I’ve been looking for a decent tall director’s chair for ages, and honestly, I think I finally found “the one” with this 41″ portable chair. When it arrived, I was kind of worried it might be too bulky, but it actually feels pretty solid without being overly heavy—just 18 pounds, which isn’t bad at all for something this sturdy.
The first thing that impressed me was the height. Standing at 41 inches, you get this amazing view that’s perfect for when I’m camping with friends. I’m always the designated “fire watcher” in our group (long story involving a marshmallow incident), and this chair gives me that little extra height I need. The seat sits about 24 inches off the ground, which is way more comfortable than my old camping chair that practically had me sitting on the dirt.
The weight capacity is no joke—400 pounds! I mean, I don’t need all that, but it’s nice knowing it won’t suddenly collapse if I shift around. My buddy Dave, who’s on the larger side, borrowed it during our last camping trip and kept commenting on how secure it felt compared to his usual chair that creaks ominously whenever he sits down.
The build quality seems pretty good too. The frame is made of alloy steel, and you can tell it’s not cheap stuff. I’ve had it out in light rain a couple times (got caught in an unexpected shower at my nephew’s soccer game), and there’s no sign of rust forming. The fabric—this 600*300D double Oxford cloth—feels really durable and hasn’t shown any wear spots yet, even though I’m not exactly gentle with my gear.
One of the best features, to be fair, has to be how quickly it sets up. There’s literally zero assembly required—you just unfold it and you’re good to go. After struggling with those complicated camping chairs that pinch your fingers every time, this is such a relief. It folds down pretty compact too, and comes with this carrying bag that makes it easy to throw in the trunk or store in my cramped apartment closet.
I’m absolutely loving the side table that comes with it. It’s about 15″ by 10″, which is plenty of space for snacks, my phone, and a drink in the built-in cup holder. The little storage bag that hangs off the side is surprisingly useful too—I keep sunscreen, bug spray, and small items in there so they don’t get lost in the grass. It’s actually better organized than my bathroom at home, which is kind of embarrassing!
The footrest is a nice touch, though I don’t always use it. When I’m sitting for hours at my daughter’s softball tournaments, though, it’s pretty much a lifesaver for my lower back. The padded armrests are decent too—not as plush as my living room recliner, but definitely comfier than my old camping chair’s hard plastic ones.
I’ve used this chair for everything from beach days (where the height keeps you above the sand blowing around) to acting as an impromptu makeup station when my sister was getting ready for her wedding photos in a park. It’s pretty versatile! The black color shows dirt easily if you’re using it outdoors a lot, but it wipes clean without much trouble.
Let’s go camping together and bring our director’s chairs for this romantic summer evening!
Material
Alloy Steel (Frame), 600*300D Double Oxford Cloth (Seat and Backrest)
Item Weight
18 Pounds
Frame Material
Alloy Steel
Seat Material Type
600*300D Double Oxford Cloth
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Tall Directors Chair, 41” Portable Makeup Artist Chair with Side Table, Folding Camping Chair with Cup Holder, Storage Bag, 400LBS Capacity
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