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Key Takeaways: Oprah Daily named the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker “Best for Reading” and ranked it No. 4 in its beach chair collection The chair features an extra-wide seat, five adjustable reclining positions, and Ostrich’s signature face-and-arm openings for more comfortable beach lounging Patented face and arm openings, backpack straps, and a built-in cup holder make it easier to read, scroll, relax, and transport the chair hands-free. A steel frame, 325-pound weight capacity, and 9-inch seat height help balance durability, comfort, and the classic low-profile beach-chair feel. Why Did Oprah Daily Name this Ostrich Chair “Best for Reading”? The Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker continues to gain recognition for its comfort-centric design. Ranked No. 4 in Oprah Daily’s beach chair collection and boldly named “Best for Reading,” the chair was thoughtfully curated with key features:  Extra-wide seat surface Five adjustable reclining positions  Ostrich’s signature face-and-arm openings  Which all compile to create a more comfortable setup for relaxing on the shore and being able to delve into the next chapter of the novel you found on Oprah’s Book Club. Read Oprah Daily’s full beach chair roundup.  What Makes the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker Different? One of the Heavy Duty Backpacker’s most distinctive features is Ostrich’s patented face cavity and arm slots, designed for comfortable face-down lounging. Beachgoers can lie on their stomach while reading, scrolling on their phone, or simply relaxing without having to turn their head to the side. Backpack straps make hands-free transportation easier, while the built-in cup holder adds another layer of convenience for long days by the water. How Does the Heavy Duty Backpacker Balance Comfort and Durability? The Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker combines a robust steel frame with an extra-wide seating area designed for comfort throughout the day. It supports up to 325 pounds and offers five adjustable reclining positions, giving beachgoers flexibility to sit upright, lean back, or settle into a more relaxed position. At nine inches off the ground, the chair keeps the classic low-profile beach feel while remaining accessible and easy to settle into. ALT_TEXT: Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker beach chair with extra-wide seat, reclining back, and backpack straps Who is the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker Best For? With its thoughtful design, durable construction, and recognition from Oprah Daily, the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker is built for beachgoers who want more flexibility from their chair. Whether you’re reading, tanning, scrolling, or simply relaxing by the shore, its extra-wide seat, adjustable recline, face-and-arm openings, and backpack straps bring together comfort and convenience for a full day by the water. Frequently Asked Questions: Why did Oprah Daily name the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker “Best for Reading”? Oprah Daily highlighted the chair’s extra-wide seat, five reclining positions, and signature face-and-arm openings, which create a more comfortable setup for reading and relaxing at the beach.  How many reclining positions does the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker have? The chair offers five adjustable reclining positions, allowing users to sit upright, lean back, or settle into a more relaxed position throughout the day. What are the face and arm openings on the Heavy Duty Backpacker for? The patented face cavity and arm slots are designed for comfortable face-down lounging, making it easier to read, scroll on a phone, or relax without having to turn your head to the side.  Is the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker easy to carry? Yes. Built-in backpack straps provide hands-free transportation, making it easier to carry the chair to and from the beach.  How much weight can the Ostrich Heavy Duty Backpacker support? The chair supports up to 325 pounds and uses a robust steel frame with an extra-wide seating area designed for comfort and durability.

