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Yeti’s Durable, Comfortable Folding Outdoor Chair

Yeti, manufacturer of high-end coolers, has applied their fastidious design skills to outdoor furniture. “With a reputation to uphold for durability,” the company writes, “we looked to wilderness-tested gear – from climbing harness fabric to downhill mountain bike frames – to create a nearly-indestructible, incredibly comfortable place to park yourself.” The result is their folding Hondo Base Camp Chair, which weighs in at 16.5 pounds but will support up to 500.

The aluminum frame is “double-barreled” (i.e. a pipe within a pipe) for strength. The edges of the mesh fabric are captured within the overmolding of the seat to prevent tears. The joints are welded–no crappy rivets here–and the hinged portions are solid castings, “like the ones used on your truck’s door hinges,” according to the copy. The front of the seat has been waterfalled for comfort and a cupholder can be slotted into an insert on the right side.

The chair rings in at a pricey $300. Is it worth it? Here’s a review, judge for yourself: