***Updated review, original below*** So, I originally LOVED this chair. I had it for about 7 years, but it was starting to show wear so I ordered a new one. I received the new one, and it lasted barely a few months before I encountered the "won't stay upright" problem. (There's a spring bearing which holds the chair in the upright position. If it goes, the chair cannot stay upright) I tried contacting the company, and I have yet to hear a response from them. The chair is still well within the warranty period, but a warranty is useless with a company that won't respond. It really sucks because I spent years bragging about this chair, only to be shafted when I got a (what appears to be common) dud. I can't recommend purchasing a product that a company won't stand behind. So, congrats Sportbrella, you've ensured I'll never purchase nor recommend another one of your products ever again. *Original Review* I've had this chair for about 6 years now, and I figured I'd share my experience with it. First off, I'm 6', and have ranged between 165-190 lbs over the course of owning this chair. It has gone with me camping, to the beach, amusement parks, my backyard, been thrown in my trunk, jostled around, etc. It's definitely gotten it's share of use over the years. Comfort: For a folding chair, this thing is unmatched. No annoying bars poking you, it has a built-in ottoman, adjustable umbrella which can be placed on the left or right side of the chair, and 3-position reclining. The reclining in particular sets this apart from a typical Coleman chair, as it's WAY more comfortable. You do have to baby it a little while you adjust it, and I imagine that's why some other people have experienced an issue with it. It locks in place with a spring bearing, and although it can get tedious to adjust it, I haven't had any issues with it. I've only THOUGHT about removing the ottoman attachment once. It can be done, but it's just easier to unclip it and let it sit on the floor. To remove it entirely, you have to unscrew it from the legs. Ain't nobody got time for that. Another issue I have is the armrests will slide down somewhat, but not so much that it's uncomfortable. It's more an inconvenience than an annoyance. Drink cooler: This was what prompted me to get this chair to begin with: the built-in cooler right in the frigging armrest. It really doesn't get much more badass than that. The cooler won't keep your beer cold all day, but it will keep them cold long enough for you to finish the one in your hand, so you don't need to keep going back to the fridge/main cooler while you're out there. It can fit 3 cans, but I've found it's better to have 2 cans and a cooler pack, and you literally don't have to worry about them getting warm at all. Beer bottles won't allow the zipper to close, but you could put them in there as well with no issues. I usually have bottles when I'm in my backyard, and never had warm beer come from the armrest cooler. It also has a bottle opener attached to the center pocket under the seat, and this was a bonus because I didn't know it was there until I received it. Umbrella: This is both a strong and weak point. It can be moved easily from the left to the right side of the chair, and once attached, it can adjust forward and backward from two points, (NOT side to side) and the umbrella itself can freely rotate. The only issue here is it's pretty much useless in any wind that's higher than ~5MPH. It will either rotate the umbrella to a position you don't want, or it will start moving it from the adjustment points with some loud clicks that really don't sound pleasant. I choose to keep the umbrella closed when there is a decent breeze for this reason. Portability: It's light enough to be brought from your car to the beach without tiring you out. It can be comfortably carried for ~15 minutes without any issue. Any longer than that and you'll want to open it up and take a rest. it does come with a carrying case with a nice long carrying strap, so for it's size and weight, it's surprisingly easy to carry. It is only slightly more difficult to pack than a standard Coleman chair, (it's also slightly heavier) but that's only because of the ottoman attachment. Once you get the hang of it, it's straightforward. Longevity: This was why I wanted to write this review. It seems other people have had bad luck with this chair. I certainly can't say the same. This chair has been through a lot with me over the course of 6 years. Having said that, I do take very good care of it (I don't plop down or anything like that) and I rarely let other people sit in it. Everything works exactly as it did the day I got it. YMMV. Overall, even if this thing broke tomorrow, I'd say 6 years of use was well worth the 60 bucks I paid for it. I've always been happy to bring it along, and I definitely enjoy all the envious looks I get from people with "lesser" chairs! Hope this helps!
