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Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair

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    Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair

    • $69.95 - $74.95
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    Kick back, relax and enjoy a picnic, campout or summer concert with the portable Alite Monarch Butterfly chair.

    • At only 1 lb. 1. 6 oz., the Monarch Butterfly chair is light enough to take along on backpacking trips; stows in its 4.5 x 12 in. stuff sack for easy carrying and storage
    • 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
    • Alite Monarch Butterfly chair has a maximum capacity of 250 lbs.

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    Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Family & car camping
    (H x W x D) 23 x 21.5 x 17 inches
    (Dia x L) 4.5 x 12 inches
    7 inches
    250 pounds
    Ripstop nylon
    Aluminum
    1 lb. 1.6 oz
    Unfolded dimensions
    Folded dimensions
    Seat height
    Weight capacity (lbs)
    Seat material(s)
    Frame construction
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    Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair Customer Reviews

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    Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair
     
    4.5

    (based on 6 reviews)

    83%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (6)
    • Comfortable (5)
    • Compact (5)
    • Easy to set up (3)
    • Easy to use (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (4)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (3), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      May

      30

      2013

       
      4.0

      Requires good balance!

      By Bonnie SF

      from San Francisco, CA

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      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Difficult to Use

      Best Uses

        Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

        Being able to lean back and relax on a multi-day backpacking trip really appealed to me, even though it meant carrying an extra 16 oz. This chair has only two legs, and is a few oz lighter than the version with four legs. It also seats you a couple of inches higher than the four-leg chair, which I liked. I really wanted to love this chair, but I found it uncomfortable because I had to balance all the time. Could not just relax. Also, I could not comfortably eat a meal while sitting in it. I am sending it back and getting the four-leg version, even though it is a bit heavier and lower.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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

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        May

        23

        2013

         
        4.0

        Excellent after practice

        By Cycling Nancy

        from Maryland

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to Use
        • Good Design
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Day Trips

          Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

          Found one at an attic sale and thought it was ridiculous and why would anyone want a 2 legged chair? After playing with it for a while, and laughing with the kids, it then became a staple chair in our family room. Once you get used to the 2 legged chair thing, it's really quite comfortable. The size and weight makes it backpacker-friendly. I actually bought one full price for my husband for our backpacking trip (JMT) this summer because I'm not letting him use mine ;)

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          23

          2013

           
          4.0

          comfy!

          By johnny love

          from santa cruz, ca

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Not Durable

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Day Trips
          • River
          • Travel

          Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

          i bought 2 of these chairs and love them. my only concern is durability. one of the pole holders "blew out" after a 200lb friend used it. REI replaced it no questions asked. next, the bungee broke. that was easy to fix by replacing the bungee.

          i use it to travel with (flew to cabo with it twice). it's also a great beach chair; whether i'm taking a plane or my bicycle to the beach. i sat on the top of half dome drinking beer in it last summer! it's way lighter than carrying beer...but not as tasty!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          3

          2013

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Crazy looking thing actually works!

          By lacouyon

          from Shreveport, LA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Good Design
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Wherever

            Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

            I was looking for a foldable chair to take backpacking and camping when I came across this two legged contraption. I decided to give it a shot and try them out at New Orleans Jazzfest this past weekend and couldn't have been more pleased with the chair's performance.

            Jazzfest has a maximum size backpack you can bring on to the Fairgrounds so size was a major concern because I didn't want to be lugging a couple of large bag chairs around. These fit the bill to a T. Was able to carry two chairs in the backpack with more than enough room for everything else.

            People would see my cousin and I kicked back in these chairs and come over and ask about them. Then I would show them the bag they're packed in and and almost to a person their mouths would be open not believing the chair we were sitting in actually broke down that small.

            If you want to have a chair to sit in and be lighter than 2 lbs., this is the chair for you. It doesn't take that much coordination to sit in it.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Kickin' back at Jazzfest!

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            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            2

            2013

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Outstanding

            By Rickcole3

            from Austin, TX

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Compact
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry

              Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

              Bought this for a trip to Philmont and wasn't disappointed. It is small, lightweight and comfortable. Everyone wanted to sit in it.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              14

              2013

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Pretty much the perfect compact chair

              By EliB

              from Seattle, WA

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Compact
              • Durable
              • Fun
              • Good Design
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry
                • Backyard

                Comments about Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair:

                I originally bought this for backpacking, but ended up bringing it along even on day hikes due to its inconspicuous weight. The design makes it very comfortable, and a lot of fun to sit in.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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