Sport-Brella Umbrella - Portable Sun and Weather Shelter

by Sport-Brella

• Instant protection from the sun, rain and wind no matter where you go
• Rugged umbrella structure with side flaps for full cover protection
• Top wind vents and side zippered windows for efficient airflow
• Metallic undercoated for SPF 125 sun protection, Easiest setup shelter available
• Internal pockets for stakes, valuables and gear, Carry Bag with shoulder strap included

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sport-Brella

A beach umbrella, sun tent, rain shelter, and more all in one, the Sport-Brella gives you instant portable protection from the elements regardless of your activity. The Sport-Brella looks somewhat like a traditional beach shelter/umbrella, with a large canopy that shields an entire family or team while they lounge on the beach or hang out on the soccer sidelines. The similarities end there, however, as the Sport-Brella sets up in just three seconds. As a result, you don't have to deal with finicky stakes or willowy tarps should a rainstorm roll in without notice. Just pop open the umbrella and you're set.

Once open, the Sport-Brella offers full cover protection, as the rugged umbrella structure includes side flaps that fold down to protect you from sideways rain and wind gusts. The umbrella is also sun-safe, with a UPF 50+ coating that protects users from more than 99.5 percent of UVA and UVB rays. And to keep you cool on sunny days, the Sport-Brella offers top wind vents and side zippered windows for cross-ventilation. The Sport-Brella--which also offers internal pockets for stakes, valuables, and gear--measures 8 feet wide when open and 54 by 4 by 4 inches (W x H x D) when folded. The unit comes with a convenient carrying bag plus tethers and ground stakes for extra stability.

Features

• Travel size:  54" x 4" x 4", weight: 9lbs.
• Rugged umbrella structure with side flaps for full cover protection
• Top wind vents and side zippered windows for efficient airflow
• Maximum sun protection UPF 50+ and water repellant
• 210 D Polyester material that protects over 99.5% of UVA and UVB rays
• Internal pockets for stakes, valuables and gear

About Sport-Brella

Sport-Brella stands for thoughtful design and practical innovation, developed with love for a life spent outdoors. Our quality products combine the best of convenience, technology, and style to provide all-season protection from the sun, wind, and rain. Sport-Brella products deliver durable yet lightweight construction for convenient transport, plus quick and easy setup for the field, beach, campground, tailgate party and more.

What's in the Box?

• Convenient carry bag
• 2 tie-down cords and 8 ground stakes for extra stability

Product Description

Sport - Brella provides all - season protection from the sun, wind and rain! With a HUGE 8-foot-wide range of protection, the Sport-Brella gets you out of intense sunlight so you can enjoy the outdoors without frying! Perfect for rainy or windy days too... the 210-denier polyester construction has a water-repellent treatment, plus a no-stick center pole you can hammer into the ground for stability. And instead of typical umbrella design that leaves room for the elements to sneak in, the Sport-Brella has patented side flaps that reach all the way to the ground, and can be secured with included stakes. Full coverage you can trust! Window zippers allow for airflow on steamy-hot days; UPF 50+ coating blocks the sun's harmful rays. Two side storage, or weight, pockets; Easy-cinch tie-down cords; Protective safety tips for umbrella "skeleton" structure ends; Comes with convenient easy-fit carry bag; Measures 52 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2" (packed up), weighs 9 lbs. State Color. Perfect for watching soccer games, baseball games, or just sitting at the beach! Order Now! Sport-Brella

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 60 x 4 x 3 inches ; 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002CLQ1T4
• Item model number: BRE01
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (270 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #1 in Sports & Outdoors > Golf > On-Course Accessories > Umbrellas

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 92 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great beach umbrella December 28, 2009

By D. McCalllum

Color Name:Blue|Amazon Verified Purchase

We go to a beach where it can become quite windy, and this umbrella is perfect. Once the sides are staked down, it's a great wind block as well as sun shade. The only thing I would correct is that the pointed part of the pole (the pole is in two pieces) is stored inside the shaft and it's hard to see since it's all black. We were convinced that it was missing until we saw the small sticker on the shaft saying that the bottom part of the pole was tucked up inside. The same thing happened to friends of ours that bought the same umbrella. They might want to make a bigger sticker! Other than that, we love it!

102 of 104 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the beach or when you need shade / wind break March 28, 2011

By goldenrool

I have had the Sport-Brella for almost a year now. I purchased it for taking to the beach and highly recommend it as a very effective shade and wind break within limitations. It is a fairly well thought out product. However, the photographs are little misleading when they show a soccer team under it. That is either for a larger size (it can be found in a 9 foot diameter but costs almost twice as much as the 8 footer) or a lot of small people squeezed together. My experience is that this is just about ideal for two adults. Can you cram more...well yes, but don't think you would enjoy the experience. Think about a half dozen or more perspiring people packed closely together and I think you get the idea. I don't know how effective it would be for rain cover since never used it for that purpose but suppose it would be better than nothing.

Pros:
- Highly portable. Comes with a nylon carry bag with shoulder strap.
- Quick to set up and break down. The pole is two piece (self contained) with the lower section reinforced at the top for hammering. Set the lower pole, attach the umbrella. Voila, instant cover. Take down is just as simple. Release/lower the umbrella, secure with velcro strap, slide the lower pole section into the upper pole, insert into the carry case and you are ready to go. If you do not need to stake the umbrella, two minutes or less. It's that simple.
- If you want to extend the cover, there are two side panels / wings (normally attached via a clip to the umbrella) which can be extended outward from umbrella.
- There are multiple straps with grommets that can be used to secure the Sport Brella if it is windy. Metal stakes are included in a small nylon bag.
- There two panels built into the umbrella that can be lowered (double zippered) to help control airflow. There are ties stiched into umbrella to secure the panels to minimize flapping if the panels are lowered.
- There is a velcro strap that secures the umbrella to ease stowing in the carrying bag.

Cons:
- When not using the two panels that function as extended cover, the only way to secure is via the clip on the top of the umbrella that hooks into a grommet on the end of each panel. This creates a problem if you are using it strictly as an upright umbrella for shade (say at midday) and it is breezy but not enough to require staking. The panels create more surface area for the wind to get under. Yes, they include some braided nylon guy lines that you can use to stake but why bother if not needed. A better solution would be additional ties attached to the umbrella like the ones to secure the zippered panels.
- Durability is questionable. An umbrella has a lot of moving parts, stretching/flexing and prone to break. Compound that with wind on a beach and salt air. It is a matter of trade-offs. High portability equals low weight construction. High durability equals heavier construction. Mine is still hanging together but would be surprised if it will last more than two seasons of moderate use. Still, for the convenience and usability provided, I have no complaints and would not think twice about replacing unless something better came along.
- Small complaint - the shoulder strap on the carry case is a thin narrow nylon material. It is uncomfortable and awkward to carry on the shoulder (at least for me). It is too long if you want to carry by hand. I have tied it into a knot to shorten.

To wrap this up, if you want a highly portable and effective sun shade / wind break for the beach for two adults, the Sport Brella is worth your consideration. It is quick to set up / break down. I like mine enough to say that I will buy another when this one wears out.

54 of 62 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea but....... January 17, 2010

By Ryan C. Lee

I bought this umbrella for the kids' sports. It looked nice and had an easy set up. But right out the bag, the stay at the end of on of the spokes was broken and couldn't be fixed because it's plastic. During the season almost all the rest broke as well. So while it's looks nice and works pretty well, this has to be fixed or it's not very useful.