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Alite Designs Monarch Camping Chair

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Brand Alite Designs
Color Spreckles Red
Product Dimensions 14"D x 6"W x 4"H
Back Style Solid Back
Special Feature Durable,Lightweight
Material
Nylon, Aluminum
Item Weight
600 Grams
Frame Material
Aluminum, Nylon
Seat Material Type
Nylon

About this item

  • 2-legged rocking chair allows you to sit comfortably on flat or uneven ground.
  • Extremely durable and lightweight aluminum frame and breathable nylon sling
  • Quick and easy to assemble and packs down to fit inside your bag, tote, or trunk
  • Perfect for picnics, music festivals, backpacking and bike camping
  • US patented design and Lifetime Warranty

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Product Description

ALITE MONARCH CHAIR

The lightest chair in their furniture family, the Monarch Chair is the original tent-pole chair that brought Alite to fame. Balancing on two legs allows you to rock forward and back. The two legs also allow for sitting (and rocking) comfortably on uneven terrain and hillsides.


Commitment to Excellent Design

Alite Designs is all about well-designed products that are extremely functional, ridiculously fun and easy to use. Their award-winning Monarch chair weighs a mere pound, collapses to the size of super burrito for easy travel, and can sit on almost any terrain (level or not).



Monarch Features:

  • Extremely comfortable, breathable nylon sling
  • Packs down to fit inside your bag, tote, or trunk
  • Holds up to 250 lbs.
  • Color coded aluminum for easy assembly
  • Stuff sack includes assembly instructions



Alite's Story

They're a small group of rabblerousers that wants you to go outside more! Since their home base is San Francisco they know first hand that city living is a lame excuse for being cooped up. Magical outdoor fun is all around us, no matter the location. And they make a bunch of cool stuff that helps you get out there!


Commitment to Community

Alite Designs is very much about promoting their wonderful Bay Area community! They make a point to work with local, like-minded makers and organizations to produce amazing collaborative products, promote fun events, and raise money for causes that are close to them. They also practice ethical, sustainable manufacturing processes and produce special product lines exclusively here in San Francisco.














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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
149 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the weight, comfort, versatility, and size of the chair. They mention that it's light weight, good for its weight, and versatile. Some appreciate the ease of set up. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and performance.

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43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

Customers find the chair light weight, easy to carry, and comfortable to sit in. They say it's good for its weight and worth every penny. Customers also mention that the chair compacts down nicely, making it easy to throw in a bag and go.

"...It's worth the weight." Read more

"...Small and lightweight, it was easy to pack into my kayak and quick to setup and break down each day...." Read more

"These are lightweight and pack up small. Durability is good...." Read more

"...I was surprised how light it was and how evidently comfortable...." Read more

38 customers mention29 positive9 negative

Customers like the comfort of the chair. They mention that it's comfortable, weight to relax their back and compromising on their legs comfort. They also love being able to lounge around and enjoy a beer on the trail in this chair.

"...really was no trouble to "balance." Much more comfortable than sitting on the ground...." Read more

"These are lightweight and pack up small. Durability is good. Comfort is decent but that's probably subjective - but it may be most comfortable for..." Read more

"...I was surprised how light it was and how evidently comfortable...." Read more

"...Such may be the case of my opinion of this chair, but I quickly found it to be uncomfortable due to the fact that I needed to balance my body on the..." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the chair versatile and useful for backpacking, camping, and picnics. They also say it's the best little hiking chair ever, and a wonderful addition to camping gear.

"...It makes a great gift for outdoorsy folks. I consider myself a pretty minimalistic backpacker but this chair always goes with me...." Read more

"...Because it folds up so small, it will be perfect for camping and other sporting events...." Read more

"This is the perfect chair for backpacking trips. After a long day I'm able to sit in it and lean back and actually rest my back and relax...." Read more

"This is the best little hiking chair ever. Much more sturdy looking than those fold up lawn chairs that everyone else has...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the chair. They say it's intended to be small and light, it packs up really small, and it'll fit in the middle console of their jeep. Some say the size is great for small people, but could be a problem if you're large.

