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Coarse match · Feeder chairs · Our take
Preston Innovations Absolute 36 Feeder Chair
P0120021
A proper match-fishing chair with 36 mm legs, a folding backrest and loads of OffBox potential. Here’s where it earns its keep — and where the extra cost starts to bite.
- Complete weight: 8.7 kg.
- Seat height adjusts from 300 to 500 mm, with the chair reaching 640 mm at maximum overall height.
- Four removable 36 mm legs are supplied, plus two additional 36 mm banksticks.
- Preston OffBox 36 accessories are compatible, but the foot platform is sold separately.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Preston Innovations Absolute 36 Feeder Chair, model P0120021. It’s the chair-only package, so the separate foot platform isn’t included.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong, versatile feeder chair for anglers who value stability and accessory compatibility over minimum weight.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money8.4/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Feeder anglers building a proper station. The 36 mm legs and OffBox 36 compatibility make it easy to keep rests, trays and tackle within arm’s reach.
- Match anglers who want chair comfort. You get a padded seat and folding backrest without committing to a conventional seatbox setup.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers walking a long way to remote swims. The 8.7 kg carry weight is manageable, but lighter chairs are less of a faff on a serious hike.
- Anyone wanting a ready-to-go foot platform setup. The platform isn’t included, so the chair-only package may not suit if you want everything in one box.
The lowdown
Introducing the Preston Innovations Absolute 36 Feeder Chair
A proper match-fishing chair with 36 mm legs, a folding backrest and loads of OffBox potential. Here’s where it earns its keep — and where the extra cost starts to bite.
- Complete weight: 8.7 kg.
- Seat height adjusts from 300 to 500 mm, with the chair reaching 640 mm at maximum overall height.
- Four removable 36 mm legs are supplied, plus two additional 36 mm banksticks.
- Preston OffBox 36 accessories are compatible, but the foot platform is sold separately.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Absolute 36 Feeder Chair is a cracking bit of kit for the angler who wants a solid, organised feeder or match setup without going all the way to a full seatbox. The 36 mm platform gives it a proper stable feel, while the padded seat and folding backrest make longer sessions a lot more civilised.
It’s not the lightest or cheapest chair around, and you’ll need to budget for the separate foot platform if that’s part of your ideal setup. But if you already use Preston OffBox 36 gear, or fancy building a tidy feeder station around one chair, this is a very capable option.
A strong, versatile feeder chair for anglers who value stability and accessory compatibility over minimum weight.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.4/10
The padded seat, folding backrest, 36 mm legs and tidy transport features point to a well-considered, durable package.
The broad footprint and substantial leg system should give a stable base for feeder work and accessories.
Keeping rests, trays and tackle close makes the session more efficient, especially when bites come in quick spells.
Adjustable removable legs and rear storage are handy, though the 8.7 kg weight and separate accessories add some faff.
It offers a capable modular base, but the overall spend rises if you add the foot platform and several OffBox components.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Preston Innovations Absolute 36 Feeder Chair
The Preston Innovations Absolute 36 Feeder Chair is aimed squarely at anglers who like their feeder fishing organised, stable and reasonably comfy. It’s not just a camping chair with a rod rest bodged onto the side. This is a proper coarse-fishing platform built around Preston’s 36 mm system, with enough leg real estate for a tidy little station on the bank.
Straight away, the appeal is obvious. You get a padded mattress-style seat, a folding backrest and adjustable legs, so those long feeder sessions don’t have to leave you feeling like you’ve been folded into a tackle bag. The seat height adjusts between 300 and 500 mm, which gives you plenty of scope to get comfortable beside a canal, commercial or river peg.
The chair itself measures 740 mm wide and 710 mm deep, so it’s not a tiny perch. That extra footprint brings useful stability, especially when you’re leaning across to unhook a fish, rebait a hook or reach for a fresh feeder. Just bear in mind that wide chairs can feel a bit chunky in tight pegs, particularly when space behind you is at a premium.
The main talking point is the 36 mm leg system. Four removable 36 mm legs are supplied, along with two additional 36 mm banksticks. That gives you a decent amount of flexibility when setting up on uneven ground. Get the legs planted properly and you’ll have a much more settled base than a basic folding chair can usually offer.
Those extra banksticks also help turn the chair into more than somewhere to sit. With compatible Preston OffBox 36 accessories, you can build a practical feeder station around it. Keep a side tray close for hooklengths and bait, mount a feeder rest where your hand naturally falls, and you’ll spend less time twisting about when the fish switch on.
There’s a nice bit of common-sense thinking in the transport details too. The legs can be stored at the rear using straps, so they’re not rattling around loose in the van or taking up another bag. A shoulder strap is included as well. At 8.7 kg complete, it isn’t exactly a featherweight, but the carry system should make the trek from car park to peg less of a faff.
The folding backrest is another winner for anyone fishing longer matches or leisurely day sessions. You can stay upright when you’re feeding and watching the tip, then lean back a touch when the swim goes quiet. That matters on the bank. Comfort might not catch the fish on its own, but being settled means you’re more likely to concentrate when a proper bite finally develops.
There is one important sting in the tail: the foot platform isn’t included. If you’re picturing a full raised feeder station with somewhere to plant your feet and level everything up, that’s an extra purchase. The chair still works perfectly well as supplied, but the final setup cost can climb once you start adding OffBox bits and the platform.
