REASONS TO BUY
Supportive
Very durable
Low profile
Easy to use
REASONS TO AVOID
Very low to ground
No head/neck support
ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous Review
This is a stable supportive chair with an exceptionally low profile for those times when you want to sit but still be discreet
Alps Mountaineering Rendezvous
Credit: Alps Mountaineering
Price: $60 List
By Maggie Nichols ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ May 16, 2022
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Our Verdict
Though it doesn't win any awards, we are pretty big fans of the low profile ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous. At just three inches from the ground, this chair isn't for everyone — it's a long way up once you've sat down. However, if you're in the market for a short chair (outdoor concert anyone?), the durable, stable and supportive Rendezvous might be exactly what you've been searching for. We certainly had fun with it.
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| Price | $60 List $59.99 at Amazon | $80 List $79.99 at Amazon | $58 List $40.00 at Amazon | $60 List Check Price at REI | $45.00 at REI Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Bottom Line | This chair provides support and stability while boasting a low profile and a reasonable price | Although heavy, this robust model will provide years of high-comfort seating for campgrounds, soccer fields, and more | A great combination of features and characteristics at a competitive price | A great option for those looking for a lightweight and simple design at an affordable price | Easy to set up and comfortable for taller and larger folks, while helping you save money |
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| Comfort (40%) | |||||
| Portability (25%) | |||||
| Quality (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
| Specifications | ALPS Mountaineering... | ALPS Mountaineering... | Kijaro Dual Lock Fo... | REI Co-op Skyward | GCI Outdoor Comfort... |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs | 14.1 lbs | 9.8 lbs | 7.3 lbs | 8.3 lbs |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs | 800 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs |
| Folded Dimensions (length x width x height) | 29.0" x 8.0" x 8.0" | 39.0" x 8.0" x 8.0" | 45.0" x 7.0" x 7.0" | 33.0" x 7.0" x 5.0" | 45.0" x 7.0" x 5.0" |
| Unfolded Dimensions (depth x width x height) | 21.0" x 23.0" x 24.0" | 24.0" x 37.0" x 38.0" | 25.0" x 35.0" x 37.0" | 31.0" x 31.3" x 20.0" | 25.0" x 35.0" x 37.0" |
| Seat Height (middle) | 3.0" | 15.0" | 15.0" | 14.0" | 15.0" |
| Features | Mesh back and seat sides, foam-wrapped armrests | 2 cup holders, 2 side pockets, storage pocket behind headrest, adjustable armrests | 2 cup holders, side pocket, carrying strap | Webbing to tension the seat and back panel, integrated cup holder, drop-down pocket on left armrest, carry bag | Beverage holder, small sleeve pocket |
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Rendezvous is a low-profile chair that sits just off the ground. This chair is feature-free aside from a mesh back, foam-wrapped arms, and carry case.
Another hard day at work.
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Comfort
The Rendezvous is an incredibly supportive chair. Unlike some chairs that are all slouch and become uncomfortable after 20 minutes, this one continues to provide structure and is quite breathable with a mesh back and seat to keep that airflow coming. The armrests are foam-coated to add comfort and the wide base provides stability. That said, the incredibly low profile might create a lack of upper back support for taller folks. Additionally, at a measly three inches from the ground, some may have a hard time getting in and out of this chair. At the end of the day, we found this chair to be pretty comfortable — as long as you're not trying to nap in it.
Some of our testers struggled with their backs touching the back support poles of this chair.
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Portability
The Rendezvous weighs 7.1 pounds and comes with a convenient carry case with a wide, adjustable shoulder strap.
Not a tiny chair but not a giant chair, compared to the others in this review!
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Durability
Constructed of thick, canvas-feeling 600D polyester and a “sturdy powder-coated steel frame,” we feel secure sitting in the Rendezvous. All the seams are double-stitched and reinforced at pressure points, and even the storage bag is made of the same durable polyester construction.
The only thing that gives us a moment's hesitation is extra movement in the frame when pushing down on the armrests to stand up. Looking at the frame, you can see where the sides of the seat poles are meant to sit. Since they don't snap into place, it is then theoretically possible for you to sit down and cause those poles to put pressure on the plastic supports, which may fail over time. However, we had no such issues during testing.
The Rendezvous withstood many friendly dog “attacks” and furious canine snuggles.
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Ease of Use
The Rendezvous is a simple fold/unfold camping chair, though the back tends to slide up and off the poles when you fold it up. This model is also weirdly hard to fold together. Unlike most other folding models, you can't choose any two opposing points on the frame to squeeze together to put this chair away. We found (through some trial and error) that the Rendezvous folds up only when you flip it over and push from the two front legs. Once we discovered that little trick, we had no issue fitting this chair back into its carry bag to be ready for the next adventure.
Less time setting up means more time relaxing.
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Aside from the foam-coated armrests, this chair has no other features, not even a cup holder. However, we found that sitting so close to the ground, we had no issues just setting our beverage down next to the chair.
The Rendezvous doesn't have a cup holder, so being just barely above the ground WAS our cupholder.
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
Value
This chair is a little pricey, though it provides very good support and utility; we think you'll find plenty of uses for this versatile little chair if you chose to pay up.
Conclusion
With universal comfort, a low profile, and a relatively low weight, the ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous is a durable, sturdy, and supportive solution to potentially all your seating dilemmas.
No need for a foot rest when you're this close to the ground!
Credit: Maggie Brandenburg
—Maggie Nichols
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