Beach umbrellas provide shade and protection from the sun, come in various designs and sizes, and are made of durable fabric with a heavy base and sturdy pole. They can also be used for outdoor events and range in price from $20 to $75 USD.
A parasol is a large parasol used to provide shade and protection from the sun. Usually a beach umbrella is six to nine feet (two to three meters) wide and folds up smaller for easy carrying in your car or beach bag. Umbrellas should be considered a necessity for spending time outdoors to avoid painful and potentially dangerous sunburn.
You can get a parasol in may different designs and colours. Some are colorful with fun shapes or floral patterns, and some are simpler and look more like picnic table umbrellas. You can find slightly smaller beach umbrellas for children, which often feature famous characters from movies or TV shows. Some larger umbrellas are able to transform into a small beach cabana, which provides privacy should you have to put on or take off your bathing suit.
A beach umbrella usually comes in some type of durable fabric, including vinyl, canvas, thick polyester, or synthetic thatch. Newer beach umbrellas occasionally specify a sun protection rating (SPF) and are specially manufactured to better protect against the sun’s harmful rays. The parasol will also come with a heavy base and is usually set on a sturdy, rust-resistant metal or fiberglass pole. Sometimes, a parasol can tilt, providing more protection from the sun and wind. Smaller umbrellas are often able to clip right onto the chair.
If you’re shopping for an umbrella, you may also want to purchase some lightweight beach chairs, a blanket, and a beach cart to haul everything around. Beach carts are also capable of carrying a cooler and any beach toys you might be carrying for your kids. You should always bring sunscreen – it should be applied regularly, especially if you or your children are in and out of the water or are sweating. Even under an umbrella, you should always apply sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.
Umbrellas don’t necessarily have to be used only on the beach. These oversized parasols are great shade for an outdoor picnic or tailgating party. If you are attending an outdoor concert or other outdoor event where you will be sitting on the grass, a parasol can protect you from the sun and wind there as well.
Parasols are usually quite cheap, depending on the size. They can range in price from $20 US Dollars (USD) to $75 USD. They can be found at major discount and sporting goods stores in the spring and summer months and online year-round.
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