I went back and forth for months before deciding to give the Stargaze a shot - it's certainly one of the pricier options for camp seating out there, and doesn't pack up nearly as small as some of the ultralight backpacking stools/chairs I've used in the past. At the same time though, I was moving away from backpacking and over to car camping, so size and weight had become somewhat less of an issue than they used to be. (That being said, with the car being a 2-door Wrangler size is still something to keep an eye on - a number of traditional "folds up into a 4 foot by 16 inch cylinder" camp chairs got rejected for not fitting my vehicle very well.) Plus somewhere along the way I managed to live past the half-century mark, where furniture comfort starts having a value all on its own. I'm also eyeballing overlanding in the future, and a common comment from experienced overlanders is to not cut corners on your chair, because if you're on the road for weeks/months at a time you're going to be spending a LOT of that time in your chair.
I liked that the chair had a wide range of seating positions, and while not exactly "super-compact" or "featherweight" was at least something that would easily fit anywhere in the Jeep, and small and light enough that I could see tossing it on my back for a short hike to any nearby scenic spot I might encounter. The design looked both sturdy and comfortable. And most of the other chairs I was looking at missed out on one or more of those points - bulkier packed size, often heavy, most were fixed position, where their main plus point became "but cheaper!" Eventually I finally talked myself into giving the Stargaze a try and ordered one.
Recently had a chance to bring the Stargaze on a camping vacation trip and test it out, and I was very VERY satisfied with it. Having practiced a few times at home the chair was trivial to set up. Daytime highs for the trip were in the upper 80s, humidity was even higher most of the days, but there was also normally a breeze as well, so with the large expanses of mesh in the Stargaze I still felt decently comfortable.
Owing to various (mis-)adventures over the years my back and knees have taken a pretty good beating, so I particularly liked the way the armrest poles with their clearly-labeled "hold here" reminders provided a strong stable leverage point for getting in and out of the chair - it made it easy to sit/stand without taxing any of my over-abused body parts. Once I was seated the stability was obvious throughout the full range of chair back positions - whether I was seated upright or lounging back or anywhere in between, I never once felt like anything was wobbly or tipsy. Instead I found myself so relaxed that I was easily able to take a siesta nap on a couple of the afternoons.
If you're having any issues with packing the chair back up afterwards, definitely go find the Nemo tutorial video about packing the Stargaze and watch it, then practice a few times. (A smart person might even closely examine how the chair was packed from the factory the first time they opened the bag up. Sadly, I am not such a smart person.) Before I watched the tutorial the best I was getting was a jumbled mess that technically fit back in the bag, but seemed to poke out in odd places and strained the zipper a bit. Afterwards, I had a nice organized bundle that dropped into the bag, and even a little bit of space to spare.
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Stargaze Luxury Recliner
This first-ever swinging and reclining camp chair takes relaxation to a new level. The swinging offers an exciting new sitting experience, with a relaxing motion that is designed for comfort. And when you’re ready to recline, lean back and enjoy a great view of the stars. Unlike rocking chairs, this chair is designed for use on any surface, including rocky, sandy or uneven ground, bringing the relaxation of motion to a host of new environments.
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NEMO is founded on a commitment to adventure and the fearless pursuit of uncharted paths—in everything from the equipment we build to the way we run our business. No corners are cut; no forest unexplored. |
Our philosophy is simple: never bring anything to market that isn’t significantly better than what’s already out there. Through the world’s best engineering and design work, product details are redesigned, perfected, and refined even more. |
From minimizing waste across the supply chain to formulating eco-conscious waterproofing compounds, NEMO leads the industry in finding new ways to reduce environmental impact, supporting the lands and ecosystems we love. |
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| Sold By | TOMIYOSHI T+ | EC TOWN JAPAN(Delivery period is 10 days) | GENMART | Outland USA | GENMART | Good Quality SAMURAI RAPIDS |
| material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Nylon | Nylon | Mesh |
| style | Graphite/Smoke | — | Reclining | Reclining | Reclining | Mission |
| max. recommended weight | 300 pounds | 135 kilograms | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 150 kilograms | 136 kilograms |
| weight | 7 pounds | 7.2 pounds | 3.72 kilograms | 5.2 pounds | 5.2 pounds | 0.9 kilograms |
| frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| top material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Aluminum |
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Great chair but snapped with less than 2/3 weight capacity
Recent May ‘22 review edit:They replaced the entire chair under warranty! Great CS!!Original Review:Overall I really like the chair. It’s pretty comfortable and also the reclining/rocking part of it makes it a step above other chairs.So why the rating? Well, first off, I have had it for just over 2 years, was purchased in late March 2020. Haven’t used it a ton, so it’s in great condition still. We were camping this last weekend and my son, who is 4, was sitting with me in the chair (sopping wet we both have a combined weight of less than 200 lbs - seat says it supports up to 300 lbs) - and the support bracket on the right side that extends up to hold the chair, snapped and we were on the ground on our sides wonder wth just happened. Didn’t feel great and kind of hurt (kid was fine) and we found that the plastic bracket had cracked which is what caused the chair support failure and our graceful campfire fall.When the chair is working, it’s good, comfy for the most part, and reclining/rocking feature is nice. That being said, it’s a little awkward to put your arms/elbows in certain positions where with other types of chairs it wouldn’t be an issue. It’s hard to explain but as you move around in the chair you’ll want to sometimes move your elbows a certain weight and shift your weight a little, and with the bars coming up the side which gives you the rocking feature, you are a bit restricted.A bit ticked off now though because I don’t trust the chair at all with the cracked bracket. Can’t sit it in without thinking I’m gonna end up in the floor, and I shouldn’t have to jerry rig the bracket for it to work. Want a replacement.
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