Amazon Prime Day sale: The Cliq Classiq 1.0 portable chair is available for $120 — a $30 markdown, or 20% off — as part of Amazon’s July Prime Day event, which ends today. The Cliq website has shifted focus to a newer, pricier model, making now a good time to nab the original for less.
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Summer’s in full swing, and whether I’m going on a late-sunset hike or hitting a backyard BBQ, my day bag now holds three non-negotiables: a water bottle, a power bank and, believe it or not, a portable camping chair. The one that earned permanent EDC status is the Cliq Classiq 1.0, a bottle-size seat that pops open in seconds.
Amazon is the only place you can still snag the Classiq 1.0 (Cliq’s website has moved on to the pricier 2.0 model) and for Amazon Prime Day, the Cliq Classiq 1.0 is down to $104, which is roughly half what Cliq charges for the newer version and a decent discount nonetheless.
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Cliq chair specs
- Product Dimensions: 21.99″D x 22″W x 26″H
- Item Weight: 3.6 lbs
- Maximum Weight Recommendation: 300 lbs
- Fill Material: Polyester
- Furniture Finish: Aluminum
The Cliq chair can go with you anywhere, which is why I love it so much
The Cliq portable chair is a lightweight camping chair that folds up to the size of a large water bottle, like a Stanley tumbler, so you can easily toss it into your backpack, tote bag, large purse, back pocket (I’ve done this before), drawstring bag or Cliq chair carry bag.
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It’s also really simple to fold and unfold. You just unfasten the velcro strap, extend the four legs and lock them into place. And then do the same, but reverse, to make it compact again.
The biggest surprise, though, is just how comfortable it is. The Cliq chair has a slight recline, so you can lean back despite its size. I’ve always had bad experiences with traditional camping chairs and my back always ends up hurting from prolonged sitting. But not with the Cliq chair. It’s so comfortable I’ve actually fallen asleep in it many times.
The Cliq chair also has solid rubber feet tips so you can get pretty stable on uneven ground, whether you’re on sand, rocks or a hill.
I also appreciate how easy it is to keep clean. The chair is made of waterproof nylon so it’s perfect for outdoors. You can easily wash off any dirt that gets on the chair during a hike or at the beach. I usually give it a rinse and let it dry in the sun.
This is my Cliq chair compared to a size 12 Crocs clog and an old-school Stanley tumbler.
To sum it up, if I’m going golfing, I take my Cliq chair. If I’m heading to the beach, I’m taking my Cliq chair. The DMV office down the street from my house is always packed and there’s never anywhere to sit. So I take my Cliq chair. I even have it with my right now, as I write this, while I’m on a skiing vacation.
Yeah, I may look a little weird whipping out a camping chair in a crowded place like that but hey, at least I’m comfortable. And really, what more could you want in life?
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