"Camp chair" suggestions? February 29, 2012, 10:28:19 am Yahoo Message Number: 128872Can anyone recommend a camp chair (*other than* "Strongback"; long story) that fits the criteria of high quality construction and materials, comfort, and at least a little back support (I know that that is a YMMV thing, butt..... ;-)!), lightweight (10-12 pounds), compacts into a conveniently-sized package, either to fold flat or to "bag" and strap on the ladder? I currently have an old Lallemand fold-flat; it's great, but it's starting to show wear and the company has been out of business for a long time. The Lafuma Elips looks similar; anyone have one of these?Thanks for any input!JoanP.S. The local Costcos have *no* in-store camp chairs at this time.
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #1 – February 29, 2012, 10:32:56 am Yahoo Message Number: 128873Quote Can anyone recommend a camp chair (*other than* "Strongback"; long story) Joan,Please relate your strongback story.Mike
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #2 – February 29, 2012, 10:44:40 am Yahoo Message Number: 128874On Feb 29, 2012, at 8:28 AM, jctaylor1941 wrote:QuoteCan anyone recommend a camp chair (*other than* "Strongback"; long story) that fits the criteria of high quality construction and materials, comfort, and at least a little back support (I know that that is a YMMV thing, butt..... ;-)!), lightweight (10-12 pounds), compacts into a conveniently-sized package, either to fold flat or to "bag" and strap on the ladder? JC, If you want a chair that is utilitarian in purpose with great comfort- go with Costco's Director's chair with side table. They cost about 27 dollars each. The side table has a cup holder in it for that cold beer or soda you have --or the hot tea or cocoa you brought out to sit by the fire with.Donna of Lazy Daizy 1997 LD RB 26.5' Vaughn, WA
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #3 – February 29, 2012, 10:52:04 am Yahoo Message Number: 128875Costco's most recent version includes a soft cooler on the left side and the table on the right. $27.99 We have two of them. Lightweight somewhat bulky, but sturdy.--"I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can't be won without." - Ernie Pyle"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." - Edward R. Murrow***James A Jackson*mobile: 909 553-4768home: 951 769-7665**[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #4 – February 29, 2012, 11:04:37 am Yahoo Message Number: 128877No way! Cooler on left side! I gotta check that out.Donna : )If you are looking for a lounge chair, I'd recommend the Tommy Bahama lounge. Saw those at Camper's World.Donna
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #5 – February 29, 2012, 11:20:32 am Yahoo Message Number: 128879Quote "Can anyone recommend a camp chair > Thanks for any input!Joan Joan Take a look at this one from REI. I think this is one that Bumper is fond of, if memory serves. http://www.rei.com/product/767164/gci-outdoor-pico-telescoping-chairSteve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #6 – February 29, 2012, 11:42:48 am Yahoo Message Number: 128881That's too bad. Last summer, we bought two camping chairs (not recliners) at Costco for something like $20 per. Here's the ones we have: http://timberridgegear.com/trf001.htmlYou might be able to find them online somewhere. I find them to be very comfortable.Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.com
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #7 – February 29, 2012, 11:58:14 am Yahoo Message Number: 128883QuoteTake a look at this one from REI. I think this is one that Bumper is fond of, if memory serves. http://www.rei.com/product/767164/gci-outdoor-pico-telescoping-chairSteve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs No doubt that chair if of very high quality. At that price I would be afraid to leave it out at night however.Joe Hamm
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #8 – February 29, 2012, 12:09:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128885Hi Joan,We recently picked up two of these from Camping World.http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/copper-canyon-folding-chair/47578> We haven't had them long enough to test how rugged they are, but so far we've been happy with them. They had to fold flat enough to go into a compartment with only a few inches of vertical clearance.Art
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #9 – February 29, 2012, 12:29:24 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128886And if your dog is small enough, and mine is, you can put a blanket in it and they sit there very nicely. Just don't get out of your seat or they will topple over.Jules
