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Homemade DIY Beach Shade Canopy Setup (Easy To Make Cordless Windproof Beach Tent Sun Shade Design)

by Engineerable

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Published 13 Jun 2023

This beach shade design does not need a sandbag and cord in front to hold it up. Using an 11ft by 9ft beach blanket provides up to 100 square feet of shade. To hold it in the sand, I used 2 beach umbrella lower poles from beach umbrellas that were being thrown away. The poles are 20ft of heavy-duty aluminum poles, although fiberglass poles could also work. The aluminum poles are stronger and corrosion-resistant. The leading edge pocket pass-through for the tent pole was made using strong double-sided fabric tape, so no sewing was necessary. Check out this post for more details about the build and options - https://www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-like-diy-sun-shade ▼ WHERE TO BUY PARTS: ▶ Tent Poles - 25 feet in length (These are large diameter and strong. Leave out 3 sections to make it 20ft) - https://amzn.to/3sp8VPf ▶ Fabric (microfiber beach blanket works great and is quieter than Silpoly rip-stop fabric) - https://amzn.to/3oQ35s7 ▶ Fabric Tape (No Sew) - https://amzn.to/3qA04wy ▶ 2 beach umbrella lower poles (harvested from old/broken beach umbrellas. They get thrown away all the time at the beach) ▶ Sand Gopher (Sand digger tool for beach umbrella hole) - https://amzn.to/3NlfRIu ▼ VISIT OUR WEBSITE ▶ Products we make: https://soulbuilt.us ▶▶ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/SoulBuilt ▶ Engineering: https://www.engineerable.com ▼ FOLLOW US ON: ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul.built/ ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulbuilt.us ▼ DIY Beach Tent Shade Video Chapters: 00:00 DIY Beach Shade Tent Pole Setup 00:15 Arch Support made from old beach umbrella poles 00:25 Use Sand Gopher to dig hole for beach umbrella pole 00:35 Use Beach Blanket for sunshade canopy sail 00:46 Insert tent pole into beach umbrella pole 00:57 Bend the tent pole into an arch 01:08 Use Sand Gopher to dig other hole for beach umbrella pole 01:24 Attach beach blanket ends to umbrella poles to stretch tight 01:36 Enjoy the shade! 01:57 Compare to beach tents on the edge of blowing away 02:07 Walkaround of DIY beach sun shade 02:58 Closeup of the support poles made from trashed beach umbrella poles Homemade DIY Windproof Beach Shade Canopy Setup (Easy To Make Cordless Beach Tent Sun Shade Design) The products shown here were purchased by me with the intent to use them. I did not receive any free items, and I am not being paid or compensated for this review. The video, description, and comments may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. Money earned helps to support my channel and bring you more informative videos about engineering, crafting, and DIY.

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@engineerable11 months ago More details here:
Check out the XL version that uses 2 beach blankets - ... 2
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@dysceaone week ago Thank you. $200 to purchase this is too much! ♥♥♥
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@samecrap92608 months ago I made one and used umbrella sand auger and 2' pvc pipe in it to hold tent poles. It turned our so good. Wish I could post a pic of it!!! 5
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@CHN-fh2sn10 months ago Nice design. You could also use inexpensive PVC pipe cut to whatever length you want for the anchor ends. Cut the bottom ends at an angle for easier insertion into the sand and drill a hole at the tops to attach a cord to keep fabric from slipping down the poles. ... 9
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@rebeccaalvarez200210 months ago Looks nice too.
