SUN NINJA Beach Tent Sun Shelter UPF50+ – Easy Pop Up Beach Canopy – Outdoor Shade for Camping Trips, Fishing, Backyard Fun Picnics – Sand Shovel, Ground Pegs & Stability Poles

Great design + easy to use + stable in wind = I’d get one
This review is for the 5’ x 5’ “two-person” size tent, primarily used with two poles (only). Random notes in no particular order:- First saw one of these earlier this summer, and thought ‘that’s the coolest-looking tent ever’. Looks like a big ol’ waterbug on the beach. Which BTW, it does sprawl out there – that 5’ x 5’ tent is more like 15’ x 15’ once it’s stretched out, so be aware. I will say that though the legs do stretch out, they are anchored by sand bags, so there are no stakes/spikes etc. for you (or anyone else) to worry about.- I purchased the 5’ x 5’ version as I usually go on my own to the beach to read. The 5’ x 5’ size is perfect for one person, which leads to an important note: Size/people references supplied are more like ‘maximum capacity’. I’d halve the occupancy ratings for ideal fit:5’ x 5’ for one person7’ x 7’ for two10’ x 10’ for four- Especially if you only use two poles, which I think works best. Definitely affects fit, but using two poles vs. four provides more shade, and more shade options over the course of the day.- I also find that less poles means more stability in the wind. If you follow the directions (face the front of the tent directly into the wind, pack the sand bags to the max and bury the bags, and stretch each tent leg/bag out as much as possible before raising the poles), the tent is surprisingly stable in the wind with two poles. I used the tent this afternoon in sustained winds of 15-25 MPH – absolutely no umbrellas at the beach today – but dang! the Sun Ninja really held its own in the wind.- Then when I began to take down the tent, I accidentally came upon a sort of ‘alternate’ setup that was incredibly stable in the wind. I removed one pole, which temporarily made the tent a one-poler, but that one pole was pretty well aligned into the wind, and the tent STILL remained stable in the wind! So I thought ’what if I took that second pole and teamed it up with the first one in a / setup?’ If you look at the video, the tent fabric sure is blowing, but with the new setup the support is really, really stable. How cool is that! (Speaking of cool, I forgot that I was playing music on my phone while doing the video, so there you go. Thanks to Grant Green and Larry Young for the soundtrack :)- In conclusion, I’ll agree with most folks that my little 5 x 5 tent is super easy to carry-with, setup, and take down. Less than 10 minutes to setup (solo) and five minutes to pack up.Needless to say, I’m very happy with my purchase. It’s a brilliant design: functional, efficient, and stable, and as I said: it’s the coolest-looking tent on the beach!Oh, one last thing: like a previous reviewer recommended: get a larger, more durable scoop than the one provided.Video: Alternate two-pole / setup, approx. 20 mph wind. My goofy idea to orient the tent diagonally, with two poles used together at one end. Not sure if you’re supposed to do that, but it worked well for me in the wind.

Great for Sun, Big Enough for Groups
The gear quality is excellent and does a great job of filtering the sun. The size is perfect—we were able to fit a big group under it. It was a bit tricky to assemble the first time, but once you understand how it works, it only takes a couple of minutes. Make sure the bags are filled with sand to the top—this makes assembly much easier. Note: it’s not suitable for rain. Overall, very satisfied with the product!

Easy to use! Buy this one!
I was skeptical when we bought this. I have to say this is a great product. I stretched it out on the sand by myself, filled the pockets with sand and stood it up on the tent poles. I was surprised how easy it went up with one person. It withstood a fairly windy day with ease and no adjustments. The material is super stretchy and has great stitching. At the end of the day it folded and stored back in its carry bag with easy. We had 6 adults under it and we had plenty of room.

I love the product, easy to use,nice material, perfect size.

Muy contento, con la calidad de los componentes, resistencia al viento, facilidad de montaje, poco volumen y peso…, todo perfecto