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Backpacker Magazine – 2010 Editors' Choice/Gear Guide
Toughest Gear: Crazy Creek Original Camp Chair
A decade-plus of camp chair relaxation.
Hostetter resting in the Crazy Creek Original Chair (Broudy/Donahue Photography)
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This seat features thick padding, nylon reinforcements, and the ruggedest stays around. One chair has supported an editor for half of his life. $44; 1 lb. 10 oz.; crazycreek.com
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Essential for float trips and road trips, too heavy for back country. Plus, as was earlier said...made in MT :-) like my old Dana packs.
These are on my 'least durable' list. Gone through two in as many years. First the buckles broke after 2-3 trips. OK - tie off the straps. Lost easy adjustment, but still useable. Then the straps pulled off the body of the chair after 2-3 more trips. Also, not very comfortable for tall guys - maybe the additional leverage also has to do with the lack of durability.
Then why would anyone want to buy a new one?
Scott - that is because the old ones were made in Red Lodge, MT, and the new ones are made in China.
I have an older Crazy Creek that is still around. Unfortunately the newer ones don't seem to be made to the standards and the seems have blown out on two of them after only minor use.
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