best foldup chair for van ?

[triumph]

I'm looking for a good sturdy fold-up chair to take with me.&nbsp; I want a normal chair not a recliner, something where I can have half decent posture to read a book or work on a laptop.&nbsp; The main thing is I just don't want it to fall apart, kill my back, or take up a ton of room.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any recommendations ? <br><br>thnx<br><br>

 

[cyndi]

I like the coleman deck chairs, they fold up pretty flat, are light and offer good support. I had one for many years, until&nbsp;some idiot walked with it.<BR><UL class="product-listing with-price"><LI><A href="http://www.coleman.com/coleman/cole...id=2000007752&amp;categoryid=10010&amp;brand=" target=_blank target=_blank><IMG alt="Deck Chair with Swivel Table" src="http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/Products/2000007752_200.jpg"></A>&nbsp;<DIV class="column left"><IMG style="WIDTH: 226px; HEIGHT: 252px" id=view_large_image title="Marine Deck Chair - Blue" alt="Marine Deck Chair - Blue" src="http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products/2125-330_500.JPG" width=319 height=396> </DIV><DIV class="column right" done17="112" done16="115" done15="112" done14="0" done13="0" done12="114" done11="112" done8="112">Next time I go to camping world, I'm looking at one of these.&nbsp; I've seen something similar that was really durable and very comfy</DIV><LI><DIV class="column right" done17="112" done16="115" done15="112" done14="0" done13="0" done12="114" done11="112" done8="112"><A style="POSITION: relative" id=RbZoom_946575 class=RbZoom href="http://images.campingworld.com/is/i...42,.4&amp;opac=20&amp;align=0,-1&amp;hei=1000" rel=thumbs:Thumbs target=_blank target=_blank><IMG id=SImg_946575 border=0 alt="Club Chair" src="http://images.campingworld.com/is/i....1&amp;posN=.42,.4&amp;opac=20&amp;align=0,-1"> <DIV style="Z-INDEX: 100; POSITION: absolute; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; VISIBILITY: hidden; OVERFLOW: hidden; TOP: -10000px; LEFT: -10000px" id=ZCont_946575 class=RbZoomImageCont><IMG id=ZImg_946575 src="http://images.campingworld.com/is/i...42,.4&amp;opac=20&amp;align=0,-1&amp;hei=1000"></DIV><IMG style="POSITION: absolute; FILTER: alpha(Opacity=50); TOP: 162px; LEFT: 162px; opacity: 0.5; -moz-opacity: 0.5; -html-opacity: 0.5" src="http://www.campingworld.com/images/throbber.gif"></A> <BR><DIV align=center><DIV style="DISPLAY: block; VISIBILITY: visible" class=mboxDefault></DIV><SCRIPT type=text/javascript>mboxCreate('sku_samsquicktips');</SCRIPT><DIV style="DISPLAY: none; VISIBILITY: hidden" id=mboxMarker-default-sku_samsquicktips-0>&nbsp;</DIV><SCRIPT language=JavaScript src="http://campingworldinc.tt.omtrdc.ne...ategory/outdoor-chairs/122&amp;mboxVersion=37"></SCRIPT></DIV><DIV class=details><DIV id=skuinfo>&nbsp;</DIV></DIV></DIV></LI></UL>

 

[Guest]

If you want a chair made in the USA, the Kermit chair is a high quality handmade chair that takes up nearly no room and in fact it was originally developed and made by an old motorcyclist for motorcyclist touring.<br><br>I have a vintage one with long legs that they no longer make but really love it....<br><br>&nbsp;http://www.kermitchair.com/index.html<br><br>It is a little spendy but anything made in America costs more than in a third world country. <br><br>Old Kermit used to guarantee them for your life but the new owners cut that way back....too bad...<br><br>Bri<br><br>

 

[cyndi]

<FONT size=3>Bri,&nbsp;I remember coveting that kermit chair of yours! </FONT><br><FONT size=3></FONT>&nbsp;<br><FONT size=3>Looking at the website, they're now producing leg extensions for people who desire/need to be higher off the ground. They raise the height of the seet from 17" to 22"</FONT><br><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV id=g8WaEU_308990 class=sitemason_paragraph><DIV style="WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: left" class=sitemason_file align=left><DIV class=sitemason_file_left><IMG alt="" src="http://www.sitemason.com/files/iHR3X2/BlackLE_001.jpg/main.jpg" width=250 height=333></DIV></DIV></DIV>

 

[Guest]

