Review: Crazy Creek AirCliner

Like the antebellum South, pre–Crazy Creek camping—that is, the time before compact, foldable camp chairs—seems utterly dark and foreign to us moderns. Indeed, it was a tipping point (so to speak), and there's no going back. Luckily, despite being copied a hundred times over, Crazy Creek is still going forward, and their latest upgrade is the AirCliner. This inflatable chair takes camp comfort to an entirely new level, one that my aging body appreciates. Whether it's fireside beers & banter, a lunch break during a river float, or a Shakespeare in the Parks performance, the AirCliner keeps my back supported and my butt comfortable. And with the air pockets, it's insulated from the cold, so I can keep it in the car all year long—it'll prove just as useful for impromptu tailgates at the ski resort or XC trailhead. (And as a sleep pad, in a pinch.) $125; crazycreek.com.