Side by Side Comparison of: Picnic Time vs Driftsun vs Rio Brands vs Home-Complete

Love this, but would give it a 4.5 out of 5 if possible. One of the arms tends to get stuck and I have to have help with that, but otherside it's WONDERFUL for swim meets and track meets. VERY comfy and easily flattens. Perfect for transporting back and forth and useful! SO glad we found this. I do recommend the red too - the black ones get VERY hot in the sun!

Don't know how we managed without these! Lots of compliments from other sports supporters sitting around us. Haven't seen that many with these exact chairs. The adjustable seat keeps us comfortable while sitting hours on bleachers. Arm rests are awesome! Very easy to toss over the shoulder and go! Mine are not showing wear as others have stated but we take very good care of ours.

So comfortable and easy to use. Quality is great, well built and looks awesome. Saves your back and butt when sitting on hard bleachers watching baseball games!

Very comfortable chair! I needed something to sit through long hours and hot afternoons at my sons baseball games. This chair is easy to transport with the "backpack" style straps. It folds and unfolds quite easily. The arm rest are an added bonus as it provides a true recliner feel. I was initially worried about whether or not the chair would stay seated on the bleacher. There is no hook or anchoring system to secure it to the actual bleacher seat. Several reviews indicated that it stayed put. I can confirm that I have had no issues with the chair, even with the seat in a more reclined position. The solid back serves as a wind block on colder evenings. Overall a great seat with adequate padding to keep me comfortable all day. Exactly what I was looking for. I have already recommended the chair to several of the other parents and they too love it!

These seats are excellent! I'm not surprised the manufacturer ran out and they were on back order!. These are sturdy seats with plenty of cushioning and adjust to any position-even reclining! The arms are actually sturdy enough to be useful! The whole seat is easily portable with back-straps. What else could anyone possibly want in a stadium seat? I am small and my husband is not yet we both found these seats comfortable.

I bought this chair intending to use it for outdoor concerts, picnics, etc and chose this model because of the armrests. While I can't comment on its long term durability having just received it today, I will say that for comfort, practicality, portability and appearance it meets all of my expectations.The different adjustable positions are a definite plus and folding/unfolding it is actually very simple. The instructions are in fact on the paperboard insert but folding it is intuitive and flattening it simply requires you to fold it all the way in and then back to flat.The cushion is well padded and there are zippers that allow you to access the padding. I don't intend to mess with this unless I need to at some point down the road but I like that there is an easy way to get to it. I can personally see sitting in this chair for long periods of time and being quite comfortable.The supports seem to be very sturdy both in the main section of the chair and the armrests. I am sure that they are not invincible but with normal and proper use I think I expect them to hold up well. I think the important thing is to understand how the folding/unfolding works and not to try to force it to flatten as I can see that damaging the folding mechanism (which would be tough anyway).Regarding portability, I personally like the backpack method of transporting the chair. While I was somewhat skeptical before ordering it as some people have found it awkward or bulky, I think for me this method is going to work best in the long run. The chair is not heavy at all. I am 5'7" and find that I can walk quite comfortably with it on my back and this frees my hands to carry something else without trying to 'juggle' things. The only comments on or potential problems I can see with this method are as follows:- if there are very strong winds it might become a sail but it's also big enough to provide some protection against flying debris that you can't see behind you (look for the silver lining, right?).- I like to put my (very long) hair up in a bun and the chair is tall enough that my bun will hit the chair as I am walking. I intend to solve this by wearing it another way and don't expect too many people will have this problem, but I thought I'd mention it.- The backpack straps are not heavily padded, but I don't really find this to be an issue since the chair is very light and I don't intend to take it on long hiking trips anyway.The zipper pouch for carrying things is a nice feature but I wouldn't expect to put a lot in there. It is about 16" wide x 7" high. I probably won't be putting much more than keys, phone, wallet and maybe a camera or small book in there. It's right behind my head when I am carrying the chair.Regarding color, I found it to be quite accurate to the picture on my monitor. The blue is very bright and quite attractive (I have also ordered a green chair but I am still waiting for it to arrive as Amazon shipped them separately). I hope that the color will hold up well with use in the sun, but only time will tell on that one!One last thing is in regards to the shipping/packaging. Even though I ordered two chairs at the same time they are being shipped separately (I think the different colors may come from different sellers, but this wasn't obvious to me at checkout). The box that the first one arrived in is more than big enough for both of them, though, so I would have personally preferred that they be shipped together. Hopefully my situation was an anomaly, though! Otherwise, the packaging both on the chair and from Amazon was perfectly fine.Overall I find this to be an excellent chair and hope to get a lot of use out of it!

