ASTMA wind-resistant Handy Beach Umbrella on a beach, featured in this expert 2025 buying guide.

The Ultimate Beach Umbrella Buying Guide: 6 Key Factors for 2025

Don't buy a beach umbrella until you read this. Our 2025 expert buying guide covers the 6 key factors you must know: ASTM-certified wind safety, true sun protection (UPF), anchoring systems, and more.

ASTMWind resistant beach umbrella with 10-second anchor system – Handy Beach Goods

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.

ASTMThe 7 key features of the best beach umbrella for wind, including a sand anchor and UPF canopy.

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...

ASTMA guide to the best beach umbrella sand anchors, showing the Handy Beach Anchor in the sand.

Guide to choosing the best beach umbrella sand anchor (2025)

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.

ASTMA guide to beach umbrella wind safety, citing CPSC and ASTM F3681-24 standards.

Beach Umbrella Wind Safety: The ASTM F3681-24 Guide (2025)

Learn the truth about runaway umbrellas. Our expert guide covers the CPSC injury data, the new ASTM F3681-24 safety standard, and how to *really* anchor your umbrella for a safe beach day.