The Best Beach Tents & Why…

The best beach tents provide UV protection, shelter from rain and breeze and privacy on packed beaches. The best beach tents must also be light to carry and fast to erect.

We’ve chosen the 5 best beach tents on the market for you to consider buying and listed them in size order so you can find the right size beach tent to suit you and your family!

5 Best Beach Tents in 2022

Good quality, UV and wind resistant beach tents

My Beach Tent Reviews

Good quality beach tents for small and large families

HTYG Pop-Up Small Beach Tent Review

The HTYG pop-up beach tent is perfect for smaller families, and it has a range of outstanding features that will definitely impress.

The UV protection is UV50+ which will protect you and your family from the harmful effects of UV rays. The instant pop-up feature is also great and hassle-free.

The mesh lining on the front opening of this beach tent prevents bugs from getting in if you are sitting inside the tent and wanting to relax away from the sun for a bit.

This beach tent is lightweight and easy to transport. With a folded diameter of 50cm and a carry handle, there’s no excuse not to pack this every time you head to the beach.

A thin mesh line runs around the bottom of the tent allowing for better ventilation whilst also respecting your privacy so you have a place to relax away from prying eyes.

Features

Instant Pop-Up Beach Tent

Pop-up beach shelters are really convenient. Find a space on the beach, unfold it using the instructions provided and you have your tent for the day.

It couldn’t be simpler to erect the tent and takes less than a minute. Make sure you have the space to open it away from others as it pops up so quickly, so you must be careful.

Wind Resistant Fabric

The fabric durable and designed to be tear-free, but the manufacturers have also made sure that the tent can withstand the wind too (something needed on a UK beach).

The pack comes with 4 pegs to anchor down the tent and they have reinforced the pop up frame to prevent breakages in the wind, so you have extra peace of mind.

Multi-Purpose Beach Tent

You have a tent that is appropriate for a variety of different scenarios, so you’ll get even more use out of it.

Obviously, it has been designed for the beach, but they also suggest that you might want to use it as a fishing tent, a children’s play tent, or a place to relax for 1 to 2 people.

Suitable for Young Families

The reason we point this out is because of the smaller size, but also the high UV protection that this beach shelter offers, making it perfect for a small family with a young child.

There’s enough space for 2 adults and a young child, which makes it ideal for a trip to the beach to create special memories in a place you know you’re protected from UV rays.

Active Era Pop-Up Beach Tent Review

The Active Era beach tent can be popped up within seconds and taken down in a few minutes, making it an incredibly convenient bit of kit to take along with you to the beach.

It’s been specifically designed to be well ventilated, allowing good airflow around the tent thanks to the open front design and the mesh window at the rear of the tent.

This tent comes with 4 ground pegs to secure the tent in place but also has sand pockets attached to the side of the tent which can be filled with sand for added stability against the wind.

A protective silver lining against UV rays gives this tent a UV protection of 50+ once again, providing a safe area to shelter from the sun’s UV rays during your time on the beach.

The travel bag is designed for easy transportation, and it is once again lightweight, but also conveniently fits into a suitcase so you don’t forget to pack it for your trip.

Features

Sand Pockets

The sand pockets run the full length of the tent from the front to the rear, allowing for extra weight to be added to keep the tent secure on the ground in higher winds.

Instructions On Side Of The Bag

Pop-up tents are great at instantly springing to life the moment you take them out of their carry bag, but people often struggle with the knack of taking them down again.

Once you’ve got the hang of it, you won’t need the printed instructions on the side of the bag, but for the first few the instructions and images are a real help.

Great Ventilation

Anybody who has ever used a beach tent knows that one drawback of being shaded from the UV rays is that the tent can often become stuffy and uncomfortably warm to sit in.

Whilst you compromise on the privacy with the open front and the see-through mesh window at the back, you get a tent that allows for great airflow and a cool space to relax.

Great Place To Store Belongings

Whilst it isn’t secure in terms of being a tent that can be locked up for valuables, it is a great storage solution to keep things all in one place when you’re off enjoying the beach.

Of course, we wouldn’t recommend leaving valuables in any beach tent, but if you have extra things you’ve brought along, they should fit comfortably inside this tent when you’re exploring.

WhiteFang Deluxe XL Pop-Up Beach Tent Review

If you have a larger family or you’re just looking for a little more space, then this 3 and 4 person tent by WhiteFang is a great alternative to the previous two we have looked at.

With a larger tent, stability becomes even more important. It comes with steel stakes, sand stakes, tie-down ropes, and attached sandbags.

There are three roll-up openings that act as windows for better airflow, but you can roll these down to create a more sheltered space for increased privacy.

The frame is alloy steel which provides stability and durability, meaning your new tent can stand up against any stronger winds you might encounter on the beach.

The pop-up mechanism on this tent is slightly different to the others, but the innovative drawstring pop up feature is easy to set up and quick to take down when you need too.

