THE BIG TUNA SHADE - 15' x 15'
World's most durable and versatile beach shade
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Largest and strongest portable shade on the market
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Tough materials with Excellent UPF protection*
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1 person assembly in less than 10 minutes
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Wind direction or speed not a factor in setup and performance
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Multiple configurations with 1 shade​
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Fit the whole group under this shade with room to spare
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The photos shown are real photos. Other shades show you marketing images, not real people under their shade.
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No more lugging that 10x10 60 lb steel accordion-style canopy down to the beach and across the sand, only to have it snap in the wind. This shade is engineered for the beach, with the strength, size, and durability you can only get from anchoring the frame directly into the ground.
*UPF 40 "Excellent" rating based on USA standard AATCC 183 as tested March 2023. Other shades may claim UPF 50, but don't mention what standard was used or when the test was.
SIZE - BIG TUNA STYLE
This is one of the largest shades out there. No tie downs. No sandbags. One of the largest shade-to-footprint ratios. When space is tight, your Big Tuna Shade optimizes what's important: shade and privacy. At 30lbs, this shade is not as light as an umbrella, but you can't fit 10 people under an umbrella. And it is not made from flimsy materials. The heavy-duty 90L hiking backpack makes this shade easy to carry no matter how far the beach is, and still leaves you two free hands. No other canopy of this size comes close on portability and durability.​
The Big Tuna Shade is made from durable materials: Galvanized steel earth anchors, heavy-duty fiberglass rods, durable UPF-protective fabric with triple-reinforced box-stitched corners, and stainless steel connectors. No more buying a beach shade every year after the newest one fails. Every piece of this shade is built to last.
STRENGTH & MATERIALS
1 PERSON SETUP
The Big Tuna Shade can be easily assembled by one person in under 10 minutes, just follow the simple steps shown in the video.
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At 30 lbs, this shade's size and strength-to-weight ratio is HUGE. Carrying is easy in this 90 liter hiking-style backpack. Plenty of room in the pack for extras like towels, sunscreen, radio, football, or anything else to enhance your day outdoors. ​
NO WIND? NO PROBLEM.
Specifically engineered to work in windy conditions or in no wind at all. Face the direction you want, and enjoy the best view. No need to worry which direction the wind is blowing. The earth anchors provide unmatched structural support.
UNRIVALED VERSATILITY
You choose the style best suited to your day. Segmented support poles with a stretchable shade and two prop poles allow you to shape and pitch your tent in any manner you see fit to maximize shade and privacy. Easily adjust shape, height, and pitch of tent. Dozens of configurations to meet your specific needs.
USE ANYWHERE YOU CAN INSTALL THE ANCHOR
The only limitation of location is where you can screw in the anchor. The anchor's special shape allows installation into sand, grass, clay, or any soil in between. This shade is designed for the outdoors, not concrete.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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90L hiking backpack with belt strap (and many pockets for your beach items)
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Fabric cover (12% spandex, 88% polyester), with triple-box-stitched corners and stainless steel carabiners
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Four steel earth anchors (28"), e-galvanized
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Pilot hole maker for hard soil
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Stainless steel twist rod rubber coated
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Twelve 3/4" diameter fiberglass rods with steel ferrules
2.3' each (customize height at each corner, 0-3 fiberglass rods) -
Two aluminum prop poles shock-corded
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Bag for holding earth anchors