CarpForum.co.uk brand mark, a blue stylized fish with a white eye and a smooth modern look, set in the site header against a clean background CarpForum.co.uk wordmark in a bold flowing script style, reading CarpForum.co.uk, displayed in the site header
Menu
Utils
Go Premium Who's Online Members Weather Photo Gallery Articles
Account
Login Register
Solar Sofa Chair (17 posts / 3,351 views)
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #1 14 Aug 2025 17:24
0
Anyone got the Solar Sofa Chair and if so is it as comfortable and lightweight as it appears please?
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #2 14 Aug 2025 18:01
0
I've have mine for a while now , it's well-built and not too heavy and very
comfortable

Yesterday I sat in the Fox super deluxe armchair and found it even more comfortable than the Solar one.
0nslow 0nslow
Posts: 1,619
Post #3 14 Aug 2025 18:19
0
It weighs a ton and not easy to hold/carry. But it is so very very comfy.

Ive started using a shoulder strap which makes carrying it around easier without that it normally stays at home if I'm not using a barrow.

Worth considering no air vents so if you run hot this will make you run very hot.

But it is so very very very comfy
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #4 14 Aug 2025 18:41
0
In reply to Post #3
Weighs a ton it doesn't though does it.I put my waterproof coat and fleece inside mine and its still not heavy
AndyClark AndyClark
Posts: 5,815
Post #5 14 Aug 2025 19:39
0
In reply to Post #3
I think the complete opposite,i think it's really light
Duratec
Posts: 303
Post #6 14 Aug 2025 19:42
0
It's 6KG.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #7 14 Aug 2025 20:25
0
In reply to Post #6
It definitely does not feel 6kg especially for the size of it
Busted
Posts: 1,882
Post #8 14 Aug 2025 22:38
0
In reply to Post #3
Its definitely not heavy at all. A bit of a funny shape to carry bit you can stuff loads into it
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,047
Post #9 15 Aug 2025 10:29
0
It's not at all heavy for the size, though as mentioned, bit of a odd shape. Personally I had issues with lumbar support so we use a pillow on ours and the front sewn seem irritated the tendons and ligaments behind my knee at first.

A longer term observation, the padding in the arms could do with being stronger near where the elbow rests, I'm starting to feel the bar now. I'm wondering if the foam is starting to collapse. A zip under the arm pad which means you could pad it a bit more for your personal preference would be a good idea.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #10 15 Aug 2025 14:46
1
In reply to Post #9
I've had same happen to arms on mine,I thought could undo the velcro at front.I was going shove some foam down there but you cant
SUNNYMEAD SUNNYMEAD
Posts: 1,247
Post #11 15 Aug 2025 19:28
0
I had the compact sofa chair ordered it online but its not compact at all after unboxing
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
Posts: 2,444
Post #12 15 Aug 2025 21:40
0
In reply to Post #11
It is a fair bit smaller than the full size one. I've got the compact one and think it's bang on.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,047
Post #13 16 Aug 2025 08:35
0
In reply to Post #10
Good to know it's not just me
BernieH BernieH
Posts: 80
Post #14 19 Aug 2025 09:16
0
In reply to Post #1
I have had the Solar compact sofa chair for over a year now so I can tell you a few points. It is light for its size though maybe a bit bulky, but you can store things inside it! The seating material at the front sags over time to a point where you can feel the front bar on your legs. I bought a 2 inch foam cusion which solved the problem and seems to make the chair more comfortable. I have tried so many chairs and find the Solar one, despite its faults, to be the most comfortable for me with my bad back - but it is a personal thing - what suits one may not suit another! Hope this helps
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #15 19 Aug 2025 19:40
0
In reply to Post #14
The fox arm chair looks like an improvement on the solar. It has a lower bar so your legs shouldnt rest on the bar and looks like it has more padding on arms. It has proper camo pattern as well as solars id hideous.
Are you sure?

This action cannot be undone.

Yes, continue

Loading…