Features

Attractively Designed Beach Tent

Available in attractive mint green, this tent really is something to marvel at, and you’ll be the envy of other families on the beach when they see your pop up tent.

Privacy Is A Priority

Whenever you take little ones to the beach, it’s always best to have a change of clothes. The last thing you want to do is waste time looking for a private place for them to change.

This beach tent has roll-up covers over the large windows, but the front opening can be zipped up to create a completely private space for you and your family.

Reinforced Frame For Extra Stability

The alloy steel frame is robust but with the additions of the windproof guy lines, sand and steel stakes, and heavy-duty sandbags, you can be assured the tent is secure.

The wind is always expected on the beach so it’s good to see that WhiteFang has provided a tent that can stand up to those winds and allow you to enjoy your holiday time.

1 Year Warranty

Finding a pop-up beach tent that offers a 1-year warranty is a rare thing indeed, but it shows just how confident WhiteFang are in their product that they offer this warranty.

Pop-up beach tents are renowned for being flimsy that break easily.  This is a misconception that does not apply to this tent as the manufacturers expect it to last long term.

Mountain Warehouse Large Beach Tent Review

This is the first beach tent we are reviewing that is not pop up, but that’s likely because of its size. Pop-up mechanisms work best on smaller tents, and this one is huge.

If you have a large family and you need a larger tent.  Then this is one you ought to consider. It offers UV protection of UPF 40, so it still offers a significant amount.

Mountain Warehouse makes the frame using sturdy fibreglass poles that are strong yet flexible, so pitching the beach tent is easy to do and will stay put once it’s up.

Once again, it is easy to pack and take with you to the beach. Even though it isn’t a pop-up beach tent, it is still easily transportable and packs away into a convenient carry case.

This is also waterproof for light rain or a drizzle which is great if you’re heading to the beach and the weather turns unexpectedly. There’s enough space to shelter inside with your family.

Features

Perfect For A Large Family

With dimensions of 2.7m x 1.2m x 1.2m, you can see how much space there is inside to accommodate a larger group or family.  It’s perfect for holidaying with a large family.

So many beach tents are designed for smaller families to help protect small children from UV rays but it is still important for older children and adults to be shaded on the beach too.

Fibreglass Poles

If you don’t have a pop-up beach tent, then the next best thing has to be one that is constructed using fibreglass poles, because they are so convenient to use and quick to erect.

They are flexible, so bend easily into shape when you are trying to put the tent up and take it down but they’re also strong and stable against the wind when in place too.

Closes With A Zip

Again, privacy has been thought about here and the manufacturers know clearly that on a busy beach sometimes you require some privacy away from everybody else.

The zip closes off the front of the tent, providing you with a completely private area to change your clothes away from the view of others who are nearby which is a significant addition to this tent.

Great In Most Weather

The fibreglass poles provide a sturdy sun shelter against UV rays and wind which provides a safe place to seek shade when the sun is out and the UV rays are high and it is waterproof in light rain.

This just means that a change in weather will not ruin your family holiday and you can still enjoy your time at the beach whilst you wait for the sun to return again.

ZOMAKE Large Family Beach Tent Review

At 2.4m x 1.35m x 1.3m, this tent is perfect for larger families and can easily accommodate adults, children, and pets, so it’s perfect for those holidaying in larger groups.

This ZOMAKE large beach tent offers protection against UV rays with UPF 50+ protection and mesh windows that provide even more protection against harmful UV rays.

To increase airflow and ventilation simply uncover the windows and allow a cool breeze to flow through the tent, providing a shaded space to unwind away from the sun.

The pack contains guy lines, sandbags, and plastic stakes to secure the tent in the sand when you are on the beach, and even though it is large, it is incredibly stable.

Step-by-step instructions have been sewn inside the carry bag to help you erect the tent, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll see how quick and easy it is to do.

Features

Water-Resistant Fabric

This tent is water-resistant meaning it can easily withstand a light downpour of rain if the weather should change whilst you’re at the beach.

It’s such a large sun shelter that there will be enough room for you and your family whilst you wait for the rain to stop before heading back out to the beach again.

Well Ventilated

The large mesh windows allow for better ventilation around the tent and also provide a pleasant view of the surrounding area whilst sheltering from the sun inside.

You can use the windows to get an almost panoramic view of your surroundings.

EasyUp Hub System

This tent is erected in less than a minute, with just one person setting up the tent thanks to the unique EasyUp Hub system that is used to erect the tent quickly and easily.

The drawstring mechanism makes for an easy setup that anybody can do, but the instructions are inside the carry bag should you require further help.

Large Space

It’s so large that you can easily fit deck chairs inside as well as a large group of people. The space is so large that it makes for a comfortable day at the beach.

It’s perfect for larger families, but also for smaller families who may require additional things to be brought to the beach like pushchairs or bulkier items.

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