Would this work on the beach? Can it be anchored to the ground, and is the top all mesh or does it have some opacity to block out the sun?
1336803
I don't think you can anchor it to the ground in its current form. You could rig something up with real tent stakes and some cloth wraps. Two of the four sides on the top are mesh and the other two are the colored tent material. It doesn't come with a tent "cover" for the mesh sides but again, you could rig something up to block out the mesh. I hope that helps!
1336804
I'm not seeing any type of loops at the corners of the tent like you would typically see on a normal tent which you would put stakes through. Instead they're closed tabs where the tent poles terminate into. So it would maybe be an issue.
1336805
I wouldn't use it at the beach, the top is all mesh and as far as I can see there is no anchor. It is also relatively flimsy (though is fine for indoor use). That all said, our kids love this tent!
1336806
No we wouldn't recommend using it at the beach. It doesn't have stakes to anchor into the ground. Half of the top is mesh so not enough sun protection provided. Hope that helps u
1336807
It would block out some sun but not all, I wouldn't use it that way. It isn't made to anchor in the ground either.
1336808
While this is an amazing tent for inside it is not made for outside at all and doesn't have anchors. I wouldn't even use it in my backyard. My kids love it for inside play.
1067649
It is well made for a pop-up canopy of this type. It can be anchored both at the feet (large spikes for this included), and by guy lines on the corners of the canopy. So it should hold up well in the wind, if you anchor it properly.
746884
It needs to be secured pretty well to the ground with spikes (12" and 18" spikes included). I would think that this would not hold up well on the beach. I would try using a goal with fiberglass poles.
281895
It does not have a porch or awning so if you just used the tent itself, the shade provided when its facing the sun is not that much. We used a beach umbrella set up in front of it and it worked well, and it was easier to move the umbrella to adjust for the angle of the sun than it would be to move the tent (although the tent is also very easy to set up and take down to move).
2055397
It is a very thin piece of cloth so I do not think it would help much with sun. It is not reflective and might actually absorb sun.
43209
I bought the golden/beige one and I use it to block the western sun. I really can't see anything through it in the daytime. I imagine if you and a light were behind it, it would probably show images/shadows.
471170
No, not designed as a shade or top, the idea is to plant vines or climbing flowers to create a natural cover. I am quite sure you could attach a piece of cloth temporarily however.
1228374
We have used this at the beach. No rain but I think it would work pretty well. We really enjoyed it for the shade!!
382353
It provides a little shade and I would assume the covering blocks UV rays but I'm not 100% on that.
607899
You can see through it - It will block the sun like shade it but not completely.
1511012
Yes. It keeps the sun out on the side where you hang it...my toddler grandchildren enjoyed naps on the beach in the shade for hours.
1401265
I sure it will keep the o-seeums away. Might be a little large for walking to the beach but if your beach has no breeze this could be for you.
4417
Mainly camp in wooded areas, so I can't really speak to how hot it gets in direct sun with no wind. We did put it up a few times in an open spot. I found it to be one of the best items we have bought. Sturdy and it is all mesh except for the roof. The walls are nearly perpendicular. So headspace even if it rains. But it isn't really a dark color. It's a light greenish tan. Like the definition of khaki. So I guess I have not found this to be an issue.
1104383
The mesh cover is all that comes with it and it is pretty flimsy. We plan to use an inexpensive tarp to keep the sand dry during rain. It's no more trouble than having to put the plastic cover on top of the smaller sandbox we were using.
2018991
Yes, but it won't keep out rain. I suppose it could be used for partial shade, though some of the sides are mesh.
17082
It would work great as a privacy screen. You might be able to see shadows through it but that's all. It really does block almost all the sun. We use it on a screened in deck to block the afternoon sun.
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It's supposed to block 95% of UV rays. The Shade Sail comes with large D rings at the corners and 3 pieces of nylon rope. I just hammered a couple of nails into the face of my front porch to hook two of the D rings and tied two pieces of the rope together to tie the 3rd end to a Palm Tree