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[MarkBC]

Strongbacks chairs very comfy, had nothing but problems with these chairs. Bolts break....

 

I've had a similar experience with my beloved Strongback chair...though it sounds like not as severe -- I lost one bolt.  Still, I love the lumbar support -- still my most comfortable chair.  (Well, the Lafuma lounger is the most comfortable for napping)

 

...this has become my favorite chair.  It's light, comfortable and folds nice and flat, but wouldn't you know, REI discontinued them.

 

 

This REI folding chair is my go-to when I need easy portability or just when I want to be close to the ground.

[wetcoast]

https://www.rei.com/...nox-beach-chair

The wife and I have a pair of these from REI https://www.rei.com/...rest-treo-chair

With the smaller campers, I have the Falcon, these two solutions look like they might be great upgrades but still use almost no space? We use a couple of these that are real low riders https://www.mec.ca/e...28/Mantis-Chair but the Helinox looks nice for resting the neck and the Treo for easy in and out since it looks like a reasonable height?

[Vic Harder]

we have the Treo's as well.  Both chairs broke earlier this summer (front leg snapped), and Thermarest replaced them, no questions asked.  The replacements look exactly like the originals, so I am not too sure how long they will last.  BTW, I weigh 185 lbs.  Well under the stated max weight, and they broke while leaning forward to stoke the fire.  Very odd.

 

They are also quite unstable and take some getting used to.  Not recommended for nights of heavy drinking!

 

Vic

[buckland]

I second the motion for the  Kermit chair... I have had 2 for 25 years...still in great shape...extremely well made by hand.... pays off over time...I have also gone through 3 or 4 walmart chairs... over all Kermit was a better value... they also look great (though they are low to the ground you can also buy leg extensions)

[Ronin]

My fav is LaFuma. I've been using the same ones since 1998. Replaced the pad 3yrs ago. They take up a lot of storage room but the few times I opted for something else I always regretted it. They are infinitely adjustable from upright to star gazing. I've actually spent some nights sleeping on them. I like that most parts can be replaced so they're not just thrown away after a few years. The only thing I wish they had are a cupholder. 

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[Idahomauledriver]

X2 on the Kermit chair. My wife and I both have them and they travel with us all the time.


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[Tuff Guy 62]

X2 on the GCI Directors Chair.

 

Durable, stable and the built in side table is a huge plus during happy hour and meal times.

[Seth]

My fav is LaFuma...

I have a knockoff of that style chair that I quite like, but will have to try out the original version one of these days. The knockoff is no good for sitting upright, but a great lounger.

Ronin, where is that campsite? Care to share? It has a view to admire...


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Edited by Seth, 06 October 2016 - 10:51 PM.

[Bseek]

Not Ronin, but I am guessing Kirk Creek on Hwy 1. Am I correct?

[Ronin]

Absolutely right- it is Kirk Creek Campground. One of the best spots on the Ca coast. I believe it has less than 20 spaces so reservations a must. I'm not sure if the Sobranes Fire affects access or not so be sure to check with CHP or CalFire for latest info. I was in site #17 situated right on the bluff above the ocean.