Portable Outdoor Recliners: A natural, simple way to relax

@john_vonroth Hi John! First of all thank you so much for your taking the time to write a reply. You raise some valid points! 1. Thanks! I have gone through 13 x different designs but wanted something simple and easy to use. Previously I had an extra arm that allowed the product to be adjustable, and also braced like a triangle gusset. But this enabled an extra step and I wanted it to be as light as possible. 2. I know right! Acacia is super light and fast growing. I have noticed Kmart and Bunnings have been using a lot of Acacia for homewares and furniture. It has a gorgeous grain with a yellow shimmer. Teak is amazing too but it is very dense and heavy. 3. Ha thanks! I love woodworking and getting my hands dirty! Cons: 1. I have tested the recliner with 160Kg of gym plates. If you check my kickstarter page and go down to the bottom under "safety first" heading you will see a photo of my weight testing. Given that no one is directly sitting on the recliner, I think it is fine! Keeping in mind the only weight applied will be the users upper torso. I have a disclaimer of weight restrictions on my website and in this section. This product is definitely not suited for someone who has a 120Kg upper torso! wow! 2. Yes, you are right weight is a concern. However safety is more important! I have trialled different thickness of timber and have monitored any warping or movement when left in the sun for at least 6 months of sun and rain. What I have come up with is the strongest and lightest design. I want this design to last a long time! But you are right, it causes an issue with shipping. 3. It is a multi-functional design. I gave it to a friend who used it as a back support in bed when she was nursing her bub. She uses breastfeeding pillows and none had worked, and my recliner was surprisingly more comfortable! Her shoulders dropped and she was not hunched over, making her relaxed and her bub was able to latch on easier. I have a range of target users on my website and also looking for more if I launch! My marketing message is to get outside and take a moment for yourself. It came from my own experience of burning out at my 9-5. I was literally eating my lunch at my desk, multi-tasking and never taking breaks. As soon as I started going for walks and having lunch outside in the sun or away from my desk, my day was much more productive. It was hard to figure out what to call it. I struggled with the name of the design. Everyone calls it a chair. But it isn't a chair, because you are not sitting down. You are leaning back, technically. Exactly! Hopefully it picks up more traction! Thanks again for your feedback. I really appreciate it! Renata

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Hi everyone! First-time creator on Kickstarter. I would love any feedback to help me increase my pledges and spread the good word of investing in rest!

7yr ago

I don't think its a big solution to a painful problem but it is a pretty cool product that people will love to use. I know I would like it. Just comfortable thing to do. Keep it up! Upvoted

Pros:

mobile, wooden, good looking, minimal

Cons:

It could have been improved by attaching a towel placement or mat or something. If you already go, go all the way :)