Reviews by our members

• 5

  6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  Konstantinos_Daglaroglou

  2023-07-21

  For a product that costs around €30, it is very small in volume, easy to set up and take down, and provides shade over a large area, it is definitely worth it. I imagine everyone's concern is how it performs in windy conditions.

  Today, according to Windy, we had wind speeds of 3 to 4 Beaufort, so staying on the beach was not entirely comfortable. The other classic umbrellas were shaking quite a bit. With this specific tent, I tried various things, removed two rods to give it an angle, removed four rods to lower it, changed the position of the pegs, basically tried everything. Eventually, at some point, I managed to stabilize it enough and it was in the condition you see in the photos, I remind you that we are talking about 3-4 Beaufort winds. After a few more attempts, I put back the four sections of the uprights that I had initially removed and the tent remained satisfactorily stable even in this wind.

  It goes without saying that it endured and did not tear, as its sensitive points are reinforced. Inside, there are 8 thin, small iron pegs and enough rope to stabilize it around, which are insufficient in strong winds or if the sand is excessively loose. The supply of 12 uprights is a must.

  A much better solution than traditional umbrellas, just don't go and set it up in the middle of the crowd and dominate the entire surrounding area, go somewhere remote so as not to disturb others.

  UPDATE:
  After 4 setups, I can say that it does indeed withstand the wind. And you don't need 12 uprights, even 4 are enough, but with 8 uprights, you achieve excellent results in moderate to strong winds and on any soft ground, with the only negatives being the noise from the flapping fabric. And if someone is a perfectionist, they can achieve really good setup, which creates a bit of noise.

  I haven't noticed any signs of wear and tear yet, but at this price point, it pays off from the second use compared to visiting a beach bar.

  Translated from Greek · Show original

  more

  • Easy to set up
  • Ventilation
  • Material quality
  • Comfort
  • Value for money

  • Wind resistance

  • 
  • 
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 4

  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  G_VOSDOGIAN

  2022-07-25

  Verified purchase

  The product, as it is sold, stands difficultly, however, as some other people said, with 4 plastic umbrella bases, I bought them for 5 euros and 4 more ropes, it was quite decent with enough air......

  Translated from Greek · Show original

  • 
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 3

  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  Sotiris Katerini

  2022-07-02

  It is more than enough for a family in terms of shade. My opinion is that there is indeed a serious issue with the air flow... even if it's small, it can be troublesome and you have to be suspicious to catch it... before it goes out.
  The sea and zero wind, because it is a bit difficult to happen, makes it useful in rare cases.
  Of course, I do not regret buying it since it costs as much as an umbrella and takes up no space at all...
  Also, for its use, I used 4 plastic screw bases for the umbrella, in which I inserted the uprights so that they do not sink in the sand...

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 5

  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

  thanar

  2021-08-21

  I used it for years, until it tore in a 7 Beaufort wind! If you know how to set it up, even one person can set it up correctly, with or without wind. The comments saying that it cannot be set up are simply inaccurate!

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 4

  3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

  Γιάννης Πρίαμος

  2021-08-18

  I have had it for many years and have taken it on many camping trips under its shade. It is a tent with 4 simple stands. You cannot expect it to stay upright in strong winds (4 & 5 Beaufort winds are indeed strong). I consider it a very fair purchase that offers a large shade footprint! The stands have also bent for me, once they were even brand new, but with so much wind, I don't know what would stay upright. Also, the fact that it has an extremely low weight is a big positive. Obviously, its use requires balancing, depending on the prevailing conditions. It would be good to have extra ropes with you because the cords that come with it are very thin and easily cut by the stones you tie them to. I repeat, considering the proportions, it is a very fair tent.

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 3

  3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  almpanidisxristos

  2021-05-20

  Verified purchase

  It has thin soles, resulting in the strong wind causing the fabric to twist and come out of the rings. The fabric is fine for sun protection.

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 2

  3 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  spirtoproductions2

  2019-06-10

  Low-quality fabric with poor stitching that opened with minimal air pressure. In an attempt to properly stretch it, it was discovered that the stakes (ropes) were elastic, so the entire structure moved uncontrollably with the wind until it collapsed. A bad purchase. It was returned.

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 5

  9 out of 12 members found this review helpful

  emmanouil.zis

  2018-07-11

  The product is as described by the friend below..
  It doesn't stand on its own with air at all.
  The solution is simple..
  4 umbrella bases..1.5 euros each at worst..
  You put it on as shown in the photo..no instructions needed..not even nuclear physics..
  and the umbrella bases function as supports for the air..to stretch the 4 edges..
  The construction may seem like it doesn't stand..
  but it has been tested by me and several people I know and I got the idea..in winds over 4 Beaufort..
  and at worst, you may need to make it shorter..by putting 2 out of the 3 pieces in each socket to support it.
  The number of people it can accommodate depends on the individuals..
  It provides shade of 9 square meters..enough for many..enough for one..whatever each person wants!!

  P.S. "Beyond 4-5 Beaufort..guys, the tent is the last thing you care about at the beach.."

  Translated from Greek · Show original
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 1

  14 out of 16 members found this review helpful

  Mocha13

  2018-07-02

  The product, as sold, without any additional equipment, is simply useless. It cannot withstand even the slightest breeze. The legs do not anchor in the sand or on a rock, they do not have such construction.

  The situation is somewhat salvageable, and you will need: 4 bases to place the 4 legs. Enough rope to tie the 4 corners, each one to at least a 10kg rock, to keep it stable. And string/rope to tie each edge of the fabric to the top of the base, so that the edge does not come out of the hole in the top.

  Even in this scenario, where you spend about a quarter of the price and with the help of a second person, and it eventually stands decently, I did not test it in many windy conditions, and it seems quite risky, as the tent does not have any provision to release the air. In other words, I'm afraid that with more than 3-4 strong winds, it will "take us and lift us".

  It goes without saying that there is no guide or source on the internet, and no matter which store I asked where they were selling it for more information before buying it, no one had the slightest idea.

  The tent, if set up correctly, provides adequate shade for 4 people with towels, but it will be more cramped for 4 sunbeds.

  The 4 legs seem poorly constructed, I doubt they will withstand more than 5-10 tent setups before falling apart. I consider the overall cost to be exorbitant, as with the 30 euros I spent (I wanted to buy it immediately from a physical store, my goodness), I can buy 3 square meters of nylon and 4 sturdy legs. The packaging is very small and convenient, a long narrow bag.

  At least now the rest of you know, only buy if you are willing to do the above, and still with risky results for more than 3 strong winds. Otherwise, an umbrella with all its pros and cons..

  Edit: The 3 square meters of nylon with the 4 iron legs are in the trash. Tragic even with 1 strong wind. It almost ruined my vacation. Make sure it doesn't ruin yours. Spend a little more, even double or triple, so that you don't become the laughingstock of the beach, nor envy the real shade structures you see around you.

  Translated from Greek · Show original

  more
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 3

  Rompotiko Kriari

  2024-05-17

  Verified purchase

  Good shade, bad in the wind

  Translated from Greek · Show original

  • Ventilation
  • Material quality

  • Comfort
  • Value for money

  • Difficult to set up
  • Wind resistance
  Did you find this review helpful?YesNo

  Report
• 5

  codetxt

  2023-08-01

  Verified purchase

  • Easy to set up
  • Ventilation
  • Material quality
  • Wind resistance
  • Comfort
  • Value for money