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REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair is cheaper at $90. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair or ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair?

The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair is the cheaper at $90. Get the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair for the stronger spec sheet, the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair
US price $99.95 REI list price. $90
BrandREI Co-opALPS Mountaineering
Released
Packed weight (lb) 1.06 13
Packed dimensions 14.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 in 44 x 7 x 7 in
Max capacity (lb) 250 800
Seat height (in) 7.5 19
Frame material Aluminum, hubbed pole/shockcorded architecture Powder-coated steel with reinforced joints
Cup holder No Yes
Recline positions 0 0
Fabric type Ripstop nylon, DWR finish made without PFAS 600D quilted, insulated polyester

Sources — REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair: outdoorgearlab.com (verified 2026-08-01). ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair: cleverhiker.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair and ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packed weight (lb): REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 1.06 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 13
  • Packed dimensions: REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 14.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 in vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 44 x 7 x 7 in
  • Max capacity (lb): REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 250 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 800
  • Seat height (in): REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 7.5 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 19
  • Frame material: REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Aluminum, hubbed pole/shockcorded architecture vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair Powder-coated steel with reinforced joints
  • Cup holder: REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair false vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair true
  • Fabric type: REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Ripstop nylon, DWR finish made without PFAS vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 600D quilted, insulated polyester

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