Meet the Solara Adventure Chair

There is a specific kind of heartbreak known only to us campers.

It’s that moment when you’ve finished a 400km ride or a gruelling ascent, you unfold your expensive, featherweight camping chair, sit down with a groan of relief... and feel the frame wobble. Or worse, you hear the snap of an elastic shock cord giving up.

Suddenly, relaxing by the fire becomes a balancing act.

At Solara, we are obsessed with "lightweight." It’s in our DNA. But we are also obsessed with durability. Sometimes, shaving off the last few grams creates gear that feels fragile. And frankly, when we’re exhausted at the end of the day, we don’t want a fragile-feeling chair. We want solid.

Enter the Solara Adventure Chair. It’s not the lightest chair on the market, and that is exactly why it’s better.

The Problem with "Spider Web" Chairs

If you’ve browsed the ultralight market, you know the type. They are made of a dozen spindly poles held together by thin elastic bands. They look like a confused spider web when you pull them out of the bag.

They are incredibly light, yes. But the plastic hubs crack. The elastic stretches and snaps over time. And on uneven ground, they feel like they’re about to snap.

We wanted a chair that packed down small enough for a pannier or a backpack but sat solid.

The Solution: The Reinforced Notch Push-Lock System

We ditched the elastic "spaghetti" design for something smarter: a single-piece reinforced aluminium frame featuring our notch push-lock system.

Here is why it changes the game:

1. Zero Guesswork: There’s no puzzle to solve. You pull it out, extend the frame, and the notches lock into place with a satisfying click. It is instant setup, even in the dark.

2. Structural Integrity: Because the locking mechanism is mechanical (metal-on-metal stability) rather than relying on tension, it creates a rigid, sturdy frame. No wobbling. No sinking.

3. Durability: There are no elastic cords to rot or snap. The reinforced aluminium is built to take even the weight of a rider in full gear without any dramas.

Packability: Ready for Any Occasion

We designed this chair to live in your kit, not in your garage.

While it has a slightly sturdier frame than the featherweights, the compactness is where it shines. The single-piece design folds down into a small, streamlined package that disappears into your setup.

• For the rider: It slides vertically into panniers or straps seamlessly onto a tail bag without creating bulk.

• For the hiker: It fits deep inside a backpack rather than dangling annoyingly off the outside.

• For the 4wd crew: It is slim enough to slide under the seat of your car or ute.

Keep it there. Whether you’re stopping for a roadside coffee on a ride, waiting for a mate at a trailhead, or setting up camp for the night, you have a proper seat ready to go in under 10 seconds flat.

The Verdict

Is the Solara Adventure Chair the lightest option on Earth? No. Will it outlast the three cheap chairs you bought before it? Absolutely.

We believe that saving weight shouldn't mean sacrificing comfort or confidence. We built this chair to be a tank in a tiny package, a piece of gear you can toss around, sit on hard, and rely on for years of sunsets.

Stop balancing. Start relaxing.