, unique. thank you for sharing your idea! 1
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@Sherrieb10 months ago This is an amazing idea! The ones that you can buy like this are hundreds of dollars! 1
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@susynne212410 months ago yup, after learning about the price tag of similar looking brand name sunshades (granted, with more expensive, sand- and weather-proofed materials), i did the same. Two-sided tape (marine grade) made it easy to make a pocket for the tent poles to feed through. But i used a wider parachute-type beach blanket than you, to give shade also when the sun is not directly overhead but still strong. As long as you get a very lightweight material, this thing remains afloat in even gentle breezes, as long as you position it into the wind. ... 3
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@karinl58898 months ago Thanks for the video instructions! Mine turned out great and only cost $17. 1
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@blaskotron10 months ago Just finished mine with the same materials, I like you can stake it back with the included stakes if wind is low. 2
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@chrisvicki37511 months ago This is an awesome idea. I've been rewatching your first video (with the yellow sheet) and modeled one after that. Going to the beach in a week, hopefully will find 2 old umbrella poles to convert to this! 1
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@maryschutz27758 months ago Love this! Thanks for sharing...why did you cut the corner sand pockets out though?
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@donnalott60798 months ago I was concentrating so on the design that I almost didn't notice it is filmed at Main Beach in my home town !!! 1
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@JohnnyChowder11 months ago This is awesome am going to try this out. Do you ever have to worry about the tent pole being pulled out of the umbrella pole by strong wind? 2
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@ljsites9 months ago Really well done video and design. How well does the fabric tape hold up? I don’t have access to a sewing machine, so I’m kicking around using a fabric tape or a fabric glue to make the tent pole pocket.
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@carolinej36619 months ago VERY clever!! What keeps the tent poles inside the umbrella pole bases? You would think the wind would lift them right up and out. Oh - is it the fact that you attached the fabric to the umbrella pole bases? (ood reason to use those instead of plain PVC piping) .....Also - how did you attach the cords to the blanket?? ...
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@christinecooke58289 months ago Do you think one of those twistable sand anchors would work for this?
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@georgebrozanic697710 months ago What was used to secure the blanket a bungee at the end of the video?
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@stevendlent10 months ago Would love to see a "no wind kit" added to this design. Its a big shortfall of the "shib" version.
I like yours for not needing any front tiedown.....and its certainly easier on the wallet.
Well done sir! ... 1
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@scottdouglas954110 months ago Is the pole pocket on the short or long side of the blanket?
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@patconnors6188last month How long do you have to wait after using the fabric tape? 1
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@xamhemelx2 months ago Any idea how sun-proof this is? I've sat under a Shibumi all day without sunscreen without an issue, but would love to try this! With that said, UV protection is my top priority here. Thanks in advance to anyone with any insight! ... 1
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@georgebrozanic69779 months ago Did you cut the sand pockets and the black elastic strap off of the blanket.
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@stevecoleman684611 months ago Would fiberglass poles be too flexible in high winds?
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@agusrodriguez110 months ago $270 for a shibuni my @$$.
Great video! 3
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@patconnors61882 months ago Is there a way to find out if there's a UPF+ rating on the shade you used?
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@vinisterz10 months ago How do you make the tent poles stay in the umbrella lower poles? 1
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@Zionist_Eternal9 months ago Will this fabric protect against sunburn?
Without fear of self-deprication, and, at my age, being comfortable in my own red skin...
I will admit to making this but having used Rip-stop poly for the fabric. I smuggly stretched out my chaise and took a nap on Galveston beach, proud of my new DIY shibumi. But, alas, I awoke 90 minutes later, topside completely overdone. ... 1
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@johnvosseller507last month I priced the 25’ pole at $75 on Amazon. Am I missing something here? Thanks
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@josieharding859410 months ago Would this work if the wind wasnt blowing so hard?
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@engineerable11 months ago More details here:
Check out the XL version that uses 2 beach blankets - ... 2
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@dysceaone week ago Thank you. $200 to purchase this is too much! ♥♥♥
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@samecrap92608 months ago I made one and used umbrella sand auger and 2' pvc pipe in it to hold tent poles. It turned our so good. Wish I could post a pic of it!!! 5
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@CHN-fh2sn10 months ago Nice design. You could also use inexpensive PVC pipe cut to whatever length you want for the anchor ends. Cut the bottom ends at an angle for easier insertion into the sand and drill a hole at the tops to attach a cord to keep fabric from slipping down the poles. ... 9
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@rebeccaalvarez200210 months ago Looks nice too.
