Portal Oversized Mesh Back Zero Gravity Reclining Patio Chairs, XL Padded Seat Folding Patio Lounge Chair with Adjustable Pillows and Cup Holder for Poolside Backyard/Lawn, Support 350lbs

I was worried about reviews that said “it was a beast to port around”. Since I am planning on using this camping most of the time portability is important. I’m 5’10” female with reasonable strength. This chair is not difficult to fold, carry, or move. I brought it on a weekend camping trip and regularly relocated it from campsite to lakeside daily without issue. It is THE most comfortable chair EVER. It even got the hubbie’s seal of approval for cost/quality and that doesn’t come easily as he holds that bar pretty high. It’s a big chair designed to accommodate big people. It’s sturdy and well put together. The moving lumbar pillow is perfect. Use it for lumbar support when sitting upright and as a pillow when reclining. The little table that folds away is perfect for my 30 ounce yeti tumbler with handle, my phone, and my tablet. The table doesn’t appear to be made of wood but rather some sort of metal/plastic material and I don’t foresee it warping due to moisture as some reviewers mentioned. The locking mechanism works well. It’s the only part of the chair that worries me though. If a stronger person forgets the locks are engaged and try to force the chair to move it seems like the locks could break. I don’t know this for a fact though..I just make sure to be aware if the locks are engaged when using the chair and advise anyone who is using it to do the same. The chair has a warning on the label that because the arms are made of wood it shouldn’t be left in the elements all the time. Not a big deal to me as I always put my portable chairs in storage when not in use (so they keep in good condition longer). Overall this is a great chair at a reasonable price and I’m planning on buying another so the Hubbie stops stealing mine.

Great packing, great quality, unique and very comfortable.

This is the second one of these chairs I have purchased and have logged many hours in it over the last two summers. Loved the first one - the backrest is mesh=like in the middle which is great on those hot, humid, sweaty summer days. Actually gets chilly on cooler days so I got this one with a solid backrest. It is SUPER comfy!! Haven't spent an afternoon in it yet, but looking forward to it as I gave it a quick test run and am extremely happy. Very cushy seat and the extra width makes the chair nice and roomy. Looks good too - especially like the "wood" armrest they dress it up wonderfully! I really recommend these chairs. The only negative is that they are a beast. Heavier than one would expect, but I guess that means it is solidly built! Was able to get it when the price had been reduced so also this was a good value.

This is a nice and comfortable chair, but I would not say it’s portable. It fits in a bag, but it’s very heavy and cumbersome and not something we would carry to and from children’s games like we thought we would so we returned it.

I looked long and hard for a higher quality zero-gravity recliner and ultimately landed on Portal's oversized, non-mesh, padded version (as I believe the 600D "ballistic" material will endure outdoor exposures better). All that compulsiveness really paid off as I am in no way disappointed with this purchase. I am ecstatic at the comfort quality, the ease of operation, the weight (which is not too heavy for me to carry, but as I also live where it gets quite seasonally breezy so it seems like it isn't nearly as prone to wind-walking across my deck as other chairs have). The adjustable pillow works quite well, as do the locking mechanisms. I find it easy to open, easy to close back up and the reclining motion is "like butta". Happy to say I am most satisfied with this Portal zero-gravity recliner. Because I'm also interested in seeing this chair last as long as possible, I also chose to purchase a 400D slip over cover, installed when the chair is completely folded back together and that attaches at the bottom with clips. From my POV, all that research I put in (including the many positive ratings and very few negative I combed through ) . . . did indeed pay off. The price was slightly higher than many others I looked at, but as I learned a long time ago . . . where my comfort is concerned, it ain't worth the compromise. I would definitely purchase another one of these chairs.

