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Old Jun 15, 2026 | 09:07 PM
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Anyone know a good quality portable chair that will fit in the frunk area?
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As part of our Track/AutoX kit, we have two REI camp chairs.

They and a blanket fit quite nicely.

https://www.rei.com/product/242847/r...lite-air-chair
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I’m using 2 Zip Dee chairs. Mainly because I kept them when I sold a motorhome. They weren’t so pricey 30 years ago. But they are blue.

https://www.zipdeeoutdoor.com/fold-away-chairs/
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The GCI Outdoor PICO Arm Chair is a highly portable, full-sized director's chair famous for its patented telescoping frame. It folds down to 1/16th of its size (about the dimensions of a laptop case) and stores conveniently in a messenger-style bag that doubles as a chair-back storage caddy.

Pricy but very good quality and can put 2 in the frunk no problem.

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I have two that look like this, very comfortable.

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I have the same ones. Purchased on Amazon for 35.00 ea. Work great.
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I have two that look like this, very comfortable.
Do these fit in the frunk?
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Originally Posted by MarkMeHopeful
The GCI Outdoor PICO Arm Chair is a highly portable, full-sized director's chair famous for its patented telescoping frame. It folds down to 1/16th of its size (about the dimensions of a laptop case) and stores conveniently in a messenger-style bag that doubles as a chair-back storage caddy.

Pricy but very good quality and can put 2 in the frunk no problem.
I second the PICO chair. Two will fit in the frunk easily. I carry mine behind my seats inside the car.
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My bad. I just did a test fit and they are too long when folded up by a good 6” or so. Fit easily in trunk. I bought these when I had my C7 and I thought they would fit in frunk.
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Thanks, I have a couple of great options now.
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I have looked at these several times but never pulled the trigger. Never thought about putting them behind the seats. That’s a game changer. I’ll be looking for the best price now. Thanks

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I just searched for the PICO but only could find very expensive providers, so i checked and GCI has apparently discontinued the PICO, replacing it with this one, which is on sale at GCI, probably elsewhere online as well, same 1/16th storage feature

https://gcioutdoor.com/products/xpre...52921216139627
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Being in S. Florida where the sun can get brutal, I have one of those folding chairs that has an overhead sun shade. Great chair, but only fits in the trunk. Not an issue unless I want to take my top off. Not enough room in the trunk for both.
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I buy stuff from amazon because returns are so easy. Drop off at any UPS Store, Whole Foods, Kohl's. Don't even need the original packing. They'll box it for you. There is a UPS Store in every anchored strip mall it seems. Choose the gift card refund option you'll have the money done in 2-3 hours. A while back, the amazon email saying my return was complete beat me home.

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Being in S. Florida where the sun can get brutal, I have one of those folding chairs that has an overhead sun shade. Great chair, but only fits in the trunk. Not an issue unless I want to take my top off. Not enough room in the trunk for both.
Same issue here.
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Originally Posted by sting15ray
I just searched for the PICO but only could find very expensive providers, so i checked and GCI has apparently discontinued the PICO, replacing it with this one, which is on sale at GCI, probably elsewhere online as well, same 1/16th storage feature

https://gcioutdoor.com/products/xpre...52921216139627
I had a similar reaction. I think I will order 2 of these.
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Originally Posted by Ozarks 70th HTC
I have looked at these several times but never pulled the trigger. Never thought about putting them behind the seats. That’s a game changer. I’ll be looking the best pice now. Thanks
How does that work. My seats are all the way back. We are talking about C8s right?
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Originally Posted by frankbicknell
How does that work. My seats are all the way back. We are talking about C8s right?
Some people are shorter than you and I.
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Originally Posted by bassmobile
Being in S. Florida where the sun can get brutal, I have one of those folding chairs that has an overhead sun shade. Great chair, but only fits in the trunk. Not an issue unless I want to take my top off. Not enough room in the trunk for both.
I bought these for shade. Or drizzle in the PNW. Different varieties available

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I have one of these in the frunk .
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