"...Small and lightweight, it was easy to pack into my kayak and quick to setup and break down each day...." Read more

"These are lightweight and pack up small. Durability is good...." Read more

"...I love it. The main reason I love it, is because it folds up so tiny that I can fit it in my larger sized purse. Plus it's fun to sit in...." Read more

"It fit great and was comfortable. The only probably is it broke after maybe 2 months use. Yeah I wasn't using it as the occasional camping chair...." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the ease of setup of the chair. They mention that it's lightweight, easy to set up, and easy to use.

"...and lightweight, it was easy to pack into my kayak and quick to setup and break down each day...." Read more

"I love it. it's sturdy, easy to set up, comfortable and lightweight...." Read more

"Well just got it in the mail yesterday. Super light weight and fairly easy to assemble...." Read more

"...This chair takes a few seconds longer to set up (less than a minute), but totally worth it...." Read more

29 customers mention19 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the chair. Some find it well made and holds up well to the elements, while others say it broke after 2 months use and is unstable.

"...Other than that the fabric is in great shape. I haven't had a torn seam or any rips in the fabric itself. It's plenty strong...." Read more

"...It held up well to the elements, despite being wet, salty, and sandy for most of the week the chair is still in perfect condition after being cleaned..." Read more

"...I'm really disappointed, as I love this chair, but it broke recently and is both unusable and now irreparable...." Read more

"These are lightweight and pack up small. Durability is good...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the chair. Some mention it's well-made and fun to use, providing a great deal of entertainment for camp mates. However, others say that it'd be difficult to get in and out of after a day of hiking.

"...Plus it's fun to sit in. I always get a lot of compliments on it, and people are always asking about it. It's also comfortable to sit in...." Read more

"...I'm in my 50's in good shape and not overweight. Its not easy to get in either.... Once your in, its comfortable for sitting...." Read more

"...But I will say that this chair provided a great deal of entertainment for my camp mates...watching for my next mishap." Read more

"...A little weird to get in and out off but like the fact it is not hard fast in one position. You can move or rock...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the chair. Some mention that it works perfectly fine with their legs for support, and is very light and easy to carry, while others say that it's not quite as useable as a 4 leg chair and is not for lazy slugs.

"...disappointed, as I love this chair, but it broke recently and is both unusable and now irreparable...." Read more

"...I also like how it works will on a slope as long as you are face down the hill." Read more

"...The frame of chair broke. Now it is useless. Save you money $$$ & don't believe their false advertisements." Read more

"...I weigh 236lbs and the chair worked perfectly." Read more

Just bought my 4th. Only backpack chair to have.
5 Stars
Just bought my 4th. Only backpack chair to have.
I just purchased my 4th Alite butterfly chair. My husband and I started backpacking with them 5 years ago because my husband loves to rock and fell over himself in REI when he saw them.This chair weighs less than a pound and folds down to the size of a big nalgene water bottle. It fits in my PURSE to sporting events, outdoor concerts ... you name it. People are shocked when it comes out of my purse.There are only 2 legs. Your legs make up the 3rd and 4th. There is some balance required, and you'll fall out of it the first time you get in and out (grossly exacerbated by alcohol). You can lean up against a tree or put your feet out on a log as a foot stool.If you have bad knees, this isn't your chair as it is very low to the ground. If you aren't physically active, you may dislike having your core moderately engaged to keep your balance.
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R.M.P.I.
5.0 out of 5 stars World's greatest camping chair.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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These are great chairs made by a great company. I use mine quite a bit. I bought my first one many years ago (maybe 10?, It's been a while) and it's still going strong. In that time I've managed to break one or two segments of the aluminum tubing that makes up the frame. Each time Alite has sent me a new piece no questions asked. Fantastic customer service. It seems like the newer ones have a slightly beefier frame. I'm 170lbs and don't feel like I'm stressing the chair. I'd be nervous if you were much over 200.

The only other issue I'm having with my original chair is the coating on the fabric delaminating. This seems to be cosmetic, I'm not sure what purpose that coating serves on a chair, I suspect it's for waterproofing but it's really not needed for a chair. You don't want it to hold water. The new ones are the same way. Alite should find fabric that doesn't have this coating.

