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Chairs · Recliner seating · Our take
Fox Camolite Recliner Chair
Standard Camolite Recliner Chair · CBC145
A solid, nicely padded recliner with a cracking bit of adjustment. The standard CBC145 is built for anglers who want to stay comfortable without dragging a full armchair to the swim.
- Standard-size model: Fox CBC145.
- Seat height adjusts from 39 to 47 cm, with a 59 cm seat width.
- High-density foam mattress with a soft microfleece surface and extra upper-back padding.
- Folded dimensions are 75 × 70 × 20 cm, with a listed weight of 7 kg.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the standard-size Fox Camolite Recliner Chair, model CBC145. Fox also makes Compact and Large versions in the Camolite recliner range.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong, comfort-led carp chair with useful adjustment, though its 7 kg weight and folded size stop it being a lightweight bargain.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use9.2/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers on day-ticket or overnight sessions. The recline adjustment and generous padding make long spells watching the rods far more comfortable.
- Anglers who fish uneven banks or changing swims. The one-touch spring-loaded leg adjustment and Leg Locks help you set up a stable, level seat.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile anglers who carry minimal kit. Seven kilos and a fairly chunky folded shape may feel like too much chair for quick-moving sessions.
- Very tall anglers or anyone wanting maximum room. This is the standard CBC145, not the larger model, so check the dimensions before buying.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair
A solid, nicely padded recliner with a cracking bit of adjustment. The standard CBC145 is built for anglers who want to stay comfortable without dragging a full armchair to the swim.
- Standard-size model: Fox CBC145.
- Seat height adjusts from 39 to 47 cm, with a 59 cm seat width.
- High-density foam mattress with a soft microfleece surface and extra upper-back padding.
- Folded dimensions are 75 × 70 × 20 cm, with a listed weight of 7 kg.
Quick verdict
A comfy chair that earns its place on the barrow
The Fox Camolite Recliner Chair CBC145 is a proper bit of bankside comfort. The padded, microfleece-covered mattress, adjustable recline and independently adjustable legs make it well suited to long sessions, chilly nights and those slow bite-time hours when you’re watching motionless bobbins.
It’s not the lightest or smallest chair around, and the folded package still needs a bit of room. But if comfort matters more than shaving every last kilo from your load, this is a cracking all-rounder with the build and adjustment to suit most carp anglers.
A strong, comfort-led carp chair with useful adjustment, though its 7 kg weight and folded size stop it being a lightweight bargain.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The steel frame, dense padding, Camolite trim and Leg Locks give it a solid, purposeful build.
The reclining back, adjustable legs and stable setup cover the main jobs a bankside chair needs to handle.
It won’t catch fish for you, but staying comfortable and alert for longer can help you keep focused on the spot.
One-touch leg adjustment and cam-wheel recline are straightforward features that reduce setup faff.
It offers more comfort and adjustment than a basic chair, although the weight and space needed may not suit every budget or fishing style.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair
There’s nothing worse than getting comfy in a swim, clipping up, putting the kettle on and then realising your chair feels like a folded deckchair with a grudge. A decent chair makes a big difference on the bank, especially when the rods are quiet and you’re settling in for the long haul. That’s where the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair comes in.
The standard CBC145 is built around comfort rather than featherweight minimalism. It has a padded mattress, a reclining back and adjustable legs, giving you plenty of control over how you sit. You can stay more upright while tying on a rig, lean back while watching the water or get properly relaxed during those long, slow overnight hours.
The seat height runs from 39 to 47 cm, which gives you a useful bit of adjustment when the ground is sloping or you simply prefer your knees a certain way. The 59 cm seat width is roomy without making the chair feel like a massive throne. For most carp anglers, it should sit in that sensible middle ground between compact and oversized.
Comfort comes from the high-density foam mattress and its microfleece surface. That combination should feel much nicer than bare fabric, particularly on colder mornings when the bank is damp and the air has got a proper nip in it. Fox has also added extra padding around the upper back, which is exactly the sort of detail you appreciate when you’ve been sitting tight for hours.
The recline is adjusted using a cam wheel, so you can choose the position that suits the moment. Sit forward when you’re sorting a rig or watching for liners, then ease back when the swim goes quiet. It’s a simple feature, but a dead handy one. A fixed chair can leave you constantly shuffling about; this gives you another way to stay comfortable without getting up.
Setup should be straightforward too. The chair uses one-touch spring-loaded leg-height adjustment, meaning you can alter each leg quickly rather than faffing around with awkward catches. That’s useful on natural banks, where one foot might be higher than the other. The Leg Locks are there to keep everything secure once you’ve got the chair sitting how you want it.
The frame is hardwearing steel, so this is built with proper bankside use in mind rather than occasional garden duty. The Fox Camolite polyester outer trim gives it the familiar Fox look and should sit nicely alongside the rest of a carp setup. It’s the sort of chair that won’t look out of place beside a bivvy, bedchair and tackle bag.
There is a trade-off, naturally. At 7 kg, the CBC145 isn’t a dainty little perch for anglers who like to roam light. Its folded dimensions of 75 × 70 × 20 cm also need a bit of consideration, especially if the car boot is already full of bait, nets and a mountain of ‘just in case’ kit. You’ll want to check your barrow space too.
