I’m a writer for Wirecutter covering outdoors and travel gear. I’ve lived in Southern California, Washington, and the home state of Vermont. I’ve camped throughout those regions and everywhere in between, toting gear to mountains, forests, beaches, and deserts. Wherever I go, a crucial piece of the camping setup is a stable, comfortable chair. Comes with the same compact bag with a shoulder strap for carrying.
All you have to do is connect the metal poles to the frame, and insert the seating cloth onto the frame. Other handy features, such as the front and side mesh pockets and the cupholder, were adjustments based on long-term use and customer feedback. “I really like that it’s compact so I can collapse it and put it in the bag with ease.” – Jerry S. The square base structure lays a solid foundation for enduring support. Constructed with an aluminum alloy frame, it delivers exceptional durability.
It ranked less well on Design and also under Performance simply due to the fact that it’s slightly bulky and large to carry over long distances – not perfect for hiking but just the ticket for camping. Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will give a program at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area visitor center at 2 p.m. He will talk about innovative designs in wood, new wood products and cross-laminated timber.
And its backrest extends higher up than those of other chairs; this is nice for taller folks or people who like a good slouch with some head support. Setting up the Ozark Trail Camping Chair, like most traditional models ozark trail canopy of camp chair, is a simple pull out and extend which takes seconds. The frame felt robust and the legs sat securely on the ground to give stability, despite the small tree roots on our camp site.
Parking is along Arkansas 12 west of the visitor center. Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society will host a field trip at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery in Centerton, operated by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. A variety of shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds are seen around the hatchery ponds and surrounding pasture.