Oh man, I feel this question on a personal level. I was in your shoes like a month ago – sitting in my tiny messy apartment (there’s still a pile of mail and a stray sock on the floor I keep meaning to pick up) watching YouTube videos about outdoor chairs like I was about to become a wilderness pro. Spoiler: I didn’t.
I got one of those cheap-ish folding chairs from some big box store – you know, the kind that looks like it could survive a hurricane if the ad photos were real. And I swear, for the first week I was like “this is okay.” But then I realized my old plastic lawn chair from a garage sale was actually more comfortable. The new one had this weird metal bar that dug into my thighs no matter how I sat. I have no idea if I just got a dud or if I’m shaped weird? Anyway, I ended up using the old chair for my fireside hangs and the new one just sits in the corner, mocking me.
One thing that surprised me? The cup holder on mine actually works. Like, it holds a beer can without it tipping over. I was mad about that ’cause I wanted to hate the whole thing. But nope, that tiny detail was fine… which makes me wonder if the rest of the chair is just… ugh, I don’t know.
I also admit I might’ve ignored the weight limit because I’m not exactly a light person, but come on – if it says “holds up to” some big number, shouldn’t it work for me? Maybe I used it wrong? I didn’t read the instructions. Who does?
One thing that annoyed me: the fabric sagged after two uses. Not dramatically, but enough that I kept sliding forward. My old chair doesn’t do that. So there’s that.
Anyway, I guess my point is – unless you really need something specific (like for camping where weight matters), those basic plastic chairs or even a wooden <a href="https://www.thebestchoiceshop.com/overview-of-oversized-adirondack-chair-a-casual-breakdown/” style=”color:#0066c0;text-decoration:underline;”>Adirondack style you find used might be just as good. I’m not saying don’t buy one, just… don’t expect magic. And definitely don’t pay a lot.
Hope that helps. Or maybe I’m just rambling. My apartment is still a mess and now there’s an extra chair in it. Great.
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Written by Jake
Apartment dweller who fixes things with duct tape and watches too many YouTube tutorials.