Mayfly Low Ground Chair

I love a lightweight chair, but most rely on tiny feet to elevate the sitting platform, and that’s not worth the hassle to me. This chair works on any surface, and fits nicely in my kayak when I want to add a kid in front. We upgraded from the Alite version, and it looks like Grand Trunk has addressed all the design issues I had with the original, primarily the skeleton’s connection links that were prone to receding.

This chair was great for about a week. Super compact, lightweight. But then, it broke after just a handful of uses. The poles developed cracks where they meet the corner balls. I am only 150 lbs and used the chair on level surfaces. I contacted customer service about the warranty twice and never received a response.

Thank you Grand Trunk for bringing these chairs back. We used these chairs for hiking and the beach! We also use for camping, perfect size for the kids.

Setting up the chair was not intuitive. The chair sets lower than I would prefer, but is comfortable once you get down in it.

This is my 3rd Mayfly chair. I’m a big fan. Very nice!

Sturdy, comfortable and so easy to pack - just what I needed for summer festivals!

So glad this chair became available again. My favorite backcountry seat.

Chair is great and super comfortable. 4 stars cause that bag is so difficult to get the chair back into.

Very lightweight! I took this chair 12 miles into the backcountry on a backpacking trip! It slid right into the side pocket of my pack and was so nice to have when I set up camp! It is very comfortable even though it sits really low to the ground.

We bought for our granddaughter to use while camping with us. Since it is low…she plopped (6 yr. old) in it and it comes apart. Sitting gently is key. It is comfortable. It folds up compactly, lightweight and easy to put together. Our Maltese (6 lb) loves it!

I have the earlier Alite version and love it. (I'll be buying a second from Grandtrunk soon.)

One warning: It is very low to the ground. Some might prefer a higher chair that is easier to get into and out of.

Bought these chairs for a recent trip to the beach. We fly in so there is not room to take big loungers. These packed up and fit in my checked bag fine. It would have fit in a carryon also if I was on a shorter trip. The chairs are low so you get that relaxing on the beach feel. I had both chairs set up in less than 5 minutes. My wife had no problems, she was lounging on the beach and sitting there comfy on top of the sand. I weigh more than her and as I shifted in the chair I slowly sank into the sand. I was noticeably lower than her after an hour. My next purchase will be a ground sheet or big beach blanket to keep me from sinking. They are very comfortable. I spent the afternoon lounging, reading a book and enjoying the ocean. Additional information - I bought two chairs and one of the chairs had an obstruction in the frame and it would not assemble. I contacted customer service and they had a replacement chair on the way the next day. Great product, great customer service. Will buy from again. Last thing - if you are a veteran or active duty you must sign up for the military discount - one of the best I have every used!

Love the colour, easy setup, compact carry case and relaxed position. I only wish they had a model with a higher back for head support. Very happy with this purchase.

I’ve been using the Mayfly for years and love it! It’s my backpacking, backyard, and beach chair. It’s also great for music festivals.

Was looking for something as light and as small as possible for storing on my scooter for ball games and fishing trips. This is perfect, it weighs nothing, snaps together very easy, and is very sturdy. Love that you can rock in it too.

Its light, compact & confortable! I can bring it when I go bike packing & also great if you want to put it in a backpack to go to the beach!

Mayfly Low Ground Chair

Had trouble with attaching the removable front leg. I also noticed that the frame puts a lot of stress on the removable front leg, right where its being connected. Is this because its too short? I hope this doesn't make it break. I would have prefered an interlocking joint where it fits just right, as oppossed to the front leg being stretched. Aside from this, its a very good chair, I can relax well and it carries my weight just fine. Thank you Grand Trunk.

I was sad to see Alite go out of business but really glad that Grand Trunk has revived their chairs. I have been looking for a third chair for my daughter. And now she is happy. As good or better than the original.

Very good quality product.
Only one thing, if you buy from Europe, check IMPORT TAXES!!!

Mayfly Low Ground Chair

I love/need to rock when I sit, and the Mayfly design allows me to tip back and rock away! Unlike other camp chair designs where tipping back on the rear legs puts an already flimsy chair in jeopardy of collapse, the Mayfly is actually designed to take the weight off the front and shift it to the back legs without any structural compromises. You can, in fact, fully remove the front stabilizer bar and go full rocker without any stability problems (also saves on carry weight). I find Mayfly's low-to-the-ground profile to be the most ergonomic and comfortable, making it my favorite chair for hikes, concerts, festivals, picnics, gatherings, and watching kid's sports from the sidelines! The Mayfly is so small and feather light I can easily pack it for long hikes and use it for indulgent extended breaks or chill by/in streams and rivers along the way. One of my favorite outdoor purchases in recent years!

Received the chair and assembled it, sat down it it and heard a crunch. The bend of the leg piece buckled and the support of my chair is gone. I am 190 lbs and 6ft.

Alite by Grand Trunk Mayfly Chair

This is the only backpackable chair that I have found to give you enough back support to be able to relax in for any length of time%21 I had the same model for years and found it to be very well constructed. I am planning on many years of pleasure from this chair as well%21

Love the chair! It is easy to set up and very comfortable. Maybe the back could go up a little higher?

Thank you Grand Trunk for re-issuing the Mayfly. I was very happy with the discount to replace one that I had lost part of the leg assembly for. If you ever decide to sell replacement parts, PLEASE let me know - the more working Mayflys in the wild the more people will see them and ask where to get them. I just need one bottom leg piece - the small three section one - to get my third lonely Mayfly back on the beach.

Company gave us reduced price on new chair because they are not selling parts to replace part I lost in existing chair. Great communication and great deal. I’m hoping they start selling parts so I can get my existing chair going again and will definitely look that the other items they sell. Thank You!!!

Simple to assemble. Compact and well designed. Improves the pleasure of our kids on the beach!