Shade at tournaments - what do you bring?

[skigirl]

I am looking for different ideas on what people bring for your tournament waiting/relaxing space for only one person.  For me shade is key, but also portability and ease of set-up.  I see most people have a large portable canopy, but that can be a burden for one person.  I am thinking of switching to a tent.  Luckily I do not have to worry about fire ants where I ski.  Thanks in advance.

[ETskier]

Walmart down here shows a little 6 X 6 pop up shade.

They also have a 4 x 6.

Edited June 28, 2023 by ETskier
Additional information.

[BlueSki]

Beach shade tents are super light and the size of a small backpack.  You do have to drive in the tent poles. 

UMARDOO Family Beach Tent Sun Shade Canopy 10×9FT with 4 Aluminum Poles

[lpskier]

[thager]

6'7 320 lb lineman. 

[BraceMaker]

An actual tent can be nice if you want a place to go in and change, store some stuff and have bug protection with added benefit if you're staying overnight or want a midday nap.

Of course being available in whatever size/weight/difficulty to set up you want.

A sportbrella is about the easiest if you don't need the enclosure/bug proofing pop it out screw it into the ground set the spikes and extend it and you have a pretty good sun and wind block.  Can be stuck at different angles for time of day/wind or rain and packs easy.

[bojans]

This is our go to for most days. Large and fairly light. Can easily keep 4-5 people in the shade and gives you a place to hang gear to dry

https://www.costco.com/coleman-13-x-13-eaved-shelter.product.100737323.html

 

We also have one of these for days where it is cooler or if rain / wind if expected. It works great but is much bigger and on hot days does not breathe the way the open side one does.

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Set-9281-Portable-Protection/dp/B00E3LF7FK/ref=asc_df_B00E3LF7FK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194884170462&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1870626799156465910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021457&hvtargid=pla-310770789560&psc=1

 

[lpskier]

I have one of these. https://www.outdoorplay.com/products/nrs-river-wing-shelter?variant=41614434238615&gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uM4w6SvoFg4EQ7vNJCMQMKAxx-a7jXm7ti7Rbmy32oMty2dCULrX-hhoCFPgQAvD_BwE
 

it’s easy to set up but takes a little time and takes up a lot of space, but once you’re done you have lots of shade and you’ll make a lot of friends if you let them join you. 

[Wish]

Google earth zoom in. Look for trees. 😆

in all seriousness what @BraceMakerposted we’ve used for yrs and yrs. Used to find them at Sams Club. Large, light, reasonably priced, and easy to carry with the shoulder strap and they last a loooong time. . 

[BKistler]

We make a car awning from a tarp. I tie one edge to the roof rack and stake out the opposite corners with poles and parachute cord.  

[dchristman]

Just take your chair and become friends with those that have all the things mentioned above.

[Cooper_Trelawney]

https://www.neso.com/collections/sidelines-series

I've used this product for years.  Easy for one person to set up and break down.  Very durable too.

[SteveB]

We use this….

https://coolcabanas.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uMwnk3ubcjhXYIHB3fvO9QIk1_3qgZynH2NeWAmN-zwXosjnJ1cH4PRoCBAwQAvD_BwE

It is lightweight if you have to carry it a long ways, compact, sets up easily with one person and is really stable in windy condition. You need to get the grass kit to go with it to use in non sandy areas. It is also available on Amazon but only one color. 4.8 stars on Amazon tells you most people really like it. 

We have used it at many tournaments and it works great.