Does it bother you to have no arm rest?
1325474
Doesn't bother me. After thinking about it, I don't use the arm rest in most chairs! Guess that is personal preference. Many MC campers use a "Kermit" chair. Heavier and does not pack as small, but you might want to check that out also depending on your weight/packing restrictions.
1325475
Well, it's a disadvantage but there is no way I can see maintaining the compactness and light weight if they are added. I use the chair on week-long camping bike rides so weight and small size are the most important features and you make some compromises to get them. That said, it's plenty comfortable for what I need.
1325476
Actually, now that you mention it, I recall thinking about that prior to purchasing. But, as we've used them, (granted, we haven't used them extensively yet, maybe 5-6 times at outdoor concerts), we haven't even thought about the "missing" arm rests. We really like the comfort and the size of these chairs. Because they take up so little room, I just always keep them in my car trunk. They don't get in the way at all, they are so small.
1325477
No arm rest a problem? Not really. I got this as more of a "crouch at the fireside" chair. I use this only for motorcycle camping, so pack size was the most important factor. Large (comfortable) chairs are really hard to pack on some bikes. So, it was either this type or chair or a stool. Both are better than a cold rock, but the chair is much better than a stool.
1325478
It was something that I got used to very quickly. Would the chair be more comfortable if it had arm rests....probably, but youwould lose the compact design of the chair. For me the compact design, which I wanted for motorcycle trips, took priority over having arm rests.
416288
The bed is 28 inches without the arm rest which are in a weird spot. My clients find them uncomfortable to use.
1475967
I've had it for a couple months without any problems, but I sleep with it more u-shaped. I still curl my arm under/around the top part and my arm doesn't hurt when I wake up.
1831048
Yea, i was considering making some kind of armrest/heat shield there. Might help to use the shoulder strap, but i hate using them.
178192
They are meant to be armrests. They may also help to keep you from rolling out. As armrests, they leave a lot to be desired.
428737
It is not overly comfortable, but fine for 10 to 15 minutes. 30 minutes will probably be uncomfortable as you can not rest your arms easily. If you are at a table and can use that for arm support, that is more comfortable. The seat cushion is very thin. Hope this helps.
1939647
I am not certain on that. Mine already had an arm rest. That said, over the months I've had this one, I'm not happy with its performance. It is loose and floppy and coming apart. I will need to open it up to see if I can fix it.
444302
I bought the chair for guitarists in a recording studio so naturally I left the arms off. It's your choice. The chair is quite solid without the arms.
632870
I don't have the one with arm rest. Mine is just the no frills with an adjustable seat back. My husband is 6'3" and he said it is comfortable. I'm 5"6" and it fits me just fine.
1025633
Yes you can use the chair without the armrests if you chose not to install them
2126291
I think it would work better with an arm rest, but I don't think its mandatory. If you are having arm or wrist problems, an arm rest will help you nearly as much as a vertical mouse. I love mine by the way!
194802
No. The top of the arms will come off, but that still leaves a post sticking up about 2 inches. You see in the picture where the arms snap in. The base of the arm and the legs are all one piece. So someone who has to slide onto the seat could get injured by the 2 inch high posts sticking up front and rear. You need one without arms.
1622555
I would not call that an arm rest though it is on the left. I would not advice you to purchase this chaise. the legs break off easily and I had to pack it with pillows to make it confortable.
2023057
Thanks for the armrest information. For those commenting on the comfort of the armrest, it's not so much about comfort as it is the long-term nerve pressure on the elbows, search on "cubital tunnel syndrome" (not to be confused with carpel tunnel)
1615451
No arm rests. It's toddlers love it, tho it's heavy. And it doesn't take up room.
1195017
My seats don't have armrests, but shouldn't be a problem. Just slip it between the seat and the armrest.
1979504
Same here. I LOVE having this arm rest! Only wish I would have bought it sooner! My arm rest on it when shifting and usually it's more of a wrist movement then. The Pros by far outweigh the Cons. =)