, unique. thank you for sharing your idea! 1
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@Sherrieb10 months ago This is an amazing idea! The ones that you can buy like this are hundreds of dollars! 1
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@susynne212410 months ago yup, after learning about the price tag of similar looking brand name sunshades (granted, with more expensive, sand- and weather-proofed materials), i did the same. Two-sided tape (marine grade) made it easy to make a pocket for the tent poles to feed through. But i used a wider parachute-type beach blanket than you, to give shade also when the sun is not directly overhead but still strong. As long as you get a very lightweight material, this thing remains afloat in even gentle breezes, as long as you position it into the wind. ... 3
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@karinl58898 months ago Thanks for the video instructions! Mine turned out great and only cost $17. 1
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@blaskotron10 months ago Just finished mine with the same materials, I like you can stake it back with the included stakes if wind is low. 2
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@chrisvicki37511 months ago This is an awesome idea. I've been rewatching your first video (with the yellow sheet) and modeled one after that. Going to the beach in a week, hopefully will find 2 old umbrella poles to convert to this! 1
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@maryschutz27758 months ago Love this! Thanks for sharing...why did you cut the corner sand pockets out though?
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@donnalott60798 months ago I was concentrating so on the design that I almost didn't notice it is filmed at Main Beach in my home town !!! 1
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@JohnnyChowder11 months ago This is awesome am going to try this out. Do you ever have to worry about the tent pole being pulled out of the umbrella pole by strong wind? 2
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@ljsites9 months ago Really well done video and design. How well does the fabric tape hold up? I don’t have access to a sewing machine, so I’m kicking around using a fabric tape or a fabric glue to make the tent pole pocket.
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@carolinej36619 months ago VERY clever!! What keeps the tent poles inside the umbrella pole bases? You would think the wind would lift them right up and out. Oh - is it the fact that you attached the fabric to the umbrella pole bases? (ood reason to use those instead of plain PVC piping) .....Also - how did you attach the cords to the blanket?? ...
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@christinecooke58289 months ago Do you think one of those twistable sand anchors would work for this?
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@georgebrozanic697710 months ago What was used to secure the blanket a bungee at the end of the video?
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@stevendlent10 months ago Would love to see a "no wind kit" added to this design. Its a big shortfall of the "shib" version.
I like yours for not needing any front tiedown.....and its certainly easier on the wallet.
Well done sir! ... 1
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@scottdouglas954110 months ago Is the pole pocket on the short or long side of the blanket?
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@patconnors6188last month How long do you have to wait after using the fabric tape? 1
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@xamhemelx2 months ago Any idea how sun-proof this is? I've sat under a Shibumi all day without sunscreen without an issue, but would love to try this! With that said, UV protection is my top priority here. Thanks in advance to anyone with any insight! ... 1
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@georgebrozanic69779 months ago Did you cut the sand pockets and the black elastic strap off of the blanket.
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@stevecoleman684611 months ago Would fiberglass poles be too flexible in high winds?
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@agusrodriguez110 months ago $270 for a shibuni my @$$.
Great video! 3
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@patconnors61882 months ago Is there a way to find out if there's a UPF+ rating on the shade you used?
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@vinisterz10 months ago How do you make the tent poles stay in the umbrella lower poles? 1
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@Zionist_Eternal9 months ago Will this fabric protect against sunburn?
Without fear of self-deprication, and, at my age, being comfortable in my own red skin...
I will admit to making this but having used Rip-stop poly for the fabric. I smuggly stretched out my chaise and took a nap on Galveston beach, proud of my new DIY shibumi. But, alas, I awoke 90 minutes later, topside completely overdone. ... 1
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@johnvosseller507last month I priced the 25’ pole at $75 on Amazon. Am I missing something here? Thanks
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@josieharding859410 months ago Would this work if the wind wasnt blowing so hard?