Wow. I started this thread four years ago, and there are now 270 posts and over 67k views!
Let's keep it going!
Today hack is for those that travel with a companion and desire a table adjacent to their chairs.
Like many others on the forum, we invested in the
Strongback chairs. We like being able to sit at full height when out in some of the rougher terrain. The problem is that there's no place to put your dinner or your cocktail!
There is a silly drink bag hanging off the chair, but it's of no use to us.
Here's my idea:
Take an 1/8" piece of plywood from garage. I had a wall cabinet "skin", prestained cherry, nonetheless.
Cut to pleasing shape. I used a 5 gal bucket for the front radius.
Punch four holes to hang plywood from chair arms.
Scrounge two bootlaces or cord. I used loops for the front and a couple of mini-biners to clip the back tethers.
Play with length of knots to level the plywood, hanging off slanted chair arms. It's an opportunity to try out a figure 8, clove hitch, bowline, etc.
Result: Room for two plates and drinks in a compact platform we can stow under the bed or seat.
Field testing to happen soon.
Cost = zero, nada, zilch!
Callie approves!