This anchor helped our lightweight umbrella stay put despite a medium wind. It is easy to use. It is a little awkward to carry and doesn't come with its own padded cover. So you worry about it poking holes in your beach bag eventually.

WE WER GLAD WE HAD THE ANCHOR ON OUR UMBRELLA WHILE VERYONE ELSES BLEW DOWN THE BEACH

Using this device is the way to go.... it made putting the umbrella in the sand sooooo much easier.  We also used it for our fishing poles for our afternoon beach fishing.