Arizona Drifter Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 My wife and I will be traveling and working this summer. We will be sitting for long periods of time in her display tent. We currently have been using some inexpensive directors chairs. They tend to get very uncomfortable after a short period of time. We are both tall and a tad overweight. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 You don't say if you are interested in arms or not. If arms are not needed then I would recommend these chairs. We got them at Sam's Club but they may be available in other places. http://www.samsclub.com/sams/flex-one-folding-chair-from-mity-lite-black/prod1470152.ip?navAction= I'm a little, um, broad in the beam, and find them to be comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 We got a coupe of very comfortable folding rocking chairs at Gander Mountain. They are good width too, and not hard to get out of like other folding rockers we have had. My only complaint is that they are larger than a folding chair when stowed. Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaperuvian Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I also purchased a rocking chair and I'm obese and this is comfortable for me. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TQ5ZS6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Joani & Alberto, 1999 Rexhall Rexair 3550 We named our RV Our Casita and got personalized Idaho license plates "RCASITA" because it is our little house in spanish, Our two dogs always travel with us, Badger 12 years old & Sheba 6 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 My wife and I will be traveling and working this summer. We will be sitting for long periods of time in her display tent. We currently have been using some inexpensive directors chairs. They tend to get very uncomfortable after a short period of time. We are both tall and a tad overweight. Any suggestions? One word. Strongback. http://www.strongbackchair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N TX Dave Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have two with the rounded rockers on the bottom but two things are not good first they don't fold flat and take up a lot of storage and second they don't work good in dirt and especially on rocks. I them found this and love it and it supports 250 lbs. http://www.rei.com/product/853186/gci-outdoor-freestyle-rocker-chair Dave Watkins Highland Village, TX 2014 F-350 Dually Open Range 349RLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 For long periods of sitting in a collapsible lawn type of chair, there is nothing that has even come close for comfort to the chairs from Strongback Chairs. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I was going to recommend the ones we picked up but your post implies you need to stay awake Big fan of the zero-g style/function but its almost guaranteed if you lay it back, you will fall asleep. Ours are similar to these but with the small side table. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have one like this that my DW likes because it is 20.5" wide (from armrest to armrest), so she has no problem getting in and out. The "normal" sized char e had before was a problem. It also has very useful side pockets and a fold-out tray. It is rated for 300lbs too. http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Picnic-Time-Portable-Hunter-Green-Sports-Chair/4229966/product.html Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie46 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 We like the Pico folding director's chair. It's expensive, but telescopes down and folds to the size of a lap top computer case. We have very limited outdoor storage in our RV and these chairs are among the few that we can actually store easily. They're well built, easy to open with a little practice, and hold up to 250 pounds. When I sit in one I feel supported well and can easily get out of it. The negative is cost, but if you look you can find them in the high $80's. Here's a link to them at Amazon (if I did this right!): http://tinyurl.com/ke2s8lp ClarkieDick & Linda, hosting Abbie, our miniature Dachshund.23.5' Lazy Daze MHNewberg, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I was going to recommend the ones we picked up but your post implies you need to stay awake Big fan of the zero-g style/function but its almost guaranteed if you lay it back, you will fall asleep. Ours are similar to these but with the small side table. I agree with NadaThing on Zero Gravity... but I can sometimes stay upright and awake if I have a good book on my Kindle. 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatrickc Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'll add another vote for the Zero-gravity chair from Sam's Club. We carry 4 in our rear compartment. They are the most comfortable folding chair I have ever used. 2006 Chevy Duramax, DRW, ext cab, Long bed, Reese 18K hitch 2011 Carriage Cameo Ham radio operator, WA3UOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Another vote for the zero gravity chairs ; the ones with the adjustable, sliding pillow can be moved into a lumbar support. I read on Amazon reviews the Picos are rendered useless if their telescoping legs get any grit in them; shame, as it's a good space-saver. Then I looked at the Strongback chairs on Amazon and apparently there are some quality issues now with the rivets rusting/breaking and need to be replaced with other hardware, which isn't the worst thing. Happy chair hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 For long periods of sitting in a collapsible lawn type of chair, there is nothing that has even come close for comfort to the chairs from Strongback Chairs. I would echo Kirk's comments. I have had a strongback for going on two years - best chair I have ever bought. I have three other people buy one after trying mine. Jim 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I hope that you can find someone that will let you sit in their Strongback chair. They are great for the back and I would bet that you will like them. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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