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.

ASTMA review comparing the Handy Beach Umbrella vs. Tommy Bahama for wind safety in 2025.

Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: Handy vs. Tommy Bahama & beachBUB (2025)

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.

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...

ASTMThe Handy Beach Umbrella set up on a sunny beach with its steel hammer-in anchor in the sand.

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 ...

beach umbrellaA guide to beach umbrella UV protection, showing the UPF 55+ silver-lined canopy of the Handy Beach Umbrella.

Beach umbrellas miss the mark on UV — here’s what to look for

As a mom, I thought any umbrella meant my kids were safe. I was wrong. Learn the truth about UV protection, why UPF 55+ and silver linings matter, and what to look for in a canopy.