Eureka!® Solar Shade
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Manufacturer: EUREKABrand: Eureka
Sports reviews of Eureka!® Solar Shade
Customer Review: Large version was perfect.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Purchased the large version and thought it might be too big. Amazon didn't have the medium version available for Prime shipping.
The large was perfect for Newport Beach where there is so much beach it never really got totally crowded where people were laying out in 2 or 3 rows of people like on smaller beaches. This means, everyone that was there sat right along the shoreline so the large tent really didn't stick out. At a smaller beach, I'd probably not use this tent since it would probably be an eyesore and keep some people from seeing the beach.
We used it 3 days in a row, all day from morning to night. The wind picked up pretty well towards the late afternoon and it stayed put. I HIGHLY recommend filling the sand bags with damp/wet sand (heavier) and digging a decent 1 to 1.5 foot deep whole to bury the bags in. Even consider mounding sand on top of the spot if the wind picks up. I also staked down the front corners with fairly long plastic stakes (Not included. It includes skinny metal stakes.) Whether the windows were open or not, it stayed down nicely.
It does need quite a bit of fiddling to get the stakes through without tearing anything. But, if you are patient you'll have no problem even in the wind. Some people suggest using a ziplock bag when filling the sandbags to make cleanup easier. I did this every time and it seemed OK for cleanup but maybe not a huge difference. It possibly made filling the sandbags a little easier since the bags sort of acted like a funnel while I put a some of the ziplock into the sandbag and the sand funneled in (hard to describe, you'll see).
In the end of our trip, it survived the wind, kids, sitting in chairs inside of it and general wear-n-tear. No apparent holes or rips. Nice.
I'd consider the small or medium for smaller beaches and shorter visits. It took me a good 15+ minutes to set the large up by myself with light/med. wind. But, that included filling all 4 bags, digging 4 decent holes, filling the holes, setting up tent poles (push, don't pull) and properly staking down the corners. I'd still probably stick to a standard beach umbrella for shorter trips to smaller beaches so I minimize setup time and also don't annoy people behind me when I arrive by blocking their view.
Description of Eureka!® Solar Shade
You'll have it "made in the shade" with the new Eureka! Solar Shade. Protection from rain or sun whether you're at the beach or on a picnic, on the sidelines or in your own backyard. Easy to carry, easy to set up, with mesh windows and large front door that zips shut for privacy. Made of rugged StormShield polyester designed to deliver dry, tough performance, even in challenging environments. Details: Lightweight, durable fiberglass 3-pole frame; Post & grommet attachments speed set up and enhance sturdiness; Sewn-in floor with taped seams ensures dryness underfoot; 4 wind guy-out loops; Four sand pouches for alternative anchoring; 2 clothesline rings (Medium and Large model only); 2 labeled organizer pockets (Large model only); 3 mesh windows with storm flaps; Walls: 75 denier StormShield polyester; Floor: 70 denier nylon taffeta; Netting: polyester no-see-um mesh; Poles: 7 mm (Small), 8.5 mm (Medium), 9.5 mm (Large); 2-year warranty. This is Eureka! quality at an affordable price! Find the model that suits your needs in the chart below. State Size. Order Today! Eureka! Solar ShadeCamping & Hiking Equipment
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