Oshkosh Newbie - What do people do with their camp chairs all day?

[GeorgeP]

From a previous Oshkosh event; quite clear about what they want.



I've also heard announcements at previous events that unattended chairs would be confiscated, although I never witnessed it being enforced. It's primarily about aircraft safety but also about courtesy to other attendees. I have a Walkstool that is easy to carry and very sturdy (capacity ~ 250lbs). Hope you and your group have a great time!

[Auburntsts]

My advice is bring the wagon but leave it at your campsite the first day--carry your chairs and see how the day goes. If you find not having the wagon too burdensome then you can go back and get the wagon or suck it up for that one day and bring the wagon out the next. Having light portable chairs is real help. We have these collapsible ones (like the pics below) we bought at OSH years ago and use them all the time. Also there is no way you're going to ride a tram and tow a wagon nor will there be space to put the wagon on the tram.

[CJW]

Chairs are only a risk of blowing away if they're left set up. I have always left mine in the bags, parallel to the runway to save my spot when I get up to walk around. You do run the risk of coming back to them having been moved if an aircraft arrives or leaves.

Frankly, I would rather people leave them out there responsibly vs walking around through crowds getting beat by them while strung over someone's shoulder.

[turtle]

If you can, bring bikes for getting around the campground. Our first time we stayed at a hotel and were stuck on the grounds all day. Our most miserable Osh experience by far. Camping in Scholler gave us a home base to bring only what we needed for a few hours. No need to lug around rain gear, gallons of water or chairs. Also opens up the lunch options instead of paying Osh prices for bad fast food. The EAA makes Vegas casinos look like amateurs when it come to separating you from you money.

As said, you’re not getting on the trams, which is the main way of getting around, with a wagon. Not to mention the amount of miles you’ll be walking in the heat carrying all your supplies.

[Kyle Boatright]

My advice is bring the wagon but leave it at your campsite the first day--carry your chairs and see how the day goes. If you find not having the wagon too burdensome then you can go back and get the wagon or suck it up for that one day and bring the wagon out the next. Having light portable chairs is real help. We have these collapsible ones (like the pics below) we bought at OSH years ago and use them all the time. Also there is no way you're going to ride a tram and tow a wagon nor will there be space to put the wagon on the tram.

I put two of the little chairs Todd linked in my small backpack and schlep them around as necessary.

[Dana]

I suspect another reason for not wanting is unattended chairs is to keep people from dropping a chair and "claiming" a prime viewing spot before wandering around.

[keen9]

I agree with everyone in this thread about not leaving chairs unattended, but what you'll find is that in recent years that has gone completely unenforced, and chairs will be littering the front of the flight line most of the day. Fortunately, most of them will be folded, in bags etc as to not be as likely to turn into anti-aircraft missiles.

[czim8874]

Thank you all so much for your replies! It really helps having a wide array of experiences to learn from. I think I've settled on leaving the wagon at camp and I've purchased some of those little folding chairs to carry around in our backpacks. Looking forward to meeting everyone and basking in the friendly aviation culture of Oshkosh!