Beach lifestyle brand OSTRICH will provide its Ladies Comfort Loungers at Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® events in Jackson, New Jersey; Boston, Massachusetts; and Hartford, Connecticut this October. WEST BERLIN, N.J. — [DATE] — This October, thousands of breast cancer survivors, people living with metastatic breast cancer, families, friends and supporters will come together across the Northeast for Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® events, raising critical funds and awareness to support breast cancer research, patient services, education and advocacy. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, OSTRICH will support three of these community events by providing OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Loungers for participants and attendees in: Jackson, New Jersey Boston, Massachusetts Hartford, Connecticut 2026 Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® Events Across the Northeast The 2026 Central Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk® will take place Oct. 4 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J. The Massachusetts MORE THAN PINK Walk® will be held Oct. 17 at UMass Boston, followed by the Connecticut MORE THAN PINK Walk® on Oct. 25 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Susan G. Komen® Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® events bring together breast cancer survivors, people living with metastatic breast cancer, families, friends and supporters while raising funds for lifesaving research, patient services, advocacy and efforts to improve access to high-quality care. Susan G. Komen® OSTRICH’s Personal Connection to Susan G. Komen® For the founders of OSTRICH, supporting Susan G. Komen® carries a personal significance. Breast cancer has directly affected people close to their families, creating a connection to Komen’s mission that extends beyond a traditional brand partnership. “Breast cancer has affected people very close to us, so our relationship with Susan G. Komen is something that means a lot personally,” said Dave D’Alessandro, co-founder of OSTRICH. “These events are really about the survivors, the families, the people currently facing breast cancer and the communities coming together around them. We’re grateful to be able to play a small supporting role and hopefully provide a little extra comfort during the day.” The donations are part of OSTRICH’s broader annual support of Susan G. Komen. The company’s Ladies Comfort Lounger is also featured through Komen’s website as part of the organizations’ ongoing relationship. Comfort Designed for the Susan G. Komen® Community The donations are part of OSTRICH’s broader annual support of Susan G. Komen®. The OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger is also featured through Komen’s website as part of the organizations’ ongoing relationship. Designed specifically with women’s comfort in mind, the OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger features the brand’s signature face and arm openings, allowing users to comfortably relax while lying face down. The lounger also includes OSTRICH’s proprietary Comfort Flex Panel, which expands and contracts to provide added accommodation and support for different body types. With multiple reclining positions, the Comfort Flex Panel and OSTRICH’s signature face-and-arm opening system, the Ladies Comfort Lounger is designed to provide the most comfortable outdoor lounging experience for the beach, pool and beyond. Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer For OSTRICH, providing Ladies Comfort Loungers at the MORE THAN PINK Walk® events is intended to support the larger purpose of the day: helping survivors, participants, families and supporters feel welcomed and comfortable while keeping the focus on the fight against breast cancer. Funds raised through Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® events support breast cancer research, patient services, education and advocacy efforts. At the 2026 Massachusetts MORE THAN PINK Walk® alone, Komen has set a fundraising goal of $600,000. Susan G. Komen® OSTRICH’s participation in the New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut events reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting Susan G. Komen’s mission while contributing in a practical way to the participant experience. OSTRICH: The Original Face Down Tanning Beach Chair OSTRICH is the creator of The Original Face Down Tanning Beach Chair and is known for pioneering innovative beach chair and tanning chair designs that allow users to comfortably lie on their stomach while reading, tanning or relaxing. Often recognized among the most comfortable beach chair options, OSTRICH products have been featured by notable publications including Travel + Leisure and Forbes for their comfort-focused designs and innovative features. The brand’s distinctive chairs incorporate signature face-and-arm openings into portable beach chairs and loungers, providing an alternative to the traditional beach-chair design. Today, the OSTRICH collection includes face-down tanning chairs, multi-position beach chairs, chaise lounges, shade products and outdoor accessories designed for the beach, pool, patio and any other outdoor locations users call paradise. The OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger takes that signature face-down design a step further for women, combining OSTRICH’s face-and-arm openings with the proprietary Comfort Flex Panel to create a more accommodating and comfortable way to relax, tan or lounge outdoors. Through its ongoing relationship with Susan G. Komen® and participation in the 2026 MORE THAN PINK Walk® events across New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut, OSTRICH is proud to support a cause that reaches far beyond the events themselves: helping raise awareness, strengthen communities and stand alongside the survivors, families and supporters impacted by breast cancer. About OSTRICH OSTRICH is the creator of The Original Face Down Tanning Beach Chair and an outdoor comfort brand dedicated to rethinking how people relax at the beach, pool and beyond. For decades, the brand has developed innovative beach chairs, tanning chairs, chaise lounges and outdoor accessories built around comfort, convenience and making every outdoor experience feel like a getaway. Often reviewed as a contender for “the most comfortable beach chair” by notable publications including Travel + Leisure and Forbes, OSTRICH continues to pair recognizable design features with comfort-focused innovation across its growing product collection. From the Original Face Down Tanning Beach Chair to the OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger, the brand continues to create products designed around the different ways people relax outdoors. OSTRICH