I love this style of chair, but NOT this one. Over the years I’ve tried and owned many of the different brands of chairs and Lafuma is the best. They invented this style of chair and I don’t know why I even bother with the others. I think all the knock-offs must be made in the same chinese factory. I’ve had the same problems with all the knock-offs I’ve owned. Try the Lafuma, you won’t be disappointed. That’s my two cents worth anyway. Don’t mean to sound like a spokesman, but it is simply better, lighter, and will last longer because of it…

The Faulkner Recliner arrived in excellent condition and as pictured. It is a little difficult to recline and the locking mechanism squeakes as though it is not holding the reclined position. However it is as comfortable as described.

This is one incredibly comfortable chair. This chair has supplanted my adirondack chairs as my favorite backyard respite. It is great for sunning, reading, and even napping. I am not a napper, and I’ve fallen asleep in the reclining position a few times already.

The chair seems quite sturdy, and has doubled-up bungee cord where the tension is the highest. The Mesh is quite comfortable against the skin, and breathes even on a very hot day.

Don’t think you will be able to sit in this chair for a ‘couple of minutes’ to rest. I guarantee you will be there a long time.

Unless you’re very picky about the color (as my wife is), I’d go with the simple green XL mesh. I think it’s $20 less than this one.

My only concerns: It is hard to get into and out of because I don’t think you can just ‘plop’ into this chair unless you’re less than 110 lbs, and I’m not sure about the long term durability of the wooden inserts.