I'm Here To Tell You The Shibumi Is Actually Worth It

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7 days ago

You've probably seen 'em before, those weird flapping tent-like things all over the beach. Seriously, it seems like one year I went on vacation and had never heard of it, and the next year there were dozens all over the place. The Shibumi is taking the world by storm. I thought it was a gimmick, but once my mom got it and set it up, I realized it's actually a game changer.
There's a reason these are so popular — they provide up to 150 square feet of shade (aka can fit about 4–6 people), are made from 40% recycled bottles, and have UPF 50+ protection!
Personally, I think the most impressive thing about this shade is how compact it is. The entire thing fits into a small bag that you can carry on your shoulder, which is ideal for anyone who has to travel to get to the beach. No more lugging giant umbrellas around or having to buy a new one every time you go on vacation 'cause you can't take them on the plane.
Imagine walking out to the beach with your kiddos, all your gear, AND a gigantic, awkwardly-shaped umbrella. Not anymore! This whole thing literally weighs 4 POUNDS!! A shade that hardly weighs anything and provides enough coverage for a whole family is a game changer. You can literally pack this up in a suitcase, or toss it in the trunk without worrying about how you're gonna fit the rest of your luggage in the car. You can just fling it over your shoulder and you're good to go. You can honestly even have one of the kids carry it, it's that light.
Now that you've gotten down to the sand with your new shade you may find yourself wondering, "How am I going to set this up? Do I need someone to help me?" And I'm here to tell you, heck no, you don't! This is so easy, you can do it yourself.
All you have to do is pull the pieces out of the bag, connect the bar together, put the canopy on, plant the ends into the sand to make a rainbow shape, and fill the bag with sand to be a counter balance. Then the wind takes over, lifts the canopy, and voila! You have a cool, refreshing area of shade!
And if my testimonial isn't enough, and the beach full of 'em on your vacay aren't enough to convince you, check out what these reviewers are saying.
"The Shibumi Shade is worth every penny. It is light to carry, easy to set up, and covers a good amount of surface area on the sand. It definitely takes the cake on any beach day, even with the lightest wind. Bright color quality, too!" —T"This thing is fantastic! Light, durable, large enough to comfortably shade four or more adults either sitting on beach chairs or spread out on beach towels and blankets. We were in 15–20 mph prevailing SE winds off the Atlantic Ocean in Ft. Lauderdale and the Shibumi performed perfectly. Took less than five minutes to set up and break down. It was like carrying a handkerchief in your back pocket it was so convenient. I've read some reviews about the free end flapping in the breeze as being too noisy. Well, if you're not upset with the flapping sound the American flag makes waving in the breeze, then you're going to love this product. I'm just mad at myself for not patenting and marketing it!! BTW — we were the only Shibumi in sight and we chuckled at the straining efforts and longer times it took others to set up their tents, canopies, flys, or umbrellas in the stiff breeze. If you love the beach and you want convenient shade anytime, anyplace, anywhere, and you don't own a Shibumi — tsk tsk. 😎" —Nick Miller"This thing is sweet. So simple and elegantly designed. After struggling with umbrellas and tents for years, this is a great item that functions well. It's super compact when you pack it up. Easy for one person to assemble in the wind. As an authentic Florida man, I am somewhat saddened that this item was not created in Florida by a fellow Florida man. This is a quality product made from durable materials and functions like it's supposed to. I wish this thing was invented 25 years ago and I got one back then. I would probably be happier, 15 pound lighter, 20 IQ points smarter, and a lot wealthier. This product has improved all aspects of my life." —Clay Montgomery
If you only need shade for one or two people, check out the mini version! This bad boy is all the goodness, but smaller (aka 2 pounds!!) and so super easy to travel with.
So, if you're sick of lugging around awkwardly shaped umbrellas, spending wayyy too long trying to set up those elaborate tents, or roasting in the sun 'cause you've given up on shade, this is THE product for you. There's a reason you see them all over the beach. The Shibumi is an absolute game changer and your beach vacation has never been better.
Get the Shibumi from Amazon for $295 (or grab the mini version for $215).