Comparison Ranger RA-3304 vs Highlander Traquair Chair

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.

The presence of an adjustable backrest in the design of a piece of furniture. Most often, the adjustment concerns the tilt, but there may be other options — for example, if the size of the backrest is small, it can be made adjustable in height. Anyway, this feature provides additional comfort, allowing you to more accurately adjust the chair to your own preferences. And in some models, backrest adjustment may also be responsible for additional applications — for example, in sun loungers, where transformation into a bed is provided by setting the backrest in a horizontal position.

The design of the product includes armrests - characteristic handles located on the sides of the seat, on which you can rest your elbows and forearms. This reduces fatigue in the neck and shoulder area when sitting. At the same time, the armrests do not allow you to sit sideways and can create some inconvenience if you need to often get up from your seat. However, these shortcomings can hardly be called critical. Armrests are found mainly among armchairs and chaise lounges (see “Type”). But conventional chairs belong to the category of tourist furniture without armrests.

The headrest in this case is a characteristic soft “pillow” located in the area of the back of the head of the seated person and providing additional comfort when sitting. Thus, this feature implies not only the presence of a backrest, but also a rather large height of this backrest — so that the headrest can be fixed high enough. There is similar equipment in all types of tourist furniture equipped with backs — chairs, armchairs (including for fishing) and sun loungers (see "Purpose").

The coaster is a characteristic round recess, designed, in accordance with the name, to place a glass with a drink. However, the matter is not limited to this, and such equipment can be used in other ways — from installing thermal mugs or bottles in cup holders to using it as an impromptu holder for a mobile phone, monocular, etc. The design of the cup holder can be different: in some models it is just a round hole, in others it is supplemented with a fabric bag, in others a shallow bowl is used, supplemented by a pair of straps to hold the vessel installed inside. And the cup holder can be placed on the armrest, on the shelf-stand (see above), on the side of the seat as a separate device, etc.

The footrest, as the name suggests, provides extra support for the occupant's legs and provides comfort. On the other hand, this function, like any additional equipment, significantly affects the dimensions, weight and cost of the product. Footboards are found mainly in chairs and armchairs (see "Purpose"), with the exception of fishing ones — sometimes you have to get up quickly during fishing, and the footboard can interfere with this. Also note that most deck chairs (see ibid) provide support for the legs by default, so the presence of a footrest is not indicated separately (in fact, this role is played by part of the standard design).

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.

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.