Other than that the fabric is in great shape. I haven't had a torn seam or any rips in the fabric itself. It's plenty strong.

I keep mine in the back of my car, it comes in handy all the time. It makes a great gift for outdoorsy folks. I consider myself a pretty minimalistic backpacker but this chair always goes with me. It's worth the weight.
10 people found this helpful
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Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-made and fun to use
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2015
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I love this chair! I took it on a kayak trip to the everglades and 10,000 islands park in Florida and was glad to have it. Small and lightweight, it was easy to pack into my kayak and quick to setup and break down each day. The two leg design meant I could sit virtually anywhere without worrying about level ground, and it really was no trouble to "balance." Much more comfortable than sitting on the ground. It held up well to the elements, despite being wet, salty, and sandy for most of the week the chair is still in perfect condition after being cleaned. You won't regret buying one of these!
4 people found this helpful
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Tim Bucktwo
4.0 out of 5 stars Durability is good. Comfort is decent but that's probably subjective - ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
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These are lightweight and pack up small. Durability is good. Comfort is decent but that's probably subjective - but it may be most comfortable for a kid or teen.
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John A. Van Devender
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for hiking/camping and as a spare chair around the house
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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I gave this as a Christmas present for my son (age 30+). As soon as he unwrapped it, he opened the box, set it up and spent the rest of the morning sitting in it as the celebration continued. He was delighted with it since he and his older brother do a lot of hiking and camping together with their families. I was surprised how light it was and how evidently comfortable. My old arthritic knees wouldn't allow me to use it very much so it is definitely designed for someone who can sit low to the ground and get up without any groaning.

On the whole... I would highly recommend it.
3 people found this helpful
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Glen Green
2.0 out of 5 stars Having Only Two Legs Made the Chair Uncomfortable
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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Reviews can be relative. What works for some, doesn't work for others. Such may be the case of my opinion of this chair, but I quickly found it to be uncomfortable due to the fact that I needed to balance my body on the two legged chair.

PROS:
Appears well made - sturdy
Lightweight
Attractive: Good Color Saturation in the Fabric

CONS:
It only has two legs - which means that the user's own legs are required to be under some amount of tension / load in order to hold the chair upright.

CONCLUSION:
In fairness, one of the bullet points in the product description indicates that the chair has two legs, but I missed that detail. (And have paid the penalty of a return fee for my oversight.) But once it was assembled and I tried the chair, it was easy to determine that (for me at least), it was uncomfortable very quickly. I found my legs under tension to balance the chair and my neck was under strain as I was forced to cantilever my body to maintain balance. This is not something I want, particularly after a hike.

I will consider buying a four legged version from the same manufacturer.
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RyanH
1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: Company has folded.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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As of September 2019, Alite is confirmed out of business. I got an email to that effect a few days ago. I'm really disappointed, as I love this chair, but it broke recently and is both unusable and now irreparable. I can't even get anyone to reply to emails about maybe shopping me some leftover spare parts. Reading had been downgraded to 1 star to hopefully get ppl's strength that this company and its items are dead.

Original review:
This chair is outstanding. I'm 6'0", 230-ish pounds and this chair holds me just fine. The 2 rounded feet help keep the chair from being pushed too far into soft soil. I really like the design idea, as it's not difficult at all to learn to use your own feet/body weight as the second pair of load bearers. And if you get really good you can even make yourself a little rocking chair. There's definitely a trick to getting into and out of it, but I think that's the case with most of these ultralight low-to-the-ground chairs. The low weight allowed me to make this chair one of my luxury items when backcountry hiking and I am absolutely glad I brought it along.
11 people found this helpful
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TJinSB
5.0 out of 5 stars Best little chair!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016
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We saw someone at the soccer fields with this chair and thought it was cool so I ordered one from Amazon! I love it. The main reason I love it, is because it folds up so tiny that I can fit it in my larger sized purse. Plus it's fun to sit in. I always get a lot of compliments on it, and people are always asking about it. It's also comfortable to sit in. Because it folds up so small, it will be perfect for camping and other sporting events.It's also small enough to store in the middle console of my jeep, so it's always with me!
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M
3.0 out of 5 stars Ehh. I guess.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
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It fit great and was comfortable. The only probably is it broke after maybe 2 months use. Yeah I wasn't using it as the occasional camping chair. I used it at my low computer desk. It still only broke after 2 months and I'm not a heavy guy. One of the legs just snapped and my butt hit the floor lol.

