The truth about UPF vs SPF: what really protects you at the beach
UPF blocks UV at the fabric; SPF protects your skin. Pair a dense, reflective UPF 55+ canopy with sunscreen, hats, and steady anchoring for cooler, safer beach days.
Sand-free beach hacks for July 4th (and every sunny day after)
30-second takeaway: Keep the sand under your toes—not in your car. These are the simple, do-actually tips our family uses (cornstarch, soft brush, mesh bag, rinse bottle, cooler-lid platform), plus...
Best Beach Gear for Summer (2025): The Handy Setup That Actually Works
Last updated: October 2025 30-second takeaway: Skip the fussy stuff. The Handy setup = a 10-second, hammer-in umbrella + anchor system (independently tested to ASTM F3681-24), a deep-set Beach Anch...
What Dad Really Wants at the Beach
30-second takeaway: Dads don’t want more beach gear—they want less fuss. Our 10-second sun shade - hammer-in anchor and reflective UPF 55+ canopy - was independently tested to ASTM F3681-24 and mad...
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 ...