The beach tent first made their appearance in 1953. The construction of the tents at this time was nylon and plastic pipes. The original beach tent was a complete piece. When it was broken down for transport, it was approximately as big as a beach umbrella. Pockets in the bottom of the plastic pipe frame were for sand. This allowed the beach tent to sand upright and not fall over, even in extreme winds. The pockets had a side missing to make removing the sand a simple task. Since the creation in 1953, the beach tents have developed over time into the newer versions as of today.
Beach tents have a design to keep rain, wind, flying sand or debris and sunrays off you when you are enjoying the beach. The tent folds up to make transportation a breeze. It can keep children as well as adults safe from extreme weather conditions and they do not hinder other beach goer's experience.
Beach tents have various shapes and sizes. Some are similar to a camping tent, however one side is open at all times. The construction of nylon is on three sides while the other one is open to play and view the surroundings. Some of the tents have a plastic or nylon bottom while others are open to play in the sand. You can purchase child-size tents as well as large open party tents. Some beach tents can be open on all sides with a flap and a zipper. Other styles are high off the ground with poles holding the tent up. These are mainly in place for large parties to keep sand and wind off food and the sun from beating down on the partygoers.
Beach tent designs are lightweight to simplify carrying the item. With children, pets, food and toys, extra equipment can be difficult. However, with beach tents, you can make your vacation a pleasant one. This item will keep any elements away from your children, pets and picnic lunch. You can assemble the beach tent in approximately five minutes and cleanup is just as simple. You can obtain a beach tent to fit the number of people in your party. Some offer two or three people comfortably while others can hold 10 to 20 people.
Beach tents range in price from $35 to $200, depending on style and dimensions. The features on each type of beach tent may differ. Most are made from nylon or polyester and are usually weather proof. Simple assembly and low storage space is an attribute. Sand pockets or poles are in use for setting up the tent in most models. Some of these items are flame resistant for added protection. A carrying case is provided for easy transportation.
