Show me your compact Cart chair

[RadoStefanov]

Like the topic says:

What chair do you use?

I am looking for a chair that is  easy to transport while pushing the cart.

Comfortable.

 

 

 

[humbuk]

I use a hunting tripod from Decathlon. It is height adjustable and they sell a seat cushion for it.

[Michael Render]

I use a Timber Ridge folding chair. It is not the most portable, but it is very comfortable for long shoots. And it hooks onto my cart.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F55WTV4/

[EnotsMedia]

While I’m very interested to see what pops up here ….I’ve seen and tried a bunch of different chairs. They all seem to be the same …nothing special, not that comfortable, and…just ok.

It took me a few years to buy one just because I thought it was “stupid”…now I have 6…

 

https://thefoambox.com/product/the-foam-box/

 

super lightweight, can hang off your cart with a carabiner, (mine actually slides INTO the cart for transport) multiple height settings (Chicago/ LA) ZERO moving parts AND Infinite uses other then just to “sit” on. Made in North America….And of course the BEST part….suuuuuuuuuuuuper comfortable to sit on. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. So damn comfortable. 

I don’t know about you but I can’t just sit still while I mix…I like to rock, roll, and fidget . Not happening with ANY other seat. 
 

I literally take these with me anywhere I’m allowed to “bring my own chair.” Once you try it and there’s no going back…and no it’s not like a wooden apple with those silly foam toppers…

[edward chick]

I’m another fan of the Foam Box. Comfortable to sit on, and handy just like a wood apple box. 

[John Blankenship]

Exactly what you're looking for:

 

Camp Time Roll-A-Chair

https://www.camptime.com/collections/chair

Compact, durable, light weight, and surprisingly comfortable. 

 

 

[Valentine]

I used a small tripod chair for years but always found it too low. Then I saw someone using a Walkstool on set and that's what I use now. Basically a tripod chair that can extend. 

 

https://www.walkstool.com/

[JesseF]

1 hour ago, John Blankenship said:

Exactly what you're looking for:

 

Camp Time Roll-A-Chair

https://www.camptime.com/collections/chair

Compact, durable, light weight, and surprisingly comfortable. 

 

 

 

Wow! This is a great find.  Thanks!

[JeHe]

another fan of the foam box! In Belgium we have grippers that use a foam box to prevent resonance when using a slider. An it's warm to sit on in winter!

[RadoStefanov]

10 hours ago, humbuk said:

I use a hunting tripod from Decathlon. It is height adjustable and they sell a seat cushion for it.

I use to have similar one.
But during 2 seasons of Hells Kitchen I was seating so much that it got very uncomfortable on the family jewels.  

4 hours ago, John Blankenship said:

Exactly what you're looking for:

 

Camp Time Roll-A-Chair

https://www.camptime.com/collections/chair

Compact, durable, light weight, and surprisingly comfortable. 

 

 

this seams like another family jewels smasher. 

[Patrick Farrell]

As a utility I use this chair. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00339C3PK/

Folds really flat and is easy to tuck away on the follow cart while being easier on the family jewels. But it sits pretty low which depends on how small your cart is.

I mostly see people using the aluminum, "low" version of director's chairs but another option I've seen is something like this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2KKT2YB/?th=1

[The Documentary Sound Guy]

The most comfortable one I've come across is a drum throne like this one (not necessarily this model, but this style): https://www.tomleemusic.ca/gibraltar-9600mb-professional-drum-throne-cordura-motorcycle-seat-with-backrest-16-inch-99493

It's heavy, but it can travel flipped upside down on top of the mixer cart, held in place with bungees.

[EnotsMedia]

5 hours ago, Valentine said:

I used a small tripod chair for years but always found it too low. Then I saw someone using a Walkstool on set and that's what I use now. Basically a tripod chair that can extend. 

 

https://www.walkstool.com/

The Walkstool is always in my pelican and a solid runner up to the Foam Box. I will say don’t be fooled my imitators…..it is well designed, lightweight and travels very well…made in Sweden. The nock offs are not worth it. 