I'm 5'11 and 280 at the moment and this fits perfect. So if you're thinking of spending the extra $30 for the oversized one I wouldn't unless you're like 50 pounds heavier. The locks hold me in place whether I want to recline slightly or all the way. My feet go slightly over the fabric but my toes still rest on the bar. So in my opinion it's not too short. The slide out with the cup holder is kind of odd. It slides out farther than it needs to but only locks in one position. Folds up easy. It's comfortable. May be a little cumbersome for children to fold up and move, it's not super light. Which is probably why I fit in it perfectly. It's sturdy. Edit: Apparently if you fold it up and leave it outside in the sun too long it'll bleach the black and turn it that orange color. Doesn't rub off on you or anything but if you want to keep yours nice and newer looking do be aware it might get a reverse sun tan.

Very easy to set up and fold back into storage bag. Great for garden, beach, and car camping. Super comfortable, seriously thinking about using it inside as well!

Okay this isnt a chair you really want to carry around anywhere. It's heavy and awkward to carry, but it's heaviness means it's sturdy and I feel very comfortable it'll hold my weight (altho I'm not that heavy). I find it very easy for it to swing back, if anything I find it goes back too far so I have to stop it a little before it's max. I absolutely love it. I can fold it and bring it inside so it's not outside all the time esp during winter when I won't use it. The table is really handy for my pina colada.. only wish I bought it sooner. Negative: the headrest is not easy to adjust. And it comes off rail and very hard to put back on (I haven't been successful). I expect after some wear it'll become loose so advise to set it once and then not to play with it. Update: hadn't used chair for awhile and suddenly found it hard to lounge back? Forgot there are two locks for the chair under each armrest!! This makes locking the chair extra secure BUT also makes it easy for new people to not know it. Don't forget to remind anyone new sitting in it there are two locks - hate for them to force things and break it (I did put in some force into reclining but thankfully didn't break the chair before I realized I still had one of the locks on)

After after our 20+ years old Lafuma chairs began failing, we started looking for another comparable brand (Lafuma's are pretty expensive now), perhaps something with a bit of padding. There were lots of things we liked about the Portal chairs; combined padding & breathable mesh, easily adjustable headrest (works great for lumbar support), included side table & colour options. I was hesitant about the XL sizing but there was not a "regular" size available so we went with it anyway. The quality is really excellent - they are beautifully finished and the adjustable headrest solution is genius (it just slides to where you want without fiddling with those annoying elastic back straps). The cushioned seat/mesh back is comfortable but not too hot and the side table stays nicely balanced when you adjust the chair. But a couple of things to note: (1) I am on the shorter/slighter side and find the XL a bit too large to be really comfortable. I find it awkward to push the chair into a reclining position - certainly not as smoothly as the Lafuma - and it is not possible to sit fully back and have my legs align naturally with the angles of the chair. My husband, on the other hand, absolutely loves it. I'll keep working on finding my comfort zone. (2) The Portal chair uses a locking system to position the degree of recline vs. the Lafuma friction system which just adjusts effortlessly. If you forget to lock your position, moving will jolt you upright pretty quickly. If you don't disengage the lock before starting to return to an upright position, it's pretty rough. I assume if that happens too many times, the mechanism will be stripped. Overall, this is an excellent quality chair and will, I'm sure, provide many years of use.

Great chair. Big enough, not heavy. Easy to recline. I like the small tray, I use it a lot. Very comfortable.

The chair is fantastic. Yes it's big but very comfortable to sit in or to sleep in. Lots of room around you. It will be used at the cottage so I will see what happens after time. All of the family love it. One thing that would of made it even better if there was a locking mechanism for the table when not in use. Definitely recommend it!!!!

ce fauteuil est confortable et semble assez solide mais il est difficile de se prononcer sur sa qualité si l'on utilise depuis une semaine à peine !

We have purchased many zero-gravity chairs in the past, always looking for the best bargains and all have lasted 2 or 3 summers. This year, we decided to go with a higher quality chair and so far we are 100% happy with the Portal chairs. They look great, are super comfy and the overall materials used are higher quality. We've only had them for a couple of weeks, but so far they are easily the best ones we've had.