The backrest locks at five stops between 110 and 170 degrees, and the last one lies genuinely flat. That is the difference between a chair you sit in and a chair you can nap or tan on. The angles are 110, 120, 130, 140 and 170 degrees, and nothing needs assembling before you use them.
You adjust it by lifting the side handles and leaning back, then lock the chair before you sit down again. At 9.3 pounds, with a shoulder strap and a locking buckle, it carries on your back like a pack, which matters when the lot is a long walk from the water and your hands are already full. Folded, it measures 28.3 by 22.1 by 3.2 inches, flat enough to slide behind a car seat. Open, it is 21.3 by 20.3 by 32.7 inches.
The seat is Teslin fabric, breathable and quick-drying, so a wet swimsuit is not a problem and it runs cooler than coated Oxford cloth. A cooler pouch, a rear storage bag for flip-flops, a side pocket for drinks and a phone, and a towel bar are all built into the frame, so nothing has to go down in the sand. The metal frame supports up to 350 lbs, and anti-slip footpads keep it steady on sand or grass. An ergonomic headrest supports your head and neck when the back is dropped low.
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