Ok people, got a question for ya. We carry 6 chairs with us. There is only the wife and I. We use 2 director type folding chairs mostly. We also carry 2 bag chairs that we keep under the bed in the 5er. A couple of years ago I scored a real good price on a couple of zero-gravity chairs like these.We have used these maybe 2 times in the three or four years we have had them. I rearranged the front basement storage area so we could take them with us. They had been in the garage most of the time. I am thinking about just getting rid of them. They take up a lot of space and our basement storage area is not huge like on some of the larger 5er's.My question is how many chairs do you all bring with you? And how often do you use the extras?Thanks, John

We carry four, two simple folding directors chairs from the Kennedy Space Center, and two super comfy chairs from CW like these, love when there is a chill in the wind, you are protected.

LOL !! Hubby and I have had a couple of discussions about chairs. There are just the two of us. We have 2 zero-gravity chairs that are used under the awning all the time. We have 2 fold up chairs in bags that stay under the back double bed for visitors. We also have 2 fold up that we take with us in the truck if we are day tripping away from campsite. They also are stored under back double bed. It seems we carry the same as you! We have a TT and we do not full time either.

I believe everyone has this exact same problem, and close to the same types of chairs. My favorite type are the Aluminum Folding Director, but we have the zero gravity, and a couple of bag chairs. My wife is scared somebody may not have a place to sit I guess. We travel with our 2 children 12 and 6, they don't use a chair at all. I am thinking about just using the 2 directors chairs, and taking one recliner. You always have the outside table, so I think 3 should be good for us.

We carry four. Two bag chairs because they don't take up much room and two zero gravity chairs. Yes the zero gravity chairs are bulky but we sometimes enjoy lounging outside on a cool day. Being from Texas and normally taking our vacation in September, you might say we escape the heat when going on vacation. We normally go to Colorado or New Mexico but always to cooler climate in the mountains. Our last day of vacation is usually when we just hang out at camp. Those zero gravity chairs are perfect for this. We relax, soak up the temps and enjoy the view. If you don't use them (they do take up a lot of space in basement), then get rid of them but if you enjoy an occasional day of just relaxing outside keep them. I think it is a personal thing.

You sound like us. Just the two of us and we have 2 zero gravity chairs that are rarely used, 4 bag chairs and 2 folding directors chairs "just in case we have company" as DW says! I have already decided to do a major clean out this spring. Will most likely keep 2 bag chairs and the 2 directors chairs, all the rest are going in storage shed at the house. Company can bring their own seating or use the picnic table.

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eldee
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
Love our zero gravity chairs. Transport them on a rack that hangs off of our ladder so they take up no room really. Keep 4-5 bag chairs handy, where we camp we never know who or how many will show up!
eb145
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2014
Two zero gravity chairs - be careful they are nap machines. DW and I both fall asleep in them very easily.

Two directors chairs.
And from 4-8 bag chairs depending on who's visiting.

Ed
flyinjake
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Two of us most of the time and we carry six chairs but require guest to bring their own...lol

We have two zero gravity chairs and we dislike them. They were not cheap to purchase but that does not mean they are not cheap chairs.

We would like to find some good quality padded tri-fold lounge chairs. Yes, the old school type.

If you know of some please let us know.
epjohnso
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
We're in the 4 chair camp (pun intended). Two folding Director and 2 bag chairs, and we think there are going to be more people, we toss 2 more bag chairs into the TV. We have gotten the better quality Bag chairs now, so that makes a difference

I work at maintaining a low GV weight, but tend to lose that battle to the DW's castiron cookware.
JohnBoyToo
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Lot's of colors available if you look :

Club Chairs
ddschuman
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Ok, change of heart...after looking through these comments and seeing those that brag of the comfy club chairs from CW, I decided to order two of them with the stools and ditch the zero gravity. The chairs arrived, I tried out at home and believe they will be much easier to deal with getting in and out of the storage area (not near as heavy) and the stools make them a very relaxing chair. We will still carry the two bag chairs as they are easier to carry when going fishing, which is one of our favorite things to do, and they have cup holders for such outings. The club chairs will be used at camp. Time will tell if we miss our zero gravity but I think we made a wise decision. I love this forum for the helpful comments that I read in here. They often lead me to getting things or trying things that make our camping experience that much more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone!
fidhleir
Explorer
Jan 23, 2014
Retirement is coming up and the kids bought us a couple folding rocking chairs for Christmas. We already have our 2 primary bag chairs that we like with the cup holders in the arms (one has an insulated compartment that can hold a six pack!). 2 more bag chairs for guests and a couple armless bag chairs I like for playing guitar.

And that's just for the 2 of us and the Cavalier who never needs his own chair as he's always in our lap.
xPIXx
Explorer
Jan 23, 2014
Zero gravity chairs are like shoes, buy a cheap one and they suck, buy a good one and you won't want to use anything else. Have 2 zero, 2 folding and 2 bag. The bag chairs never come out, the folding get used some by kids and friends, and if your in my zero gravity you had better get up when I come back :B. I have a Bass pro zero, and my wife has a Cabelas zero, I love mine to death and I don't like hers at all. Find one that you like and you won't want to give it up.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jan 23, 2014
mike54 wrote:
there are two of us we carry three chairs and one bag chair for the dog

It sure is amazing how small a space a large dog can take when it curls up.
mike54
Explorer
Jan 23, 2014
there are two of us we carry three chairs and one bag chair for the dog

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