REI Co-op  Camp Stowaway Low Chair

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Comfortable, compact and sturdy, this low-profile chair with padded armrests folds up fast and is easy to transport, whether to camp or concert.

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Features

  • Heavy-duty steel tubes provide reliable support; soft foam armrests add comfort
  • Mesh fabric dries quickly and won't puddle water when left out in the rain
  • Powder coating keeps the frame looking nice for years to come
  • Carry bag with color-coded mesh panel facilitates drying; carry bag measures 8 x 28 in.
  • 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

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Unfolded Dimensions

25 x 22 x 23 (H x W x D) inches

Folded Dimensions

8 x 28 inches

Seat Height

5 inches

Weight Capacity (lbs)

250 pounds

Seat Material(s)

Polyester/nylon mesh

Frame Construction

Steel/aluminum

Weight

5 lbs. 9 oz.

Sustainability

From a Climate Label Certified brand

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Reviews
253 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

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202 out of 216 (94%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
it is what it is
prion
13 years ago
Probably you don't need this pointed out but let me make explicit what so many allude to: the frame is steel, riveted to close up like a yurt. You sit in it slightly reclined, your lower back supported, your tuchis 10cm off the ground. Your head, therefore, is about at the height it would be if you were sitting on the ground without support. All this means 1) complex steel frame weighs little because it is little 2) stability, rigidity and weight capacity are great because it is little 2) compact folded size and unobtrusive unfolded size are because it is little 2) head support would obviate all that 3) beverage holders are simply ridiculous (the ground is *right beside you*) So, the advantages and disadvantages people mention are not compromises, they're all attributes of the same close-to-perfect specific-use design. Wishing this were something else doesn't mean it could be improved, only that they picked poorly. No, it isn't a backpacking chair, nor a chaise longue, nor a vacuum cleaner nor a talking fish. It's a steel-framed compact folding chair with big swivel feet. Want something else? Get something else! (Especially the person who found it difficult to open. It's about as hard to open as your eyes. That person should get a beanbag chair.)
prion
Northern Vermont
198 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Fits in my FIAT but not to use.
barbcanada
12 years ago
Have used these chairs on three camping trips since their purchase last year. Both chairs have tears that have appeared in the material at the edges of the seats. They have been gently used by light-weight people but don't stand up.
barbcanada
Ontario, Canada
29 people found this review helpful

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Jimbo72
Gardnerville, NV
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Comfy!

12 years ago

This thing is awesome! Very comfortable to sit in. Even better if you have something to put your feet on. A bit difficult to get up out of if you're a bit older and out of shape like me, but it's not too much of a deal breaker, especially for such a compact chair. It's a bit awkward unfolding. Make sure the support bars at the bottom line up with the grooves on the legs for better support. I took this with me on a long distance walking trip from Gardnerville, NV to Seattle, WA. It stored easily in/on my cart that I used to haul my gear. Great for when I needed to take an extended break on the side of the road. I used it everyday, sometimes multiple times a day. I'm a bigger guy, about 250lbs, and it lasted me for most of my trip. It did eventually break, though. No problem though. When I got to Portland I got a ride to the REI store up there and exchanged it with no fuss or hassles.

Yes , I recommend this product
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wind2wings
san diego county, ca
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for hot weather

9 years ago

I bought this chair to sit in the desert for three days and count sheep in the Anza-Borrego Desert. I really don't think there could be a better chair for this activity. Although slightly heavy it was well worth hauling it up the canyon and boulders because it was so comfortable and cool. It was never above 110ËšF and the mesh on the back and bottom was great. I could feel the "cool" breeze coming through. I was sitting for ten hours a day and never thought, "oh this chair is so uncomfortable." Definitely worth the pennies. I just wish there was some type of extension or addition to support your head for when you get sleepy.....

