Anyone who has ever had to lug a chair two or three blocks to the beach or to a parade appreciates lightweight, comfortable, and durable folding beach lounge chairs. If you are getting older or have difficulty getting up from low chairs, you will also want a chair that is at least 18 inches high. This type of chair is designed for portability and easy storage and can withstand sun, wind, sand, and the occasional spill.
Usually this particular kind of outdoor furniture is made of lightweight materials such as an aluminum frame and polyester materials. The less pricey chairs start at about US $17. This price chair has an aluminum frame with woven plastic strips that form a web for the seat and back of the chair. This type of chair will weigh around 6 to 8 lbs depending on the frame. This chair is great for occasional use. I have found that if you need to occupy this chair for an outdoor concern or any event where you need to remain seated for a period, you will probably need a cushion. Cushions do add to the weight of the chair and reduce the ease of transport. Another consideration of this particular priced chair is the relatively short life of the webbing of the back and seat. If you have some of this type of chair around and the frame and armrest are in good condition, re-webbing materials and kits are available to spruce up the vintage chair for several more seasons.
If you want new folding, portable chairs, there are a number of styles in as many different materials available. The prices vary from around US $30 to as much as US $200 for an individual chair. It is assumed that price listings would be for the individual chair, but some of the chairs can be ordered in quantities if you are interested in purchasing a few hundred to a few thousand chairs at one time. In addition to the webbed chair, there are director’s chairs, butterfly chairs, camp chairs, stools, and three legged backless seating. You can get cup holders, magazine sacs, and head cushions as accessories. There are chaise lounge chairs that fold and have convenient carrying straps. There are chairs that have canvas backing and seats and weigh about 5 lbs.
