Suricata Family Beach Tent & Canopy: Perfect for Red-Hot Summer Days at the Beach!

Robert Merrill: In Perdido Key the wind is usually brisk. This shade is difficult to install in any breeze but very hard in higher winds. It must be stretched very tight and the sand pouches must be buried deep to have any chance of remaining up

United States on Nov 01, 2023

Silvia: 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.

Italy on Aug 22, 2023

MFKMFK: 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.

Germany on Aug 10, 2023

B. Askew: We love our canopy (my sister-in-law and her family also have one, which we have used many times), but recently used the plastic anchors on an extremely windy day at the beach. The poles became permanently stuck because the fit is extremely tight. If any sand is in there, you can't get them out again. I emailed the company and the recommendation was to take a hammer and break the plastic anchors off (seriously?). I did this, and it wasn't easy at all (and you need to wear eye protection if you do it). I think they are going to send me replacements, but haven't received a confirmation, yet. It seems odd to me, because these are meant to use at the beach, but you can't let any sand get in the anchors? Otherwise, this is a great product.

United States on Jul 18, 2023

Nadia NencioniNadia Nencioni: Facile da montare

Italy on Jul 18, 2023

Alexander Freudenberg: Wir haben zwar eine andere Farbe als bestellt geliefert bekommen, sind aber trotzdem begeistert. Nach 2 Wochen Nordseestrand mit teils stärkerem Wind haben uns Stabilität und schneller, unkomplizierter Aufbau überzeugt. In Kombination mit einem Windschutz die perfekte Homebase am Strand!
In der Tasche ist noch Platz für einen Gummihammer und ein paar zusätzliche Sandheringe sowie einen Klappspaten. Die mitgelieferte Sandschaufel funktioniert tadellos, ist aber größtentechnisch auf der niedlichen Seite und erfordert etwas Geduld.

Germany on Jun 23, 2023

M. Smith: After 5 years of hauling a heavy pop-up tent to the beach, I decided to try out one of these types of canopies. I knew going in there would be some drawbacks...mainly wind resistance...but figured the trade-off of NOT hauling a 50 pound tent a quarter mile from condo to beach each day would be well worth it.

By and large it's a yes on the trade-off. So much better as far as size and weight goes. This is the first year I haven't had to use a hitch tray AND a roof bag to get all my stuff there, which is a huge deal to me. The daily trudge to the beach was much better as well. Everything needed is included in the carry bag and I think I lost about 30+ pounds of gear from the haul.

So, this tent wins big on the transportation front. The setup category would go to the pop-up though. Neither are particularly easy to set up alone, but I can set up a pop-up in well less than 5 minutes on the beach and that includes burying the legs and staking the canopy into the sand with lines on all 4 corners.
This new tent, while not particularly difficult to set up, takes significantly longer and takes some finesse and forward thought to erect successfully.
You have to unpack all...

United States on Jul 07, 2022

Carlos Barea Aparicio: Por lo demás todo muy bien. Fácil de montar y desmontar

Spain on Jun 14, 2022

SteevoSteevo: 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.

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United States on Sep 18, 2020