Okay, I finally upgraded my beach setup, and wow – this Canopy Beach Chair with the built-in cooler has honestly been a game-changer for my summer outings!
Let me tell you, the cooler bag on this thing is pretty awesome. It’s got this zippered pocket that fits about 6 cans (or your snacks if you’re more into that). I was kind of surprised at how well it keeps stuff cold – my drinks stayed chilled for our entire 4-hour beach day last weekend. There’s a cup holder on the armrest too that’s been super handy for my big Hydroflask. Oh, and there’s this side pocket with velcro that’s perfect for my phone and sunscreen. To be fair, I was skeptical about fitting my bigger iPhone in there, but it slides right in!
The sun protection on this chair is no joke. Like, I’m someone who burns in about 10 minutes flat, and this UPF 50+ canopy has been a lifesaver. What really sold me were those detachable side shades – most beach chairs I’ve had before just have the top part, but this one blocks the sun from practically every angle. The canopy is pretty generous too – about 24 inches wide and 20 inches deep. My husband borrowed it for a fishing trip and wouldn’t stop talking about how he didn’t get sunburned for once!
Carrying it around is way easier than I expected. When you fold it up, the whole canopy kind of transforms into this carry case with these snap buckles. It’s about 24x8x8 inches folded up, which fits perfectly in my trunk alongside all our other beach gear. It weighs around 10.6 pounds – not exactly light, but the padded shoulder straps make it totally manageable. Honestly, it’s nice not having to juggle a separate cooler bag while trying to haul everything else.
What I love is that you can adjust the shade based on what you’re in the mood for. Some days I want full coverage, but when I actually want some sun, I can tilt the canopy back or roll up those side shades with these little velcro straps. My sister-in-law was jealous when she saw me easily switch from shade to sun without having to move my chair around like she does with her basic umbrella setup.
This chair is built pretty solid too. The frame is made from some kind of steel alloy that hasn’t shown any signs of rust despite being exposed to salty beach air for a couple months now. There’s this extra support bar in the middle that makes it feel really stable – definitely more sturdy than my old $20 beach chair that would sink into the sand. The fabric seems tough too – it’s this Oxford material that’s held up well so far. My husband is about 220 pounds and sits in it comfortably, though it supposedly holds up to 330 pounds.
I got the navy blue one and it’s held up really well against sand and sunscreen stains – much better than expected! The seat is nice and roomy at 22 inches wide, so I don’t feel cramped like with those cheap folding chairs. Setup literally takes seconds – you just unfold and you’re good to go.
If you spend any time outdoors, whether it’s beach days, camping, or hanging out at your kid’s soccer games, this chair is totally worth it. I’ve been using mine for everything from beach trips to backyard BBQs. Just make sure to rinse off the sand and let it dry properly after beach days – I learned that lesson with my last chair that got all gross and moldy.
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Canopy Beach Chair with Cooler, Shade, Cup Holder, and Side Pocket for Outdoor Activities, Supports 330 lbs
Original price was: $89.99.$86.99Current price is: $86.99.
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