Coleman Road Trip Beach Shade

Comment: It is OK once it is put together but it is one pain in the neck to put up.
The sand bag idea was not thought out. It needs to be secure to the ground before you can even start thinking about erecting it. We had a hard time with it using the stakes into dirt so I know it would not be fun putting up on the beach. We wound up ordering another tent. I wish I could return it.
Brian Cianfrani

Comment: Our two little girls need a place to nap and get out of the sun. This 'tent' was perfect. We set up our little beach chairs and were able to lounge in the shade all day, with plenty of room for the girls to nap and eat snacks on the sides as well. The back vent opens, which keeps the tent very cool with the ocean breezes. I wish I could give this 6 stars, I would never consider going to the beach without it.

Setup was pretty easy once I figured it out. It comes with both stakes (pointless on beach) and nylon bags which you fill with sand and then bury and use as stakes. I was very suprised at how well these held the tent down, even with very strong beach winds.

Finally, on one of the days of our vacation it was very rainy. We were basically able to stay out of the rain completely, and when it stopped after an hour or so we had the entire beach to ourselves for the afternoon.

Comment: Needed some shelter for the beach to protect our 7 month old baby. Set up takes longer then some other tents and it can be tough to get the last pole into the grommet, but the final product is very sturdy. Held up to constant driving wind one day very well. Take down is easy but is complicated by windy conditions. Good to have a helper sit on the tent to prevent it from blowing away. Included sandbags are very useful and add to the stability of the shelter. Overall, very pleased with the tent.

Comment: I took this beach shade last week with me at Ocean Cove in NOrthern CA - I set it up by the cliffs, overlooking the pacific ocean. I was experiencing heavenly bliss sitting on my lounge chair, reading my books, and I had a 180 degree view - and witnessed the migration of the whales. About the product: very easy to set-up. The poles did get caught on the net during set-up and tear down. Taking this product to the next level - use a solid material instead of a net - and set-up will be SO FAST! I also had only 6 very light stakes - so I purchased 8 heavy-duty ones, and they worked great. My dog K.C. (first-time camping) loved it too. I recommend this product AND Ocean Cove for your next camping trip (15 miles north of Jenner. $19 a night!) Have a great time with your outdoor activities relaxing, recuperating and getting re-charged!

Comment: We purchased this item ca. a month ago especially to protect our 13 months old son from the sun. We have used it twice already. We are very very pleased with the quality as well as the purpose of it. It was well thought. We set it up first at home together to see how long it will take and to make sure that we understand the concept. It took us max. 15 minutes. It took us less at the beach despite the light breeze. I will say that it takes between 7 and 10 minutes max. Can only recommend it. What I like also is that it is not bulky and doesn't take too much space on the beach.