REI Co-op  Flexlite Camp Dreamer Chair

The first time I found out how insanely light this chair was, came from an e-mail from UPS. The email I received notifying me that pick up of the chair was available, displayed the weight as only 1 pound. One pound? I thought this surely was a mistake. I went to open my package and sure enough; there was my neatly rolled chair in a compact travel bag. This thing is light, I can't stress how convenient this is for all your adventures. I could imagine myself scrambling to pack up for a camping trip, carrying a handful of equipment to the car, with this dangling off my fingertip while my arms are full of everything else. Setting up is an absolute breeze. Open the bag, unroll the chair, and assemble the frame. The frame almost assembles itself when you lift it into the air. Then, put the cloth over the poles. The putting over the part can be a bit tough at first, getting that last corner of fabric over that final pole can be a little tricky. But with a little practice, it takes all of maybe 2 minutes to go from rolled up in the bag to assembled chair. Sitting in the chair is merely fine. This is actually the reason I did not rate this chair a full 5 stars. Sitting in the chair isn't the most relaxing thing in the world. It felt like it curled my body into a weird position, almost fetal like. I felt like the chair was trying to curl me into a ball. I am only 5'6", so maybe people with longer legs won't have the same problem. I understand this is a camp chair, so portability and convenience take precedent over comfort, yet i felt it deserved a 4 stars instead of a perfect 5. The enclosed pillow for the back of the chair is decent. I tried this chair with and without the pillow and definitely recommend using it, even if it is a bit stiff, it supports your head nicely. Without the pillow I felt like my head would want to roll back without anything supporting it. The pockets on both sides of the chair are appreciated, I tried them out as a cup holder and as storage for my keys, they are decent sized, and worked well as both cup holder and key/wallet pocket. Packing up the chair is almost as easy as setting up. In can take an extra minute or two to get it in the bag, but definitely worth the effort for how compact it becomes. I like this chair overall and would be great to just throw in my car and be at the ready for any impulse weekend journey. It is easy to keep in your car at all times, as it doesn't take up much room and adds almost no weight to whatever else you may be hauling. I think everyone should buy at least one of these and keep it with them for whatever adventure may come their way.

To echo some other reviews, I was surprised by the light weight of the product when it arrived. I thought it surely could not be a compete chair...but it was! It comes with a carry sack for convenience of transport. The frame of the chair is composed of shock cord parts so it pops together very easily and quickly. The legs have durable rubber feet attached. After my initial attempts to put the fabric of the chair on the frame I was a little confused. When I referred to some online info about the chair other reviewers noted that getting the cover on was a little more difficult than anticipated. With the application of a little more muscle the cover was attached, but it might be a little more challenging than anticipated. The chair is comfortable to sit in and feels very stable. I am six feet tall and the pillow attachment was a little low to serve as a headrest; hit my neck and upper back more than my head. The pockets on either arm are handy for holding a beverage or other similar sized items. When I sat in the chair my legs were comfortable, not crunched up into my chest. The fabric feels strong and durable and I never felt as if it was going to rip or give way under my weight. Disassembly and pack up were easier than assembly. While too bulky for backpacking, this chair is great for throwing in the car to watch your kids soccer game, catch an outdoor concert, or sit by the fire in the evening when car camping.