Mikeandthewife Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Can anyone help on make of a good chair, currently got Laffuma recliners, great for lying back in the sun but not so good to use to sit at a table and eat. I appreciate, choosing is a personal choice, but advice on good quality and best place to purchase for price and choice would help. We are in Portugal at the moment and will be travelling from South to up North in the UK on way home so can pop in to most places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeaches Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Probably not what you are seeking, but we have twice purchased a pair of Aldi reclining chairs; and from a separate source, lightweight folding aluminium leg rests. The arrangement proves very flexible, in that you can use the chairs as chairs at the table, but they also become comfortable loungers using the footrests. And all pack easily into the garage in the back of our PVC. The reason we have two pairs of Aldi chairs is because they are so good, robust, comfortable and relatively lightweight. The original pair we have had over 12 years and they've travelled everywhere with us. The second pair we use at home in the garden, again with separate leg rests. Unfortunately, they are only available at certain times of the year, although they may be coming up on promotion in the near future because of the time of year. But any strong lightweight reclining chair should do the job I guess. And likewise if you do a search for aluminium folding leg rests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeandthewife Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 The recliners we have currently are a bit to low and cannot use properly at the table, bought them without giving to much thought on full requirements. Both the idea of footrest and low cost is definitely something to consider, thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 We have found Lafuma to be the lightest. Ones with a PJay leg rest are better, as can be used at table easier. If coming through Spain have alook there, as we bought a light weight one in a shop there, which is very good , but does have the fixed leg rest, which I can not personally get in too, due to doggy knees PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaven Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 PJay - 2018-05-29 8:18 PM We have found Lafuma to be the lightest. Ones with a PJay leg rest are better, as can be used at table easier. If coming through Spain have alook there, as we bought a light weight one in a shop there, which is very good , but does have the fixed leg rest, which I can not personally get in too, due to doggy knees PJay Please post photo of doggy knees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeandthewife Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes getting on off the chairs is not easy for my wife having RA, which is one of the issues with ours, will check out the stores in Spain as suggested, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocsid Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 We have aging Lafuma champ Elips [see link]. These are light at 3.1kgs and fold very flat. I am probably just the wrong side of the 100 kgs, and my chair knows it and a plastic moulding has failed. Cable ties to the rescue here. Link to Garden4less This weekend on friends recomendations, and because of the Bank Holiday special offer we have aquired a pair of the seemingly stronger Isabella Thors, together with the leg rest accessory. These are rated at 120 kgs, so well in spec, but are heavy at 5.5 kgs and don't fold quite as compactly. This was a long very considered and technically based purchase, but only time now will tell if it is right, however I am impressed and most importantly my wife is very happy with hers. https://www.isabella.net/uk/accessories/furniture/details/chair-thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasnt Me Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Not sure if this is the sort of thing you are looking for? The best chairs we have come across are the Vegas King chairs from Go-Outdoors. They are super comfy and hard wearing. https://tinyurl.com/y87vj3vx Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeandthewife Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Great the site has customer reviews on, which is good, will take a look while still on site with WiFi,thanks for reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeandthewife Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Just checked out the Vegas chairs and they are mostly for camping but Thank you for replying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasnt Me Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Mostly for camping? What else did you want to use them for? Confused.com! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 mikebeaches - 2018-05-29 7:29 PM Probably not what you are seeking, but we have twice purchased a pair of Aldi reclining chairs... ...in that you can use the chairs as chairs at the table, but they also become comfortable loungers using the footrests. And all pack easily into the garage in the back of our PVC. The reason we have two pairs of Aldi chairs is because they are so good, robust, comfortable and relatively lightweight. The original pair we have had over 12 years and they've travelled everywhere with us. The second pair we use at home in the garden, again with separate leg rests. Unfortunately, they are only available at certain times of the year, although they may be coming up on promotion in the near future because of the time of year. We also have Aldi's folding chairs and find them great for both relaxing and sitting upright at a table, unlike other chairs where you are far too low to sit at a table. You just have to hope Aldi have them on offer again soon. