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Which chair for hide to buy? (1 Viewer)

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Huntso

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Hi

Just bought a dome hide and wondered if anyone had a recommendation please for a lightweight yet comfortable chair

I'm not getting any younger and want something that will alllow me to sit for a while without too much discomfort

Thanks
Rich
 
Do you anticipate the time in the hide to be actively taken up with shooting, or do you expect to be waiting for extended periods of time before/between actually taking photos?

The right chair for the former might not be the best for the latter...
 
About 5 years ago we got the previous version of this [which was about £7 cheaper] that version was green. It takes Ians weight and has the added bonus of the table area on the side which you could put all your bits and pieces on. Its still going strong and is used on a regular basis.... Its best to get one with the long bars that are on the floor as if you get the normal 4 legs version they end up sticking in the ground
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/51500/Garden-Directors-Chair
 
Do you anticipate the time in the hide to be actively taken up with shooting, or do you expect to be waiting for extended periods of time before/between actually taking photos?

The right chair for the former might not be the best for the latter...
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Excellent point, probably the latter, so comfort would be the most important factor

Thanks Marmot, that looks very nice, had a similar less posh version many years ago when we went trailer tenting, nice not having a bar across under your legs
 
Angling ("carp") chairs - of which I have had many - are very well designed to deal comfortably with periods of inactivity, and usually have lots of adjustment options which can make a big difference: simply being able to shorten or extend the legs to get the perfect fit for you and for the hide, make them worth the money.

Having a sloping back makes them very comfortable for long periods too.

The £30 "Classic" chair on this page is a very good example of what I have in mind.

Or this one for £28.

The mud feet are a good idea too.

£20. No mud feet mind, but they're readily available separately if you need them.
 
Excellent idea Keith, never thought of carp fishing chairs, should have done seeing as I used to do a lot of fishing and had mud feet on the legs of my seatbox frame

Still a member on one or two fishing sites, off to have a look at their classifieds section

Thanks
Rich
 
Fishing gear crosses over to birding and bird photography really easily.

I sometimes use a chair like this - originally bought as a carp stalking/guest chair - when I'm on the beach shooting waders; and I've used a fishing shelter like this as a hide.

And how much would you pay for one of these if it was being sold by a wildlife-watching specialist supplier?
 
Got one of those sit on the ground type seats with a back, used it on my seatbox for a bit more comfort, bit low to the ground for me these days

Just bought a Wildlife Watching Dome Hide for 150 quid posted, only used once so quite happy with that price. Now for a suitable chair and reckon it will be a carp type one with adjustable legs
 
Off subject I know but I use a carp seat for sea-watching as the adjustable legs are well suited to uneven and sloping cliff tops.

Steve
 
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