Camping Chairs

[theresa p]

mike--we tried those zero-gravity chairs but found the foot bar gets in the way of me getting out of the darn thing...guess my legs are too short. i found it awkward. and our neighbour, who is 6'2, finds it isn't long enough and the bar presses uncomfortably behind is ankle. if you're between 5'3 and under 6'2, then perhaps they are perfect!! IMHO

[Jim Hovind]

Interesting thread, I see there are no two people really endorse the same chair. I find all of them put pressure on the back of my leg and get uncomfortable quick. And I need a new chair so I have not really found the answer yet??

[john warren]

Originally Posted by Jim Hovind

Interesting thread, I see there are no two people really endorse the same chair. I find all of them put pressure on the back of my leg and get uncomfortable quick. And I need a new chair so I have not really found the answer yet??

personaly i have just bought a hand made cotton woven hammock that i intend to spend much of the summer in. i have grand children,,,,let them bring me lemonade!

[floyd]

It seems that we have had every kind of chair over the years.
More than comfort, it is important how you plan to use the chair.
Sure...I know you're gonna sit on 'em right?
But your also gonna tote 'em.
So when packing your gear the chairs need to find a place to fit in....
When director's type chairs(without tables) are folded. they form a square with an open center which is perfect for fitting around the base of a typical plastic tub. they take up almost no space at all when packing.
Umbrella chairs are more like "stuffers" and may fit in that wasted space when packing.

When you are at the campgrounds other factors count...
straight chair legs tend to sink into soft ground and can even tip over as a result, the ones with the base formed by a loop are more stable.
Umbrella chairs can be hard for older folks to get out of.
If you are a ScampCamp or gathering goer, then you probably need to forego heavy comfortable chairs in favor of something easy to carry to the potluck or the campfire(that's where those built-in side tables come in handy.)
If you have room, maybe an umbrella type stool to carry around the campground and something more comfy and heavy to leave at your site.
There are a lot of great choices from those old style woven ultra-lights to something more akin to a Barcalounger. Each one is perfect to fit someone's style!

[Bill in Pittsburgh]

Alps

[honda03842]

I think part of the chair decision relates to the type of travel you do. We're long rang travelers and have one rule. We don't want anything that rides in the trailer, we don't want to move anything out of the trailer when we stop for the night.

We want something light that will sit well on a beach, in a wooded area or on a patio. It needs to be easy to carry, generally that means light. We don't want cloth because you have to put it away at night.

[Red-Dwarf]

Some great points to ponder, floyd.

Thanks.

[paulw]

Coleman Cooler Quad Chair.
Amazon.com: Cooler Quad Chair: Sports & Outdoors
I picked up one of these at the Ace Hardware in Bandon a few years back and got another one from Amazon.
Very light & the padded back adds a lot of warmth which is usually more important to us than ventilation - has a little soft-side cooler in one arm and magazine pocket.
Tashi likes the cup holder...

[Donna D.]

Floyd has some good points. I only take my Classic webchair when I know I'll be toting it from campsite to campsite during a gathering. When I'm going out alone, and expect to stay within my own site... I take my Lafuma... NIRVANA!

[ruscal]

There have been times for all of us when we would give next weeks paycheck for ANY chair. Like when back packing, or the time you drove a few hundred miles to camp and forgot your chair....DOH! The chairs Norm and Ginny use are like the ones I used for many years traveling to the local desert to ride motorcycles. You could find them at Thrifty drug for $4.99. They were weightless, got your butt off the ground, and would blow away when you forgot to fold them at night. For camping in a fiberglass egg those chairs are hard to beat. We also would buy those banana loungers at Thrifty, which you could sleep on in a pinch. They had steel tube frames and in lieu of webbing used plastic tubing wrapped around the frame. They could lock in several angles at both ends. Those suckers were expensive.... $12.95..... We bought em anyway. Time has brought us newer designs with more bells and whistles, at the expense of pork. Yes these modern computer designed chairs are heavier, and more comfortable, and you throw away if they break. We all have different needs, as our backsides are different, so there is no answer to the question. I am new to FGRVing, but it is similar to camping in the back of a pickup in that you can't take everything with you. I vote for simple lightweight chairs for weekenders, and you can splurge for the longer trips.
Russ

[honda03842]

Russ, Well said. We love our aluminum webbed chairs. On our long trips we can not justify the lounge type chairs that many find comfortable, and rightfully so.

Generally the lounge chairs are steel heavy and bulky nd we are not willing to give space to the in our smaller than average tow vehicle.

We do try to carry four chairs with us to provide seats for the visitors we get, that means small and light.

[Tim Wood]

These are pretty sweet if you like small and lightweight, and they are half off with free shipping:
TravelChair Larry Chair - Free Shipping at REI.com

[floyd]

Originally Posted by Tim Wood

These are pretty sweet if you like small and lightweight, and they are half off with free shipping:
TravelChair Larry Chair - Free Shipping at REI.com

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Those really are neat!... now if only they had adjustable leg length!

[honda03842]

Too low for the aging Norm and friends.

[D Davis]

Just had to add...I have used these chairs for 20 years and am the second owner.
These are my camping chairs, they are 40 to 50 years old! Now, can you top that for durability. I love the retro look, they are sturdy and still have the original webbing. And match my CT13.

[reeves99]

Originally Posted by Red-Dwarf

We're looking for recommendations for camping chairs - foldable and light weight, but sturdy and comfortable.

What are your favourite chair brands/models?

Thanks,
Noel&Grace

Hi
We use this type. Very comfortable, can sit and read in them all day

[Mouse]

What brand is that chair?

[reeves99]

Originally Posted by Mouse

What brand is that chair?

Hi Mouse,
Not sure of the brand. We've had them for over a year now. To get the picture I just searched in Google Images for camp chairs. I noticed the images will lead you to vendors. Good luck!
Phil

[2wiresdave]

I have a very sensitive back. Almost every chair I have ever tried either made my lower back hurt or the middle of my thighs were digging into the crossbar. I needed a anatomically correct camp chair. A friend saw these and I was given one for christmas. Nirvana!!! Can literally sit in it for hours. A friend who is fulltiming sits in one exclusively - Strongback Chair

[slowpat]

Originally Posted by reeves99

Hi
We use this type. Very comfortable, can sit and read in them all day

Mine finally broke after five years or so. I loved it. I can't find another one that is at a similar price. I'll have to search more, I guess.

The trouble with a comfy chair is, when I go to a gathering, it seems like somebody else plops in my chair while I am away for an instant.

I now like my low rider, adjustable back, canvas chair with cooler on the back. It comes with backpack straps. But I still liked the round one better.