June 9, 20187 yr My favorite old Magellan folding chairs are feeling the pain of years of ACL, ROT, the beach, the lake, yo momma. It’s time to get a new pair of folding camp/canvas/portable chairs. I don’t give a shit about cooler pockets, probably don’t need a foot rest, I already have clip-on Longhorn umbrellas (yes I’m a Poke, I married a 2x Horn), etc. My feature requirements: * Durability * Not too heavy to drag 1+ miles into Zilker * Tall enough to lay back in to nap * Approximately 250lbs to support your mom and I * No faggy Aggy logos. Thoughts? I’ve seen the King Kong and a few other higher end brands but don’t trust the Hugo Bot reviews. I prefer real feedback from Surly Shitheads. Mesh Back preferred but not necessary. Bonus points for features that help me smuggle in Tito’s to ACL (like a removable padded head rest I can wrap around the booze).
June 9, 20187 yr I have one similar to this which I've used for 3-4 years with no issues. Pros: sturdy, seat doesn't sag, feet adjust to the terrain. Cons: a bit heavier, no place to hid vodka. Amazon link Edited June 9, 20187 yr by Jerry Callo
June 9, 20187 yr I got one of these zero gravity chairs as a gift a few years ago and really like it. Slightly heavier than a chair like the one above, but still light enough to tote around and very comfortable. About $40.
June 10, 20187 yr https://www.amazon.com/ChillaX-Inflatable-Lounger-Travelling-Festivals/dp/B078STQCQQ
June 10, 20187 yr My Magellan sits out on the patio year round and so it's weathered all to hell but it is holding up well for as old as it is. I did notice a week or so ago that the fabric was starting to tear slightly at the tip of one of the arms and I know how those things go, once they start it's just a matter of time. That said, I like the looks of that Zero Gravity chair, I might consider one for my next folding chair purchase which is surely not too far off in the future.
June 10, 20187 yr I like my Colman Oversized Quad Chair that is available from Amazon for around $30. Sturdy and straightforward like your mom.
June 11, 20187 yr Author I got one of these zero gravity chairs as a gift a few years ago and really like it. Slightly heavier than a chair like the one above, but still light enough to tote around and very comfortable. About $40. Would you haul it around to a music festival? Those make me nervous just thinking about portability.
June 11, 20187 yr Some come with a carry bag (mine didn't), but anything you haul around a music festival is going to be a PITA. It's not much heavier than a regular lawn chair.
June 11, 20187 yr 12 hours ago, BottleRocket said: I like my Colman Oversized Quad Chair that is available from Amazon for around $30. Sturdy and straightforward like your mom. I've got one of those as an extra, it never gets used. I'm a hair under 6' and it swallows me. Probably would be great for a large/tall person. I could be talking chairs, I could be talking moms.
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