Whether you’re lucky enough to camp year-round where you live or travel, or whether you log plenty of hours on the sidelines of your favorite sporting events, the Kelty Lowdown Chair is my new favorite way to chill outdoors.
- Take A Load Off.
- Relax Close To The Ground.
- Durable Steel Frame.
- Carry Bag Included.
Yes, I realize you can buy those cheap fold-out camp chairs for under $20 at any sporting goods store, but allow me to try to convince you why the Lowdown is superior in every way except price.
First of all, at 21.5 x 20 x 29, the Lowdown is wider and roomier than any other fold-out chair I’ve tried, allowing plenty of space to tuck a blanket around yourself while watching that fall football game or soccer match. It’s also a bit taller than most, with a set height of 12 inches.
This means the Lowdown is not your go-to chair for lawn concerts and festivals where a low seat is required, but will score of ease-of-use the rest of the time.
If your standard fold-out chair is practical and minimalist, the Lowdown is the cadillac version: the seat is quilted, with 600D poly construction and all the fabric surfaces are padded. You get an insulated beverage holder that actually adjusts to the size of cup placed in it, and the arm rests are adjustable as well.
Since fold-out chairs are, by nature, portable, it’s awesome that Kelty takes portability a step further with the ‘roll tote’ feature. The entire folded chair is wrapped in a separate, tote-like sleeve, which rolls out to easily dislodge the chair when it’s time to set up.
The roll tote features a shoulder strap, plus can double as a carry-all for firewood, extra gear, and the like. What I like best about this feature: no more struggling to stuff my folded chair back into its bag, only to get the legs stuck or the armrest snagged.
When you’re ready to pack up, just fold the chair in one easy motion, then set it on the roll tote and roll up. The system looked odd to me the first time I saw it, but it’s surprisingly fast and easy to manage.
- Take A Load Off.
- Relax Close To The Ground.
- Durable Steel Frame.
- Carry Bag Included.
You can even get the Lowdown chair in three colors: smoke (gray), tundra (tan), or mocha (very dark brown). With the teal steel legs, I think my mocha chair looks very appealing.
Pick up any color on Kelty for $59.95, or look on Amazon or just about any outdoor gear online store. Enjoy!