Yes , I recommend this product
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NonCamperInMA
Massachusetts
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for outdoor concerts

14 years ago

I love this chair. (I have 2 of them.) I use it for outdoor concerts in the summer. It's MUCH lighter and less bulky to carry than other camp chairs that fold up into a sack. With the strap over your shoulder, you won't even notice the stowaway as you haul your stuff from your car to your spot. Once you're in the chair, it's quiet. There's no creaking or squeaking to disturb your neighbors. It's a very comfortable chair for a tall woman with a medium build. Yes, it's low, but the padded handles make it easy to get up out of it. If you're spry enough to sit on the floor and get up again, you'll have no trouble getting in and out of the stowaway chair.

Yes , I recommend this product
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nevercrywolf
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

most comfortable portable chair

8 years ago

I bought one of these a couple of years back. Great for the beach, and concerts, camping and canoe or kayak day trips, I think it will even be sweet for day hiking with a med to large day-pack. Like when I hike somewhere that I want to spend the day relaxing in a great out of the way place. I bought two of these for my son and his fiancé and just bought one for my wife for our San Diego P.B. trip. You can easily sling two of these chairs straps over one shoulder and have a free hand to carry a small ice chest and more. dew and water runs thru the center mesh. Why wouldn't any love these comfy little chairs... I purchased on line and in store.

Yes , I recommend this product
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shoeless chris
Lakeville Indiana
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great chair

14 years ago

Just got back from a kayak trip on the Current River in Missouri. This chair fit inside the rod pod of my Ocean Kayak Prowler easily. Because its a little heavy for it's size I wouldn't want to take it backpacking but it's solid build quality easily makes up for it. Very comfortable with it's reclined position. Thanks to it's mesh body it dries very quickly and doesn't block air when sitting in the sun so it stays cooler than your average fold up chair. To me this chair is quite worthy of it's premium price.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Snowflower596
Fremont, CA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great Chair

15 years ago

We love this chair and each have one. We especially like the fact that they fit easily in our kayaks in the hatch (we have the Wilderness Systems Ride 135). After my husband realized that it fit in our kayaks, he purchased one too! The mesh of the chair dries quickly, which is a plus for us since our butts are usually wet from using sit-on-top kayaks. It is a pricey chair but the compactness of it out ways the money issue. Our only gripe is that the pin used to attach the back support to the frame is too fragile and is starting to bend. We have a friend that has one of these chairs and this pin is also bending.

Yes , I recommend this product
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ratherBflying
Salt Lake, UT
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Family Favorite

13 years ago

I can't count how many camp chairs we have purchased over the years. Originally got this chair because it was the most comfortable for my goofy back. Also the strong support arms allowed me to push my body up and out without any flex or movement. As soon as my wife and kids tried it out, they all wanted one of their own. We now have a pile of older chairs that no one will touch because everyone wants this one. Looks like our dividend will be spent on more of these chairs. I never thought I would ever spend more than ten bucks on a folding chair, until sitting in this one. So worth the price.

Yes , I recommend this product
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stevemac
Central Massachusetts
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

good chair for motorcycle camping

14 years ago

I bought this chair specifically for motorcycle camping, altho it will certainly see other uses: outdoor concerts, beach, etc. For MC camping , this chair is great. It's sturdy, packs up easily on the bike, dries quickly so you don't have to worry if it gets wet , and most important to me, sits low enough so that I can set it up inside my 2-man dome tent and read in the evening.That is really nice. If you buy one, note that the feet fold when you pack it. If you let someone borrow the chair, show them that the feet need to be unfolded before they sit down in it. Enjoy...

Yes , I recommend this product
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GirlandHuskies
San Diego, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect simple design

5 years ago

This chair is great! I like the mesh back. Comfortable and very cute with a dog sitting on it. Only used camping, but we want to take it to a beach too. REI, please make the chair in a mid-tone blue color!!!

Age:35–44
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Difficult to useVery easy to use
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CMBB
Somewhere in the Sierra Nevadas, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Chair for "Work" and Play

4 years ago

This is a FANTASTIC chair!!! I was looking for a low-to-the-ground chair for a long time, and this one totally fits the bill. I love how the feet move about to accommodate uneven terrain. The recline is just right, and the padded arms are wonderful. Though a tad on the heavy side (definitely NOT for backpacking) the other features make up for this. I've at the beach, and at the river. It's super comfy to sit in and sew (my "job") while enjoying nature :)

Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product

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