When booking a beach vacation, very often our travel plans will include some travel on an airplane. Though air travel is often the fastest way to get us to a great beach destination, it can also put some pretty substantial constraints on what we can bring with us. All is well though: There are portable beach shades for air travel.
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Travelling on an airplane means there will be luggage rules. These can be really inconvenient when we want to pack something as potentially large as a beach tent or beach shade in our luggage and take it with us to the beach.
In general, the dimensional size limits on luggage will be as follows:
Carry-On Luggage Size Allowance:
22in x 14in x 9in
Checked Luggage Size Allowance:
27in x 18.5in x 11.5in
Always check with your airline to confirm the exact size and weight allowed for your selected type(s) of luggage.
Traveling by airplane to the beach? You DO have options!
The good news is that whether you’d like to carry your beach shade in your suitcase, or take the generally cheaper option of packing it in your carry-on, there are still many great options for you.
I have prepared a full writeup on Beach Shades The Fit in a Carry-On, as well as Beach Shades that Fit in a Suitcase. If you’re currently deciding between the two options, give these guides a read to see what might work best.
On the other hand, if you’re ready to explore some actual product options, I’ve listed some great choices in each size category below:
Portable Beach Shades That Fit in a Carry-On
These are beach shades that I’ve found that should fit in a carry-on.
| Product | Type | Advertised Packed Size |
|---|---|---|
| COMMOUDS Beach Tent (paid link) | Beach Tent | 16.5″ x 3.9″ x 3.9″ 3.5 lbs |
| MIRUS Beach Tent (paid link) | Beach Tent | 17″ x 6″ x 7″ 4 lbs |
| Neso Tents Grande Beach Tent (paid link) | Beach Canopy (9 ft x 9 ft) | 19.5″ x 6″ x 6″ 6.5 lbs |
| Neso Tents Beach Tent (paid link) | Beach Canopy (7ft x 7ft) | 19.5″ x 4″ x 4″ 4 lbs |
| Coleman Beach Shade Canopy Tent (paid link) | Beach Tent | 15.5″ x 5.5″ x 5.5″ 4 lbs |
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SUN NINJA Pop Up Beach Tent Sun Shelter (paid link) | Beach Canopy (10 ft x 10 ft) | 16″ x 7″ x 7″ 9 lbs |
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Portable Beach Shades That Fit in a Suitcase
These beach shades should fit in a suitcase.
| Product | Type | Packed Size |
|---|---|---|
| Neso Tents Gigante Beach Tent
(paid link) | Beach Canopy (11ft x 11ft) | Advertised Size: 19.5″ x 9.5″ x 9.5″ 10 lbs |
| Coleman Beach Shade (paid link) | Beach Tent | 24″ x 5″ x 5″ ~6lbs (see my review) |
| Glymnis Pop Up Beach Tent (paid link) | Beach Tent | 26.7″ x 4″ x 4″ 4.4lbs |
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As always, have fun, and be safe in the sun!