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Quechua Reclinable Chair Review (Bought & Tested!)

I bought this chair with my own money and put it through 11 measured tests.

  • Setup ~4 sec
  • Seat size 19.0 x 15.0 in
  • Seat height 14.2 in
  • Weight 12.0 lbs
Quechua Reclinable Chair Review
My Quechua Reclinable Chair.

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DiscontinuedThe Quechua Reclinable has since been discontinued, so it’s no longer available to buy. I’m leaving this review up as a record of my testing. If you’re shopping for a camp chair today, take a look at my Best Camping Chairs — the NEMO Stargaze is my top reclining pick.

Test scorecard

7.7out of 10
Setup10
Breathability8.8
Comfort8
Quality7.6
Features6
Weight3

I really liked this chair for its reclining, mesh, overall build, and also inexpensive price-tag. Why Decathlon chose to no longer stock it though, is something I can’t understand. Oh well.

What won me over
  • Inexpensive
  • Easy setup
  • Tall seat height
  • Tall backrest
  • 7 recline angles
What let me down
  • No storage
  • No carry bag hence awkward to carry

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Video review thumbnail for the Quechua Reclinable Chair

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See the 11 tests
  1. Set Up
  2. Pack Away
  3. Unfolded Dimensions
  4. Seat Size
  5. Seat Height
  6. Backrest
  7. Armrests
  8. Reclining Function
  9. Mesh
  10. Materials and Longevity
  11. Portability
  12. Pros, cons, recommendations
  13. Bonus – MUST read!

Set Up

1) Stand the chair upright on its legs.

2) Put one hand on the backrest, one on the seat.

3) Pull them apart.

The author setting up the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
Pull the opposite ends of the chair
    The author adjusting the backrest angle of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
    Once it’s set up, use the armrests to adjust the backrest angle.
    • Setup time ~4 seconds

    Pack Away

    1) Lift the armrests to unlock.

    2) Hand on the backrest, hand on the seat, foot on the rear metal bar.

      The author folding the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
      Here’s a visual representation of Step 2.

      3) Tilt onto the back legs, push the seat left, then press the backrest down to collapse it.

        • Pack-away time ~5 seconds

        Unfolded Dimensions

        • Width 24.0inarmrest to armrest
        • Depth 28.75infeet spread when un-reclined
        • Depth 43.0inwhen chair is reclined
        • Height 41.75inground to top

        Seat Size

        • Seat width 19.0in
        • Seat depth 15.0in
        The seat width of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        This size is average, and fits someone of my height and weight comfortably.

        Seat Height

        • Front seat height 17.25in
        • Bottom seat height 14.25in
        The seat height of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        Even taking the bottom seat height, this is higher than your average camp chair, which sits at only 11in.

        Backrest

        • Backrest height 26.5in
        • Backrest width 19.0in
        The author leaning on the backrest of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        This tall backrest covers all the way past the top of my head, providing decent head support.
        The headrest metal bar of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        The solid metal bar behind is uncomfortable though, if you lose the headrest (which I did).

        Armrests

        • Material High-grade plastic
        • Padding None
        • Adjustability None
        The armrests of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        The armrests are not padded, so leaning on them for long periods may be uncomfortable.

        Reclining Function

        The armrests unlock the recline — lift to unlock, slide to your preferred angle, then press down to lock.

        The author unlocking the armrests of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        Me unlocking the armrests.
        • Recline positions 7
        • Measured angles 11°, 18°, 25°, 31°, 41°, 48°, 60°
        The 11 degrees reclined backrest of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        This is the 11-degree position (least reclined).
        The 60 degrees reclined backrest of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        This is the 60-degree position (most reclined).
        The author leaning on the most reclined position of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        What it looks like to lie down on the most reclined position – super comfortable.

        Mesh

        • Mesh panel 19.0 x 11.75in
        • Mesh percentage 61.8%
        The seat mesh of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        Mesh on the seat.
        The backrest mesh of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        Mesh on the backrest. This was really great for summer use, and the chair always felt really breezy.

        Materials and Longevity

        • Fabric 90% polyester / 10% nylon
        • Poles Steel
        • Pole thickness 0.85in
        • Stitching Clean, no loose threads
        • Stability Good
        The feet spread of the Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        The spread of the feet is quite wide, so the entire chair was very stable.

        A friend lent me this one — he’s used it regularly indoors for about 2 years. The arms and legs are scuffed and the fabric’s a little worn, but it’s held up well.

        Portability

        • Weight 12.0lbs
        • Packed size 33.75in x 23.75in x 3.6in
        The author carrying the folded Quechua Reclinable Chair.
        You can hold the chair under your arm to carry around since it has no carry bag.
        A packed size comparison between the Quechua Reclinable Chair and the Coleman Sundome 2-Person Tent.
        This is about 2.2 times bigger in terms of packed volume compared to a 2-person Coleman Sundome tent.

        Pros & Cons

        Now, what are the pros and cons, and would I recommend the Quechua Reclinable Chair?

        TestingQuechua ReclinableMedian Camp Chair
        Setup4 seconds~17 seconds
        Pack Away5 seconds~48 seconds
        Seat Size19.0 x 15.0in~19.0 x 15.0in
        Seat Height14.3in~11.0in
        Seat SlouchNo (3.0in)Yes (~5.0in)
        Backrest Height26.5in~21.0in
        Recline11-60°~20°
        Mesh61.8%~30%
        Pockets02
        Cupholders01
        Carry BagNoYes
        Pricing$60$80

        Quick setup and pack-away

        • Quechua: 4s setup, 5s pack-away
        • Median chair: ~17s, ~48s

        High seat height

        • Quechua: 14.3in
        • Median chair: ~11.0in

        Barely slouches

        • Quechua: 3.0in
        • Median chair: ~5.0in

        Tall, head-height backrest

        • Quechua: 26.5in
        • Median chair: ~21.0in

        Seven recline angles

        • Quechua: 11°–60°
        • Median chair: ~20° fixed

        Loads of mesh

        • Quechua: 61.8%
        • Median chair: ~30%

        Budget price

        • Quechua: $60
        • Median chair: $80

        No pockets or cupholders

        • Quechua: 0 pockets, 0 cupholders
        • Median chair: 2 pockets, 1 cupholder

        No carry bag

        It doesn’t include a carry bag, so you carry it under your arm — awkward if you’ve got short arms like me.

        Overall recommendation

        The Quechua Reclinable is a great reclinable chair on a budget. I would have recommended it, but it’s no longer in stock. If you want that same recline today, start with my rocking and reclining picks.

        Bonus – MUST Read!

        I know this because I tested the Quechua Reclinable Chair against 20 other camping chairs. Check out my Best Camp Chair article to find out.

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

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