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REI Co-op Camp Low Chair
$49.95
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A laid-back chair for enjoying camp, concerts or starry skies, the REI Co-op Camp Low Chair is one you'll love for its durability, carry-ability, lightly padded seat and low-profile frame.
- Low-profile, lightly padded seat provides off-ground comfort at camp, outdoor concerts, sandy beaches and beyond
- Main seat material is 100% recycled polyester treated with a nonfluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) coating to repel moisture
- Rugged powder-coated steel frame stays strong and looking nice for years of use
- Rear pocket stows small essentials
- Chair folds down flat and comes with an adjustable, clip-off carry strap for easy transport
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
View all REI Co-op Camp Chairs| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Camp Chair Style | Lawn |
| Padded | Yes |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 27 x 26 x 21 inches |
| Folded Dimensions | 35 x 21 x 5 inches |
| Seat Height | 9 inches |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 250 pounds |
| Seat Material(s) | 100% recycled polyester (bluesign approved); back pocket: 100% polyester tricot mesh (bluesign approved) |
| Frame Construction | Steel |
| Weight | 8 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Good chair that needs upgrades - REI Please Read
Carolyn2 years ago
Hear me out here. This chair has been around for a while. I have an older red version which included a movable lumbar support pillow. What happened to the pillow in this model? It was key in the comfort of this chair. That said, this is a pretty comfortable, solid chair. The fabric and metal framing used in this is very durable and you'll end up keeping this for years. There is a good sized flush mesh pocket on the back that can hold a book, phone, flashlights, snacks, etc. You can leave the chair folded relatively flat in the back of your car, hung up on a gear wall, or slipped under your couch if you have limited space. The carrying strap isn't great but carrying anything isn't great. At a sale price of $12 it's a deal. At $50 I'm questioning other options. These questions would go away with some recommended upgrades.
Recommended Upgrades: REI, you're sitting on a potential goldmine here. There are few if any truly high-back chairs on the market, and if you make a high-back version of this chair you'll be hitting the sweet spot. By high-back I mean high enough to have a pillow and rest your head on. With this chair you're without arm rests, and without arm rests you're asking me to support my arms/hands AND head/neck. That's a lot to support in a time of rest. Put a high back on this for people to be able to nap in the sun at the beach, stargaze during a meteor shower or relax while listening to a crackling campfire. Also, bring back the movable lumbar support.
Carolyn
Portland, OR
121 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
A sad spawn of the best camp chair ever.
AceintheWhole3 years ago
With the discontinuation of the best camp chair ever, (https://www.rei.com/product/765272/rei-co-op-comfort-low-chair ) , REI has chosen to continue the downward spiral of deteriorating products. The original Camp low chair, was probably the best portable camp chair ever. Adjustable lumber support that was secured to the chair itself (no worry of forgetting or misplacing), sturdy framing material and heavy duty fabric sewn with much higher quality control than todays garbage. I, along with countless others would be overwhelmed with elation if REI would choose to bring the original REI Co-op Camp Low Chair back! After 10+ years of use, if I hadn't accidentally ran mine over after a late evening arriving back to base after a week long adventure, and unpacking, and forgetting it was behind the vehicle before leaving in the morning, I wouldn't even have to be looking to replace the one I cherished for so many years. This new one feels like it won't last half the amount of time. Bring back the original!! Its not a request. It is a direct order!
AceintheWhole
U.S.A.
108 people found this review helpful
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Katya
Please bring back the original low chair
3 years ago
This is a sad substitute for the original rei low chair. I've had 3 of the older version for seven years, they get used daily on the beach for at least 6 months out of the year. They live outdoors all summer, under an awning. The design and quality was so great, that besides cosmetic wear, they are still perfect. This sad substitute is made of a lighter weight fabric, that lacks the support and likely durability, yet the chair is heavier because it is larger. The lack of lumbar pillow gives your back a C curve and makes it less comfortable. The larger design makes it umcomfortable to carry and uses up more precious cargo space when packing for camping.0
Age:35–44
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
No, I do not recommend this product
MVincent Ca Soccer Dad
Central Valley, Ca
Lasted 6 whole minutes - no value - not robust
2 years ago
Broke in the first 6 minutes, thinking I was getting a better made chair than what was carried at my local big box store. I was initially happy with the look of the construction, though it was made by REI this should last at least a couple years. I sat on the chair and it was just fine until I thought to get up, in which the entire bottom seam that holds the seat stay on the side split in one loud pop. I have never experienced such a catastrophic failure in any product. If you want this chair and plan to roll out and then stand up you are probably ok.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'1"
No, I do not recommend this product
markinWA
Update to the old chair is no where near as strong
1 year ago
I was so excited this type of chair was being sold again by REI. However, a few months past a year from purchase I can’t say that I’m excited at all. My old REI chairs I purchased in 2014 are still holding together. These chairs, the seems are coming undone. They appear to be more robust but I’ll be falling through the seat before you know it. I love that they increased the price and decreased the quality as well as changed their warranty.
