Modern Vespa

I'd like to ride to the beach more this summer, but I don't love laying flat in a towel. I'd love to find a highly portable beach "chair" Really all I need is something that will provide some back/neck support so I don't have to lay flat and that I can bungee to my Vespa.

Any leads??

Go to Aerostich and check out the camping chairs. Kermit's chair is a beauty but pretty $$$.

http://www.aerostich.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=chair+potable&dir=desc&order=relevance

I've read that people swear by Kermit chairs: http://www.kermitchair.com

I just tossed out two chais that would have been perfect. They were redwood slats that could lay flat like a platform or you could prop up your backs, legs or both by locking the slats. They rolled up like a yoga mat.

You might also look for the folding chairs that you can carry as a backpack. I have seen them in outdoors stores.

Camping chairs look good...but yes pricey.

I'm envisioning something w/o legs but w/back support. I'm happy to sit in the sand. I'd just rather view the water than the sky

Try a canoe seat, they have just a seat and back, and fold flat.

Like this?

R

Excellent suggestion! This might work

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=SitBacker-Canoe-Seat-with-Lumbar-Support&i=38355&r=view&aID=506Q6&cvsfa=2586&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3338333535&s_kwcid=goobase_goobase_filler&cID=GSHOP_38355

also check out amazon they have some inexpensive camping chairs

Yardsale (eric) is a legend round these here parts.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4258379&ppp=46&cp=4406646.4413993.4417832.11540180

Super compfy and very small in packing size: The Mantris from Alite designs. Highly highly recommended. I drag mine everywhere, I have two... one in my camping gear and the other set up in my living room.

http://shop.alitedesigns.com/mantis-chair.html

Victorian that's a beauty but it would sink in sand.

Poor fella...he's typecast for life

I got his back.

I like it when some unsub starts talkin shit about him.

How about this? It even comes with a carrying bag and cross shoulder strap. --Looks quite compact.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IRF2HS/ref=mw_dp_img?ca=B003IRF2HS&is=l

Getting closer!

I suggest a sand chair it's compact. http://www.amazon.com/Stansport-Sandpiper-Sand-Chair-Royal/dp/B004Z0Z9LQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370748195&sr=8-1&keywords=sand+chair

Bingo....

I haven't used any of these but have been looking for one as well. I prefer the sand chair height but am looking at all options. One thing I noted from reviews, you want to make sure it will hold up to beach use. If made for camping or stadium, may not take well to sand & salt water (will it rust?).

There are a lot of options out there!

EDIT: I'm also looking on the low end, price-wise since I won't use it often.

http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Time-Beachcomber-Portable-Beach/dp/B001PLV5ZM/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1370752008&sr=8-41&keywords=beach+chair

http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Brella-BRE03-580-04-Beach-Chair-Aqua/dp/B004ZJNV6M

http://www.rei.com/product/765270/rei-camp-stowaway-low-chair

http://www.amazon.com/HAWAIIAN-Anodized-Featuring-Resistant-Polyester/dp/B004NEA9LY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_or_4

http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Time-Tranquility-Portable-Folding/dp/B00B0FOKZU/ref=sr_1_25?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1370747940&sr=1-25&keywords=chair

http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Rendezvous-Folding-Chair/dp/B006H1ZDBC/ref=sr_1_8?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=137074798&keywords=chair

http://www.sears.com/northwest-territory-padded-stadium-arm-chair-blue/p-089W924360110001P?prdNo=12

http://www.sears.com/overstock-com-picnic-time-oniva-portable-lime-recreation-recliner/p-SPM6446256108?prdNo=41

http://www.sears.com/sun-sport-beach-chair-green/p-089W004914753002P?prdNo=2

http://www.wayfair.com/Goodhope-Bags-Travelwell-Padded-Portable-Beach-Chair-7368-GHB1572.html

http://www.sears.com/northwest-territory-stadium-seat-with-back-red/p-089W005780092002P?prdNo=21

From those chairs on toneyl's list, I can endorse this one from REI:

http://www.rei.com/product/765270/rei-camp-stowaway-low-chair

I strap two of these to the rear rack on the LX and motor off to Stone Mountain Park with my Bride. They are sturdy, compact and comfy.

Highly recommended!

Thanks Tonely and Teapotdome!

The REI chair looks promising. There is an REI in the first floor of the building I work in so I will check it out. I also like the mat one

I've carried the typical beach/sand chair light, inexpensive and generally comfy. Strap it on the seat side of my basket/crate so the weight sits mainly on the seat.

I have both a Kermit and the REI chair shown below. A little more expensive than the one cited above, bit half the size folded, and less than half the weight:

http://www.rei.com/product/829239/rei-flex-lite-chair

But like many of the chairs -- the little feet will sink into sand.

I live on an island with beaches and one of the most corrosive atmospheres on earth, so I have opinions.

Don't get steel frames. Even the best, highest quality will rust rapidly. I have two expensive Lafuma recliners returning to nature on my dock right now. Get aluminum or wood frames. Avoid sliding fittings, even a little corrosion or pitting will cause it to jam. Pivots are OK. Protect with silicone spray, not an oily spray.

Smaller is better.

Don't worry about the little feet sinking into the sand. Just take four old tennis balls and cut little holes for the feet. Works great. Most chairs won't fold up with tennis balls on the feet, but you can just take them off and carry them separately .

Very good advice Tor

If all you want is a backrest try one of the stadium seats like this one from Target for $16.95


Personally I like the REI one with short legs and may get one for camping trips with my son's troop since I'm now a certified canoe instructor.

Here's a nice one from Walmart. It has an umbrella and folds into a carry bag. You could sling it on your back or bungee it to your scooter seat or rack.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/SKLZ-Sport-Brella-Beach-Chair/17617138?findingMethod=rr#ProductDetail

This thread needs more green writing. That's all.

Came here for the Yardsale reference. Amused to see I wasn't the only one thinking it.

Is nothing sacred? First it was the barbershops, now the Boy Scouts? Thank goodness, so far, no woman has figured out how to use the urinals.

KISS

Could you just pack a garden spade and then create your own chair out of sand?

I ended up getting this one

http://www.rei.com/product/847188/rei-camp-x-chair-low

instead of this one

http://www.rei.com/product/765270/rei-camp-stowaway-low-chair

This one was on sale for $29 from $44.50 and the size and weigh of the chair in the carrying bag was exactly the same. Plus this one has arms and a cup holder

Nice choice!

Had a chance to try it out yet? I've got a moto camping trip coming up and I'm looking for something too.

Funny you should ask. I will be using it for the first time on a 5 day camping trip to Sebago Lake in ME. I leave tomorrow, but alas will be traveling my car vs Vespa.

UNDER THE SEAT IS NOT A PET CARRIER!

You haven't been to San Francisco lately.

I have been enough to have known better.

Jeez, can we at least have a barber shop or two back.

You may carry all the Great Danes you wish in the pet carrier.

Went to a real barber shop today that caters mostly to hairless old farts. The barbers are also hairless old farts. Inside there were about four HOFs sitting waiting, and outside there were about four Buick SUVs with white haired old ladies with the windows down listening to elevator music.

I couldn't get in because of the walkers parked at the door. I'll go back another day.