Coleman Road Trip Beach Shelter

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Manufacturer: Coleman
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List Price: $49.99
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Product Description

Beach Shade, Road Trip

Product Details

7.5'x4'5' footprint; 57" center height
2 zippered doors for privacy -- use it as a changing room
4 hanging pockets inside
UV Guard Protection for SPF 50+
Includes carry bag, sandbags, extra-long stakes, handy dry line and floor mat

Video Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Must have for an infant at the beach!

Review Date: August 6, 2005

Reviewer: H. Bresette, Boston, MA

I took this shelter on our beach vacation and I couldn't have lived without it. It sets up easily and breaks down just as easy. I have a 7 month old and he pretty much lived in there while we were at the beach. I love the privacy door for nursing. The older kids did a quick change too! It also has a back window/door that can either be a screen or a wide open door for air to pass through. On hot days at the beach it was a nice option to leave the door open to get a breeze. The only drawback is it comes with stainless steel stakes which I find to be useless at the beach. I have already lost a few in the sand. If it came with the plastic camping ones I think that would be a better fit. I definitely recommend this product.

I'm surprised that there aren't more people on the beach with one of these!

Review Date: July 16, 2006

Reviewer: San Diego !, San Diego

We used our beach shelter today for the first time in San Diego, CA - had a few people actually stop and ask us where we got it. We didn't see another one (or any other type of beach tent) on the beach at all!

Like the other reviews stated, it was easy to set up and easy to break down. Not as easy as popping up an umbrella, which is probably why there weren't any on the beach. I would say it took the two of us about 12 minutes to set up and about as much to break down (where an umbrella takes about 30 seconds) - next time it'll be quicker I'm sure, but even so it's well worth the small effort.

The front zippered flap that folds out and lays flat does indeed have two spikes to hold it. I wonder if the other reviewer just got shorted. I can see also that the metal spikes could be easily lost in the sand, I'm sure our local REI can hook us up with some heavy duty plastic versions.

Something not mentioned is that the mesh bag that the tent comes in has hooks built into it so that you can clip it to the inside top of the tent and use it as a pouch to store stuff off the ground. Very handy!

We have two of those "Rio" brand beach chairs and were able to both sit inside the tent when we wanted to be in the shade.

I looked at several different tents, and most of them cost twice as much. This tent was indeed a bargain and I highly recommend it.

This is a GREAT product!

Review Date: May 8, 2008

Reviewer: Karen A. Fontanella, New Jersey

I love getting out to the beach as much as time will permit and this little shelter has already allowed me to prolong my early season stays. It's light, easy to carry, and even easier to set up and break down. Even in the wind! It was also much larger than I imagined. Two people can easily zip the door up and comfortably turn in for a little nap. It's like having a little home right on the beach!

love this beach shelter

Review Date: August 14, 2005

Reviewer: Pineapple Princess, San Diego, CA

Our family of 4 brought this beach shelter to Maui last week and used it at the Black Rock. It was hot and we really liked having the Coleman quality (we have a Coleman camping tent) and ease of setting up/taking down the shelter. And not to mention, we didn't have to spend $$$ and hassle with reserving cabanas or umbrellas.

Great tent!

Review Date: August 25, 2006

Reviewer: Jack's mom, Tennessee

We bought this tent to use at the beach with our 18 month old. It's easy to set up and transport and the stakes work great in the sand. This tent is a great place to take a break from the sun, eat lunch and take naps. Would highly recommend to anyone.