No, I do not recommend this product
Austin
Spokane Washington
Ripped seam
2 years ago
I did love the chair because of the size and portability along with the shape and cushion. I thought it would be durable but have just a handful of gentle uses it has started to rip a seam.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'10"
No, I do not recommend this product
zevc
New Jersey
Disregard the complainers!
2 years ago
This is an amazing chair, everyone complaining about its quality and construction being horrible are wrong. They are most likely falling into it like it should take their enormous body weight plus two food drop impact and hold up… no camping chair will hold up and anything they are claiming from the past to have held up most likely dealt with a much lighter version of themselves. I love this chair, find it comfortable, and it is 100% well made—this is coming from a 6’1 fit but heavy man who respects his furniture and camping equipment by treating it not like a trampoline or bouldering mat to fall full force two feet into 🤷‍♂️
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Southern illinois
Prefect chair
2 years ago
Very comfortable and pretty good quality. I was able to sit comfortably for several hours. Sits kinda low to the ground I am 5’ 10” and the chair accommodated me surprisingly well. I recommend them and look to buy more in the future.
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Alex
California
comfortable but didn’t last
3 years ago
Loved the chair. Not necessarily a camping chair but great for yard use. Very comfortable low and slouched seat. However evidently not as durable as I had hoped. The stitching on the left side is perhaps compromised by the large tag (not pictured as it “blew out”). It blew out the other day. I’ve had it for a couple months. Moderate use. Just normal sitting you know. I’m not a big guy, 160 maybe. But it didn’t last. It seems overbuilt everywhere except where it counts. The gray fabric holding the seat to the frame is poorly designed. Too complicated for what it needs to be. A double stitch could be enough of a solution, or more durable yarn. I’ve had better life out of lighter chairs with less rugged fabric by virtue of a simple single fold over stitch sort of design. Love REI but unfortunately this product, while comfortable, is not the chair.
Age:18–24
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
No, I do not recommend this product
Joelle
Austin, Texas
Comfy chair, great price!
3 years ago
The only reason I did not give this product 5 stars was because I wish it folded up a little smaller, it is not the easiest or most compact chair to travel with. Otherwise I LOVE this chair, it allows me to comfortably sit crossed legged since there are no arm rests, and I don't feel like I'm forced to sit up straight backed at a 90 degree angle- I truly can lounge and relax sitting in this. Nice and sturdy, I think this is great quality item that isn't too pricy, and overall I'm super happy to have this chair with me when I'm out camping or at the beach.
Age:18–24
Yes , I recommend this product
Cait
Bulky
1 year ago
Seems like a nice chair but it's just too big to take anywhere. I wanted a low, portable chair to take to events in the park, the beach, or camping. The park might be okay because we don't need to carry much else with us, despite being rather unwieldy to carry. However, any activity where you have a decent amount of gear, it just takes up such an outrageous amount of space it becomes completely impractical. We have a beach wagon and there's suddenly no room for a cooler, or even for car camping there's not room. It's not just the length and width, but the curve of the bars makes it so it doesn't pack neatly with other items. Will probably just need to return it.
No, I do not recommend this product
MemberSince1987
Alaska
Ahem. This is *not* the same Camp Low Chair.
3 years ago
Like others, I was disappointed to find that REI did not, in fact, bring the original Camp Low Chair back but rather supersized it (read: not nearly as packable now) and got rid of the nice adjustable lumbar pad. They're fine chairs, I supposed, but the size and comfort of the original was why I ordered two of these, which I will now have to return. A little more honestly/transparency next time?
No, I do not recommend this product
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