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #10 – February 29, 2012, 02:09:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128889"Can anyone recommend a camp chair > Thanks for any input!Quote Joan Joan,Lydia and I love our Pico's. They are extremely compact and for me, an excellent option as they support my back where it needs it. Not the tallest of chairs though. Seems you are in between my height and Lydia's so would most likely work. If you can wait til Morro Bay, you are welcome to try one. They are pricey yet........Robin
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #11 – February 29, 2012, 06:13:24 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128894Quote Can anyone recommend a camp chair (*other than* "Strongback"; long story) that fits the criteria of high quality construction and materials, comfort, and at least a little back support (I know that that is a YMMV thing, butt..... ;-)!), lightweight (10-12 pounds), compacts into a conveniently-sized package, either to fold flat or to "bag" and strap on the ladder? I currently have an old Lallemand fold-flat; it's great, but it's starting to show wear and the company has been out of business for a long time. The Lafuma Elips looks similar; anyone have one of these?Thanks for any input!Joan I have back problems (surgery in 1980) and the chair that I like is called "Prime Products 13-6506 Elite Arizona Tan Rocker Folding Chair" and the Amazon link follows: http://www.amazon.com/Products-13-6506-Arizona-Rocker-Folding/dp/B001TQMZWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330560117&sr=8-1If the link doesn't work, just search with the name provided above. I can spend several hours in it without any problems. It's a rocking chair too but its used rarely for that purpose. I'm on my second chair. My wife has one too. It doesn't fold up into a tiny package but that's not important to me as I like comfort first. It folds flat and I keep it in the rear driver's side outside compartment (27' MB). It won't fit anyplace else so think about that first if you consider it.I had a Strongback chair and sent it back.Bob As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #12 – February 29, 2012, 09:50:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128899I saw the one at Costco with the side table and soft cooler. It was very comfortable, nice back support. Here's a link to one you can order from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Directors-Chair-Cooler-Table/dp/B006L89QVY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330573524&sr=8-3- Lisa As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #13 – February 29, 2012, 11:39:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128900Yes and almost twice the Costco price. I have seen these still in the 922 zip Costcos. Of course at $5 per gal of gas the Amazon.com price is probably better.--"I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can't be won without." - Ernie Pyle"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." - Edward R. Murrow***James A Jackson*mobile: 909 553-4768home: 951 769-7665**[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #14 – March 01, 2012, 10:32:18 am Yahoo Message Number: 128908No doubt that chair if of very high quality. At that price I would be afraid to leave it out at night however. Joe HammThe Pico Folding Chair is pricy, at $90 to $110 or so. But it has some attributes that, depending on your priorities, may make it worthwhile: Light weight, strong, comfortable back support, folds to an amazingly small, compact size . . . one looking at the satchel size package would hardly expect a chair at all. My primary needs, besides comfort of course, were the light weight and compact size as I take it camping in my Husky aircraft. Those same features make Pico storage a non-issue in the LD - - if the budget allowed, you could carry enough of them to outfit a good ol' Southern revival.bumper[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #15 – March 01, 2012, 12:43:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128913QuoteThe Pico Folding Chair is pricy, at $90 to $110 or so. But it has some attributes that, depending on your priorities, may make it worthwhile:bumper For those interested there is a Pico Chair Video on Amazon that demonstrates all.Joe Hamm
Re: "Camp chair" suggestions? Reply #16 – March 01, 2012, 04:49:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128915Joan Whatever chair you do buy, make sure to spend some quality time sitting in it before buying. To me, few chairs fit right, especially the ones that fold up and store in a bag. Look for chair that the back and seat are one continuous piece of fabric so cold winds are blocked from hitting your mid-back.We bought the last set of chairs at Costco, the MacCabee brand. Costco sell chairs, and other camping gear, seasonally so checking with them often, this time of year, is recommended. They may sell chairs for only a couple of weeks. You better get moving on this, the Yahoo GTG is only three weeks away.Larry
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