What's your favorite camp chair?

[hebegebe]

Paul you can get "no parking" embroidered on chair back for 12 bucks!


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[PaulT]

Paul you can get "no parking" embroidered on chair back for 12 bucks!
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Got my original two uncomfortable camp chairs for $10 total on sale. Having a hard time getting used to running with the classy chair crowd.

Paul

 

[Gussie]

I've got both the cheap Director's chairs (comfy but bulky) and the Kermit (setup's not too bad, once you get the hang of it).

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I'm still in search of the 'perfect' picking and grinnin chair for guitar... one with no arms (sort of a Venus d'Milo chair ; )

Tried the REI Hang Time chair, but it had a hard time staying assembled when I sat in it. The guitar chair I seek needs to have a reasonable height, be strong and have no (or real low) arms...

 

[MuleHawk]

I love our REI Flex Lite Chairs. Small enough to take with you anywhere

 

[NRVhawk]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I'm still in search of the 'perfect' picking and grinnin chair for guitar... one with no arms (sort of a Venus d'Milo chair ; )

Tried the REI Hang Time chair, but it had a hard time staying assembled when I sat in it. The guitar chair I seek needs to have a reasonable height, be strong and have no (or real low) arms...

Hey Gussie, you might try the Quik-Fold chair made by Adams Manufacturing (https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Manufacturing-8575-01-3700-Quik-Fold-Chair/dp/B000NV0OJI). I have four that I pack whenever I'll be camping with a bunch of musicians. They're light, inexpensive, and moderately strong (rated for 250 lbs). Their best attribute is that they hold you in a good upright posture that's comfortable for playing guitar (or banjo, mando, etc). The main downside is that they don't nest together very well when folded up, so they take a fair amount of space when packed.

I notice that the reviews on amazon are mixed, particularly with regards to strength. I've had mine about fifteen years and had no problems, but maybe the newer ones have changed.

 

[Gussie]

Hey Gussie, you might try the Quik-Fold chair made by Adams Manufacturing (https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Manufacturing-8575-01-3700-Quik-Fold-Chair/dp/B000NV0OJI). I have four that I pack whenever I'll be camping with a bunch of musicians. They're light, inexpensive, and moderately strong (rated for 250 lbs). Their best attribute is that they hold you in a good upright posture that's comfortable for playing guitar (or banjo, mando, etc). The main downside is that they don't nest together very well when folded up, so they take a fair amount of space when packed.

I notice that the reviews on amazon are mixed, particularly with regards to strength. I've had mine about fifteen years and had no problems, but maybe the newer ones have changed.

Thanks for the tip, NRVhawk. After looking for a one-chair solution, maybe I'll try this one and bring a comfy arm chair too.

 

[Cayuse]

has anyone tried the GCI Freestyle Rocker? A friend had one last weekend and it seemed pretty comfortable and well built. Prices seem to be all over the place based on a quick search of the Googles $50-$70/each.

 

[Bill D]

has anyone tried the GCI Freestyle Rocker? A friend had one last weekend and it seemed pretty comfortable and well built. Prices seem to be all over the place based on a quick search of the Googles $50-$70/each.

I have 4 chairs that are extremely similar without the rocking part. Awesome design. Extremely strong.
I've had them for 5+ years now and have used them many 100's of times. They are just as good as day 1.

BTW, I'm a solid 300# and my GF is 140# and she's climbed on top/sat on my leg etc. many times. Often, she will sit side to side and lounge and the solid design has no issue with that either.

If you can get one for $50, I'd say go for it. If you don't need the rocking portion, you could get a similar style directors chair for $20.

Edit: BTW did you notice on your Amazon link all the reviews. 84% are 5 star. looks like a winner to me. That's way too many reviews to be fake.

 

[TrapperMike]

I have the Odyssey Trek chairs which are well built, comfortable, and pack up nicely. They are a knock-off of the Helinox Beach chairs that REI sells, but at a much more affordable price.

 

[Stalking Light]

I have a Helinox that I like but I just got an Eno lounger that I think I'm going to really like.

https://www.rei.com/product/113162/eno-lounger-dl-chair

 

[flinchlock]

As John Cleese said, "and now for something completely different"...


http://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoor-gear/g3156/best-camping-chairs/ (July 21, 2017)

 

[Squatch]

has anyone tried the GCI Freestyle Rocker? A friend had one last weekend and it seemed pretty comfortable and well built. Prices seem to be all over the place based on a quick search of the Googles $50-$70/each.

I've got 2 GCI tall directors chairs. Pretty much the same thing without the rocker function and with a decent fold down side table. I like them very much. They fold flat to pack and are way strong and well built. When not camping they see constant porch use.

 

[Stitch]

Kermit Chair with extensions. Packs pretty small, easy to set up (no tools) and very comfortable. The extensions help if you are tall, suffer from knee issues or you just want to sit at a normal height camp table for dinner. They make a wide version, if you need more room.

 

[DavidGraves]

Howdy all

I have been waiting on this thread to recognize my very best and most loved camp chair.

Zip Dee awning co makes folding camp chairs that meet my needs better than any other.

We have many years of comfortable use out of one set and even use them at home on the porch.

They are bomb proof, very comfortable and fold to about 2 inches thick.

Try one !

David Graves

North Oregon Coast

 

[Ramblinman]

I too am looking for a new chair - I really like the strong back chair but they only seem to last one season in baja. The sand binds on the sliding mechanism and bends the supports. Also it makes for a frustrating when packing up - the chairs will not collapse. Costco will be the vendor of choice because of the great return policy.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

The GCI Pico chair has been my first choice, because it is reasonably comfortable and folds to a nice compact size. That said, on the last outing, I leaned over and had a cast aluminum part shear. No way to jury rig it.

I am thinking about a Kermit with leg extensions.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

The GCI Pico chair has been my first choice, because it is reasonably comfortable and folds to a nice compact size. That said, on the last outing, I leaned over and had a cast aluminum part shear. No way to jury rig it.

I am thinking about a Kermit with leg extensions.

I hope everyone was correct about the Kermit. It's now on order in a 'stylish' burgundy.

 

[Stalking Light]

Just got back from a month long trip and got a chance to test out my Eno chair. Outside of the fact that it's a little hard for an old man to get up out of, it's great and is my new favorite chair.

 

[Stitch]

I hope everyone was correct about the Kermit. It's now on order in a 'stylish' burgundy.

That's a shame... "navy" is actually the "stylish" color. At least it is for me ; )

Hope that you like it, WS. The first time putting it together might feel a little tight, but it sets in real nice and gets easier after that first go. The extensions are paired as two different sizes, which means you can move the longer pair to the back legs if you want to sit more upright for eating at a table or reversed for a more reclined approach whilst enjoying a campfire and adult beverage.

 

[hebegebe]

Kermit is a bit spendy but it will be the last chair you'll buy. I took the cup holders off my strongbacks and used the existing screws in the Kermit it works better than those delicate $20 Kermit versions