Coleman
Forester Series Deck Chair
BUDGET
$75
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NEMO Equipment
Score 8.1 / 10
Average of substance, design, and value.
Suspended auto-recline makes this the most distinctive lounger here; more than a year of use showed no functional wear, but involved setup, low upright posture and an 11 lb packed weight narrow its role.
$280 typical
The current official PDP lists $279.95 and describes revised poles, broader shoulder clearance, a larger headrest, auto-recline, low center of gravity and water-draining mesh. Switchback's firsthand review covers the current second iteration for more than a year, finding robust construction and smooth motion but awkward upright posture and considerable bulk. The historic 2017–18 recall concerns older lots, not this current iteration.
Supports the suspended reclining mechanism while packing down.
Breathes, drains quickly and resists outdoor exposure.
Allows height adjustment for different users.
Enable swinging and deep reclining.
Compared with 6 other products in edition 1.
This product: 9 out of 10
Swinging hammock-like geometry, padded headrest and integrated storage create a distinctive design rather than generic folding seating.
This product: 7 out of 10
The hammock/recliner hybrid is visually distinctive and genuinely enjoyable when swinging or reclining. Low seating and suspended geometry can pitch users forward when upright, while the headrest support is a current maker claim rather than independent proof for every height.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
REI Co-op and Treeline Review · 2026
Switchback reports no fading, scuffs or functional wear after more than a year and frequent packing. The current maker documents sun-resistant, quick-draining mesh. CPSC recalled 2017–18 Stargaze lots for breakable plastic hubs; that historic issue should not be treated as evidence of current collapse, but used purchases still warrant verification. Current parts terms remain unclear.
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The current maker says setup steps were reduced, but independent testing still reports under-90-second assembly and involved packing.
This product: 8 out of 10
Switchback used the current second iteration for more than a year, including patio duty, with moving parts still operating smoothly.
This product: 7 out of 10
Current evidence supports robust legs and low center of gravity, but the tester notes upright awkwardness; older recalled hubs are a separate historic caveat.
This product: 7 out of 10
Current mesh showed no fading or wear in independent use, but current parts support was not established.
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