Set-Up Videos

one time step

Before First Use

We recommend doing this step at home before using your cabana for the first time.

Once your canopy is loaded on the poles, you never have to remove it (unless you want to wash it or switch up your colour with a replacement canopy!)

how to

Load Your Poles

STEP 1:

Gather your two long poles

STEP 2:

Insert last section of pole into tunnel, until the fabric is fully loaded. Repeat with second long pole in second tunnel.

STEP 3: Roll poles toward eachother, in scroll fashion.

*Always leave canopy loaded on the poles for quick & easy setup & take-down.

Quick & Easy

Shade Tent Assembly

When the sun is hot & the sand burns your feet, you need shade fast!

Suniela cabanas assemble in less than 2 minutes.

how to

Set up Suniela Shade

STEP 1:

Unroll cabana, push the pole ends (nearest the fabric) into the sand, keeping fabric taut between poles

STEP 2:

Build frame one segment at a time, bending as you go to create the perfect arch. Push pole ends straight down into sand. *always ensure depth of 7" / 15cm for stability*

STEP 3:

Standing between the arch poles, pull canopy over frame

STEP 4:

Snap each cross-pole onto the frame, using tunnel openings as guides

quick & easy

Cabana Take Down

The last thing you want at the end of the day is to spend time packing up your gear!

Suniela shade take-down is the exact same as assembly - just in reverse!

How to

Take it Down

STEP 1:

Remove each cross-pole from the frame

STEP 2: Slide canopy all the way to one side

STEP 3:

Deconstruct arch poles, leaving canopy loaded on bottom sections

STEP 4: Roll poles toward eachother

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Change Your Colour

Now you can switch up your canopy to suit your mood!

Mix & match any replacement canopy with your existing poles to give your beach day a refresh!

Don't miss out on LIMITED EDITION canopies like hand-dyed tie dyes

Replacement cotton shade canopy for Suniela Beach cabana - Tie Dye Fiesta

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Replacement Canopy & Bag (no poles)

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Cool Outdoor Gear

Complete your beach setup with our packable outdoor chairs, cotton beach mats, and paddleball game!

Easy portable moon chair with palm pattern

Compact beach chair fits under Suniela shade tent

Packable Outdoor Chair

$89.00 USD

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Batik Cabana Bag - Original Size

$25.00 USD

~~$45.00 USD~~ $25.00 USD

Pink travel yoga mat bag by Suniela_colourFlamingo

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Replacement Cabana Bag - Original Size

$20.00 USD

~~$35.00 USD~~ $20.00 USD

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Replacement Cabana Bags - carry-on size

From $15.00 USD

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Replacement aluminum pole for Suniela Beach portable shade tent

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Replacement Canopy & Bag (no poles)

From $99.00 USD

~~$99.00 USD~~ From $99.00 USD

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Vietnam: 22

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Vietnam: 21

Just before 6pm on the beach, as the night is settling in. Da Nang, Vietnam

Clouds over the mountains of Lady Buddha Park in Da Nang, Vietnam

Vietnam: 20

At Eco Green Boutique Hotel Cafe... They are out of pumpkin soup so ordered the potato soup instead, the only other option here soup-wise. Have never had potato soup...

A man relaxes in a hammock strung near the sidewalk in Vietnam

Vietnam: 19

My beautiful family here. Da Nang, Vietnam Some sights from a walk this afternoon and into the early evening. Image: I found out who owns the beautiful bird that flies free...

Vietnam: 18

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Vietnam: 17

Earlier today. The manager of my apartment building insisted I share a hot cup of Vietnamese green tea with him as I was leaving earlier. His name is Luy, and...

Vietnam: 16

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Vietnam: 15

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Vietnam: 14

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Cute black dog with only 3 legs, wearing a pink t-shirt

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A hot coffee on a patio of a restaurant in Da Nang, Vietnam

Vietnam: 12

Trying to decide if I want the creamy but hot "pumpkin soup" or a cold "healthy dessert jar" (fresh yogurt, fruits, and seeds) for brunch. Both are delicious. It's 23c here and overcast so almost feels a little chilly to this now somewhat acclimatised Canadian. I even have a sweater on...a lightweight one mind you

A Macaque monkey walks on a rock at the top of Son Tra Mountain in Vietnam. There are a couple tall trees behind the rock, with the sea in the background

Vietnam: 11

The little Macaques at the beginning of video were just babies, and much smaller than appear in this video as I was zoomed in. Macaques of all ages have the sweetest little "wizened" faces...and just full of play! Sooo fun to watch all their antics! I could watch them all day and day after day I'm sure.

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one time step

Before First Use

how to

Load Your Poles

Quick & Easy

Shade Tent Assembly

how to

Set up Suniela Shade

quick & easy

Cabana Take Down

How to

Take it Down

mix it up

Change Your Colour

Shop more

Cool Outdoor Gear

travel journal

Discovering Vietnam

Vietnam: 22

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