This chair is great for lying flat and reading while sunning your back. It's pretty light and has a carrying strap. The length isn't very long though, I'm about 5'1 and my feet are right at the end so double check the dimensions before ordering this one to make sure it will work for you. It also gets moldy very easily since its fabric, I've had mine for 2 summers and need a new one already. I might try to find a longer one this time.