If you order one of these, it will arrive ready to go right out of the box. Just unpack, unfold, and sit down—that’s all there is to it. It would be overselling it to call this a handsome chair.
But keep in mind that your kid will eventually outgrow this one. With its spacious seat width, this chair also offers more room than any other model we tested. And its backrest extends higher up than those of other chairs; this is nice for taller folks or people who like a good slouch with some head support. We ranked Value for Money as a 5 as this really is exceptional value considering the the build and comfort of the chair.
This is also the most expensive lightweight chair we tested, and we think the Chair One is a better value. Despite the Renetto chair’s weight and bulk, our testers found it simple to set up and adjust. It can hold a lot of supplies, and it’s easy to carry and set up. The King Kong chair has two cupholders and intuitively placed storage pouches under each armrest; unlike the Coleman chair, though, this one doesn’t have a cooler pouch. Like others in its category, this chair comes with an over-the-shoulder carry bag, but some testers found it was light ozark trail backpack and compact enough to carry without the case.
Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer. You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag. I would find it challenging to carry this chair long distances with a backpack and all my other kit. It is much longer than other chairs and although it’s not particularly heavy, it’s slightly bulky and not as portable as the OEX Ultra Lite Camping Chair for example.
Sure, it’s a bit on the soft side, but it strikes a nice balance between plushness and support for less experienced behinds. The gear ratios felt well suited to climbing thanks in part to the 30-tooth chainring that made steeper sections on the heavier-than-average hardtail doable. This airbed is the perfect size for little travelers – it can support up to 110lbs. The armrests are designed to keep kids secure and comfortable on the sleep surface and the velvet flocking also helps kids from slipping and sliding through the night. An interlocking quick release valve on the airbed allows for a quick set up in minutes when ready to use and fast deflation when it’s time to store it away.
The cockpit consists of unbranded aluminum parts that get the job done in a workman-like fashion. We were really happy to see a quick-release seatpost clamp since it allowed us to drop it for the descents. Although somewhat small in diameter, the lock-on grips are surprisingly comfortable and tacky. Interestingly, the bike comes with a 300-pound rider weight limit that is most likely related to the components more than the frame. It comes with a simple LTWOO A5 9-speed, 1×9 drivetrain with a trigger-style shifter. Shifting performance is as good as any other value-oriented drivetrain or slightly better.
We also found that this extra head area gave the chair a more secure feeling and gave you confidence to lean back into the chair. The chair is longer and bulkier as a result of this, but if the main use of this chair is for the garden, outdoor picnics or spending time camping, then it’s the perfect choice. In addition, the tray has a handy cup holder, which virtually eliminates the risk of spilling your drink. The one thing this chair doesn’t have, however, is storage. Fortunately, this is also easy to remedy via DIY engineering.