It’s difficult to say why the memories of summer stand out so prominently in the mind. The extra dose of sunshine and heat seems to awaken the inner child in all of us, drawing us to the beach and the inviting ocean. Whatever it is, there’s nothing like spending a day at the beach with great friends and family.

As we’ve all learned over time, overexposure to the sun can also have its drawbacks. Besides the fatigue that will set in from the heat, the potent UV rays can prove harmful to the skin. Sometimes a trip to the beach can turn out to be a real disappointment, like when the weather turns foul and sends everybody home in a bad mood.

The only way to make the most of your beach days is to prepare for both the best and the worst of times. That means hoping for a beautiful day with no threat of rain, but having a secondary plan in case ominous clouds appear on the horizon. Taking along a marquee is an excellent way to cover both ends of the spectrum.

Outdoor Instant Shelters marquees will offer everyone a break from the brutal midday sun without breaking up your group. Almost all of the dangerous UV rays of the sun are blocked by the marquee, making it safe shelter for any type of skin tone.

If you want to bring along food for a picnic at the shore, your food will stay fresh under the marquee, and if you bring along a cooler filled with drinks, they’ll stay cold underneath.

The marquees are ideal for surfers accustomed to spending long days at the beach. Whether you want to paddle out several different times a day and take a nap in between, or be sure that your surfboard will stay out of the sun, the marquee will do the job.

Because the weather is so difficult to predict — even for professional meteorologists — there’s not point in relying on any forecast. A beautifully clear day may seem in the cards, only to turn out to be the worst weather you’ve seen in years. Or, while it appears a giant storm is headed in your direction, it may be only a sun shower that passes within thirty minutes. If you want to wait and see, slip inside your instant shelter and relax for a while. While the beach empties out, you can enjoy some time with your friends until the weather improves.

Even though an instant shelter marquee has multiple advantages over beach umbrellas, they take a similar amount of time to erect. Two people working together can put one up in about a minute’s time.

Outdoor Instant Shelters marquees all have three sides, making it a nice way to block the sun on clear days while keeping the wind away from you on the blustery days. No one likes the feeling of getting sand in the face.

To maintain your privacy on even the most hectic day at the seaside, you will be able to retreat within the marquee. The three walls can keep out the sight and sounds of the crowd, allowing you to focus solely on the waves rhythmically lapping at the shore.

Byron Jonas uses pop up shelters whenever he takes his family to the coast. Shade shelters offer protection from the wind and sun, keeping his family safe while they have fun.