Great comfortable chair easy to operate just a little bulky to carry around

Super comfortable & love the arm rests! Option for no armrests for wider seats. Conversion is a small challenge though. I use armrest every time so no worries. My daughter & I like this one. It is easy to carry as it has backpack straps but we feel like we are wearing a wing on our backs... light but big.

I bought 2 of these seats. One of them broke after a couple of months. The folding mechanism got stuck, and it would not fold flat anymore. I contacted the company, and this first time around they send me a pre-paid shipping label for the return, and send me a replacement chair. So, even though I was disappointed that the chair broke so soon, I was happy with the service at that time.Forward just a bit over 1 year, and now both of our seats have issues. The material is ripped on both seats, along the seams of the cushions, and one seat has a broken folding mechanism again. Now, these seats come with a LIFETIME warranty, and yes, the company stands behind that. But the big GOTCHA is, that this time around, I have to pay for the shipping back. Well, these are large boxes, especially the one for the chair that doesn't fold flat anymore. Therefore, the shipping is as much as a new chair. Well played, PICNIC TIME, well played. I am moving on to another brand.Picnic Time Portable Ventura Reclining Stadium Seat, BlackUPDATE (08/26/2016) - The company did honor their guarantee, and I received replacement chairs. Thank you for standing behind the guarantee, PicnicTime

Very comfortable chairs, plenty of cushion, nice grip on the bottoms, and love the arm rests and different locking positions for the back rest. Great for bleacher or grass sitting. The 4 star rating is because we own two of these and when I carry them, they are a pain. The shoulder straps - like a backpack - are great if you only have to carry one... but carrying two is a pain because of their size - folded it's still like 24" tall by 12-15" wide - feels like you're carrying a medieval shield on your back and/or shoulder.Overall a great and comfortable seat, once you get it there; easy to setup and take down; very light weight, just a bit large to have to carry.

I bought this seat because I sustained a back injury which makes it very painful to sit without proper back support. There are a handful of places where I go that they use the standard metal folding chairs which are absolutely brutal on my back, the most routine place being church. I often end up sitting in the metal folding chairs and so I got this to provide some protection for my back from the metal back on those chairs. This has made a huge improvement in my ability to sit through an hour long service. It's pretty comfortable and very simple to use. I like having the arm rests most of the time but I can open it with the arm rests down as a wider seat. A simple but intelligently implemented option. Overall, good experience.I would like it better if it had some sort of lumbar support. It does protect my back but it would be even better for my back if it weren't just a flat back. I would also prefer if it folded down to a square because it's still big enough when it's folded flat that I feel a little conspicuous packing it around the hallways at church. Those suggestions would give it a solid 5 stars but it has been a real benefit for my back in places where I was suffering before.

I'm very pleased with these portable seats. Almost every weekend, my husband and I sit in the bleachers watching our son play baseball. Usually, we drag around chairs that don't fold like captain's chairs because we need a lot more back support than they provide.When I saw another family with these chairs, I asked if I could sit down in one and was incredibly shocked at how comfortable they were. I immediately purchased a set of my own and love that they have 5 different settings for the back rest, and that the covers come off for easy washing.Here's what I didn't like: I wanted red or black, but would have paid $20 MORE PER CHAIR to get one of those colors. At least with the lime green, everyone will know they're mine. Now they all cost $55, so I feel like I got in at the right time for my bargain pricing.I also wish there was a little more padding in the seat, and I'm concerned they won't hold up because of the lack of cushioning.Otherwise, they lie flat so it's very easy to pack them in the car. They also have shoulder straps that allow you to carry them like a back pack, which is another nice feature the chairs we used to use didn't offer.Great purchase.

This is a quality seat but it's super huge to carry. It comes with a back pack part to carry the chair, folds well and material is great. But, if you are not taller than 5'5 then it will be a bit cumbersome to carry.

You'd be better off buying a cheaper stadium seat. This one is pricey and there's nothing to hook it to the bleacher so every time I stood up to cheer for my child's team the chair falls over. Also in its back pack form it's very big and bulks. I was hoping for much more and it feel way short.

This chair is huge- it doesn't fold up for storage or travel you carry it fully opened with backpack straps. The chair itself works as expected and that is a plus but I bought this for my parents for my son's basketball games and it is too big for them to transport to games.