I'm pretty skinny probably only weighing about 138 lbs and I wasn't doing anything that crazy. My girlfriend would make fun of me calling it my "kid's chair," and I guess she was right. Let kids use it only I guess.
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M
3.0 out of 5 stars Ehh. I guess.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
It fit great and was comfortable. The only probably is it broke after maybe 2 months use. Yeah I wasn't using it as the occasional camping chair. I used it at my low computer desk. It still only broke after 2 months and I'm not a heavy guy. One of the legs just snapped and my butt hit the floor lol.

I'm pretty skinny probably only weighing about 138 lbs and I wasn't doing anything that crazy. My girlfriend would make fun of me calling it my "kid's chair," and I guess she was right. Let kids use it only I guess.
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Barbara Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal beach chair.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2018
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I had already bought one of these for my husband, it is perfect for the beach and packs up into a small bag and is very light. I liked it so much I have my own now, even though they are rather expensive. Only one problem, the rubber leg covers can come off rather easily and could get lost. Never the less a great little chair.
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ｶｰｽﾀｲﾙ
5.0 out of 5 stars ひっくり返りそうで
Reviewed in Japan on February 20, 2020
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ひっくり返りません。座った感じのポジションもよく気に入っています。
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5.0 out of 5 stars 最高では？
Reviewed in Japan on September 16, 2019
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収納状態では非常に軽く、バッグにも気軽に忍ばせられるサイズ感。

足が二本なのであっという間に組み立てられ、
これに座って大丈夫なのか？座る前からたわんでない？
と思ってしまうものの非常にしっかりしており、昼寝もできるくらいリラックスできる。
もはや休日にこれを持っておくだけで幸せが約束されていると言っていいレベル。

惜しいところといえば、二本足の宿命からか足のゴムが傷みやすいところ。
固いところや砂利の多いところでは使わない方がいいと思う。
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オラクルあき
5.0 out of 5 stars メイフライチェアー化
Reviewed in Japan on June 29, 2019
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モナークが最安値5000円台の時に購入。
買って正解でした。
しかし癖があるチェアーでして自立しないのが欠点(利点でもある)です。
上位のメイフライの方が人気なのが分かります。
でも待った。
モナークも簡単にメイフライ化出来ます。
Amazonで販売している背もたれ無い折り畳みチェアーを合体させるのです。
フレームが当たって座り心地悪くなりますが背もたれに重心預けると座面が浮いて気にならなくなります。
メイフライのは只の前足ですがこのやり方なら椅子二脚になりますしもう一つのチェアーは天板置けば簡易テーブルにもなりますしモナークのオットマンにもなります。
このやり方お勧めです。
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オラクルあき
5.0 out of 5 stars メイフライチェアー化
Reviewed in Japan on June 29, 2019
モナークが最安値5000円台の時に購入。
買って正解でした。
しかし癖があるチェアーでして自立しないのが欠点(利点でもある)です。
上位のメイフライの方が人気なのが分かります。
でも待った。
モナークも簡単にメイフライ化出来ます。
Amazonで販売している背もたれ無い折り畳みチェアーを合体させるのです。
フレームが当たって座り心地悪くなりますが背もたれに重心預けると座面が浮いて気にならなくなります。
メイフライのは只の前足ですがこのやり方なら椅子二脚になりますしもう一つのチェアーは天板置けば簡易テーブルにもなりますしモナークのオットマンにもなります。
このやり方お勧めです。
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Nick
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly comfy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2018
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Incredibly light and very easy to assemble. Haven't tested it in the wild yet but it looks well built and is very comfy. I'm 6 foot 2 inches and 90 kilos.
I particularly like the fact that I can either lean back and relax with my feet up or lean forward and have a plate on my lap to eat. I cannot sit cross legged on the floor for more than a minute or two (which is the reason I bought this) so this looks ideal to remain part of a group who will be doing just that round a camp fire or at meal times.
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