A self-laying beach tent that will protect us from the sun thanks to UV filters? COOL! Such a tent has been a real hit on the beaches in recent years. Perhaps it will soon push out the ubiquitous screens ; ) Learn which beach tent to choose and buy, which will be the best for children and babies. We have their current prices, reviews of sunbathers and our fully subjective ranking of beach tents!
Is a beach tent with a UV filter another accessory that tempts us from shop shelves and auctions on the Internet? An accessory that we will pay for, which will take up a lot of space, and which, in the end, turns out to be completely useless?
None of these things!
A self-laying tent for the beach is two in one – it functions as a screen and at the same time as a sunshade thanks to UV filters. In addition, it is stable and provides a pleasant shelter even during the greatest heat. And parents will just love it!
Why? First of all because excessive tanning is dangerous for people because it increases the risk of skin cancer, reduces biological resilience and can lead to cataracts. The individual sensitivity of each of us to harmful UV radiation depends on the personal predisposition of our skin, especially the skin of our young children.
Why is it worth investing in a good beach tent? Let’s see!
How is a beach tent built?
Such a sun tent is made of a special fabric fastened on a frame. Thanks to this it has a floor, two walls and a roof. If such a tent is additionally equipped with a peg, it will be very stably attached to the ground. Many models are closable, although on hot days on the beach we do not recommend closing them.
Which beach tent to choose and buy?
When buying a good beach tent it is worth paying attention to several aspects. The pop up tent will provide you with a great deal of ease, as the placement of it takes literally a few seconds. The sun protection in the form of an UV filter is also of great importance – especially when, for example, children sleep under our tent. In addition, interesting solutions include a mosquito net for a tent and a closable tent.
Fabric
Contrary to appearances, this is an important element of the tent. Some kinds of fabric will make it even hotter under the roof than it outside the tent! Synthetic, polyester fabrics with low light transmittance will work best here.
Arch
The best ones are those made of fiberglass – they are very light, and at the same time durable and flexible.
Now it’s time for the most important part.
Beach tent with UV filter
We need a beach tent during sunny weather, most often when we want to spend at least a few hours on the beach. Preparations with a UV filter for use on the skin do not always persist after leaving the water. Therefore, a tent with a fabric with a filter against ultraviolet radiation is a perfect solution for parents with infants. Even if you happen to fall asleep in the biggest sun – your skin will be protected and you will not wake up being parched. Children will also be protected (Remember, however, not to overdo it! Also, learn more about the effect of UV radiation on human skin from here.).
Let’s see what producers want to add to make their products more attractive and use it!
Additional amenities
Although most beach tents are semi-open, you can also find models in stores that allow you to close completely. If you are going to buy such a tent, it is necessary to check if there are any vents in the fabric. If, however, you anticipate sunbathing on the lake, it is worth equipping yourself with a mosquito net that will protect you from a swarm of mosquitoes, wasps, bees and other insects.
By the way, let’s see the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes and how to scare away wasps. We promise this will be useful!
And now – something for those who, at any cost, want to avoid (unnecessary) effort – we connect with you and suggest you choose a pop up beach tent.
The very name of such a tent is very encouraging – who would like to spend time laying down and folding when just about to rest?
Here’s a note: not all pop up tents really work as we would expect. Therefore, before buying it is worth checking yourself (and even on the forums), whether the model chosen by us will not fail at the most inconvenient moment.
And now something for caring parents – beach tent for children and babies.
In stores you will find beach tents designed specifically for children and infants. Some of them are small in size and provide protection only for babies. Such an accessory will, however, serve us shortly, therefore a better solution is to buy a larger tent that will house the whole family, or at least – while thinking in the future – also its other small members.
Manufacturers and price of beach tents
Currently, products of the Decathlon sports store (tents from the Quechua and Tribord lines) are very popular. Tents for the beach can also be found in stores such as IKEA or even Lidl. Allto, Spokey and Explorer are companies that offer larger beach tents, and the offer for children is in this respect Beaba, Littlelife and Bestway.
High Peak beach tents Current price
Meteor beach tents for children and babies Current price
Loap beach tents Current price
How much does a beach tent cost?
In Poland, you will pay only 30 PLN (7 euro) for the cheapest. The price of the most expensive beach tents is around 120 PLN (30 euro). At this point, let’s add that on the Polish market you will also find special tents for dogs for the beach – they cost between 40 and 70 PLN (9-16 euro).
We know that many of you have problems with assembling the beach tent … we also had; ) Therefore, we attach an instructional video showing how to assemble a pop up tent on the beach in an easy and quick way. Although it shows a specific model from Biedronka supermarket chain, the folding principle is universal and will fit into other tents:
We will just add that this self-laying beach tent (the so-called half-tone) can be used as an effective protection against wind and sun, not only for adults, children and babies but also for dogs or as food protection.
When choosing a seaside vacation it is worth to check also the current UV radiation forecast. In Poland, you can find it on the official weather service of IMGW (Institute of Meteorology and Water Management) where you can find the exact daily distribution of UV radiation in Poland.
We invite you to add your opinions about this product and the practical experience of using it! We hope that our ranking helped compare and choose the right model.