So, who should look at it? Anglers already using Preston’s 36 mm accessories are the obvious crowd. It’ll also suit anyone moving on from a basic chair who wants better stability and a more modular setup, without necessarily wanting the bulk and fishing style of a traditional seatbox. For short walks and regular pegs, it’s a very appealing package.
If you’re constantly hiking through fields to tiny river swims, or you want the absolute lightest chair possible, there are nimbler choices. The Absolute 36 is about creating a solid, comfortable and adaptable base. For feeder work, match-style sessions and organised commercial fishing, that’s a pretty bob-on brief.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Model code
- P0120021
- Complete weight
- 8.7 kg
- Overall dimensions
- 740 mm wide × 710 mm deep
- Height
- 300–500 mm seat height; 640 mm maximum overall height
- Leg system
- 36 mm legs; four removable legs supplied, plus two additional 36 mm banksticks
- Included features
- Padded mattress/seat, folding backrest, rear leg storage straps and shoulder strap
Specs checked with Preston Innovations, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this chair makes sense
The Absolute 36 Feeder Chair sits in that useful middle ground between a basic camping chair and a full-on match seatbox. You get a comfortable padded perch, four removable 36 mm legs and two extra banksticks, giving you plenty of scope to create a stable feeder station around the chair.
The big attraction is compatibility. Preston’s OffBox 36 accessories can be added straight onto the legs, so your side trays, feeder rests and other kit can be kept close at hand. That means less rummaging around in the tackle bag when the rods are off and a bite-time is happening.
What you’re buying
A proper 36 mm feeder base
This is a substantial chair rather than a lightweight perch. The padded seat and folding backrest give you proper support, while the 36 mm leg system provides the foundation for Preston OffBox 36 accessories. Four removable legs are supplied, plus two extra 36 mm banksticks for building a more useful setup around the seat.
The rear straps keep the removed legs secure during transport, and the shoulder strap helps with the carry. At 8.7 kg complete, you’ll know it’s on your back, but the package is still manageable for normal match and commercial-venue walks.
Worth knowing. The foot platform is not included. The chair works without it, but anyone planning a full feeder-station setup needs to allow for that extra purchase.
Best on the bank
Built for organised feeder fishing
This chair makes most sense for feeder anglers who like their bait, hooklengths and terminal tackle close to hand. Add suitable OffBox 36 accessories and you can create a neat station without constantly reaching into a carryall. That’s dead handy when the swim suddenly goes on the munch.
It also suits match anglers who prefer a chair to a conventional seatbox. The adjustable seat height helps you get settled beside the peg, while the backrest is welcome during long spells watching a tip or float. On uneven ground, take time to plant and adjust the legs properly rather than rushing the setup.
Worth knowing. The 740 mm width is useful for stability, but measure cramped pegs or narrow platforms before buying. It’s a proper chair, not a tiny stool.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually ask about
Does it include the accessories shown in a full Preston station? No. The chair package includes the chair, four removable 36 mm legs, two additional 36 mm banksticks, the padded seat, folding backrest, rear storage straps and shoulder strap. OffBox accessories and the foot platform are separate.
Is it only for feeder fishing? That’s the main job, but the stable 36 mm setup and comfortable backrest make it useful for a range of coarse sessions where you want a modular chair-based station. It’s especially handy when a full seatbox feels like overkill.
Worth knowing. Check your existing kit before spending up. If you already own Preston OffBox 36 gear, the chair’s value improves because you can use what you’ve got rather than starting from scratch.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Proper 36 mm leg system gives a stable base for feeder and match accessories.
- Padded seat and folding backrest are much kinder on long sessions than a basic stool.
- Four removable legs and two extra banksticks offer useful setup flexibility.
- Rear straps and a shoulder strap make transport and storage more manageable.
- Works with the wide Preston OffBox 36 accessory system.
Worth knowing
- At 8.7 kg, it’s not a featherweight option for long walks to the peg.
- The separate foot platform adds to the overall spend if you want a full station setup.
- The broad 740 mm width can be awkward in tight swims or packed match pegs.
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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 Preston Absolute 36 Feeder Chair include a foot platform?
Does the Preston Absolute 36 Feeder Chair include a foot platform?
No. The foot platform is sold separately, so check the full cost before putting together your ideal setup.
02Which accessories fit the Absolute 36 Feeder Chair?
Which accessories fit the Absolute 36 Feeder Chair?
It’s compatible with Preston OffBox 36 accessories, making it suitable for adding feeder rests, side trays and other station gear.
03Is the backrest included?
Is the backrest included?
Yes. The chair comes with a folding backrest, along with a padded mattress-style seat.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are proper 36 mm leg system gives a stable base for feeder and match accessories. and padded seat and folding backrest are much kinder on long sessions than a basic stool.; the main trade-off is at 8.7 kg, it’s not a featherweight option for long walks to the peg..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Proper 36 mm leg system gives a stable base for feeder and match accessories.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Feeder anglers building a proper station: The 36 mm legs and OffBox 36 compatibility make it easy to keep rests, trays and tackle within arm’s reach.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 8.7 kg, it’s not a featherweight option for long walks to the peg.”
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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