[John Blankenship]

1 hour ago, RadoStefanov said:

I use to have similar one.
But during 2 seasons of Hells Kitchen I was seating so much that it got very uncomfortable on the family jewels.  

this seams like another family jewels smasher. 

 

That's not been my experience having used one for several years now.

 

I would caution anyone not to compare it to others that appear to be similar. 

 

[PMC]

That CampTime chair looks like a winner to me. I need a little back support.

[RadoStefanov]

2 hours ago, John Blankenship said:

 

That's not been my experience having used one for several years now.

 

I would caution anyone not to compare it to others that appear to be similar. 

 

 

Mine was cheap amazon one. Yours might be better.

12 hours ago, EnotsMedia said:

While I’m very interested to see what pops up here ….I’ve seen and tried a bunch of different chairs. They all seem to be the same …nothing special, not that comfortable, and…just ok.

It took me a few years to buy one just because I thought it was “stupid”…now I have 6…

 

https://thefoambox.com/product/the-foam-box/

 

super lightweight, can hang off your cart with a carabiner, (mine actually slides INTO the cart for transport) multiple height settings (Chicago/ LA) ZERO moving parts AND Infinite uses other then just to “sit” on. Made in North America….And of course the BEST part….suuuuuuuuuuuuper comfortable to sit on. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. So damn comfortable. 

I don’t know about you but I can’t just sit still while I mix…I like to rock, roll, and fidget . Not happening with ANY other seat. 
 

I literally take these with me anywhere I’m allowed to “bring my own chair.” Once you try it and there’s no going back…and no it’s not like a wooden apple with those silly foam toppers…

Looks cool but I need back support

 

[Johnny Karlsson]

https://a.co/d/e7LIPjh

 

Also a version of a tripod chair, but much more comfortable and has back support. Made for sitting around waiting in a hunters blind for hours, I think. Not a nutcracker.

[OB1]

My go-to also for the hunting crowd:

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/blackout-swivel-tripod-chair

 

It's not light but my cart has wheels so I don't focus too much on weight. The functionality is where it shines: Adjustable feet to help level odd terrain and the swivel which is huge as it allows you to sneak in and out of the seat without much disturbance if you're tucked into a tight spots. Backrest is great and doesn't do a number on the jewels like other smaller chairs.

[Dejan Ceko]

https://www.amazon.com/KingCamp-Compact-Camping-Folding-Handle/dp/B073GR2Z17/ref=sr_1_59_sspa?keywords=camper%2Bchair%2Btable%2Baluminium&sr=8-59-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGY&th=1

[osa]

Not the most compact but for me the most comfortable, and i have the version with back support. Folds n rides at the back of my cart. But dangit they keep stealing it for a talent stool. Guitar bits easy to remove

 

https://gatorco.com/product/guitar-stool-with-stand-gfw-gtrstool/

[Michael Render]

16 hours ago, osa said:

But dangit they keep stealing it for a talent stool.

From your lips to God's ears. My chair has a sun umbrella, so it gets taken a lot during outdoor shoots.

[DanStewart]

On 11/29/2023 at 3:51 PM, Dejan Ceko said:

https://www.amazon.com/KingCamp-Compact-Camping-Folding-Handle/dp/B073GR2Z17/ref=sr_1_59_sspa?keywords=camper%2Bchair%2Btable%2Baluminium&sr=8-59-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGY&th=1

This is the chair. It is very comfortable and has a wide back. Folds easily and is very sturdy. I have a walk stool and various small folding chairs and stools that have their time and place, but this chair is my #1. 

[Izen Ears]

On 11/28/2023 at 12:09 PM, RadoStefanov said:

this seams like another family jewels smasher. 

It seems this is clearly addressed in their logo - nothing restricting those jewels!

[Nick Ray Harris]

Hunting Blind Chairs

 

Black Sierra Nitro Pro XL https://a.co/d/9gkXS2L

 

That particular one has some QC issues, needed loctite on the bolts, but I bought it because the base and seat are attached and it folds relatively flat. Some of them are in two pieces.