing it was just as easy.” “This is a great price on a great little tent,” said one five-star reviewer, who packed their tent in their luggage. “Buying and using this saved us $20 [per] day that we would’ve spent on a rental umbrella and chairs. Next use— at the lake or poolside with our grandkids!” “It assembles quickly and [easily] and disassembles just as [easily] too,” said one reviewer, who called the canopy “perfect for trips.” “We were concerned with the wind with it being so lightweight, but it worked out fine! The attached side panel was super helpful when the sun went down.” “They’re easy to set up. One person can do it, but it’s best served with a partner,” said one reviewer. “We also purchased a small shovel to fill the sand bags which made [the] setup much faster. Our last day on the beach was quite windy and while others had their umbrellas blowing down the beach or had to take them down, ours stood strong and didn’t move.” “The tent is very light, allows plenty of airflow, and stays much cooler than our previous tent in the hot sun,” said one Florida reviewer, who spends time at the beach with young kids. “It also provides plenty of shade no matter the direction of the sun and no adjusting like you would do with an umbrella or some other tents.”