Hi Cyndi....<br>Yes they do have the extensions and I guess that is the reason they don't make the long legged one any more....The one problem is I always feel obligated to not leave it out when I leave camp and at night...a theft would hurt more than it would of a $10 Walmart chair..<img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0"><br><br>When I bought chairs for Kit and I, we were both working and they cost $80 apiece.<br><br>For me, the main thing is that I really like to support workers and companies that produce things in the US.... it does have to be high quality though.&nbsp; This fills that niche for me.<br><br>If you look at what RVers are paying for chairs at Camping World, the Kermit chair is not so expensive....<img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0"><br><br>Glad you like it....<br>Bri<br><br><br>

 

[polecat77]

<P><FONT size=4>My fav chair is my 5 gal bucket with a pillow and use a wood TV table for my laptop. And I am real close to the potty. LOL seriously I have&nbsp;2 metal folding chair folds flat 1" and slips under my hammock when I am sleeping. And I really use a wooden TV table. It goes there too.</FONT></P>

 

[ganchan]

<P><FONT size=4>My fav chair is my 5 gal bucket with a pillow and use a wood TV table for my laptop. And I am real close to the potty. LOL seriously I have&nbsp;2 metal folding chair folds flat 1" and slips under my hammock when I am sleeping. And I really use a wooden TV table. It goes there too.</FONT></P>

I think one of those basic wood-framed "director's chairs" would get the job done for me. I like having that open area between the back panel and the seat....

 

[HarmonicaBruce]

I like a metal folding chair like this:
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]http://www.kermitchair.com/index.html[/font]


[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Walmart has them, I'd try some out and find something comfortable.   [/font]

 

[SoulRaven]

I don't use this chair inside my van, but you could. It is the most amazingly comfortable rocker/recliner. It sits a little low to the ground, but it contours and moves with you in the most amazing way. I love it. I have seen others made of wood too, but this one is really light weight and folds flat.

http://www.seattleboatchairco.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4&idcategory=4

Some of the folding directors chairs might work well too, or maybe some of the umbrella chairs.

I go to the RV/Boat shows so I can try them out in person. There's quite a few good choices out there, but it's really hard because what will fit one person might be torture to someone else.

 

[akrvbob]

My favorite outdoor chair is the Max from Coleman--I buy it from Walmart. It has a better structural design and I find it the most comfortable. The sun wore my first one out, the second was stolen and now I'm on my third one.

It's enough better than most that I keep buying it. But it's not really for inside the van, probably too big.
Bob

 

[SoulRaven]

I have a bad back, and no extra padding on my back side, so I tend to gravitate towards high backs, soft seats, and those that either rock or recline so I can find a comfortable position, which can change at any given moment as well.

 

[Tin Can Express]

I'm a fan of the Strongback chairs . A little pricey for something made in China . The design is good though, I have the Zen chair.
http://www.strongbackchair.com/

 

[MikeRuth]

Max folding chair as mention by Bob
http://www.walmart.com/ip/11030651?www=true&productRedirect=true

I have a zero gravity folding lounge and DAMN I am gonna miss it. They are fantastic but even folding they don't fold up that small and they are two to three times heavier.
I want my chair! A trailer just might have to be in my future.
http://www.amazon.com/Folding-Reclining-Camping-Lounge-Harvest/dp/B007HRJA50

 

[SoulRaven]

Max folding chair as mention by Bob
http://www.walmart.com/ip/11030651?www=true&productRedirect=true

I have a zero gravity folding lounge and DAMN I am gonna miss it. They are fantastic but even folding they don't fold up that small and they are two to three times heavier.
I want my chair! A trailer just might have to be in my future.
http://www.amazon.com/Folding-Reclining-Camping-Lounge-Harvest/dp/B007HRJA50

If you like your zero gravity chair, then figure out a way to take it with you.  I had one made by LaFuma years ago that I really loved.  Someone stole it at a campground, and I have never found one as comfortable since.

 

[idn88]

I have a zero gravity chair, and I think if you like it you should take it. Find something else to get rid of. You will likely use that chair every day.

 

[highdesertranger]

I have one of those zero gravity chairs and I love it. I will recline in it while reading and fall asleep quick. however I don't want it for my only chair. highdesertranger

 

[Tinman74]

I carry 2 of these GCI Xpress loungers in my "B". They fold up into about the size of a laptop. You can see how they fold up in this you tube video.


Bob

 

[cdiggy]

I carry 2 of these GCI Xpress loungers in my "B". They fold up into about the size of a laptop. You can see how they fold up in this you tube video.


Bob

Very cool chair. How much do they weigh?

 

[Tinman74]

cdiggy
If i remember, either 7 or 9 lbs. not quite sure but about the same as a bag chair. They made an aluminum chair called the Pico, but if I remember correctly they had some problems with them not folding easily, some bad reviews on them. I have had mine for about 4 or 5 years, no problem.
Bob

 

[ZoNiE]

http://www.revolvechair.com/