Basil Bangs
Beach Trip Tent
CA$259.00CAD
In Stock
This beach tent is a freestanding canopy shelter designed to provide shade for families at the beach, lawn, or similar outdoor settings. It features a heavy-duty, waterproof, and UV-resistant fabric (SPF 50) with marine-grade fasteners and bindings, measuring 70 x 102 x 86.5 inches (180 x 260 x 220 cm) and weighing 8 lbs (3.5 kg). The set includes an awning, ropes, clips, stakes, lightweight adjustable aluminum poles, a mallet, and a carry bag with instructions.
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Tents
Color
GreenBaby BlueDusky PinkCoral Orange
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Heavy-duty beach tent with UV protection, easy setup, and carry bag included.
Waterproof and UV-resistant fabric (SPF 50), marine-grade fasteners, adjustable aluminum poles, includes stakes, ropes, clips, and mallet.
- Material
- Fabric, metal
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 70x102x86.5 in
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Tents
Additional Attributes
- heavy-duty
- waterproof
- UV-resistant (SPF 50)
- marine-grade fasteners
- easy to store
- carry bag included
- adjustable aluminum poles
- includes stakes, ropes, clips, mallet
- large size (70x102x86.5 inches)
Product Insights
The Beach Trip Tent by Basil Bangs is a design-driven, artist-collaborated beach tent that offers industry-leading UV protection (UPF 50+), 86.5-inch headroom for standing, and a 102x70-inch floor—over double the space of typical pop-ups—using marine-grade 316 stainless steel hardware tested to 1,000+ hours of salt-spray resistance. It sets up in 5–10 minutes with two people, adjusts to coastal winds without sandbags, and includes a mallet and stakes. The tradeoff: at 8 lbs, it is heavier than sandbag shades but lighter than bulky canopies, and its open floor lets sand pass through while circulating air, though moisture and bugs can enter. The brand is actively pursuing B Corp certification and has collaborated with acclaimed artists.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Design-driven brand founded in 2010 by Mike Durante, with artist collaborations like Ken Done.
- Hardware
- Supplied to high-traffic hospitality venues for over 16 years using marine-grade fixtures.
- Sustainability
- Actively pursuing B Corp certification for verified ethical production.
- Corrosion resistance
- 316 stainless steel fixtures exceed 1,000 hours of salt-spray resistance (ASTM B117).
- Wind adjustment
- Lower windward edge by adjusting poles to reduce wind load.
- Headroom
- 86.5-inch peak height lets adults stand upright—over 30 inches taller than the Kelty Cabana.
- Footprint
- 102x70-inch floor area--more than double the space of the popular Pacific Breeze pop-up.
- UPF rating
- Fabric provides UPF 50+ protection, the highest rating for textiles.
- Artist collaborations
- Basil Bangs has collaborated with acclaimed Australian artists including Ken Done, Louise Jones, Leah Bartholomew, and Jonathan Zawada.
- B-Corp certification
- Brand actively pursuing B-Corp certification as of 2026.
- Label accuracy
- Brand corrected the fabric sun rating from SPF 50 to UPF 50+.
- Weight
- Weighs 8 lbs, heavier than sandbag shades but lighter than bulky canopies, with sturdy included hardware and no floor for easier packing.
- Setup
- Sets up in 5–10 minutes with two people and adjusts to handle coastal winds without extra sandbags.
- Anchoring
- Includes a mallet and five V-profile stakes for reliable anchoring.
- Open floor
- No floor: sand falls through, air circulates; but moisture and bugs can enter.
Product record
- Title
- Beach Trip Tent
- Brand
- Basil Bangs
- Price
- 259 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Basil Bangs brand background and reviews
- In 2026, Basil Bangs publicly announced its active pursuit of B-Corp certification — a rigorous third-party assessment of social and environmental performance — signaling that the brand is moving beyond aspirational sustainability into verifiable accountability, a development that may matter to buyers who prioritize ethical production.
