My Choice
These are both great beach tents. but when it comes to Neso vs Shibumi, I would choose the Shibumi Shade.
Technical Comparison
Shibumi 282 Reviews (read now) | Neso 4784 Reviews (read now) |
| Pros: Easy setup Compact, lightweight storage | Pros: Easy Setup Compact, lightweight storage Lots of color variations Sturdy in the wind |
| Cons: Unstable Noisy in the wind One style available | Cons: Doesn’t come with shovel |
| Overall: Designed and sewn in America, Shibumi Shade is lightweight, easy to set up, and provides shade for everyone. | Overall: Large and in charge, the Neso Grande beach tent is made out of a Lycra/Nylon blend that’s UPF 50+, water resistant, and weighs only 6.5 lbs. |
Key Differences
The Neso Grande is a well-crafted beach tent, no doubt about it. It rivals my all-time favorite pick by Sun Ninja. The process is simple, you lay the tent flat and fill the corner bags with sand (remember a shovel for a faster process) then prop the shade up with 2 included support poles. Neso stays put throughout the day, and the Grande version fits 4 people.
Shibumi’s “free flowing design” is an attractive claim, but unfortunately the science behind the product isn’t up to par. did not cooperate with even a mild beach breeze. Shibumi also only utilizes one pole, which is simply not enough. The curved design is aesthetically pleasing, but it minimizes the amount of usable space underneath. Plus, the fabric remains loose and leads to a constant flapping noise.
The Best Beach Tent is the Shibumi Shade
In comparison to Neso, Shibumi takes the cake in the competition for best beach tent. The Shibumi Shade is simple to set up, stays put in the sand, and covers more usable ground than the Neso. When I’m headed to the beach, if I have to make a choice between these two shades, I’m grabbing my Shibumi.
