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TravelChair Big Bubba Chair

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Item # 766564

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Travel Chair Big Bubba chair offers big comfort with a wide, full-length seat, cushy pillow, removable footrest, and armrests with a drink holder.

Unique built-in footrest lets you kick up your feet for supreme comfort at the campsite, beach or in the backyard
Tough, powder-coated tubular steel frame and 450-denier ripstop polyester seat stand up to loads of use, year after year
Seat is reinforced with webbing, and fabric is bar-tacked and double-stitched throughout; plastic feet add stability and strength
Drink holder on right armrest keeps your favorite beverage close by
Folds up with a single, easy squeeze to fit into its own convenient carrying bag

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TravelChair Big Bubba Chair Customer Reviews

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Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair

3.0

(based on 26 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (22)
Easy set up (19)
Compact (6)
Dries quickly (3)
Dual use (3)

Cons

Delicate (10)
Heavy (6)
Heavy / bulky (6)

Best Uses

Camping (18)
Outdoor events (14)
Beach (9)
Road trips (7)
Day trip (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Avid adventurer (10), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 26 customers

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Jun

2008

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Stay Away

By dave1234

from Virginia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Easy Set Up

Cons

Bulky
Delicate
Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

The first chair delivered literally broke the first time I sat in it - the foot rest connector broke. REI graciously replaced that one. Its replacement also broke after only a month's worth of limited use - the front metal support beam broke. I don't plan to ask for a third. I am not small at 6'1" 210 lbs, but I think that the chair should have been able to handle that weight. I thoguht that I was sacrificing lightweight for sturdy in a chair that I would only be using recreationally and not having to carry it while hiking. I was mistaken. I have ten dollar chairs from the summer recreation isle at the grocery store that have lasted much longer.

Aug

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Disappointed

By jasonnev

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

Was apprehensive about these chairs after reading reviews, especially with a [$]price tag. At first they were great, comfortable... bought them as a wedding gift. However, within two weeks one of them has broken in the same spot that is described in the other posts...I'm waiting to see what will happen with the other... looks like the price has gone down, too bad. Will return and try again, but I'm not holding my breath. Come on REI, you ought to do better than this. [...]

Jul

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great comfortable chair!

By TravelingMan

from Falls Church, VA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

Bulky
Heavy

Best Uses

Beach
Campgrounds
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

I've owned several of the folding type chairs over the years. I've taken this one to Bonnaroo & All-Good Festivals as well as several camping trips. It's a great chair! I'm 6'1" & 240lbs and haven't had an issue with it!

May

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not as good as it used to be

By randufus

from Renton WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

Unbreathable fabric

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Outdoor Events

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

Bought two of these several years ago when the seat and back were mesh. Those lasted for years of regular use by not-so-skinny users (understatement?). When one finally broke, I immediately bought a new one (not from REI sadly), and it broke within a couple of months and the company would not honor the warranty. The heavy denier fabric isn't nearly as breathable as the old mesh - better on a cool evening by the campfire, but murderously sweaty on a warm day in the sun. Way more comfortable than the cheap bag chairs thanks to the widely placed shoulder supports that don't jab you like the really cheap chairs. They had me for life until they skimped on the quality and materials. I'm now looking elsewhere for a replacement...

Jul

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Cheap chair

By SSgt

from Rowlett, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

Bulky
Delicate

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

Bought two of these. One of the foot rest was broke straight out ot the bag. Returned to REI [...], but the new one off the self was broke too.The connecting nut from the chair to the leg rest is plastic. Very cheap! The nut needs to be metal.[...].If you buy one take it out of the bag to ensure it is not broke from the store. Be very careful with this chair! It's plastic connections.

Feb

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Big Bubba Travel Chair

By Dana the Jazz Singer

from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Best portable chair ever
Comfortable
Constant daily use 5 yrs
Dries Quickly
Easy Set Up
Ordering another NOW

Cons

Best Uses

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

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

Heavy Duty.. I used it daily and I mean daily for at least 5 years and I weight 225lbs. Incredibily, almost indestructible. It finally broke and I'm ordering another immediately.

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Don't Buy This Chair

By mm117

from Fairfax, VA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Delicate

Best Uses

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

I bought four of these chairs and loved them...until one by one they all broke. The rods that connect the foot rest to the chair break very easily. They're cheap quality...don't waste your money. I actually returned the first one that broke, and the replacement broke, so FIVE that I've owned have failed. Each time I was only sitting on the chair when they broke. DON'T BUT THIS CHAIR!

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

By lsteel

from Colorado

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beach
Campgrounds
Outdoor Events

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

This is a little heavy but the pros outweigh the cons that the weight isn't even worth deducting a star.

Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Would definitely buy again

By mgonza

from Southern CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Set Up

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backyard
Campgrounds

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

We bought 4 of these to use in our backyard and on camp trips. We love them! The only thing my daughter has encountered is that if you're not tall enough the pillow may not be very comfortable for use. But will definitley buy again.

Nov

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

sick chair

By debo

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Set Up
Hammock style sit

Cons

Best Uses

Beach
Campgrounds
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Travel Chair Big Bubba Chair:

i love this chair - super comfy and second to none in terms of the quality. i have many great hours logged in this chair and many more adventures planned