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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair

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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

$9.99

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May 17-27 Details

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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair Customer Reviews

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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair

4.6

(based on 132 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (125)
Compact (124)
Comfortable (121)
Easy to setup (109)
Dries quickly (45)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (115)
Outdoor events (88)
Camping (85)
Day trip (77)
Road trips (53)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (76), Casual/ recreational (46), Casual adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (84), Yes (11)

Reviewed by 132 customers

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May

2013

4.0

Attracts nosey neighbors

By Trail Princess

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Dual use
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Get Inout

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Beach
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

I've used this chair numerous times and places (in sand, on rock, in water, etc). It's comfortable to sit in and lean back in. I sometimes splurge on the pack wight to take it if I'm going to be in one camp for a while. It doesn't weigh much or take up much room so it's worth it. It's built well, sturdy, and can be assembled quickly. It can be a little tricky to get in and out of and takes some balance (especially if the feet sink into the ground). I recently did an 18 mile technical hike in the Grand Canyon. When I went to sit in it the next morning my legs were a little sore and I fell over backwards twice. Good thing it sits pretty low to the ground. I considered getting a competitor's chair instead because it had 4 legs but it was bigger, heavier, and seemed flimsier. I've been happy with the purchase of the Alite chair and got two more for friends. The chair has also been the cause of several conversations with random people who are curious about it. So if you have balance issues or don't like strangers coming up to talk to you then go with a different one.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Love this chair.

By Laakerroom

from Sharpsburg, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Bulky
Expensive
Not A Quick Setup

Best Uses

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

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

I love this chair. I wish I had it on past treks. My previous backpacking chair was more compact when collapsed, but it was heavier and had no back support. This chair gives me the back support I need after a day of hiking/backpacking. It doesn't even require level ground to use it. You can rock in it, but don't fall asleep in it. You'll fall over.

I took it on a mission trip to Honduras the week I got it. Every morining I hiked up the mountain, climbed the water tower, set up the chair and watch the sun rise over the mountain along the coast. WOW!

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Apr

2013

5.0

Bomber Comfort and Luxury

By BlackSun

from Arizona

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Induces Jealousy

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Outdoor Events

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

While casting about the store to find a way to use up the last of the meager limits of my debit card, I noticed this...

First, the con. This chair will induce jealousy in backpacking companions. That's how I came to need one; I'd seen it on another trip.

There's really no substitute for sitting above the ground, and when you can do it in something this light, sturdy and compact - it's ON. And as any teenager can tell you, a chair that is designed to rock back is a true work of art. Tip back, lace your fingers behind your head and close your eyes.

See?

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Apr

2013

5.0

I never stand anymore

By supaflip87

from Loma Linda, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

This chair is great. You have to use your legs to balance, but that makes it more fun for me to sit in. Sometimes I study in it so that I don't fall asleep and collapse.

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Apr

2013

5.0

So great even my fiancé loved it

By LivInCA

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dual use
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

I bought two of these chairs before right before a backpacking trip with my fiancé. I figured it would be better than sitting on rocks...my fiancé did not seem entirely convinced. However, that hesitation was immediately gone as soon as we set up the chairs in camp the first night.

What we loved about these chairs:

--They are ridiculously easy to set up and break down.
--They are so light! This was our first backpacking trip, so our bags were on the heavy side...but we never regretted carrying these chairs.
--They are really comfortable to sit in, way better than sitting on the ground or on a rock.
--They are easy to balance on. I did fall backwards once on uneven ground, but since you're so close to the ground to begin with, it really doesn't hurt!
--They are also great to lean back in. I had read a review before leaving on the trip that mentioned this. During our trip, we spent one evening in our tent due to the high winds outside. We set up these chairs in our two person REI tent and we were able to use them just to lean back -- this was absolutely wonderful considering we spent several hours in the tent, awake.

By the end of the trip, both myself and my fiancé were 100% sold on this chair. We will be keeping ours, and we highly recommend that you try it out if you're considering the purchase.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Best backpacking chair

By treebike

from Raleigh, NC

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Beach
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

I had mentioned to my wife that I like the design of the chair, and she got me one for my birthday. I took it back packing with me the next weekend and was sold. My friends with me bought them as well after seeing and trying mine. Its great to lounge in or to sit on more like a stool when you are cooking on the ground at a campsite.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Sweet Chair

By LaserWill

from Vancouver, Canada

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

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

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

This chair is pretty awesome but not for everybody. Yes it only has two "legs" so you have to get used to it but it is more comfortable than those triangle stools and lighter than the big camp chairs with the cup holders. The only downside to the two-legged-ness would be that it falls over when you are not sitting on it. Not too terrible but slight annoyance. I think they make a 4 leg version but I would probably stick to this one.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Wonderful seat

By BTraylor

from Simpsonville, SC

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

Took this on a 50 mile hike on the Foothills Trail and it made the end of my day so much better. I also had to in my pack so that I could get it out whenever we stopped. Easy setup and comfortable.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Crazy

By Dorangus

from Newfoundland

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Easy Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Beach
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events
Road Trips

Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

This thing is amazing!
Lightweight- like incredibly!
Easy use and set up and store
Compact
Comfy

Cant believe you can use this as a decent seat and its so light and compact!
You do sit very low to the ground and I am a little annoyed that I didn't get the newer version that has the front leg/bar to convert it to an actual chair. But that said I am totally blown away by this, heck I can hike/walk/ski and carry a seat!!!!!!!!!!