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REI Trail Chair

REI Trail Chair

Item # 765285
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You'll always have a comfortable place to sit with the light and packable REI Trail Chair.

  • Lightweight and packable design allows you to take the chair on trips of all kinds—even backpacking!
  • Ripstop polyester and fiberglass stays provide comfortable support
  • Side connector straps adjust so you can fine tune your sit angle
  • Comes with dual carry handles for easy transport

Imported.

Item 765285

REI Trail Chair Specs

Specification

Description

Weight23 ounces
MaterialRipstop polyester
ConstructionFiberglass
Folded dimensions17.3 x 17.1 x 1.2 inches
Unfolded dimensions(H x W x D) 17.3 x 17.1 x 17.3 inches
Seat heightNot applicable
CapacityNot applicable

REI Trail Chair Customer Reviews

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REI Trail Chair
 
2.4

(based on 13 reviews)

31%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (11)
  • Easy set up (9)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Compact (4)
  • Dries quickly (3)

Cons

  • Delicate (5)

Best Uses

  • Day trips (10)
  • Outdoor events (10)
  • Campgrounds (9)
  • Beach (8)
  • Backcountry camping (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (5)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jun

23

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Poor Showing REI

By kmccalla

from North Carolina

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Dual use
  • Easy Set Up

Cons

  • Delicate
  • Weak Stiching

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Beach
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • In your living room
  • Outdoor Events
  • Winter Camping

Comments about REI Trail Chair:

So I bought my first Crazy Creek chair in 1993 and it lasted me until last year when the fabric finally wore out around the stays. I decided that i would replace my chair with the REI brand since i have had such great luck with their brand products in the past. The first chair i bought ripped out at the straps on my first use, the second proceeded to do this with my wife, and the third with me over the weekend. After shaking my head in disbelief i have come to the opinion that REI is simply selling a bad product under their name. I will be returning the third and going back to Crazy Creek. FYI my wife and i are not big people (she is sub 150) and I am sub 180.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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May

16

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Broke the very first night

By Northwest Adventurer

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Delicate

Best Uses

  • Beach
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • Outdoor Events

Comments about REI Trail Chair:

We bought two of these and that same night one of them broke. Just ripped out at the seem where the nylon straps attach to the back when sitting around the camp fire. I'm a pretty small person so I was surprised to find it that delicate. I was very disappointed with this REI product and would not recommend it.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

20

2008

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Inferior product

By Tamiloon

from Austin, Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • I like the color

Cons

  • Defective

Best Uses

  • Outdoor Events

Comments about REI Trail Chair:

I purchased three of these. The first time we used them, one of them tore loose where the strap attaches to the chair. I returned for an exchange. The 2nd time I used one of the others, the plastic stay poked through the fabric at the seat. I bought one for a friend, the 2nd time she used it, the strap also tore loose. I would not purchase this item again.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jul

11

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Didn't last a month of use

By Jac Tries Anything

from Mt. Pleasant, MI

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy Set Up
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Falls apart

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Beach
  • Day Trips

Comments about REI Trail Chair:

This seat fell apart after a month of use. The seams ripped and the padding wasn't much. The other people I was with had Crazy Creek chairs, and their seats held up while this one didn't.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Jul

3

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Very happy with this product

By Jean-Pierre

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • Outdoor Events

    Comments about REI Trail Chair:

    Very surprised to see the bad reviews on this REI product. I have the extended version and couldn't be happier with it. I've taken mine on several trips - last one to Assateague Island - and not only is it easy to pack but a comfort. The mesh pocket is great and comes in handy. Several friends have even borrowed it and had no problems. Some of them are big guys (190#+, 6'+) and the chair is still in perfect shape. Sorry to hear the bad experiences. Hope REI has listen to them and implemented a bit of quality control.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    28

    2008

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    not good

    By tuba city

    from tuba city, az

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Set Up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping

      Comments about REI Trail Chair:

      went on a 5 day Paria Canyon trip, the first night the chair was used, the strap/chair connection ripped. my partners had crazy creek chairs, i noticed the nylon piece that connects to the strap is continuous with the seat, not sewn together and much stronger. i will exchange this chair for crazy creek.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      23

      2008

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      trail comfort, low price

      By Revvin

      from Sacramento, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping

        Comments about REI Trail Chair:

        Used the extended length version this product on a recent backpacking trip to Desolation Wilderness. Packed easily on the outside of my pack, provided fine back support in camp after a long day of hiking. When I was ready to turn in, it served as more pad under my sack. This chair was one of the small pleasures I allowed in my pack. Will take it out again.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        19

        2008

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Can be used at games also

        By Moose1

        from Kent, Wa

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Beach
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Outdoor Events
          • Road Trips

          Comments about REI Trail Chair:

          You can use this at Mariner and Seahawks games, when you have to sat on some of the benches in some of the sitting area. You also can use it to watch the kids play sports. I would use it for that and when I go camping and hikes.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          26

          2008

           
          2.0

          Rips Easily

          By rkilgore

          from Austin, Texas

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy Set Up

          Cons

          • Delicate

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Outdoor Events

          Comments about REI Trail Chair:

          Bought two chairs and found them very comfortable. However, after only two camping trips the stitching ripped out where the straps are attached to the back on -both- chairs. A much more robust atach point is needed.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          23

          2008

           
          4.0

          some improvements

          By tspoon

          from Palo Alto, CA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • Outdoor Events

            Comments about REI Trail Chair:

            I had looked at these chairs in the past and didnt like the stap design. A few months later, I noticed that REI had re engineered them so the straps attached directly to the chair, and not to a flimsy cloth junction. I have used a few times and scrutinize the chair after every use due to the poor reviews received in the past, havent seen any of the problems mentioned yet. [...] I am taking much more of a liking to REI products, and am glad to give the benefit of the doubt or consider any bad products a part of "r&d" work.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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