Neso Tents Beach Tent with Sand Anchor, Portable Canopy Sunshade - 7' x 7' - Patented Reinforced Corners(Periwinkle Blue)

Quick Summary:I used the Neso Tent during a beach trip to Hilton Head, and it quickly became one of my favorite pieces of beach gear. It’s easy to set up, looks great, and provides excellent sun protection — ideal for lounging without dragging a bulky canopy around. There is a small learning curve to get it wind-ready, but once dialed in, it performs really well.Key Features:Dimensions: 7' x 7', perfect for 2–3 people.Fabric: UPF 50+ sun protection, stretchy and durable.Setup: Intuitive setup with sandbag anchors and sturdy aluminum poles.Portability: Lightweight, packs easily into a compact carrying bag.Design: Trendy Mint Tie Dye — stands out at the beach.Durability: Reinforced corners for tear resistance (note: bag durability could be improved).Pros:✅ Very Easy Setup: Intuitive design — stretch it out, fill the sandbags, prop it up.✅ Excellent Sun Protection: UPF 50+ fabric keeps the harsh sun at bay, making long beach days much more comfortable.✅ Great Portability: Lightweight and packs down easily — beach trips are no hassle.✅ Trendy Look: The Mint Tie Dye is a standout — stylish and better looking than most beach tents around.✅ Roomy for Lounging: Comfortably shades 2–3 people — ideal for relaxing.Cons:➖ Wind Adjustment Needed: Setup does require tweaking — proper sandbag weight and pole positioning are key, especially on windy days.➖ Bag Quality Could Be Better: While the tent itself is durable, the carry bag ripped at the top after a few uses.Personal Experience:Setting it up was super straightforward — just stretch the fabric, fill the sand anchors, and pop up the poles. It took a little trial and error to figure out how much sand to use and how to angle the poles for the wind, but once adjusted, it stayed stable and even allowed for easy repositioning throughout the day. It’s a great size for two to three people lounging, and the sun protection was a lifesaver in the afternoon heat. I also loved the Mint Tie Dye design — very on-trend and stood out compared to the typical beach setups. Packing it back into the bag was easy, though the bag itself could be sturdier.Conclusion:The Neso Tents Beach Tent is a fantastic choice for beachgoers who want style, sun protection, and portability. It's best for calm to moderately breezy days and perfect for couples or small groups. Despite the bag issue, the tent’s overall quality and ease of use definitely outweigh the minor drawbacks. I highly recommend it and am even considering getting a larger size for future trips.

I am writing this review after a year of having it and used it for the quiet a few times. I live in Chicago and the beaches are a little windy here. But I never had a problem with the tent. It can withstand pretty much all the wind Chicago has on a beach day. One thing to keep in mind to reduce stress of set up when you first set it up isYou HAVE TO fill the sand bags way more than you think you do. Best to dig a small hole and anchor them in there so they don’t move and your tent will be just fine. If you don’t fill those bags really good, it’s not going to stay up.This tent comes in so many different designs so it stand out and can be recognized on the beach.The set does take getting used to. We usually go early because it takes a huge foot print for set up as we stretch it out. The 7x7 is good for 2 adults and a child.I am thinking of adding to more poles, so it can fit two more adults.

This is a great tent. I live in Florida and we have had semi windy beach days this summer. I was half tempted to buy a different tent, but decided to give this a try. Setting it up was a bit of a challenge as there are no instruction with it, but once we figured it out, it was simple. The tent kept collapsing in the wind, so we again had to figure out a setup that worked well with wind and once we figured it out, it was very easy to set up and keep up. We have used it a few times now and set up takes less time each time. It’s breezy, the fabric is stretchy, and provides great shade. It’s enough for my family of 4 but anymore than that, a grande would be needed.

By far....the BEST sun shade I've ever owned. I've owned umbrellas and pop up canopies. But, hands down, this wins all around best choice. The concept is so simple, yet so effective. The fact that you can use beach sand for the anchor method, means you're not toting extra weight or additional supplies to secure this on the beach. It's easy to carry, super lightweight......I'll say that again, SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT. No more sweating your balls off carrying some big, cumbersome, heavy sun shade. Literally, my 5 year old could carry this in one hand. Don't think the low total weight makes this a cheap product. The poles didn't bend or feel weak or cheap. The material is stretchy and seams are well made. The wind was whipping and this thing held up fine. However, if you're an idiot, don't buy this. You want to set the "front" towards the wind (even though most of the time I was at about a 45 degree angle from the wind. Set it up facing the wind (for the most part) and it'll stay up all day. Guys umbrellas were blowing over, people's pop-ups were caving in on the sides, but ours held fast. Set up and take down is soooooo quick. Again, best sun shade by far in this category as well. Aside from all this, it looks bad ass. As soon as we'd set it up, people would start looking and pointing at it. You'd see them grabbing their smartphones to google the web address that's printed on the side. Think about it....you see a family walk on the beach and in a matter of a minute, they've got a sun shade up and functional. Worth the money. Best experience I've had ever with this. You won't be sorry.Let me further elaborate on some specifics:Set up: Spread canopy on the ground (I found aligning/stretching out the front two anchors generally was all I needed to begin). Fill these two anchors with sand. Make front taught, but also realize you want to leave a slight angle on each anchor for best support (not straight out to sides, not straight in front). Then, with the front semi-set in place, do the same for the two back anchors. Then, lock up your two poles and place one under each of the two front corners. I found about 10-12" in was ideal (tee hee). From here, it simply takes some minor positioning of the anchors and poles, but by no means should send you into a 10 minute positioning rage. In a mid to heavy wind, it helps if you bury the anchors in the sand. If you take a break from sipping your beer, you may notice that the anchor bag shows signs of dragging in the sand, this would be an indicator that burying the bag is needed. But remember, dig the hole where the bag was, not where it is or behind it, as this will loosen your setup. Again, common sense, dig hole, drop bag, cover.I did notice throughout the day that I had to make a minor tweak to a pole position or two, but I simply very slightly angled the pole AGAINST the direction it looked like it was going to fall, and voila....instant magic - a stable structure. Some reviews are blowing this up - but again, I am willing to make a no-brainer adjustment if necessary in between beers or building sandcastles. This "trade-off" of tweaking doesn't even register on my radar as it happens so infrequently and it's so minor.......compared to watching the plastic washers and spacers bust or crack off the old-style canopies in a heavy wind, killling small children as a rogue wind lifted a four-legged metal spider off the ground, or have the metal bars on the old-style just bend altogether. How many messed up, broken canopies to you see next to the trash cans on the beach? It's like a freakin' cemetery sometimes.Also, if you have a few beach chairs or little kids, this is a great little setup. It is the perfect height to fit your chairs underneath, a cooler, wagon, and small beach mat. If you're expecting to mingle while standing, or have a rave keeping your hands in the air like you just don't care, then go to a club. I also found the way the anchors spread out, creates a buffer for "your area". And, the fact that the anchor lines are black (contrasts most beach sands or other backgrounds), plus the overall really unique design that draws your eyes down to the anchor points, I have a hard time believing this will ever be a tripping hazard, unless you're drunk, trying to tan in the moonlight, or a teenager texting while walking, or a combination of the three. People on the beach also apparently feel you want to "see all that", so this anchor system at least puts them at some sort of distance where you can't see their pulse through their clothes.Take down is a breeze. Take down the poles (10 sec), dump the bags (20 sec), give it a shake, shove it in the bag. I found it was also really easy to rinse off after use.Seriously, just leaving this review makes me want to go use my Neso again.