Beach Guides

Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: Handy vs. Tommy Bahama & beachBUB (2026)

A head-to-head review of the most popular beach umbrellas for wind. We compare Handy, Tommy Bahama, and beachBUB on setup speed, price, and all-important ASTM safety compliance.

The Ultimate Beach Umbrella Buying Guide: 7 Key Factors for 2026

Don't buy a beach umbrella until you read this. Our 2026 expert buying guide covers the 6 key factors you must know: ASTM-certified wind safety, true sun protection (UPF), anchoring systems, and more.

Preventing Airborne Umbrellas: A Simple Beach Safety Guide (for Peace of Mind)

Don't let a runaway umbrella ruin your day. In 2 minutes, learn the CPSC & ASTM-informed steps to properly anchor your umbrella, read the wind, and ensure total peace of mind.

Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: 7 Things To Know

Wind doesn't care how cute your umbrella is. If you want a windproof umbrella, focus on 7 key features: a real sand anchor, a reinforced frame, a vented, UV-rated canopy, and ASTM-aligned testin...

The fastest-to-set-up beach umbrella — because no one has time to fight their shade

Last updated: October 2025 30-second takeaway: The Handy Beach Umbrella & Anchor System sets up in ~10 seconds with a deep, hammer-in steel anchor, is independently tested to ASTM F3681-24 for ...

Guide to choosing the best beach umbrella sand anchor (2026)

A good sand anchor is what keeps your umbrella from flying away. This expert guide compares the pros and cons of screw-in augers, sandbags, and deep-set hammer-in anchors.