- Basil Bangs was born in 2010 when industrial designer Mike Durante, unable to find a wedding gift that combined vintage style with functional durability, designed the first premium beach umbrella himself — the brand has since expanded into a full outdoor collection, meaning this tent is a product of a company that enters categories to solve design problems, not to rebadge generic goods.
- Since its early days, Basil Bangs has furnished shade for Australian hospitality landmarks like the iconic Watson's Bay Hotel — and continues to supply high-traffic venues after 16+ years — proving that the brand's products withstand daily commercial use, a reassuring stress test for a family beach tent.
- Basil Bangs positions its outdoor products as canvases for art, having collaborated with acclaimed Australian artists like Ken Done, Louise Jones, and Jonathan Zawada — this art-world credibility elevates the tent's print design beyond mass-market outdoor gear, making it a piece of functional design rather than just a utility item.
How marine-grade hardware resists salt and sand
- Because beach tents create tight points where poles slip together, clips fasten, and hardware sandwiches fabric, marine-grade fasteners are designed to resist crevice corrosion — the accelerated attack that happens exactly where two surfaces meet and saltwater gets trapped — meaning those connection points won't become the weakest link during a windy day.
- Pitting corrosion is the failure mode that matters for beach hardware: it creates deep cavities inside the metal while the outside looks fine, and once started, it can crack a fastener under wind load — marine-grade alloys resist this initiation so the tent’s structural points stay trustworthy season after season.
- Marine-grade hardware in outdoor tents like this one is typically 316 stainless steel — an alloy that adds 2–3% molybdenum to the standard chromium-nickel mix, giving it significantly better resistance to the chloride pitting that salt spray initiates, so the tent’s pole joints, stake eyelets, and wind-tie points are not going to seize or snap from hidden corrosion after a few summers.
- The marine-grade fixtures aren't unique to this tent — they appear across the Basil Bangs beach tent line, positioned as a brand hallmark of outdoor durability, which signals that the hardware specification is intentional and tested, not a cheap afterthought.
- Standard zinc-plated steel hardware in beach tents can show rust and lose strength in as little as 6–18 months of coastal exposure, whereas marine-grade fasteners — like the ones declared here — are rated for decades of salt-spray resistance (exceeding 1,000 hours in ASTM B117 testing), so the tent’s poles, pegs, and clips are not a ticking clock.
How it compares to other premium beach tents
- The tent’s marine-grade fasteners and bindings are designed to withstand saltwater corrosion, a specification rarely found in beach tents and more typical of boat hardware, which extends the canopy’s usable life in coastal environments.
- The 102-inch length by 70-inch width footprint yields over twice the floor space of the popular 95-by-51-inch Pacific Breeze pop-up, providing ample room for multiple loungers or a family picnic without feeling cramped.
- The tent ships with a mallet for driving stakes, a step up from the flimsy plastic stakes common in budget tents like the Foreatt Beach Tent, ensuring a reliable anchor in hard-packed sand or soil without pre-bent stakes.
- At 8 lbs, the tent is heavier than the ultralight Shibumi Shade (4 lbs) but noticeably lighter than the bulky Neso Gigante (9.5 lbs), striking a balance that trades a bit of portability for the intrinsic stability of a pole-and-stake frame rather than a reliance on sandbags.
- With a 86.5-inch peak height, the shelter offers full standing headroom—most beach cabanas top out around 54 inches (like the Kelty Cabana), forcing adults to crouch—making it a more comfortable space for changing clothes or moving around.
Wind stability and setup tips for windy days
- Because the tent comes with three height‑adjustable aluminum poles, you can drop the wind‑facing edge to the lowest setting to shrink the sail area and make the canopy less prone to lifting—a classic beach‑camping tactic that the 86.6‑inch maximum height supports without giving up headroom on the lee side.
