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This new chair from Poler weighs just three pounds—That’s about as much as a laptop or a pair of running shoes. That makes it a fantastic option when you’re carrying gear to your hangout spot or campground. You could pack it inside a surfboard bag on the way to the beach or even attach it to your bag for the day and barely know it’s there. Super essential for car camping when you have limited space, a good chair is always useful, especially a well-made one like the Stowaway.

Too often, we wind up sitting on a beach chair or blanket in the woods or on some sandbar in an awkward position. The Stowaway is far easier on the spine. An average adult can get good support, feel perfectly comfortable, and still be part of the conversation. It’s also super easy to put together, coming in a single piece with the various poles all attached by internal bungees. Poler makes gear that is both fun and practical. It’s a great piece of gear to keep in your car, as well, for any place that you might be just hanging around for a while, from the wilderness to the line at local DMV office.—Jon Coen, Men’s Journal contributor

[$70; poler.com]

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