There is a certain attraction to a colorful or elaborate beach lounge chair. After all, if we were only concerned with a place to rest on the beach, we would be content with either a large comfy towel on the sand or a couple of minimal yet serviceable camping folding chairs. But the options and amenities that we often select or look for in beach chairs go far beyond the simple fold and carry chairs.

The simplest folding chair for beach relaxing may be the reclining lounge chair mat. Truly simple to pack and carry, the mat is a colorful folding cushion with a simple steel frame that provides lift and support for the user’s shoulders and head. It all folds into a simple carrying pouch with adjustable shoulder straps and enough room to include sunscreen and some good reads. At thirty-six dollars, the chair mat is twice the cost of the best folding mat, but with the frame and the reclining option, it is one of the less expensive beach chair options available. A similar option is the backpack beach chair, which folds up for easy storage and features built-in shoulder straps to make carrying it a snap.

Also simple but without the reclining option, a pucker folding beach lounge chair offers a less expensive choice. This folding beach chair consists of a polyester cover that stretches over an iron frame to prove a 24 inch sling for the seat and back. The cover can be stretched to remove it from the frame for washing. The cost is similar to the simple reclining mat described above. This may be the best chair option for a beach party host (it’s colorful, doesn’t take up much space, and it does allow for some seating), but the true beach aficionado will want more lounging than this chair offers.

If you personally are the lounger at the beach, you will be looking for something like the multi-position folding beach lounge chairs that provide room for the whole body to stretch out and relax in the sun. One example of this more comfortable style of chair is the adjustable folding lounge chair with suspension frame. The seat fabric, often a strong polyester blend, is attached to the frame with small bungee cords that support a weight of approximately 200 to 250 pounds. The color and comfort make a clear comfort statement that the user is a serious beach lounger. The cost for this style of chair varies according to manufacturer, but you’ll be able to find good choices for around one hundred dollars.

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The South Beach style of beach chaise lounge chairs, however, takes the image statement up a notch with a salute to affluence and style. Made of resin or recycled plastic, these chairs aren’t really folding beach chairs, as they collapse only a little for storage but are full-out seating choices that beckon folks to sit, settle and spend some hours. The full length, one-piece bed of the chaise lounge is usually comfortably cushioned and the adjustable angle on the back support makes the chair perfect for reading or sleeping, or watching the passers-by on the sunny beach. The cost is several hundred dollars more than the multi-position suspension chair, but the ability to change out cushions and amenities (such as an attaching umbrella or drink tray) may make the South Beach style of lounge chair just what you want for beach relaxation.

Your option, your statement. The beach chairs today make the choice all yours. Enjoy!

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