Type
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Armchair. This category includes seating devices equipped with a backrest and armrests. In some models, the armrests can be solid, in others their role is played by the shape of the frame, and still others are often made in the form of a cocoon, enveloping the body of the crouched person.
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Double chair. A type of chair (see above) designed to accommodate two people. This presents them as a suitable solution for couples and friends wishing to enjoy a shared holiday.
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Chair. Variants of the chairs described above with missing armrests. Not so comfortable, since they can have a vertical back without tilting.
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Table. Classic tables are flat surfaces with legs, designed to provide convenience when preparing and eating food, preparing or repairing equipment, etc. Due to their folding design, tourist tables are not as durable as regular home tables and are not designed to withstand significant loads - however, they are reliable enough to cope with most of the tasks assigned to such furniture when traveling outdoors. Most of these products have a working height of about 70 cm, which provides easy access to the tabletop from both a standing and a sitting position.
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Stool. The simplest piece of furniture designed for sitting is a small platform on a stand (legs). In
...tourist stools, the seating surface is often made of soft material, and acquires the necessary rigidity due to tension when unfolding; however, there are exceptions, with hard seats. In any case, this type of furniture differs from the chairs described above in the absence of a backrest. This, on the one hand, makes sitting on a stool less comfortable, on the other hand, it has a positive effect on the weight, dimensions, simplicity and cost of the design, and also provides some additional capabilities. For example, a stool can be used as a stand for a large object (a log, a box of equipment, etc.), whereas in the case of a chair the backrest would interfere with this.
- Fishing chair. Specialized chairs designed, as the name suggests, primarily for fishermen. Fishing products differ from “ordinary” chairs (see above) in their more advanced design, designed to provide the fisherman with maximum comfort. This design typically includes thick, soft seat and back materials, often with adjustable backrest and legs; There may also be shelves-stands, mounts for fishing rods, etc. Thanks to all this, fishing chairs are extremely comfortable and are perfect for those who sit “over fishing rods” for hours, however, such models are very expensive.
— Chaise longue. This type includes structures that provide exclusively for the lying or semi-lying position of the person in them. This differs from chairs with footrests (see above), which may look similar to chaise lounges, but have a relatively slight backrest angle. In addition, sun loungers are intended mainly for passive relaxation - for example, sunbathing or taking a short nap; and some of them can even be transformed into full-fledged beds.
- Kangaroo chair. In design, kangaroo chairs can be similar to both chairs themselves and stools (see above) - in other words, they can be either with or without a backrest. A distinctive feature of such furniture is the presence of a bag (pocket), which, when unfolded, is located in the lower part - under the seat or on the side of the chair legs. This bag allows you to keep various useful items at hand, which can be useful, for example, on a short fishing trip, for which you do not need a specialized chair.
- Folding bed. Classic folding beds designed for sleeping and relaxing in a lying position, usually for one person. In some models, the sleeping surface is flat, as in regular beds; in others, part of the structure on the side of the head can be raised - for example, if the pillow is too low, or when using a folding bed as an impromptu chaise lounge. In any case, folding beds are useful not only on camping trips, but also for organizing additional sleeping places in ordinary living quarters.
- Bench. Tourist benches, like regular ones, have an elongated shape, which allows several people to sit on such furniture at the same time.
- Kitchen table. Tables intended for food preparation. As a rule, in addition to the main tabletop, such products have many additional surfaces - shelves, cabinets, etc. In addition, many kitchen tables are equipped with wind screens and/or special stands that allow you to conveniently use camp gas stoves.
— Transformable table. Folding tables that combine a tabletop and seating in one package (usually stools for four people). They are made in the form of a single non-separable structure connected by movable fasteners. When folded, such tourist furniture takes up minimal space, making transformable tables easy to transport when traveling outdoors.
- Kit. As the name suggests, in this case we are talking about sets that include several pieces of furniture. The most popular option for such a set is a table in combination with several stools(also, as an option, a table with chairs or a table with benches). However, other sets may also be provided, so in any case it would not hurt to check the package separately. Such solutions are very convenient because they allow you to buy all the necessary tourist furniture “in one fell swoop” - it’s easier than purchasing a table, stools, benches, etc. separately. The disadvantage is that the list of items and their characteristics do not always correspond to the buyer’s needs, and the sets are supplied “as is” and do not imply the possibility of changing the configuration to order.Maximum load
The greatest weight that a piece of furniture can withstand without consequences during normal use for its main purpose; in other words, the maximum load at which the structure can operate for a long time (at least the warranty period) without damage or other problems. Of course, this figure cannot be exceeded: although exceeding the load does not necessarily lead to immediate breakage of the furniture, high weight still negatively affects the strength of the structure, and the product may break at the most unexpected moment (including later, when operating under normal load) . It is also undesirable to select a model based on end-to-end load. This is especially true for chairs, stools and other “seated places” (see “Purpose”): with any movement of a sitting person, additional loads arise on the structure, as a result, the actual load may be higher than the maximum even with the permissible weight of the seated person. The best option is to have a weight reserve of at least 15 - 20%. Of course, high strength affects either the cost or the weight of the product - however, in the case of tourist furniture, reliability is often more important than price or difficulty in transportation (especially since most such products are intended for camping and are not intended for long-term carrying).
Note that for tables (see “Purpose”) the load is usually low - no more than 30 kg: this is quite enough for most cases, and the weight of the str
...ucture is small. But chairs and other “sitting” furniture should be designed for more serious loads - from 70 kg and above. If we are talking about a set, then manufacturers, as a rule, indicate indicators for each type of item included in the set. However, there are exceptions; in these cases, it is recommended to check load indicators with company representatives or other reliable sources. Pocket
The pocket can be useful in cases where the user constantly needs to keep certain small items at hand. In this sense, its role is similar to that of a shelf-stand (see above). The difference is that the contents of the pocket are hidden from view and can be more difficult to reach, but they are much better protected from dust, precipitation, etc. In addition, if an object can be accidentally brushed off a shelf, then with a pocket the probability of such an incident is almost zero.
Case
The case greatly simplifies the transportation and storage of the product. Its main function is to protect both the piece of furniture itself (from various adverse effects) and surrounding objects (from unwanted contacts with the contents of the cover). In addition, the case, usually, is designed to accommodate all the items included in the package — this minimizes the risk of losing any of these items. This is especially true for
sets(see "Purpose") — it is often much more convenient to store, carry and carry all the furniture in one case than separately, since the weight of even extensive sets is relatively small. Of course, in the absence of a cover, you can purchase it separately or even make it yourself; however, complete accessories, firstly, by definition, are optimally suited for “native” furniture, and secondly, they are more convenient and easy to purchase.
Weight
The total weight of a piece of furniture. This parameter has a dual meaning. On the one hand, a lot of weight creates inconvenience in carrying, and such products are poorly suited for transportation over long distances. On the other hand, more massive structures are more stable, and when using the same materials, usually, they are also more durable than light ones.
Weight, usually, is indicated without taking into account the cover (see above) — this is quite justified, given that the covers are usually made of soft and light materials and their effect on the weight of the furniture itself is almost imperceptible.