I loved this chair the first time I used it...I spend a lot of time at ball practice and games both indoor and outdoor so I was looking forward to this chair. Two complaints that I have with this chair are 1. since it is to be carried like a backpack it has two shoulder straps to use to carry it. The second time we used this chair, we were walking to the field and one shoulder strap just broke. This chair stays in my trunk and isn't played with so the straps must just be sewn with very low quality. We are currently using only the one working strap and I am keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesnt break. 2. I have noticed that sometimes when I sit on it and I recline back a little it feels like the bottom of the chair is just going to fall out of the bottom. I have checked in numerous times just because it makes me a little nervous but all seems fine but it still worries me that the chair is a little low quality in the seat as well. I am only 130 pounds and am the only one who uses this chair. Maybe I got a dud?Overall this chair has kept me more comfortable than sitting on the bleachers and keeps me nice and warm on these cold football nights that we have been having. It blocks the wind on my back too which I like. Im plan to keep using this chair but if I purchase another I may look at another brand based on the two things I have experienced with this one.

It was soft and comfortable but we decided it was just too big to carry around in a crowded stadium even with it flattened. I returned it right away and so didn't test to see if it would fit in the bucket stadium seats. I felt kinda bad about it because they gave the dimensions very clearly in the product description. No hassle return and refund.

The problem I've had with this chair is that the arms will not fold down. The manufacturer claims that one can fold it into an upright position without armrests, but if that is true, the only way I can see it happening is if two strong men work together to hold the armrests down while a third man pushes the back of the seat up and breaks the armrests. The armrests automatically come up with the seat back, and there seems to be no way around that. If you are a large person, you will find it a tight fit. It's as narrow as an airline seat.

RETURNED. These were so large they would not fit in my trunk. Very heavy. I would have to carry mine and my daughter's too. Not my jam. Will order just a typical seat.

I bought this chair and loved it at first and after using it only a few times the back (backpack style) carriers broke and would not stay together and now it doesn't hold the position - it just goes back when you lean on it. It is also very big to carry back and forth from the car to your seat.

it broke after using it twice

Pictures don't tell you that arms Must be in recline mode for this chair to work. If you are 6'2 in and have a regular frame , more then likely you can't fit into it. Seems like this chair was made more for women inmind then men. JMHO. Doesn't have any latch on it so you can hook to a stadium bench either. Not good enough to be called a stadium chair they should call this a beach chair for the female user.

Got this chair because I thought it would be a good investment for the upcoming softball/baseball season. I have used the chair 5 times so far and one of the straps is already starting to tear. Don't think it'll make it to the end of March.

I was disappointed in this purchase. The chair itself was comfortable, but they were big and bulky and not easy to transport. Its' hard to get them to fold flat and then get the right position. I wouldn't recommend these if you're going to be taking them to games. Maybe if you're sitting at the picnic table in your back yard and didn't have to transport them anywhere.

Our friends have Picnic Time seats. My husband thought reclining seat with arms would be great! I read the product description. It says seat is 20" wide. Wish I had read the questions!!! The seat is only 15" wide with arms up! My husband is not an overly large man. He does NOT fit! The seat is not that comfortable to make up for the tightness of the seat. No problem, I will return...but wait, they want me to pay $11 return shipping!!?? Disappointed in the seat and very disappointed with the return fee.

We have been using 2 of these in our travel trailer since 2015. They worked fairly well at first (3 stars worth) but the foam broke down and the internal frame is but 11 1/2 inches wide so they became extremely uncomfortable and we are not large people.

I would have listed it lower if I could have. I bought it for a friend who wanted one for her grandchildrens football games. It was impossible to open and not very comfortable. We had to replace it

BOUGHT 3 OF THESE CHAIRS ON AUGUST 15 AND AND USED THEM ONLY A COUPLE OF TIMES. ALL THREE ARE NOW UNUSABLE. ON TWO OF THEM THE BACK WILL NO LONG STAY UPRIGHT IN A SEATED POSITION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE AND ON THE THIRD ONE THE ARMRESTS WILL NOT STAY UP AND I ASSUME THAT THE BACK WILL BE GOING SHORTLY. VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS PRODUCT LASTED SUCH A SHORT TIME AFTER BEING USED A COUPLE OF TIMES. VERY EXPENSIVE FOR SUCH A INFERIOR PRODUCT. EVEN THOUGH ONLY USED A COUPLE OF TIMES OF COURSE I AM PAST THE DATE OF RETURN. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! THESE WERE USED BY AVERAGE SIZE ADULTS AND NOT USED ROUGHLY.

I purchased this for my boyfriend for C-mas, knowing he would not use it until high school football started back up in Sept. 2016. We went to the game this past Friday night, and wouldn't you know it. The chair does not lock into place on any of the settings. My sister sat behind him and held the back up with her leg. I would like ot get a replacement, but the return policy ran out in Jan. 2016. Good grief!!!

Love the chair as it is low to the ground and is much better on my back then a traditional camp ground type chair but this is the second one that has broken in less than 6 months with maybe 20 only uses. Until they can make a more durable product or better return policy, look elsewhere.