Nemo Equipment has announced the introduction of the first-ever portable swinging and reclining camp chair. The Stargaze Recliner is a suspended engineered chair that allows the dynamic swinging motion of a hammock with hands-free “just-lean-back” reclining. The company said the development and testing of the new chair took four years of work, considering the technical difficulties of designing a lightweight, portable camp chair that swings and reclines, can be used on uneven ground, and does not need to be anchored from above. A system of pulleys and custom-designed hardware was used to achieve the right balance of body weight and pressure needed for reclining, regardless of the person's weight. The Stargaze Recliner is made of breathable, weatherproof mono-filament mesh. The chair features a media pocket and drink holder, and packs into a molded carrying case with a shoulder strap. According to Nemo, the chair is suitable for use at the campsite as well as concerts, sporting events, barbecues or the beach. Prices range from $169.95 to $219.95. The chair is available in three sizes, including Luxury, Regular and Low. The Luxury features a padded headrest and the deepest reclining action, while the Low version is meant to provide a closer-to-the-ground sitting experience, the company said.

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