Good, not perfect, solution for extended floor sitting
My objective was to find a more comfortable replacement for an old Backjack to be used for extended sitting during long meditation retreats. The Backjack, while innovative when it was first introduced, is quite uncomfortable compared to floor seating options that are available today. After searching for options, I purchased the Easy Comfort Floor Chair and the Easy II Floor Chair to compare.
Hands down, the Easy Comfort was the winner solely due to its larger length and width, even though a drawback for this model is the fake leather covering. The microfiber covering on the Easy II feels much nicer to the touch and would not be cold to sit on in the early morning. But it was worth trading the soft cover for the bigger size which also extends flat into a decent size mat.
Another drawback is that there is insufficient cushioning in the seat. At 130 pounds, I could feel the hardness of the floor through the padding. Over an extended period of time, I knew it just wouldnt be comfortable. However, I purchased a memory foam cushion to add extra padding / TravelMate Extra/Large Memory Foam Seat Cushion. That totally solved the padding problem, makes the seat warmer to sit on, and is less slippery as the cushion has a non/slip surface on the bottom. The cushion also fits the seat perfectly so now its an incredibly comfortable setup.
The only other possible downside for use in a very quiet space is that the adjusting mechanism makes a fairly loud clicking sound, but thats something that all of these types of floor chairs have in common.
So, while not perfect, Im very happy with how comfortable and versatile the Easy Comfort Floor Chair is with the added cushion.
Good, not perfect, solution for extended floor sitting
My objective was to find a more comfortable replacement for an old Backjack to be used for extended sitting during long meditation retreats. The Backjack, while innovative when it was first introduced, is quite uncomfortable compared to floor seating options that are available today. After searching for options, I purchased the Easy Comfort Floor Chair and the Easy II Floor Chair to compare. Hands down, the Easy Comfort was the winner solely due to its larger length and width, even though a drawback for this model is the fake leather covering. The microfiber covering on the Easy II feels much nicer to the touch and would not be cold to sit on in the early morning. But it was worth trading the soft cover for the bigger size which also extends flat into a decent size mat. Another drawback is that there is insufficient cushioning in the seat. At 130 pounds, I could feel the hardness of the floor through the padding. Over an extended period of time, I knew it just wouldnt be comfortable. However, I purchased a memory foam cushion to add extra padding / TravelMate Extra/Large Memory Foam Seat Cushion. That totally solved the padding problem, makes the seat warmer to sit on, and is less slippery as the cushion has a non/slip surface on the bottom. The cushion also fits the seat perfectly so now its an incredibly comfortable setup. The only other possible downside for use in a very quiet space is that the adjusting mechanism makes a fairly loud clicking sound, but thats something that all of these types of floor chairs have in common. So, while not perfect, Im very happy with how comfortable and versatile the Easy Comfort Floor Chair is with the added cushion.