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Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch
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Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch

Item # 719826

$49.95

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This Therm-a-rest Trekker Lounge chair sleeve has a built-in fleece pillow sleeve and covers your entire 20-inch wide mattress to create a comfortable camping chair.

  • Fits any Therm-a-rest 20-inch wide mattress (sold seperately)
  • Features adjustable side straps and built-in fleece Stuff-It® pillow sleeve
  • Sets up in a snap; sleeve never has to be removed, so converts instantly from lounger to sleeping pad and back again

Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 719826

Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch Specs

Specification

Description

Weight18 ounces
MaterialNylon
Dimensions70 x 20 inches

Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch Customer Reviews

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Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch
 
4.2

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (9)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Compact roll up (4)
  • Durable design (4)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (5)
  • Car camping (5)
  • Weekend trips (5)
  • Backcountry camping (4)
  • Campgrounds (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (6), Avid adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Nov

2

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great Product!

By David V

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Easy Set Up

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds

Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

Like many other reviewers, I love this product. It goes without saying that a chair with a back is a godsend after a day on the trail. And the nicest thing about this sleeve is that you never have to take it off the pad. It helps protect it from punctures, and it rolls up nicely to throw in my pack. The only negative is that it does add about a pound to your pack weight. But to me, it's worth it.

I agree with other reviewers that the stays (poles) in back and bottom of the chair can be a problem. They are a pretty tight fit in their sleeves, and it can take a few minutes of cursing and swearing to get them in and out (particularly out). So, I trimmed about a half-inch off each of the four stays, and they now pop into and out of the sleeves without any problem. No hesitation in recommending this product.

  • Gift:
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Mar

29

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Pole removal a deal killer

By Surfsnell

from Nashotah, WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable Design

Cons

  • Bulky Roll Up
  • Expensive
  • Strap problems

Best Uses

  • Car Camping
  • Weekend Trips

Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

The support poles are supposed to come out of this thing but this is practically impossible to do. As such it doesn't roll/pack with ANY degree of convenience.

Product should be redesigned so poles come out easily OR it folds, rolls, and compresses the other direction.

Also, side-release buckles on tension straps would be unnecessary if the straps were a few inches longer and not stitched at the ends.

Also, I would like to see this product available with compression straps so you can fold it in half lengthwise and roll it with ProLite 3 and 4 pads.

The pluses of this product are great: Very comfy. Fully protects Therm-a-Rest and eliminates need for stuff sack.

However it's too much hassle to remove the pad from the chair and the pole removal flaw was a deal breaker for me given how pricy this thing is and how easily it could have been remedied. If you get one take it car camping or anywhere space/convenience aren't essential.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

1

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Life Saver

By XC Cycler

from University Park, PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Dries Quickly
  • Dual use
  • Easy Set Up
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

    Amazing product. My friends showed it to me a few years back and I just had to get one. I am a cycle tourist and we don't have the luxury of carrying chairs. Usually there are picnic tables but now you can have a picnic table with a seat back. We also just went to France for three weeks and we quickly found out that they don't believe in picnic tables so every night we were cooking and playing cards on the ground. My dad did not have the lounge and he was pretty bummed out because me and my friend both had one. He was skeptical about it at first but when i let him try it for an evening, he was instantly hooked and now he is getting one for Christmas. The poles are a little time consuming but after taking them in and out for 3 weeks straight, you develop strategies for how to do it easily. Thanks for the great product.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Images shared by XC Cycler

    Me and my buddy in our lounges making dinner

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    7

    2009

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Probably just fine for full length pads

    By Zannie

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Dual use
    • Easy Set Up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Beach
      • Campgrounds
      • Outdoor Events

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

      The REI website gives no indication of this, but this chair is designed to work with full length 20 inch sleeping pads. My boyfriend and I both have 3/4 length 20 inch pads. He is a lanky fellow and I am pretty short, so I decided to get the Trekker Chair for me and the Trekker Lounge for him, since I figured it would give him some extra height. Not so. The back was the exact same height as the Trekker Chair, and since it is really supposed to be for full length mattresses it didn't work out well for the 3/4 length. I exchanged the lounge for the regular trekker chair, since my boyfriend couldn't distinguish between them, comfort-wise.

