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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair
$59.95
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Kick back and relax at the campground or summer concert with the portable Alite Monarch Butterfly chair.
- At only 18 oz., the Monarch Butterfly chair is light enough to take along on backpacking trips; chair stows in the included 4.5 x 13 in. stuff sack
- Chair sets up quickly and easily using an aluminum hub and pole system similar to the design found in many lightweight tents
- Balancing on the 2 rubber feet allows you to rock forward and back
- Lightweight nylon fabric features breathable mesh panels on the sides
- Chair has a maximum capacity of 250 lbs.
Imported.
Item 792007
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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair Specs
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 18 ounces |
| Material | Nylon |
| Construction | Aluminum |
| Folded dimensions | (Dia x L) 4.5 x 13 inches |
| Unfolded dimensions | (H x W x D) 22 x 21.5 x 17 inches |
| Seat height | 7 inches |
| Capacity | 250 pounds |
Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Compact (12)
- Lightweight (12)
- Comfortable (11)
- Easy set up (11)
- Dual use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry camping (9)
- Campgrounds (6)
- Day trips (6)
- Outdoor events (6)
- Beach (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (4)
Reviewed by 12 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Dries Quickly
- Dual use
- Easy Set Up
- Fun
- Innovative
- Lightweight
- Rocks
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Events
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
I'm obsessed with packing light as I don't feel comfortable hauling more than about 20lbs total and I love rocking instead of just sitting! I will sit to eat a meal, but any other time, I want to sit and rock or be walking, running, rolling, moving or sleeping. I used to travel all the time as a runway model between NYC and Europe, and became very good a packing very light - forget the clothes, bring the lightweight gear and a good jacket. At home I have La-z-boy chairs. When hiking, camping, or at the beach, etc, I never can understand people I see who drag out those heavy sedentary chairs. With the Alite, I have a chair that fits my personality - a rocking chair. There's no need to worry about falling backwards - even if you tried, you just put your hand back and catch yourself easily since only 5 inches off ground. It is perfectly designed to balance your weight for rocking. The chair pops together effortlessly from the tiny stuff sack it comes in - I think with tension pulls and magnets, and you just pull the seat fabric over, and voila, a rocking chair within seconds. I love it! We just used it on a family camping trip, and now have to buy more for the entire family. Not sure how it would do at beach or how long it will last, but for hikers and campers, this is a great design. Just discovered this chair last month at REI. Good work on the part of the designers for this great new chair!
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Events
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
Comfort:
The Monarch Butterfly Chair by Alite is an amazing invention. I was impressed by how comfortable it was. You think two legs??? But this chair is ergonomically constructed to fit how we sit.
Function:
I have used mine at a concert, perfect when you are on a down hill slope. I would always slide right out of my Crazy Creek...no longer with the Monarch.
Sturdy:
I was surprised to see 250 lbs...I am confident it is more than that...I fell back into mine...I am positive I exerted more than 250 lbs. on that chair.
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- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Beach
- Outdoor Events
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
I had posted a previous review because one of the pockets tore on my first use. I wrote the company and they'd had early design problems, but pleaded their case for me to try another. I had a replacement sling within two days. I took it on the next trip and it worked perfectly - very comfortable, easy to carry. Everyone wanted to try it! I would buy another chair -[...]
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- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
It's not what we were looking for. Essentially, it functions the same as a 4 leg chair, but your own two legs are numbers 3 and 4. If you have knee issues, this is not the chair for you. However, with that said, it's not uncomfortable, packs up small, and is fairly light. A good compromise for backpacking and it gets you off the ground, but you're giving up the ability to lean back and relax. It's a clever idea, though, and was quite sturdy.
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- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
Love this thing....kinda like a small portable rocker.
Cant sleep in it though
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Dual use
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Events
- Road Trips
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
Well i got two of these chairs before REI started to sell them, after seeing it in a magazine i was suprized REI didnt carry them, im glad they do now because im about to buy another one!
I am in the Army and i always am sure to pack a chair in my pack whether its to the field or on a deployment, its so lightweight i dont notice the extra wieght.
This chair is so comfortable, all of my friends love it, in fact some choose to sit on them rather then my couches.
If i were to add any complaints, it would be that this chair should not be used for heavier people. I know the chair can take it but, a friend of mine thats about 280 pounds complained that the rear poles dug into his back. However, i weigh 190 pounds and i have no clue what he is talking about.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Dual use
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Beach
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Events
- Road Trips
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
I've only been using the Monarch for a few weeks, so I'll admit that I'm only telling a part of the story here, and perhaps I'll update my comments in the future if my opinion changes...
Consider this a "ditto" to all the positive comments above, about this chair as an excellent piece of outdoor gear. Here's a different take, though...
I find it really, really hard to find a good chair for working on my laptop, as a true "laptop". For my dimensions (5'8"), this works perfectly. I'm low to the ground, which is safer for the computer, my upper legs are slightly angled upwards, my back is well supported, and my arms are unobstructed by armrests. I don't have to struggle to find a comfortable position, or prop the laptop up to an appropriate height. I LOVE this chair!!
My only criticism is the cross design on the aluminum supports. The cross makes it hard to stow the chair neatly. I can't think of an improvement that would maintain the present load-bearing specs, though.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
By far the BEST camping chair I have ever used! These chairs are so light weight, set up in a flash and are really comfortable! I just used them on an overnight hike this weekend and loved them. Even on uneven shale rock they did great. I will be using them for the kids soccer games etc.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not for everyone
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Kayaking
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
I'm a 31 year old male, 6 ft tall and 165 lbs. I do a lot of kayaking and camping in Florida's Indian River lagoon. This chair is great because it is so much lighter and smaller than other chairs so it doesn't hog valuable space in my kayak. Also, since I kayak in saltwater, it's important that the frame is aluminum so it wont rust. I'm amazed at how it doesn't feel like you are balancing at all. You just kick your feet out in front of you, and you are perfectly stable! I have used the chair in beach sand as well, and it works great. I just set the chair on the stuff sack that it comes in to keep it from sinking too far into the sand.
Pros:
* Ultra small and lightweight.
* High quality construction.
* It is very comfortable, and even after a full weekend of use, I did not have any desire to switch to a 4 legged chair even though there were plenty I could use.
Cons:
* If you have knee problems, this chair may not be for you. Not because you strain your knees while balancing (because you aren't balancing) but because it's so low to the ground that standing up and sitting down may strain your knees.
* It's not for every body type, so some people will complain that the tops of the poles dig into their sides, but for me it's a perfect fit... so it gets 5 stars from me!
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
- Winter Camping
Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:
Not sure what the hype is about this chair. It is comfortable. It is light weight and it seems to be durable. But is not useful at all to me. I used one a friend of mine had and it was nice to sit and did get me up off the ground. But I couldn't do anything in the chair. You have to use your legs to balance the thing and the way you sit you naturally recline unless you scrunch your legs up to lean forward. As far as cooking, tending the fire, cleaning thing up, or any other camp chore that could not be done leaning back... You would have to get out of the chair and kneel down or sit on the ground. I use a Therma rest ridge rest model that is very old (over 10 years) and it seems to be much more convenient when it comes to doing things while seated. I guess I can see the appeal it terms of comfort but not when it comes to usefulness.
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