A PARED-DOWN PERCH

* The dilemma: With so many opportunities for outdoor lounging this time of year, it's time to replace your well-worn portable chair.

* The fix: The Crazy Creek Hexalite chair

* Why it works: To shave off ounces, the chair's half-inch closed-cell foam padding has been cut into a pattern of numerous hollow-cored hexagons. Durable nylon covers one side, sturdy mesh the other. The result? A mobile seat that weighs less than a pound. Fiberglass stays and adjustable side webbing accommodate lots of seating angles and up to 250 pounds of reclining human.

* Bonus: For compact toting, roll up the chair and cinch it with the included carrying strap/handle.

* Get it: $33; crazycreek.com

Cindy Hirschfeld