The REI Co-op Flexlite Low Chair

On one of my visits to REI I saw the REI Co-op Flexlite Low Chair and knew I had to have it. I thought it would be portable enough to attach to my backpack, and light enough to carry. So, using a coupon, I bought one.

I took it on the first camp-out and had to chase scouts away from it multiple times. Everyone wanted to sit in it and try it out. I used it throughout the weekend, but the sandy soil at the camp site made me feel a bit unstable in it.

I took the chair on the next camp out and felt unstable once again. I am not an overly large person. At 5'4" and an average weight I just felt like I would flip over the back of it. Since my son likes it well enough though, I passed it on to him.

I do know that I bought the chair when it first came out. REI seems to have made some changes to the chair. I know many other scouters who love theirs. This summer I ran across two scouters who had a version of this chair with a high back too. I LOVED the way I felt in it.

In all I am not 100% dis-satisfied. I would use it in a pinch, and have, but think I would like more back support in a little, portable chair!