Guest Post: Our Favorite Gear *Crazy Creek Review*

Ahhhh, the  Crazy Creek . 

A little break from winter pictures....relaxing on the beach in the Crazy Creek!

My Crazy Creek sure ups the comfort factor for time in the woods. My kids both love the Crazy Creek camp chair. Whether we're out for the day or the week, we always bring them along. In fact, I keep a couple in the back of my truck for lounging at impromptu picnics or play dates.

We've found them to be quite versatile with uses beyond just a comfy chair. Unfolded flat, the Crazy Creek makes a great pad for my toddler to nap on while staying dry in the bow of my canoe. When our kids were babies, we used the Crazy Creek as a sleeping pad. Just last week, when our youngest was tired of skiing, we put a Crazy Creek down in the sled and he was able to ride along behind dad in comfort, insulated from the snow. This week, we used them at a natural hot springs (to insulate against the hot ground) and while ice fishing.

My husband and I both have the Original Chair, he's had his for over 20 years. They are virtually indestructible. In two decades of regular outdoor use, (with many of those years spent as  instructors for a wilderness camp) the only problem we've ever had was one broken buckle on a side strap.

Crazy Creek sled....in the sand!

I was delighted to receive an Original Crazy Creek for review. Mine is a nifty sky blue and brown color combo. Since their inception in the late eighties, the Original Crazy Creek has changed very little, though I will say I love the addition of velcro snaps to close the chair for easier storage. There's nothing I don't love about this chair! 

If you're lucky enough to have one, you've probably had it for awhile  and you are reading this thinking of all the cool ways you've used your chair (and now your kids do....) If you haven't had the opportunity to try one out, they sure do add an element of luxury to time spent in the wild.

You can find a Crazy Creek  at REI  for around $45.  And yes, they are absolutely worth the money!

Jessica guest-posted here on the blog a couple of months ago.  We are thrilled to welcome her back!  Jess and her family are currently in the midst of ice-fishing and bunny hunting while enjoying winter break from school!


Crazy Creek provided Jess a Crazy Creek chair (pictured above) for this review.  However, like she stated, she has owned different versions for years now.  As always, the opinions expressed here are honest and completely our own (and in this case, Jessica's!) 


And here is a link to REI's sale going on now (they have an abundance of great gear and great gear on sale is even better (sale ends Dec. 31st!)