truly easy set-up 2 lb. comfy trek chair?

9 years ago

For example "trekology" and other portable chairs may claim to be easy set-up but when viewing them on youtube vid's, they all seem to consist of a bunch of mini poles which my arthritic fingers wouldn't easily manage when I'm on the road, especially in bad weather.

And I also have very bad feet and knee's. So when I need to sit, I want something quick, rather than a bunch of awkward little poles to deal with.

To get the picture, imagine a senior on a waiting line at an airport. The lighter the better (2 lb. max.) - and the easier set-up is, the better, and the comfortabler, the better!

As far as I can tell, Trekology, Outad, Rei, Alite, Joey and so forth basically operate the same, even while some may be more comfortable than others.

If anyone knows of a portable chair which meets criteria of:
(1) truly easy set-up (as easy as those uncomfortable tri-pods)
(2) 2 lb. max
(3) as comfortable as, say, Rei FlexLite
......I'd appreciate links to same. Thanks!

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX

9 years ago

I own that cane with sling. I don't recommend it. It's extremely uncomfortable and not stable. I have never risked depending on it.

I have looked into this for me, I can't stand or walk very well I need to be able to sit down immediately when I am failing. I now just don't risk it I use a wheelchair. At the airport there's no way I can do anything other than have a wheelchair available.

If you are in a situation and you need this service just ask for a wheelchair they have lots of them available. I make arrangements in advance and they have one waiting for me at the gate on arrival and departure. I don't usually take mine with me it's too difficult. I have arranged ahead of time for my needs.

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morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
I think the weight limit makes that a little tough, but there has to be something. Does it need to be more of a real 'chair' than

Cane with sling chair, Amazon

Truthfully, I think the Rei FlexLite looks harder than heck to get out of for many seniors. It mentions low height, and those sides don't look firm enough to provide support if using hands to rise to me.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
The REI chair looks very dangerous and too low for anyone with mobility issues. I would never attempt to sit in it.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
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This gci would probably be the smallest for the kind of purpose you are talking about.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00140Y4JS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thecotcanma08-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00140Y4JS&linkId=b98847fc687a7eb4cfe7b2a0156b89ef

I have one of those moon chairs and they are very comfortable and easy to use but not really small.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q3X38W0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thecotcanma08-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00Q3X38W0&linkId=e581e62a4232fa58200a7707c75c4dee
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
This is another cane chair. I have tried it too. Just not comfortable or stable.

http://www.careprodx.com/canes-and-crutches/silver-folding-lightweight-cane-seat/?gclid=Cj0KEQjww7zHBRCToPSj_c_WjZIBEiQAj8il5DyTkMdBUfBGKXcrnFmsBKYCvnquTDWaOByx9cfJupoaAu-S8P8HAQ
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
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We own these they go with our moon saucer chairs and travel in the rv with us. These particular ones say that they are not to sit on but they have been used as a seat a few times. They are very comfortable and super easy to use. They just pop open and are ready to go. To close just collapse it and put the velcro bands around the legs to hold it shut. It comes with a bag for storage. I saw several similar ones on Google that do say you can sit on them. This would be my first choice this type with 4 solid support legs, stable, lightweight and pops into position with no parts. I have them here in the house if you need me to take pictures.

http://m.campingworld.com/shopping/item/outdoor-ottoman/65110

On Amazon this one supports over 200 lbs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J1FUE8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492103460&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Travel+portable+folding+stool&psc=1
Fun2BHere
9 years ago
Instead of lightweight, how about more portable? There are those walkers with seats. I think they are called rollators?
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
They take up a lot of space and would definitely have to be checked as luggage in the storage area. I have a Hugo and I do use it for certain occasions.
jally
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9 years ago
Thank you all for trying to help. Ravencajun, what many of us need is stem-cell therapy made affordably available. (Which will happen when it snows in the Sahara!!

I analyzed the various above-posted items, but either they're too heavy (6-pounds OMG), or else don't state weight, or else too tiny dimensions & very low (such as 9"x9" ottoman.) And an ottoman that only supports 80 lbs. is too scary to contemplate.

And no, not a rollator i'm seeking. Because I really just gave the airport analogy so I shouldn't get outside people's comfort-zone if I say I'm seeking it for walking to stores because I don't own a car & I'm too chronically unwell for "camping".

Perhaps what would have suited me best, were if some inventor would have created something which can be rigged up to a sturdy sign-post (or tree?) using the sign-post as one of the "legs".

That would render it lighter-weight. Any inventors out there? [sigh]

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