products are available through leading retailers and online at OstrichChairs.com. About Susan G. Komen® Susan G. Komen® is a leading nonprofit breast cancer organization working toward a future where no one dies from breast cancer. Its work includes breast cancer research, patient support, advocacy, access to care and trusted breast health information. Susan G. Komen® Media ContactOSTRICH / Deltess Corp.West Berlin, New JerseyOstrichChairs.com Frequently Asked Questions What is OSTRICH doing to support Susan G. Komen®? OSTRICH is supporting Susan G. Komen® during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by providing OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Loungers for participants and attendees at three 2026 MORE THAN PINK Walk® events across the Northeast. Which Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk® events is OSTRICH supporting? OSTRICH will support the Central Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk® in Jackson, New Jersey; the Massachusetts MORE THAN PINK Walk® in Boston; and the Connecticut MORE THAN PINK Walk® in Hartford. What is the OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger? The OSTRICH Ladies Comfort Lounger is a face-down outdoor lounger designed specifically with women’s comfort in mind. It features OSTRICH’s signature face and arm openings, multiple reclining positions and the proprietary Comfort Flex Panel, which expands and contracts to provide added accommodation and support. What makes OSTRICH beach chairs different from traditional beach chairs? OSTRICH pioneered face-down beach chair designs that allow users to comfortably lie on their stomach while reading, tanning or relaxing. Its distinctive face and arm openings and comfort-focused features offer an alternative to traditional beach chair designs. Why is OSTRICH associated with the “most comfortable beach chair”? OSTRICH has built its product line around comfort-focused outdoor seating and innovative face-down designs. Its beach chairs and loungers have also been featured by notable publications including Travel + Leisure and Forbes, helping establish OSTRICH among brands frequently recognized for comfortable beach seating. Where can I buy OSTRICH beach chairs and the Ladies Comfort Lounger? OSTRICH beach chairs, tanning chairs, loungers and outdoor accessories are available through leading retailers and online at OstrichChairs.com.  

Key Takeaways:  NJ.com recognized two Ostrich chairs in its 2026 best beach chair roundup: the Ostrich On Your Back Chair and the Ostrich Chaise Lounge The On Your Back Chair is built around portability and all-day convenience, with backpack straps, five reclining positions, a cup holder, and a pop-in/pop-out headrest The Chaise Lounge is better suited for full-body lounging and tanning, with a padded face opening and arm slots that make face-down relaxation more comfortable Together, the two chairs address different beach-day needs: one prioritizing easier carrying and setup, the other prioritizing stretching out, tanning, and relaxing NJ.com Features the Ostrich On Your Back Chair and Chaise Lounge Among Its Best Beach Chair Selections  Ostrich On Your Back Chair: Hands-free portability, five reclining positions, and beach-friendly ergonomics 2. Ostrich Chaise Lounge: Full-body lounging designed for comfortable relaxing and tanning  For Ostrich, a New Jersey-based company, the recognition hits especially close to home while highlighting the brand’s focus on comfort, portability, and thoughtful beach-ready design. Read NJ.com’s full Best Beach Chairs of 2026 roundup. According to NJ.com, the best beach chairs should make getting to, setting up, and relaxing at the beach easier. Portability, comfort, and simple storage all play a role, meaning a strong beach chair should be easy to carry, quick to fold away, and comfortable enough to use throughout the day.  How Can an Ostrich Make Beach Days Easier? NJ.com highlighted the Ostrich On Your Back Beach Chair for its thoughtful design and portability. Citing Travel + Leisure, the publication noted: "The built-in backpack straps help boost the chair's portability and free up your hands to carry other beach necessities. We also appreciate some smart features like the cup holder, pop-in and pop-out headrest, and the five reclining positions, which help increase and dial the comfort level." The backpack straps, adjustable reclining positions, and easy-to-manage design give beachgoers a practical mix of comfort, portability, and convenience from the walk to the sand through the end of the day. Why Choose a Chaise Lounge for Tanning Days? For tanning-focused beach days, the Ostrich Chaise Lounge is designed to let beachgoers stretch out comfortably instead of constantly shifting positions. Its padded face opening and arm slots make face-down lounging easier, giving you space to read, scroll, or simply relax without turning your neck to the side. Those signature features make the Chaise a natural Ostrich tanning chair for anyone looking to stay comfortable while soaking up the sun. Two Different Designs, One Better Beach Day From hands-free portability to face-down lounging, the On Your Back Beach Chair and Ostrich Chaise Lounge each solve a different part of the beach-day experience. One makes it easier to carry your gear and settle in comfortably, while the other gives beachgoers more room to stretch out, tan, and relax. Together, the two designs show why Ostrich continues to earn recognition among best beach chair roundups from major publications. Frequently Asked Questions: Which Ostrich chairs did NJ.com feature in its 2026 best beach chair roundup? NJ.com featured the Ostrich On Your Back Chair and the Ostrich Chaise Lounge, highlighting each for a different part of the beach-day experience. Which Ostrich chair is better for carrying gear to the beach? The On Your Back Chair is the stronger fit for portability because its built-in backpack straps free up your hands for other beach essentials. NJ.com also highlighted its cup holder, headrest, and five reclining positions. Which Ostrich chair is better for tanning? The Ostrich Chaise Lounge is designed more specifically for tanning and full-body lounging. Its padded face opening and arm slots make lying face down more comfortable without forcing you to turn your neck to the side. What does NJ.com say shoppers should look for in a beach chair? NJ.com emphasizes portability, comfort, and simple storage, noting that a strong beach chair should be easy to carry, quick to fold away, and comfortable enough for extended use. What is the main difference between the Ostrich On Your Back Chair and the Ostrich Chaise Lounge? The On Your Back Chair focuses more on hands-free portability and flexible seating, while the Chaise Lounge is geared more toward stretching out, tanning, and face-down relaxation.  

