4.4 Stars (standard rounding rules apply)
For a camping director style chair this one is pretty good. It is lightweight, and easy enough to open and close. There is a side table that you can bring up to hold your drinks and items of immediate need; there is also a net at the bottom where you could potentially keep items that you want near you (say your child's sports bag) but not needing right away. The net underneath was a nice feature that you don't find in too many chairs.
Compared to other similar chairs this one has a wide seat. This is great for someone who has bigger hips, or even someone who prefers to sit crossed legged or with their feet up in the seat with them. As someone who is bigger it was more comfortable for me to sit in. My kiddo liked it because he is able to move around, cross his legs and not be hitting the arms of the chair constantly. This chair also has a semi-open back, giving more ability to sit back or slouch depending on how one likes to sit. These two features definitely make it a more comfortable seat; however, like most camping chairs after a while the chair does get uncomfortable - but this one I, personally, was able to sit longer than others.
One thing I didn't like though was that it kind of wobbled and made creaky type noises when you sit. I am a bigger person, but still quite a few pounds away from the max limit. While nothing broke it doesn't give me the confidence that it will last as long as others of similar make. Considering the price point as well I felt this shouldn't even be an issue. It looks well built, just not as stable and sturdy as I had expected it to be. So consider this a word of caution if you are closer to the weight limit, as it may not be as sturdy as you were expecting.
A suggestion would be to include some type of carrying strap or even a bag. This chair is slightly awkward to carry, and not having something to assist was frustrating when taking it from my car to across the field for my kiddo's game. It's just a suggestion, as not having one doesn't take away from the function - but would definitely elevate the item in my eyes.
Overall, I would recommend this item - even though I feel the price point is higher than I would normally spend on a camping type chair. For the most part I would say it is worth it compared to other chairs of similar prices and styles.
