Customer Reviews

Backpack Chair / Navy

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Mostly using for kids sports events. Not as heavy as I thought, making it a great backpack too. The insulated pocket works pretty good using a freezer pack (haven't tried ice yet). There are two mesh pockets that are accessible while sitting in the chair! And most important this is stout - it's obvious right away that this is going to outlast all the camping chairs of my past.

Delivered in two days in good condition. Have not used it yet but it will be a great Christmas present for my daughter that goes to college at the beach. Light weight but sturdy construction.

I got these for my wife's birthday to replace some existing wood beach chairs that we have had for years. The backpack chairs were very comfortable and lighter then I though they would be. The pockets were a fantastic feature for hauling stuff down to the beach and a great way to keep drinks cold, and sunglasses from getting lost or damaged. The fact that these were made in the United States made them even better. My only criticism is that they could have been sanded a little better. The finish was a bit rough, although with any wood beach chair there will be some maintenance involved. Overall, we are very happy with these and would recommend them to anyone who goes to the beach or outdoor events that require hauling lot s of stuff from the car.

This is the second one of these that I've owned - it's really a great chair. I live just outside North Myrtle Beach/Cherry Grove and I'm at the beach frequently. I like to set up my chair at the water's edge (actually in the water) to keep cooler while I'm reading or chatting with my wife & friends. Well, this chair is made of wood, so after about a year, one of the legs buckled on my first chair because it had been water-soaked...my own dumb fault. This time, it's Thompson's Water Seal to the rescue! Hopefully it will help it to last more than a year; but even if it doesn't, I'll buy another one...I'm at the beach several times a week, so it certainly gets a lot of use.

I am a big guy - 6'2" a bit over 300 lbs - and this chair is sturdy enough to support me. It might take a few minutes getting used to how you open this and get it ready, but once you get the hang of it, it's simple. The pockets on the back are one of the big selling points for me; as I mentioned, I sit IN the water...with the pockets on the back, I can keep my towel, reading glasses, book, and anything else I need with me - they're all right there in the chair. Plus, I ride a motorcycle, so when I pack for the beach, all I need to do is strap the chair onto the back seat and I'm ready to go. Then, when I get to the beach, I use the shoulder straps to carry the chair and all my belongings, all in one convenient package.

The only drawback with this chair is that you can't lay flat...but that's barely an issue for me - if I really want to lay flat, I take my towl back to the dry sand and lay down.

I've been a beach bum all my life - I've been through dozens of chairs - and this is absolutely my favorite chair ever!

~K.Browne