Rio Sports Ultra-Light Backpack Chair

by Rio Brands

Product Features

• Easy-to-transport chair folds flat into a backpack
• Adjustable shoulder straps, rear-access carry pouch
• Adjusts to four positions, includes drink holder
• Rugged 600D washable polyester fabric
• Covered by one year manufacturer warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Rio Beach Ultra-Light Backpack Chair is perfect for a relaxing afternoon on the beach or carrying to an outdoor concert. This strong, durable chair folds flat into a backpack for easy carrying, and includes a large rear-access carry pouch and adjustable shoulder straps. It's adjustable to four positions, and features a two-inch cushioned pillow for your head, drink holder on one of the contour molded arms, and rugged 600D polyester seat fabric. It has a weight capacity of 240 pounds.

Product Description

Ultra-Light Backpack Chair. Large rear-access carry pouch on back

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000AY9S7C
• Item model number: SC529-50
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,405 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #64 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Outdoor Furniture > Chairs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable and utilitarian - two of my favorite things!, July 26, 2010

By 

J. Wilson (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rio Sports Ultra-Light Backpack Chair (Sports)

Pros: Large storage bag, lightweight, comfortable, drink holder, aluminum/plastic parts won't rust
Con: Doesn't lay back as far as the steel version

The first Rio chair I found was the steel version (the SC527) of this (SC529) aluminum chair so this review includes a comparison of the two. Having a lightweight and usable object when trying to walk over hot sand is important to me, and this really fits the bill. I pack a small cooler with some frozen sports bottles of water or juice and snacks, throw the essentials in the bag on the back, grab the umbrella and I'm off. (Note: I haven't taken this one to the beach yet but I have taken the SC527 and it was awesome).

The bag has nice 5" x 7" flat velcro pocket inside and cell phone holder on the outside with flap/velcro closure
The drink holder is perfectly sized for easy sports bottle use
Legs lock for safety
Approximate bag size: 13" h x 14" w x 5" d - a tad smaller than the SC527
8.3 pounds

This chair and the SC527 both have backpack straps, a webbed carry loop on top, adjustable head rest and web/lock for closing chair to carry like a backpack or by the top. I'm very pleased with both chairs.

My wishlist for this SC529 would include the same start position as the SC527 so I can lean back farther - waaay more comfy, and to stretch even further, include the plastic carabiner from the SC527 (not a big deal, I can put a carabiner on easily).

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beach chair, February 6, 2007

By 

S. Diaz (Savannah, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rio Sports Ultra-Light Backpack Chair (Sports)

I love it, its comfortable, and the fabric is sturdy. It is practically weightless hen carrying it as a backpack and the bog pocket in the back fits a towel and all the other small gadgets that you want at the beach with you!I like it, I have been through many neach charis but this one has everything one.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars mixed, September 1, 2007

By 

rebus "random consumer" (Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rio Sports Ultra-Light Backpack Chair (Sports)

great chair for comfort but backpack straps broke on both of ours in the first week. Ended up tying the straps together. I felt the hassle of returning large items was too much, so we're living with it.