That said, the standard-size format makes a lot of sense. You get a generous seat, a decent back height and useful adjustment without stepping up to the bulk of the Large version. If your sessions involve plenty of waiting, cooking, chatting and keeping an eye on the water, the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair is aimed squarely at making those hours more comfortable.
For a mobile stalking angler, it may be more chair than you need. For the usual day-ticket campaign, weekend overnighter or proper night on the syndicate, it looks like a much more natural fit. Get it level, set the recline, and you can settle in without your back moaning before the fish even think about feeding.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Model
- Fox CBC145 Camolite Recliner Chair
- Seat height
- 39–47 cm
- Seat width
- 59 cm
- Back height
- 57 cm
- Folded dimensions
- 75 × 70 × 20 cm
- Weight
- 7 kg
Specs checked with Fox, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This isn’t just somewhere to park yourself between casts. The recline function lets you change your position through a session, while the spring-loaded legs and Leg Locks help you get settled on uneven ground.
The standard size sits in the sweet spot for many anglers: roomy enough for proper comfort, but not the huge footprint of a larger reclining chair. Handy when the swim is tight, the bivvy is packed or you’re trying to keep the barrow load sensible.
The chair itself
A padded recliner with useful bankside adjustment
The CBC145 is the standard-size chair in Fox’s Camolite recliner range. It combines a hardwearing steel frame with a high-density foam mattress, microfleece mattress surface and extra padding in the upper back. That gives you a proper cushioned seat rather than a bare, saggy sling.
The back reclines through adjustable settings using a cam wheel. That makes it easier to switch between an upright position for tying rigs or watching the spot and a more laid-back position when the rods are off. The 59 cm seat width gives you useful room without going full armchair.
The legs are one of the chair’s practical strengths. One-touch spring-loaded height adjustment lets you level things out on awkward ground, while the Leg Locks help keep the position secure. It’s the sort of feature you’ll appreciate when the swim slopes towards the water or the bank is covered in tussocks.
Worth knowing. The standard CBC145 weighs 7 kg and folds to 75 × 70 × 20 cm. It’s comfortable and substantial, but allow proper space on the barrow and in the car rather than treating it like a tiny roaming chair.
Match it to your fishing
Best for anglers who settle into a swim
This chair makes most sense for carp anglers who spend several hours in one swim. Day sessions, overnighters and weekend trips all play to its strengths. The extra padding and recline mean you can change position without constantly standing up, which is bob on during a slow bite-time.
It’s also a good choice if you regularly fish uneven banks. Adjust each leg independently, check the Leg Locks, and you can create a much more stable sitting position than you’d get from a basic folding chair. Just keep the feet planted properly and avoid setting up on anything obviously unstable.
Think twice if your approach is all about covering water. Stalking anglers, canal rovers and anyone carrying only a small rucksack may find the 7 kg weight and folded size a bit of a faff. The Compact version may be the better direction if packability matters more than room.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know before buying
Yes, the standard footprint should work in many normal bivvy layouts, but measure your available space first. The folded dimensions and reclining back both need consideration, especially in a compact shelter with a bedchair already taking up most of the floor.
It should feel warmer and softer than plain chair fabric, particularly when the temperature drops. It’s still a chair rather than a heated seat, so a cover or throw can be a smart addition on frosty nights.
That depends on your priorities. The standard CBC145 is the middle-ground option, with a 59 cm seat width and adjustable 39–47 cm seat height. Go Compact if carrying space is the big concern, or look at Large if you want a roomier chair and have the space for it.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very comfortable padded mattress with a warm-feeling microfleece surface.
- Adjustable recline is dead handy for long sessions and changing positions.
- Independent leg-height adjustment helps level the chair on sloping or uneven banks.
- Hardwearing steel frame, Leg Locks and familiar Camolite trim give it a proper carp-chair feel.
Worth knowing
- At 7 kg, it’s not the chair for anglers obsessed with keeping every load ultra-light.
- The folded dimensions need a fair bit of space on a small barrow or in a packed car.
- The standard size may not suit very tall anglers or anyone wanting a really compact chair.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Does the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair lie flat?
Does the Fox Camolite Recliner Chair lie flat?
It has adjustable recline settings via a cam wheel, so you can alter the back position for sitting upright or leaning back. It’s designed as a recliner rather than a flat bedchair replacement.
02What size is the standard Fox Camolite Recliner Chair?
What size is the standard Fox Camolite Recliner Chair?
The CBC145 has a 59 cm seat width, a 57 cm back height and an adjustable seat height of 39–47 cm. Fox also offers Compact and Large versions in the Camolite recliner range.
03Is it suitable for uneven ground?
Is it suitable for uneven ground?
Yes, the individual one-touch spring-loaded leg-height adjustment lets you compensate for uneven banks. Once positioned, the Leg Locks help keep the chair stable.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a comfy chair that earns its place on the barrow. The strongest reasons to choose it are very comfortable padded mattress with a warm-feeling microfleece surface. and adjustable recline is dead handy for long sessions and changing positions.; the main trade-off is at 7 kg, it’s not the chair for anglers obsessed with keeping every load ultra-light..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very comfortable padded mattress with a warm-feeling microfleece surface.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers on day-ticket or overnight sessions: The recline adjustment and generous padding make long spells watching the rods far more comfortable.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 7 kg, it’s not the chair for anglers obsessed with keeping every load ultra-light.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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