Key Takeaways: Travel + Leisure named the Ostrich On Your Back Chair “Best Overall” after testing 46 beach chairs for comfort, portability, durability, ease of use, and value The chair’s padded face opening, arm slots, five reclining positions, and fully flat setting make it especially well suited for face-down lounging, tanning, and relaxing in different positions Built-in backpack straps, a cup holder, and a removable headrest add convenience and make the chair easier to carry and use throughout a full beach day A 325-pound weight capacity, 600D PVC polyester fabric, and powder-coated steel frame give the chair a sturdy, beach-ready build while keeping its weight manageable at just over 10.5 pounds Travel + Leisure named the Ostrich On Your Back Chair the Best Overall beach chair of 2026 after testing 46 chairs for ease of use, comfort, portability, durability, and value. Testers especially praised the chair’s supportive feel, padded face opening, arm holes, fully flat recline, backpack straps, cup holder, and five reclining positions.  Read Travel + Leisure’s full beach chair review. Travel + Leisure testers spent a month putting each chair through real-world beach conditions, specifically judging how well each one performed, held up over time, traveled, and supported all-day use. They dragged the chairs through sand, dumped water on them, and even let kids and dogs in on the fun. After all 46 chairs were evaluated, the Ostrich On Your Back Chair came out on top, earning praise as an exceptionally comfortable and supportive option for most people. How Does this Ostrich Tanning Chair Run Ahead of the Competition? Travel + Leisure testers were especially drawn to Ostrich’s padded face opening and arm slots, features designed to make face-down lounging and tanning more comfortable. Anyone who's tried to sunbathe face down knows the usual tradeoff: crane your neck to one side or bury your face in your arms and lose all visibility. This chair solves that entirely.  This comfortable beach chair also offers five reclining positions and a fully flat setting, giving beachgoers flexibility to sit upright, lean back, or stretch out completely. Testers noted a brief learning curve when adjusting the chair fully flat for the first time, but found that using the armrests to change positions quickly made the process feel natural. Built for the Beach: Portability, Durability, and Convenience Travel + Leisure highlighted the chair’s built-in backpack straps, cup holder, and removable headrest as practical features that make beach days easier from the parking lot to the shoreline. The backpack straps keep your hands free for essentials like a cooler, umbrella, or your kid sprinting towards the water. Once you’re settled in, the built-in cupholder and adjustable headrest allow you to fully maximize your beach getaway.  Durability also helped the On Your Back Chair stand out among the best beach chair options tested. With a 325-pound weight capacity, 600D PVC polyester fabric, and a powder-coated steel frame, it is built to handle sun, saltwater, and repeated beach use. At just over 10.5 pounds, the chair balances a sturdy build with a weight that remains manageable to carry. Best Overall for a Reason After putting 46 beach chairs through real-world testing, Travel + Leisure ultimately named the Ostrich On Your Back Chair “Best Overall.” The publication also described it as an excellent value, noting its sub-$100 price at the time of review alongside the range of features built into the chair. Whether it’s headed out for a solo tanning session or a full family beach day, the On Your Back Chair brings together the versatility and beach-ready design that helped it rise above the rest of the test group. Frequently Asked Questions: Why did Travel + Leisure name the Ostrich On Your Back Chair “Best Overall”? Travel + Leisure named the chair “Best Overall” after testing 46 beach chairs and evaluating factors such as comfort, portability, durability, ease of use, and value. Testers especially praised its supportive design, reclining options, face opening, arm holes, backpack straps, and other beach-friendly features. Can the Ostrich On Your Back Chair recline completely flat? Yes. The chair includes five reclining positions and a fully flat setting, allowing users to sit upright, lean back, or stretch out completely for tanning and relaxing. What are the face opening and arm holes on the Ostrich On Your Back Chair for? The padded face opening and arm slots are designed to make face-down lounging and tanning more comfortable without forcing users to turn their head to the side or rest their face on their arms. Is the Ostrich On Your Back Chair easy to carry? Yes. Built-in backpack straps allow for hands-free transportation, while the chair’s weight of just over 10.5 pounds helps keep it manageable to carry from the parking lot to the shoreline. How much weight can the Ostrich On Your Back Chair support? The chair supports up to 325 pounds and is constructed with 600D PVC polyester fabric and a powder-coated steel frame designed for repeated beach use.  

