Beach sun tent/canapy with easy set-up and fold-up

[emgoodman]

I've seen a bunch of recommendations for a beach sun tent/canapy, but I'm looking for specific recs with VERY easy set-up and fold-up (the first one we had was impossible to get back in the carrying case). I'm also looking for one that's not too big and a reasonable price. We'll be at the beach with a 4 month old. Thanks in advance!

[GraceH]

We use our Graco Pack & Play Sport (hexagonal with UV canopy and waterproof floor) for indoor use as well as outdoor use at BBQs, camping, and beaches -- they are bigger than a canopy alone, but if you're going to be doing alot of outdoor stuff, it may be worth looking into - we got ours in excellent used condition on eBay, since Graco doesn't currently make them for the US market :-(

ETA - here is one ending soon: http://cgi.ebay.com/Graco-pack-n-play-Sport-Playpen-Play-yard_W0QQitemZ320553553608QQcategoryZ2988QQcmdZVie wItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m445QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%25 2BPSSI%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%2 52BFICS%252BUFI%252BUCK%26otn%3D20%26po%3D%26ps%3D 63%26clkid%3D7444576956350973414

[Twoboos]

We got this today at BJs for $40.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.F07469.desc.SportBrella-Portable-Sun-and-Weather-Shelter

I had seen someone else post that it's also available at Costco. Looks pretty easy to set up, it's a giant umbrella! We always used the canopies just one b/c they were such a PITA to get back into the bag and use again. I could see us using this at soccer games in the fall.

[Kaylee31]

I got this one from Amazon a couple of months ago http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014I4TYA/ref=cm_rdp_product (unfortunately it's not available on there right now) but you can buy it through Schylling http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=schylling+tent&cid=8961745531978643164&ei=-mktTOGzK4OElwfb062UAg&sa=button&ved=0CAkQgggwADgA#p. I bought it to use when we go to the beach in August, but until then me & DS play with it in the grass. It folds down into about a 12" diameter circle and has a carrying bag. As soon as you take it out of the bag, it pops up into shape on its own. I thought it was pretty easy to refold-- and usually I'm a spaz at those type of things. It came with plastic stakes and has a mesh window w/flap on the back. The only issue is the floor is flimsy-- but not really a problem because you probably will put a towel or blanket down anyway.

[edurnemk]

We have this one. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2319650 But we haven't used yet. The instructions aren't super clear, but after searching for videos on youtube on how to fold a pop up tent, I found it very easy to put back in the carry case.