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 We bought ours from Winfields https://www.winfieldsoutdoors.co.uk/equipment/camping/camping-furniture/camping-chairs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanf1 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I bought an Outwell Goya from ebay last year. Not too expensive at ~ £30 and it has solid arms so is much sturdier than the chairs with the fabric arm rests. There's no cup holder, but I don't find that a problem https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outwell-Goya-Chair-Camping-Outdoor/142748618587?epid=24012042932&hash=item213c7b0f5b:g:4ekAAOSwIblayIrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi Mikey, when we needed to purchase two fold up chairs we went along to the camping store and sat in every chair we could find. The one we both found the most comfortable was our choice. We found that there is a compromise, the most comfortable lounge chair is not the best to sit in upright to eat at an outdoor table. As we lounge for longer that it takes us to eat we choice the most comfortable lounge version. Sorry can not help you with brands unless you find a blue chair branded "Oz design"! .cheers, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeandthewife Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Appolgies, not had chance to get on for a while, thanks for all replies/suggestions made note of brands and suppliers etc, agree we need to visit and try them out, thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinlizzie Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I know its a while since you asked this question, but I too was looking for the perfect(for me) motorhome chair lounger. I've just taken delivery of one that fits the bill. Its the San Remo made by Outdoor Revolution. It has(bought as an extra) a detatchable leg support that turns it into a full recliner. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 The best chairs are not only comfortable but easy to store in the available space which is why we opted for something similar to these. http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9278321 We never did like to just lay out in the sun for long periods so a simple compact chair was all we needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickybeau Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I’ve just bought one of these to test out. It’s light and folds fairly flat https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Furniture-Kampa-Tealicious-Luxury-Chair-FT0350/123026337381?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 It will be matched to one of these for reclining purposes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kampa-Firenze-Footrest-Suits-Comfort-Luxury-Luxury-Plus-The-Lounge-Chairs/122708686652?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 There are a number of different models of varying quality of the same chair ranging from £30-80 that I have seen. The version shown has a plastic canvas base to sit on with an adjustable head cushion. It looks comfortable enough to eat at our table sitting in it. Currently been using ALDI camping chairs but they fall between 2 stools a comfortable recliner and a functional seat for the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Tracker - 2018-07-06 3:13 PM The best chairs are not only comfortable but easy to store in the available space which is why we opted for something similar to these. http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9278321 Up until a few weeks ago i had one identical to that made by Vango. Main reason i bought was it just fitted with a squeeze in my back box. As i discovered they have a weak spot....the arms, where each time you get up you put weight/strain on that piece of bar. Eventually it just gives way and snaps making the chair useless. Argos describing them as 'steel' is wrong though......they are all aluminium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Bulletguy - 2018-07-06 5:14 PM Tracker - 2018-07-06 3:13 PM The best chairs are not only comfortable but easy to store in the available space which is why we opted for something similar to these. http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9278321 Up until a few weeks ago i had one identical to that made by Vango. Main reason i bought was it just fitted with a squeeze in my back box. As i discovered they have a weak spot....the arms, where each time you get up you put weight/strain on that piece of bar. Eventually it just gives way and snaps making the chair useless. Argos describing them as 'steel' is wrong though......they are all aluminium. Ours are steel and we have had them for 15 years having bought them cheap in a cheapo shop in Bude. Apart from having to replace one aluminium rivet (with a steel bolt) they are still OK, but getting a bit tired now - like me! The arms have never broken - must be the way you use 'em!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Tracker - 2018-07-06 5:45 PM Bulletguy - 2018-07-06 5:14 PM Tracker - 2018-07-06 3:13 PM The best chairs are not only comfortable but easy to store in the available space which is why we opted for something similar to these. http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9278321 Up until a few weeks ago i had one identical to that made by Vango. Main reason i bought was it just fitted with a squeeze in my back box. As i discovered they have a weak spot....the arms, where each time you get up you put weight/strain on that piece of bar. Eventually it just gives way and snaps making the chair useless. Argos describing them as 'steel' is wrong though......they are all aluminium. Ours are steel and we have had them for 15 years having bought them cheap in a cheapo shop in Bude. Apart from having to replace one aluminium rivet (with a steel bolt) they are still OK, but getting a bit tired now - like me! The arms have never broken - must be the way you use 'em!! That surprises me then as not only do they appear to be aluminium in the photo, all i've seen in that design are aluminium. In fact the site i'm on now has a contingent of Scouts from Belgium and there are a number with the identical type chair...but like mine was, the frames are aluminium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I really hate to give you this awful shock - but they were available in either steel or aluminium. The steel ones tended to be cheaper and as weight was not a problem as we were not carrying them any distance there seemed little point in paying any more than I had to so two for a tenner seemed fair at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 We have had Iightweight adjustable chairs with seperate leg rests but they are years old and the odd rivet needs replacing now and again but last week we went to Home Bargains store and could not believe our eyes, they had 2 shades, black or beige reclineing all in one adjust to almost lying prone and they were only £22.99 each. steel so sturdy but not too heavy.you just pull on the arms and they adjust up or down.Great, Fesspark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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