At first, when I took it out of the packaging I thought, "This chair looks to low to the ground. It definitely isn't 10+ inches." Well, even though I am still not sure if it is 10 inches high, I have to say it is one of the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat in.

I went hiking with it and found a beautiful prairie in the middle of some trees. I had used the chair to carry my food, books, MP3 player & headphones, and drink bottle. I opened the chair without much difficulty and was soon engrossed in a book. I actually fell asleep without meaning to, the chair was so comfortable. The height didn't affect my comfort level at all.

The "knapsack" made a little too much noise while I was hiking (like clanking), but I bet I could have made it quieter by using cloth strategically. It was comfortable on my back, too. The space it created was big enough to carry a great many things. All in all, it is a wonderful hiking companion. 5 stars

I have owned this chair for over 2 years now & I camp about 20 times per year. This chair is holding up just fine. Keeping people outta MY chair is a chore around the campfire, cuz it is pretty comfy - with the headrest pillow! The built in backpack is handy for storage of maps, air beds, blankets, books or hiking boots. I cannot wait to buy the newer version with thicker metal tubing. I would highly recommend this one - from Total Escape's founder DanaMite. 5 stars

Easy to carry (on your back!), Room for extras (book, towel, snacks), and comfortable to boot! The headrest brings this chair over the top 5 stars

This is the first, and admittedly biased review of this chair...because we are the manufacturer, Welcom Products.

Our company started in late 1998 in my partner's garage in Redondo Beach, CA. The WearEver BackPack Chair was once just an idea....from someone that wanted to haul their gear (including a chair) to and from the beach several blocks away. Today, in California, you'd have to look hard NOT to see a WearEver Chair at the beach, park, socer field and every event conceivable - it's simply a better way to carry your chair, sit for long periods and have all your gear with you.

Millions of units later, we are now among a handful of the largest sellers of portable chairs in the US.

The WC04NS is an aluminum framed chair,and 5% lighter than our other full size (steel) loungers. Otherwise, it shares the huge backpack, twin adjustable carry straps, hardwood arms, multi-recline positions, adjustable headrest (why doesn't EVERY full-back lounger have one of these? It is just one of the differences you will appreciate with a genuine WearEver Chair from Welcom Products) and cupholder.

We make these chairs with some measure of pride...and hope that you enjoy them as those before you, and many after you, will. 5 stars

After years of going to the beach with an awkward armload of chair, towel, cooler, sunblock, book, walkman/mp3 player, etc., I have found nirvanna. It is called This Chair. It holds all of the above easily in its ample storage pouch, and is comfortable to hump out to the beach. The seat is comfortable and adjustable, and the pillow can be velcroed to the desired position, or thrown over the back if unwanted. The construction is sturdy but lightweight, and it folds into a neat an compact package that stores easily out of the way. I got compliments and inquiries on it the first time I used it, and think they need a franchise for these here in South Beach. 5 stars