My too generous parents took me to REI for Christmas. Woot! I'd been looking for a camping chair and since they had given me a LOT of money (and I really didn't have many needs), I picked up the Alite Monarch. I'm taking it camping this weekend, but I've already spent a few hours in it around the house. I love it and think it is really comfortable (actually fell asleep in it with my feet propped up on something). I was a bit iffy on the price, but knowing how much I will use it (because of the comfort) I know that it is worth it. The other nice thing is that I can take it to outdoor shows/picnics and don't have to lug around the huge bulky "camping" chair.