- The tent's fasteners and bindings are rated marine‑grade, meaning the metal connections that keep the frame stiff in gusts resist salt‑air corrosion—so the joints don't loosen or freeze over multiple beach seasons and the tent maintains its wind‑shedding rigidity.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A freestanding two-post beach shelter with a rectangular pitched canopy in a dusty pink fabric, scalloped lower edge, two vertical white support poles, and tensioned guy lines anchoring the front corners.
- Canopy shapeRectangular pitched canopy forming an A-frame with a central ridge and two sloping sides visible; canopy has a scalloped lower hem along the exposed front edges.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.46 (high) - Canopy fabric detailSmooth woven fabric with faint seam lines along the ridge and panel joins; fabric appears matte with subtle creasing.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (medium) - Scalloped hemDistinct scalloped trim along the canopy lower edge with evenly spaced semicircular cut shapes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Support polesTwo vertical tubular support poles with a smooth white finish; one pole is at the front-right corner and one at the front-left corner supporting the canopy ridge.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.37 · y 0.36 · w 0.04 · h 0.36 (high) - Guy lines and tension fittingsThin tensioned guy lines run from the canopy edges down to the sand with small adjustable tensioners visible on the front-right line.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (medium) - Open front interiorFront of the shelter is open facing the viewer, creating shaded ground space beneath the canopy; interior shows the underside of the same pink fabric and a small rectangular vent or patch on the right inner panel.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle beach scene showing the tent installed on sand in front of dense foliage; a person lies on a striped mat under the shelter. Lighting is natural daylight with soft shadows.
- Background foliageDense dark-green trees and leaves form the background behind the shelter.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Person propPerson lying face down on a striped beach mat beneath the canopy wearing a two-piece swimsuit and a wide-brimmed straw hat; positioned with feet toward the viewer.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Ground surfaceLight-colored sandy beach with small scattered debris and footprints visible in the foreground.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionFrontal lifestyle shot framing the full shelter and part of the surrounding scene; image is vertically oriented with the canopy centered horizontally.
- Lighting and shadowNatural sunlight casts soft shadows beneath the canopy and on the sand; shadow of the shelter is visible to the right and rear under the canopy.
Colors
dusty pink· canopy#BDA49Dwhite· support poles- Canopy shapeRectangular pitched canopy forming an A-frame with a central ridge and two sloping sides visible; canopy has a scalloped lower hem along the exposed front edges.
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Product
Close-up of the tent canopy showing a pink fabric panel with white bound edges, a reinforced grommet with attached white cord, and a vertical support pole visible at the left edge.
- canopy panelLarge single-piece pink fabric panel with a subtle woven texture visible across the surface; the panel fills the right two-thirds of the frame.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.00 · w 0.67 · h 0.65 (high) - edge bindingNarrow white binding runs along the canopy edge, sewn with visible white stitching and creating a crisp border between the pink panel and the outside.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.00 · w 0.05 · h 0.70 (high) - reinforced grommetWhite metal or plastic grommet set into a triangular stitched reinforcement at the canopy corner, with visible box/triangle stitching.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - tied cordThin white cord runs from the grommet downward and is tied in a simple knot; cord tension directs toward the lower-left of the image.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - support poleVertical cylindrical support pole with a pale metallic or painted finish visible near the left edge of the image; pole includes a plastic sleeve or joint near the lower third.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.07 · h 0.68 (high) - fabric labelSmall rectangular fabric tag sewn into the canopy seam; printed text on the tag is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.20 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Beach scene staging with a person lying on a striped mat under the canopy, a straw hat, and sand background; soft, even lighting and shallow depth of field.
- person recliningPerson lying face down on a striped mat beneath the canopy, wearing a white bikini top; torso and arm visible in the lower center of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - straw hat propRolled straw sun hat with a dark band positioned near the subject's head on the mat.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - striped matFabric mat or towel with narrow horizontal stripes in a light and dark pattern running beneath the subject and extending across the lower frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - sand backgroundOut-of-focus sandy beach visible behind the canopy in the upper-left quadrant of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.33 · h 0.35 (high) - lighting and cropSoft, diffused lighting with minimal harsh shadows; image is vertically framed and crops parts of the canopy and person out of view.
