Cool Cabana Beach Shelter Set Up and Review (12 Mph Wind Test)

In this Beach Gear Guy Review video, I set up and review a large CoolCabana beach shade. I normally buy the beach gear I review on this channel, but Angus over at CoolCabanas sent me one of their large sun shades so I could set it up at the beach and give you my thoughts.

There are two different CoolCabana sizes (medium & large) and several different patterns to choose from.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:01 CoolCabana Review

0:18 How to set up the CoolCabana

1:27 Set Up Tips

1:49 Windy Day Set Up

2:12 The brave Beach Gear Guy stunt team

2:22 Checking out the parts of the CoolCabana

2:39 What's the CoolCabana Canopy made from?

2:46 Water Resistance Test

3:31 Are there any pockets?

3:35 How big is the CoolCabana 5?

4:12 Packing up the Cool Cabana.

4:30 Will it fit in a trunk?

4:41 Thanks for Watching!

[catherine]

I just watched this from my car at the beach so I don’t look like a goof trying to set this up myself. Thanks for the great review!

[pielcanela]

I have had cool cabanas since before they had stores in the US. Love them! have had them up on windy days when all the umbrellas on the beach were blowing over my cabana was still up. Love them!!

[thomasalexander]

I absolutely love our Cool Cabana. If you purchase also get the mat it has a hole that the stakes go through. You won’t be disappointed

[Vanessar]

I was on the fence about this, until I watched your video. Purchasing it right now! Thank you!!

[charlesmeyer]

Just got back from a vacation on the Southern New Jersey shore and watched a guy set this up in front of me and was very impressed with the ease of use. Same goes for him taking it down at the end of the day. I wanted to research this further but you made it real easy. Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[hawkthetraveler]

I like how you showed how it fit into two types of common cars :)

[ariailking]

I bought the smaller one for our house at Pawleys Island and I love it! I will say that often the sand is tightly packed, so I use a hammer or a mallet to get get the sand spike in... that is the key to keeping it sturdy on super windy days. My sister still wants to get a Shibumi though!

[rickcranston]

Great review! We ordered ours and had it in 2 days, used it last week at the beach and absolutely loved it! Very impressed with the quality, weight and ease of use. 5 stars for sure.

[Pogokoala]

I was deciding what beach gear I wanted and saw tons and tons of your video reviews. They have helped me to save money and time. I was aiming for the heavy anchor umbrella, but that looks good for a solo or beach pair. I live in South Florida, and it can get windy here at the beach. But I do want ine that can fit like 4 skinny people in it easily. And this one did it for me! Thank you, beach guy! All that missing here is a "beach" wagon review. Because no one has ever made a video proven that "beach" wagons are supposedly meant for the beach, however; their review is never done AT THE BEACH. 😤 I news one badly but also tight on budget willing to out $300 at most.

[cindaladahling]

YAY! I had requested a Cool Cabanas review recently. I am so glad you got to make this video - Thanks Beach Gear Guy and CC for sending it! I wound up getting one in July and give it a huge thumbs up. Easy to set up even on our first try. That day we had enough room for 3 chairs plus a really large beach blanket. Kept us all safely in the shade when needed and stood up to 12mph winds without us having to bat an eye. And it looks elegant. Finally, a seagull left a mess on it and we were able to clean it off easily - Not sure if the fabric is treated but it came right off (maybe you can do a simulated bird poop test as part of your videos LOL). While it is heavier than the two beach umbrellas we used to carry, the benefits far outweigh that. Also, CC shipped it really fast - I think I got it in two days. This has been my favorite beach purchase to date!

[j.c.]

Thanks for this video review.! We saw a CoolCabana on the beach today and it peaked our interest. Your review has sealed the deal and we’re getting one to supplement our BeachBub for those days the wind won’t be an issue, or when our family members that sit in the taller upright chairs are going to be with us.

[timlee]

Fantastic review! As a cool cabana owner I can hands down say it's the best purchase we have made for the beach

[pielcanela]

Thanks to your video, I figured out how to set up my cabana in the wind today. I couldn't get my arms to open, until I settled down and remembered you did a vid. Keep doing the good work. I'm in Siesta key.

[TheCrazyjayne]

Thank you so much. Cant wait to try. Used kast week but my daughter put up n didn't use the oart you put in the ground but it still worked, just not as tall

[GabrielMartinez-xpzk]

Will buy this item because of you're review. Thank you. I feel like I'm watching "How It's Made".

[MilysJourney]

Love your Review. We live in FL and always going to the beach. I got this cabana and the table you showed in another video. Great review. Great personality.

[kwas]

Great review! I just bought one, and this will help with setup!

[mmytacist]

You answered my question at 1:42! Great review!

[gwyngallagher]

Thanks for the awesome review! I'm ordering one right now for my brother-in-law. He is very hard to shop for & I'm sure he'll love this!

[roguetrail]

Mine just arrived and I’m very impressed. Thanks again for the awesome reviews!!