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See the 12 tests

1. Set Up
2. Pack Away
3. Unfolded Dimensions
4. Seat Size
5. Seat Height
6. Adjustable Legs
7. Backrest & Pillow
8. Mesh & Drainage
9. Armrests
10. Storage
11. Materials & Quality
12. Portability
13. Pros, cons, recommendations
14. Bonus – MUST read!

Set Up

Here’s how you set it up:

Heads up: I tested the original Lounger DL. ENO’s updated version pitches a little faster (~60 sec up, ~75 sec down); the ~85-second setup and ~2-minute pack-away here are for my original unit.

1) Follow the shock-cording and slot each pole into its socket.

2) Grab the fabric and find the ENO-logo on the pillow — that’s the top of the chair.

3) Secure all 4 pole pockets to the 4 pole ends.

• Setup time ~85 seconds

Pack Away

Packing the ENO away is just the reverse, and it’s pretty easy with the new and improved carry bag from the 2024 re-design.

• Pack-away time ~2 minutes

Unfolded Dimensions

Here’s what I measured:

• Width 29.0inarmrest to armrest, including the cupholder
• Length 35.5inback of the chair to the front of the seat
• Height 37.25inground to the top

Seat Size

Here are the seat measurements:

• Seat width 21.0in
• Seat depth 16.5in

Seat Height

The adjustable legs give you two heights. (Note: You get lower than marketed heights though!)

Mode	Marketed height	Real seat height
High	13.5in	9.5in
Low	9.0in	3.6in

Adjustable Legs

The four leg poles are removable, dropping you from the high to low height (this is about 6.0in closer to the ground).

To remove the legs, see the below pictures:

Backrest & Pillow

The backrest covers my entire back and extends past my head:

• Backrest height 31.0in
• Backrest width 16.75in
• Recline angle ~42 degreesvery reclined

The built-in pillow is soft but non-adjustable, so only the tip of my head reaches it.

The recline is fixed too, so you’re permanently lounging.

Mesh & Drainage

My model has 0% mesh.

• Drainage holes 4 at the bottom, for waternot ventilation
• Fabric thin enough that it didn’t trap heat

Pro TipA full-mesh version is available if you run hot.

Armrests

The armrests are built into the sides with far more padding than the rest of the chair. Rest your elbows on them and they’re genuinely comfy — a rare touch on a chair this packable.

Storage

Here are all the storage options:

• Cupholder 4.25 x 4.0infits mugs and up to a 1-liter Nalgene
• 2 cargo pockets (one per side) 11.5 x 8.25in each

Materials & Quality

Here’s everything on materials and build:

• Frame Triangle base for stability
• Feet Wide
• Fabric 300D ripstop polyester
• Poles 6061 anodized aluminum, 0.75in thick
• Joints High-grade plastic
• Stitching No loose threads
• Warranty 2 years

Portability

The carry bag has an adjustable shoulder strap for slinging:

Here are the weights and packed size of my pre-2024 version:

• Total weight 5.0lbs
  • Chair 4.8lbs
  • Carry bag 0.26lbs
• Packed size 24.0 x 7.5 x 6.0in

NoteThe newer version packs down nearly twice as big and runs about 1lb. heavier, because of the fixed triangle poles.

Best Low Camp Chair? – Pros and Cons

Now, how does the ENO Lounger stack up against other low camp chairs like the ALPS Rendezvous?

Differences	ENO Lounger	ALPS Rendezvous
Seat Height	3.6 to 9.5in	4.0in
Adjustable Legs	Yes	No
Backrest	Yes	No
Backrest Height	31.0in	21.0in
Pillow	Yes	No
Hammock-Motion	Yes	No
Storage	Cupholder x 1 Cargo pockets x 2	No
Armrests	Yes	Yes
Materials	6061 anodized aluminum 300D ripstop polyester	Alloy steel Polyester
MSRP	$150	$70
Setup	85 seconds	12 seconds
Pack Away	120 seconds	20 seconds

Adjustable seat height

• ENO: 3.6 to 9.5in (adjustable)
• ALPS: 4.0in (fixed)

Tall backrest with pillow

• ENO: 31.0in, with a built-in pillow
• ALPS: 21.0in, no pillow

Hammock-like sway

It rocks gently like a hammock, which rigid camp chairs just can’t do.

Loads of storage

• ENO: 1x cupholder + 2x 11.5 x 8.25in cargo pockets
• ALPS: None

Padded armrests

Both have armrests, but the ENO’s are properly padded and comfy, while the Rendezvous’ are thin and slanted.

Higher-quality materials

• ENO: 6061 anodized aluminum, 300D ripstop polyester
• ALPS: alloy steel, polyester

Expensive

• ENO: $150
• ALPS: $70

Slow to set up

• ENO: ~60s setup, ~75s pack away
• ALPS: ~12s setup, ~20s pack away

Bonus – MUST Read!

Every figure above is from my own testing — measured by hand, bought with my own money.