I Take This Cliq Portable Camping Chair Everywhere, and These Two Colors Are $40 Off Right Now

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Deal alert: The Cliq Classiq 1.0 portable chair is available for $110 -- a $40 markdown, or 27% off -- in two colors, Moss 1.0 and Red 1.0. The Cliq website has shifted focus to a newer, pricier model, making now a good time to nab the original for less.
Summer's in full swing, and whether I'm going on a late-sunset hike or hitting a backyard BBQ, my day bag now holds three non-negotiables: a water bottle, a power bank and, believe it or not, a portable camping chair. The one that earned permanent EDC status is the Cliq Classiq 1.0, a bottle-size seat that pops open in seconds.
Amazon is the only place you can still snag the Classiq 1.0 (Cliq's website has moved on to the pricier 2.0 model). There you can find the Cliq Classiq 1.0 for a discounted price of $110, which is roughly half what Cliq charges for the newer version.
Cliq chair specs
Product Dimensions : 21.99"D x 22"W x 26"H
: 21.99"D x 22"W x 26"H Item Weight : 3.6 lbs
: 3.6 lbs Maximum Weight Recommendation : 300 lbs
: 300 lbs Fill Material : Polyester
: Polyester Furniture Finish: Aluminum
The Cliq chair can go with you anywhere, which is why I love it so much
The Cliq portable chair is a lightweight camping chair that folds up to the size of a large water bottle, like a Stanley tumbler, so you can easily toss it into your backpack, tote bag, large purse, back pocket (I've done this before), drawstring bag or Cliq chair carry bag.
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It's also really simple to fold and unfold. You just unfasten the velcro strap, extend the four legs and lock them into place. And then do the same, but reverse, to make it compact again.
The biggest surprise, though, is just how comfortable it is. The Cliq chair has a slight recline, so you can lean back despite its size. I've always had bad experiences with traditional camping chairs and my back always ends up hurting from prolonged sitting. But not with the Cliq chair. It's so comfortable I've actually fallen asleep in it many times.
The Cliq chair also has solid rubber feet tips so you can get pretty stable on uneven ground, whether you're on sand, rocks or a hill.
I also appreciate how easy it is to keep clean. The chair is made of waterproof nylon so it's perfect for outdoors. You can easily wash off any dirt that gets on the chair during a hike or at the beach. I usually give it a rinse and let it dry in the sun.
This is my Cliq chair compared to a size 12 Crocs clog and an old-school Stanley tumbler.
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To sum it up, if I'm going golfing, I take my Cliq chair. If I'm heading to the beach, I'm taking my Cliq chair. The DMV office down the street from my house is always packed and there's never anywhere to sit. So I take my Cliq chair. I even have it with my right now, as I write this, while I'm on a skiing vacation.
Yeah, I may look a little weird whipping out a camping chair in a crowded place like that but hey, at least I'm comfortable. And really, what more could you want in life?
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