To help you find the best beach shade products, we tested 21 beach canopies, tents, and umbrellas and assessed them on portability, ease of use, performance, durability, and overall value.

Add in UPF 50 protection on the 8-foot canopy, built-in pockets for gear, and an oversized drill bit anchor, and this umbrella quickly emerges as not just the best beach umbrella, but one of the ...