Does this canopy hold up well at the beach? We will be on an island and the windy is very gusty at times.
1067644
We always anchor canopy using the cords supplied. We usually use buckets of water with lids. Five gallon buckets at the improvement stores are just a few dollars. The cords are attached to the handle. We use buckets because you can pour the water out and stack the buckets. Cinder blocks are just that. Always heavy and hard to transport. We tried the corkscrew anchor used for the dog but the ground is either too hard or too soft. The vent on the top offers a little margin for the wind, but we take ours down if the gusts are more than 25-30 mph.
1067645
We always anchor canopy using the cords supplied. We usually use buckets of water with lids. Five gallon buckets at the improvement stores are just a few dollars. The cords are attached to the handle. We use buckets because you can pour the water out and stack the buckets. Cinder blocks are just that. Always heavy and hard to transport. We tried the corkscrew anchor used for the dog but the ground is either too hard or too soft.The vent on the top offers a little margin for the wind, but we take ours down if the gusts are more than 25-30 mph.
1067646
I've used mine lakeside where it was fairly windy, but you need to be sure to stake out the guy wires. You can add weight straight down from the corners, too, such as bungee to your cooler,etc.
1067647
We lowered it to halfway down on windy days. You have to squat down to get under neath but we were sitting in chairs anyway so it didn't obstruct our view. It will work as long as you don't raise it all the way. It's really a great tent but if it's super windy all the time you are on the beach I prob wouldn't bother.
1067648
We used ours at the beach, if you can stake it down fairly well (not just in sand), it does pretty well.
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.
1477484
We've had monsoons this summer in AZ with very strong dust storms and rain. The sun sail had held up great, it has a little slack in the line that needs tightening but that's from the line used to string it up, not the tarp itself.
158899
Mine is under a pergola (which is attached to my deck) and have never had a problem with wind. I actually have 3 shades under there and not a problem all season.
255364
I think it would be fine for use on the beach, as long as you take-a-long something to tie it down with (bucket of rocks, concrete blocks, & bungee cords, etc). It really doesn't take much wind to move it or knock it down. Good luck & have fun!
1793223
I have had my original Coleman 13x13 for at least 6 years, and had it up in approximately 30 mph winds. I had staked it well, and it held up fine! I am convinced the canopy vent keeps it from flying away in the wind. I am purchasing my second canopy to cover the other half of my patio for a BBQ party.
117806
We used it at the beach and we did use the hold downs because it was very windy. The tent is very sturdy and one of our guys is a little over 6 ft and he didn't have to bend to get under it. We love this tent and everyone who has borrowed it from us really liked it too!
1333076
The tent is incredibly sturdy when windy. I always bring a few plastic baggies (taking care never to let them blow away, of course) just in case I need to fill them with sand to anchor down the inside of the tent. So far, I have not needed to do so. The light but sturdy frame of the tent (along with the stakes it comes with) is more than enough to sustain a very windy day. :)
1836696
I dont think it will withstand wind without some kind of support Even if you put sand bags on the legs I would think you should still tie down to keep it stable at the top.....
907384
You will definitely need some way of securing the 4 legs/corners of the canopy. I have mine on my deck and 3 of the 4 legs are secured to the spindles of the deck rail - and it has held up to torrential rains and heavy winds without any problems at all. But you will definitely need to have it secured somehow, either at the base of each leg or by the tie-downs at the four corners.
1378656
I have not had it up in heavy wind. I'm no expert but I would think anything tent or umbrella like will not hold up well in heavy wind. A beach breeze is no problem though with both sides open for ventilation. Does that help?
780302
Florida can be very windy and it is holding up well. Yes, the breeze goes through the mesh.
378915
Can't help you with the rain issue but I've had this tent in 40 mph sustained and 55 gusts. I Double staked and kept all guys tight. Held up like a champ. I really believe it would keep you dry as well
1589345
Yes - we used the tent in 20 + MPH wind at the beach last year during our week's vacation. Tent held up well and we will be using it again this year. To make this work till the sandbags and maybe add a cooler or two against the wind
441266
We have a pretty small umbrella in ours, because we also have a canopy. This thing is rock solid. It gets windy in FL and it holds up. I highly recommend this product.-Bill
951798
It should be fine the breeze should move through with no problems. I'm going to be doing exactly that camping on the beach in about a month so will know better when I return.
93089
so far so good! we live across from the beach and get some fairly strong winds from the east. it sometimes bends at the spring - but snaps back. the summer will be a good test!
1784569
Not too sure. Havent been on a trip with it where it rained. Had some issues in high wind and heavy rain, but I wasnt hear to see it fall apart. It os set up infront of my loft and while I was out of town there was a pretty good storm and the canopy broke in 5 spots.