Sell...me...an...ACL...chair!

[Homercles 10206]

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).

[Jerry Callo 8952]

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.

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Edited June 9, 2018 by Jerry Callo

[RPM 26560]

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.

[Chuychanga 134]

https://www.amazon.com/ChillaX-Inflatable-Lounger-Travelling-Festivals/dp/B078STQCQQ

[El Diablo 4232]

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.

[BottleRocket 659]

I like my Colman Oversized Quad Chair that is available from Amazon for around $30. Sturdy and straightforward like your mom.

[Homercles 10206]

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.

[RPM 26560]

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.

[El Diablo 4232]

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.