Beach Shade Showdown: Sun Ninja vs. CoolCabanas

I've often enjoyed setting under the Sun Ninja and the large CoolCabana over the past two years. I've reviewed both of these beach shades individually, but many subscribers have been asking me which one I think is the best. So in this review video, I put both beach shades to the test to show which beach tent I prefer to use in various situations at the beach.

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TIME STAMPS

0:01 Sun Ninja vs. CoolCabanas

0:37 How to set up the large Sun Ninja Beach Tent

1:16 How to set up the Cool Cabana

1:35 How big are these two beach shades?

1:56 Medium vs. large Cool Cabana

2:17 More about the Sun Ninja

2:34 What I wish was included with the Cool Cabana

2:44 Cool Cabana on a windy day

3:16 Which beach shade is the best?

3:32 Is the Cool Cabana and Sun Ninja water resistant?

4:07 Which beach shade is more portable?

4:17 Which beach shade does the Beach Gear Guy use the most?

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Thanks for watching! And I hope you take it easy at the beach.

[BeachGearGuy]

Thanks for watching this video! Cape Cod Bay is warming up, which means I'll be uploading more on the channel. My next video will be a beach cabana comparison review.

[jerryB]

I bought the Cool Cabana. I was replacing a 10’ by 10’ canopy style tent you see all the time that are big and heavy. I chose the cool cabana even though it’s a little smaller because it light and easy to set up. I haven’t tried the sun ninja, but it was seriously considered. I passed because of the large footprint and having to face it into the wind. I want to face the ocean. Your videos were very helpful. I’ve bought a lot of gear based in part on your reviews and it’s made my beach trips much more enjoyable

[TravisL.Desmadreson]

Keep up the good work! MORE VIDEOS, summer is around the corner.

[AngelM]

We got the cool cabana last year and we love it! Gave us good shade and very easy to set up and take down. We also got the grass kit and used it for our neighborhood parties. It also held up well on a windy day. We get so many compliments on it.

[mattmiller]

It's getting to be that time of year. Good to see you back!

[khayfer]

Fast and easy set up are my number one priority as a three-kids and a puppy solo-parent beachgoer! I can't wait for your canopy comparison video.

[klev]

You never fail me my friend... you're always a step ahead of me thx again 👍

[sashusilver]

Even I got all my beach-tents, I love to watch all of your videos!

[JRB]

He's back. Must be summer time again. Glad to see your videos again.

[klev]

A bunch of Cool Cabanas on Cape May Beaches in some blustery winds today so that was pretty impressive

[daylasimeone]

Love my large Cool Cabana. In fact, just bought their beach mat to go under it for the upcoming season. Although most times i am at the beach alone and just use an umbrella

[cronoesify]

Bros! Beach season is about to come back and now we got Beach Guy videos back in our YouTube feeds to get us prepped! LFG!

[betsyb]

I bought our cool cabana in July of 2021 and have never looked back except to try to sell my solid navy for the multi floral print... I've gotten so many compliments and it holds up in the wind. We are locals for the Great Lakes Grand Prix and 2022 was a crazy weather day for it. I had about 7ppl huddling under my cool cabana sheltering from the intermittent rain & wind. My only issue is it's not waterproof... It gets wet but doesn't soak through but I'd like to have it bead off... Some friends that love it suggested spraying it with a product like Scotchgard rain & water spray for patio umbrellas. Overall I absolutely love my purchase as I'm a mom who usually goes to the beach solo with kids in tow.

[TheGeorgester]

Ahhh yes! I've been needing my fix of Beach Gear Guy! I'm on the fence if I should go Sun ninja or Neso Gigante. I'm thinking about going neso but all that to say thank you for giving me to "tools" to helping me make my decision!

[SpyderDan]

it's officially beach season now!

[Utubeisazzho]

Looking forward to another of summer of your reviews!

[jerryB]

Also if you’re looking for ideas. A lightweight table. I got a camping table that has worked well so far. Lightweight and collapsible to fit in a bag. I also have a 25quart igloo retro picnic basket cooler that is great for food. I get compliments every time I take it. Makes a nice table or kids seat as well. Comes in some awesome color combinations. I use a backpack cooler for drinks.

[DougieL]

Fantastic comparison and review; nice job!

We hit the beach often with our young family and a large 'red label' CoolCabana certainly seems to be the ideal, however... I simply detest the patterns (stripes, floral etc) - they are awful. I just want plain and they can't even do that without a navy or red trim...???? Bizarre.

I have found some large cabanas that are plain, however they are canvas, so a lot heavier and take longer to dry etc, plus they are heavier. I have actually today emailed CoolCabanas with this feedback. (If they did a cream or white plain large cabana, I would buy it.)

Peace.

[scottjackson]

Great video and very helpful! I bought the Sun Ninja a few years ago because its compact size and light weight. I wanted to be able to put all of my beach gear in one backpack and I was able to do that with a small size, even with extra poles. It worked well with one important note... when the lycra is stretched, while you may be getting shade, you are still getting UV rays. BE CAREFUL! I sat under the SN for the entire day and got a significant sunburn, despite the spf50 UV rating. For this reason I was considering a cool cabana. I guess there is no real way to test the SPF of these shelters.

[LeahBandB]

Beach Gear Guy season is here again! I kind of want to get my mom the Cool Cabana. I think it would be nice and easy for her. I have a Neso and love it but I think it would be too much for her to set up