Remember back in the old days, prior to when you had a beach cart, when you had to make three or four trips forwards and backwards to your car to tote all the loungers, coolers, beach umbrellas, and beach blankets? By the time you moved everything and got it all set up the kids were already fractious and wanting to go home.
And as soon as you had everything set up a breeze would blow up and knock over your beach umbrellas which in turn spilled all your drinks, messed up your towels and got sand in your sandwiches? Aren't you pleased you don't need to do that anymore?! Nowadays there are so many more options to choose from.
Today's beach canopies are made of light weight vinyl and plastic or aluminum tubing and all fold up for easy transport.
Several even roll or fold into backpacks for hands free transportation so helping you get everything from the vehicle to the seashore in only a single trip.
Here are some different sorts of beach shelters: Loungers With Canopies - These light weight folding chairs come with a canopy attached.
And the bonus is they also often have straps attached so you can pack them up and carry them like a rucksack.
This leaves your hands free to hold the cool box so you can move everything in one trip.
Fold Up Beach Cabanas - These light-weight nylon canopies are available in a range of designs and dimensions.
Pick an all-in-one dome variety that includes a covering and flooring, or a half-dome variety so you can still feel the ocean breezes.
Tent-type Beach Cabanas - Obtainable in a variety of sizes and styles that range from a basic canopy to a full beach shelter with either vinyl or screen walls.
Held up with ropes and poles for a sturdier structure.
There's nothing better than a day out at the seaside, but a whole day out in the sun may take its toll.
Employing a beach shelter to protect yourself from dangerous ultra violet rays will ensure your time is a relaxed and healthy one.
Also, they are just the thing to protect you from the cooling sea breeze should things turn a little nippy.