      It worked well enough that if I was planning to get a longer mattress in the future I'd put up with the fit problem without complaint, but we are both happy with the 3/4 length mattress for sleeping. The one advantage of the Lounge is that it has quick release buckles, but I think I can sew some after market quick release buckles into the Trekker Chair using upholstery thread.

      I did not attempt to remove or replace the poles/rods. They were in the chair when I got it and I can't imagine what advantage there would be to removing them, so I don't see what the fuss is all about. That said, I am not that much of a backpacker, so perhaps there is some magic way to fold it that makes it smaller if you take the poles out. To my thinking, you have to pack the poles anyway so you may as well roll them up in the chair, but maybe other people know something I don't.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      19

      2008

       
      5.0

      GREAT BUY!!!!

      By Jen from AZ

      from AZ

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact
      • Dries Quickly
      • Dual use
      • Easy Set Up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Beach
        • Campgrounds
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

        This has to be my favorite bit of gear I have!! I took it everywhere, the beach, the mountains along the river on rocks. It held up great and looks just as good as when I bought it. The lounger setup is awesome and the extra cushioning when you make it a chair is great! The poles can be a bit if a bear to get out, but only have to do it once, so not so bad. I recommend this to anyone!!! The best thing I bought by far!!!

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        25

        2007

         
        5.0

        Very handy

        By nwg

        from CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Compact Roll Up
        • Easy To Inflate

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

          This chair is great! Not only does it provide a chair where ever you and your thermarest happen to be but it also protects your thermarest from dirt.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          24

          2007

           
          4.0

          great idea but...

          By hike4fun

          from Baltimore, MD

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

          After a backpacking buddy brought a camp chair on a trip, I realized I couldn't live without one of my own. Because I already had a thermarest I decided on the trekker lounge. I like that you can leave the sleeve on and just unclasp some webbing and sleep on it. Thermarest thought of everything--you can remove the stays and roll the whole thing up, but it's a huge pain! The stays are very difficult to take in and out so my friends are all sitting comfortably long before I get my chair ready. Then I have to do it again to pack up. The whole setup is also pretty heavy (thermarest, chair, and stuff sack to keep it from getting punctured). My chair is much more padded, and I'll stick with it, but it's not perfect.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          13

          2007

           
          4.0

          Best invention yet!

          By toadontheroad

          from Livermore, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Lightweight
          • Non Slip

          Cons

          • Strap problems

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

          No more looking for the perfect campsite with something to lean against! Everytime I go with buddies I let them try it out for a few minutes before I take it back. Then it's all they talk about the rest of the trip. Several of my friends have picked up thier own now. Feels like a Lazy-Boy after 12 miles with switchbacks!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          4

          2007

           
          4.0

          Leave the Crazy Creek at home

          By Shawn1981

          from Chicago

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Non Slip

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

          This thing is great. Not quite as comfortable as a Crazy Creek, but definitely more convenient when backpacking. The fact that it stays on your sleeping pad the whole time is great b/c you can convert it to a lounge chair without having to get out of your sleeping bag.

          The only downside is that it is a little bit on the heavy side (I think it adds about 1 pound to your pack - still lighter than a Crazy Creek), but definitely a nice comfort around camp.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          29

          2007

           
          4.0

          Comfortable and Designed Well

          By ND

          from Mpls, MN

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Lightweight
          • Non Slip

          Cons

          • Straps slip somewhat

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve - 20-Inch:

          This chair works great with the Toughskin pad. It is roomy enough and comfortable. It doesn't seem to contribute substantially to the bulk of the rolled up pad and is convenient since it doesn't have to be removed from the pad. The only downside is that the straps seem to slip a bit when you're sitting in it, leaving you more in a recline position.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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