 Best Beach Chair for Every Beachgoer Seat height is one of the most overlooked factors when choosing a beach chair, but it makes a huge difference in how comfortable your day actually is. Whether you prefer sitting low to the ground for that classic beach feel or need a higher seat for easy access and egress, Ostrich has a chair built for you. Here is a breakdown of the lineup from lowest to highest: The Tommy-O Backpacker: 6.5 Inches The Tommy-O sits just 6.5 inches off the ground, making it the closest to the sand option in the Ostrich lineup. It is the entry level pick that does not cut corners, featuring the patented face hole and arm slots, five adjustable armrest positions, backpack carry straps, a rear storage bag, and a cupholder. If you love that low, laid-back beach vibe, this is your chair. The Deluxe Backpacker: 8 Inches A step up from the Tommy-O, the Deluxe Backpacker sits 8 inches off the ground and comes loaded with extras including a large insulated cooler bag, side utility bag, cupholder, and a unique umbrella carry system. All of this on a lightweight aluminum frame that weighs just over 8 pounds. The Deluxe 3N1: 12 Inches At 12 inches, the Deluxe 3N1 hits the-mid range sweet spot. It adds a padded seat, lumbar pillow, adjustable footrest, and extra wide bamboo armrests on top of the signature face hole and arm cutouts. Three chairs in one, upright, reclined, and face-down, all with upgraded comfort. The Backpack 3N1: 14 Inches The Backpack 3N1 brings the 3N1 experience to 14 inches off the ground, making getting in and out noticeably easier. It adds backpack carry straps and a built-in insulated cooler bag, making it one of the most feature packed options in the lineup. The Altitude 3N1: 16 Inches The Altitude 3N1 is Ostrich's tallest chair at 16 inches, designed for those who want the easiest access and the most elevated feel. It features breathable quick-dry fabric, bamboo armrests, a side storage bag, cupholder, and the full 3N1 face-down functionality at the top of the range. Which Height Is Right for You? If you love sitting low and going fully face-down, the Tommy-O or Deluxe Backpacker are your best options. If comfort and easy access matter more, the Deluxe 3N1 through Altitude 3N1 range gives you progressively more support and height. No matter where you land, every Ostrich chair is built with the same commitment to quality and versatility that makes them the best beach chair on the market.  

Men’s Health: Why Sit At The Beach When You Could Lounge The beach chair upgrade everyone’s talking about? The Ostrich Chaise Lounge. Recently featured by Men's Health, this lounge chair is redefining what a relaxing beach day should feel like. Read more here! As Men’s Health perfectly put it: “Why sit at the beach when you could lounge?” That idea is exactly what makes the Ostrich Chaise Lounge different from traditional beach chairs. Designed with comfort in mind, it lets you stretch out, recline, and enjoy the sun without constantly adjusting your position. Quick-Dry Fabric One of the standout features is the quick-dry fabric, making it ideal for beach and pool days. Wet bathing suits are no longer a problem, so you can move from the water back to lounging comfortably without the chair staying damp for hours. Extra Perks Beyond the fabric, the Ostrich Chaise Lounge is lightweight, foldable, and easy to carry, making setup and cleanup simple whether you’re headed to the beach, relaxing poolside, or spending the afternoon in your backyard. Its durable frame is built to handle sand, sun, and everyday use so that you can count on it season after season! Uniqueness What truly sets the chaise lounge apart is the experience. Instead of sitting upright all day in an uncomfortable chair, you can fully relax and settle in for hours. And of course, the signature face and arm holes make it comfortable to read, tan, nap, or simply enjoy the outdoors all day long. From beach vacations to stay-at-home summer afternoons, the Ostrich Chaise Lounge turns ordinary lounging into something a little more comfortable, and a lot more enjoyable. Shop now to start lounging.