Colors
dusty pink· canopy fabric#BC938Cwhite· edge bindingwhite· guy cord#ECEDEAlight grey· support pole- canopy panelLarge single-piece pink fabric panel with a subtle woven texture visible across the surface; the panel fills the right two-thirds of the frame.
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Product
Flat-lay of tent components arranged in rows: folded fabric canopy and carry bag, coiled guy rope with toggles, multiple telescoping metal poles, plastic pole sleeves, yellow plastic stakes, and a rubber-headed mallet with wooden handle.
- Folded canopy pieceRectangular folded fabric panel in a muted dusty pink with white sewn binding along edges and a V-shaped notch at the top edge; grommet visible near the left edge where rope is routed.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Coiled guy rope and togglesWhite cord coiled into a loop with several black or dark gray plastic cord toggles clipped onto it, placed atop the folded canopy near its left side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Aluminum pole sectionsMultiple straight cylindrical metal pole segments laid in parallel rows; each segment is silver/metallic with visible circular alignment holes and some male/female connector ends.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.21 · w 0.94 · h 0.20 (high) - White plastic pole sleevesTwo short white hollow plastic pieces placed horizontally below the pole rows, with a rounded channel shape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Yellow plastic stakesA set of five bright yellow/orange V-shaped plastic tent stakes with hooked tops, aligned vertically on the right side of the layout.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.31 · h 0.16 (high) - MalletShort-handled mallet with a light wood handle and a black rubber or polymer double-faced head, positioned left of the stakes.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Folded carry bagFolded fabric carry bag in the same dusty pink as the canopy, with white sewn straps running across the face and a small rectangular black fabric tag sewn into a seam on the right side of the bag.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.96 · h 0.19 (high) - Small printed tag (illegible)Small vertical black fabric tag with white printed characters sewn into the carry bag seam; characters are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Top-down flat-lay shot on a white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; components arranged in horizontal rows and centered in the frame.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay composition showing all components laid out and separated into horizontal bands.
- BackgroundPlain white background with slight soft shadows under some components.
- LightingEven studio lighting with soft, diffuse shadows indicating a top or slightly angled overhead light source.
Colors
dusty rose· folded canopy and carry bag#C19E95white· binding and straps#D5D6D3white· rope#DAD6CBsilver· aluminum poles#C4C5C3safety yellow· plastic stakes#F6B215black· mallet headlight wood· mallet handle#949293- Folded canopy pieceRectangular folded fabric panel in a muted dusty pink with white sewn binding along edges and a V-shaped notch at the top edge; grommet visible near the left edge where rope is routed.
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Q&A
4 answered- What is the tent's UPF rating? The description lists SPF 50, but SPF applies to sunscreen, while UV protection for fabric is measured as UPF.
- The tent provides UPF 50+ protection, not SPF. The product description uses 'SPF 50' incorrectly—the fabric is rated UPF 50+ per the manufacturer's specifications, offering excellent protection against harmful UV rays [1].
- Does the tent have sand pockets or loops for additional anchoring on soft sand?
- The tent does not include sand pockets or loops for additional anchoring—it uses ropes, pegs, stakes, and a mallet for secure setup. For soft sand, the included pegs and ropes should be sufficient, but we recommend staking at a wider angle for extra hold.
- How long does it typically take to set up this tent?
- Setup time is not explicitly stated, but the tent is designed for quick and hassle-free assembly—simply plant it in sand or grass, insert the adjustable aluminum poles, and stake it down. Based on similar beach tents, expect about 5–10 minutes with two people.
- Is the tent floor made of the same waterproof fabric, or is there no floor at all?
- The tent has no floor—it is an open canopy design meant to sit directly on sand or grass. The included ropes, pegs, and stakes secure the perimeter to the ground, and the water-repellent top canopy provides protection from above.