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Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair
Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair · CBC111
A compact, no-nonsense guest chair that’s dead handy for short sessions, visitors and anyone trying to keep the barrow load under control.
- Product code: CBC111
- Weight: 2.75kg
- Width: 51cm, seat depth: 40cm
- EVA-covered armrests and Voyager Marl fabric
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair, product code CBC111, in Voyager green with Voyager Marl fabric.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A practical, lightweight guest chair that earns its keep through portability and simple bank use.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.6/10
- Performance8.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching7.8/10
- Ease of Use9.4/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers taking a mate or family member fishing. It gives your guest a proper place to sit without needing another bulky carp chair.
- Short-session and mobile anglers. The light, compact folding design is dead handy when you’re moving between swims or keeping the barrow load sensible.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting all-night lounging comfort. A bigger carp chair with more padding, adjustment and recline will be a better shout.
- Larger-framed anglers wanting loads of room. The 51cm width and 40cm seat depth are practical rather than generous.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair
A compact, no-nonsense guest chair that’s dead handy for short sessions, visitors and anyone trying to keep the barrow load under control.
- Product code: CBC111
- Weight: 2.75kg
- Width: 51cm, seat depth: 40cm
- EVA-covered armrests and Voyager Marl fabric
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair is a proper handy bit of kit when you need a seat without lugging a full-size carp chair around. It folds small, weighs just 2.75kg and is easy to shift from the car to the swim.
It’s not built for sprawling all-day comfort or reclining beside the rods, but for visitors, brew breaks, short sessions and keeping spare tackle moving smoothly, it looks bob on. A simple, useful chair that does exactly what it needs to do.
A practical, lightweight guest chair that earns its keep through portability and simple bank use.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.6/10
- Performance
- 8.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 7.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.4/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The Voyager fabric, EVA armrests and tidy folding design suggest a solid, sensible build for general bank use.
It does the main job well by providing quick, portable seating without a bulky footprint.
It won’t catch fish for you, but lighter kit and easier movement can help you stay mobile and focused on the swim.
The lightweight folding format should make carrying, setting up and packing away properly straightforward.
As a compact spare or guest chair, it offers useful functionality without the weight and bulk of a full carp recliner.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair
There’s always one extra thing to cram into the motor, isn’t there? A mate turns up, the missus fancies a morning by the lake, or you fancy a brew without perching on the tackle box. That’s where the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair comes in. It’s a compact seat designed to give you a proper place to park your backside without adding another huge lump to the load.
This isn’t trying to be a deluxe all-night recliner. There are no grand promises of sinking into a throne while the bobbins sit motionless. Instead, it keeps things simple: fold it, carry it, open it and sit down. For short visits and spare seating, that straightforward approach is bang on.
At 2.75kg, it’s light enough to be genuinely useful rather than merely ‘portable’ on the packet. You can carry it from the car to the swim without feeling like you’ve added a sack of boilies to the barrow. It also makes sense for mobile anglers who like to stay ready to move if the fish show elsewhere.
The compact folding design is the big draw. Packed gear can quickly get out of hand, especially when you’ve got rods, mat, net, bucket, food, bait and enough clothing to survive four seasons in one afternoon. A chair that folds down neatly has a much better chance of earning its place in the load.
The dimensions keep it in that practical guest-chair territory. It’s 51cm wide, with a 40cm seat depth and 58cm back height. That should be plenty for a brew, a bite-time chat or a few hours watching the water, although it’s not the generous, spread-out platform you’d expect from a full-size carp chair.
Fox has used Voyager Marl fabric with a Voyager green frame, so it’ll sit nicely alongside other kit from the range. The outer material is 100% cationic-dyed polyester, while the filling is polyethylene. It’s a sensible combination for a chair that’s likely to spend time in the back of the van, on the bank and occasionally on ground that’s less than pristine.
The EVA-covered armrests are a nice touch. They won’t turn this into a luxury seat, but they give your arms somewhere more comfortable to rest than bare frame or hard plastic. That matters when you’re sat waiting for a mate to sort a rig, watching the margins or letting the kettle do its thing.
For actual carp fishing, think of this as supporting kit rather than your main throne. It’s ideal for a guest, a quick social session or those moments when you want to sit close to the rods without hauling out the biggest chair you own. If you’re settled in for a long night and want to recline, stretch out and nod off between runs, you’ll probably want something more substantial.
The bottom line is pretty simple, mate. The Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair is a lightweight, compact answer to a very common bank problem: where do you sit when you don’t want to carry a massive chair? It won’t replace a comfy carp recliner, but for keeping things tidy, sharing the swim and taking the weight off your legs, it looks a cracking little option.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- CBC111
- Width
- 51cm
- Seat depth
- 40cm
- Back height
- 58cm
- Weight
- 2.75kg
- Materials
- 100% cationic-dyed polyester outer; polyethylene filling
Specs checked with Fox, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is less about luxury and more about keeping things light, tidy and practical on the bank. The compact folding design makes it a strong option for short stays, guests and anglers who hate a barrow piled higher than a French chateau.
The main compromise is obvious: the low, compact format won’t offer the same lounging comfort as a proper carp chair. But if you want something that folds away neatly and doesn’t become another faff to carry, the Voyager Guest Chair makes plenty of sense.
What you’re buying
A simple seat that packs away neatly
The Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair is all about compact transport. At 2.75kg, it’s light enough to carry easily and won’t dominate the barrow. The 51cm width and 40cm seat depth make it practical for general bank use, while the 58cm back height gives you support without turning the chair into a bulky package.
The Voyager Marl fabric and Voyager green frame give it the familiar Fox Voyager look. EVA-covered armrests add a bit of comfort, and the polyester outer with polyethylene filling keeps the build focused on straightforward, everyday use rather than fancy adjustment.
Worth knowing. The listed height measurement is 20cm, which reflects the compact folding format. This is a low, portable guest chair rather than a tall, upright session chair.
Best bank uses
Ideal for guests, short sessions and spare seating
This chair makes most sense when you need an extra seat. If a mate is joining you for a few hours, or someone from home wants to see what all the fuss is about, it gives them somewhere decent to sit without borrowing your main chair.
It also suits mobile anglers. When you’re moving between swims, chasing showing fish or fishing a small venue where space is tight, a compact chair is far less of a faff. Keep it near the rods for brew breaks, rig tying and waiting for the swim to wake up.
Worth knowing. For a full night beside the rods, prioritise comfort over compactness. A bigger chair with more padding and recline will be the better shout if you plan to sit or sleep for hours.
Quick answers
The stuff you’ll want to know
Is it a main carp chair? Not really. It’s better viewed as a lightweight guest chair or spare seat. You can use it while fishing, but its compact proportions are aimed at portability rather than all-night lounging.
Is it easy to carry? Yes. At 2.75kg, it’s a manageable addition to your kit. The folding design also helps when you’re loading the car, storing gear at home or trying to keep the barrow from becoming a tackle mountain.
Worth knowing. It’s a good match for anglers who value a tidy load and quick setup. If your priority is maximum comfort, deep padding and a long reclined rest beside the rods, look at a dedicated carp chair instead.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Lightweight at 2.75kg
- Folds down compactly for transport and storage
- EVA-covered armrests add a bit of comfort
- Useful size for guests, short sessions and brew breaks
- Voyager fabric and green frame match the wider range
Worth knowing
- Not the chair for long, fully reclined sessions
- Compact seat dimensions may feel snug for larger anglers
- No suggestion of the extra support or adjustment found on a full-size carp 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.
01How much does the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair weigh?
How much does the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair weigh?
It weighs 2.75kg, making it relatively easy to carry from the car park or add to a barrow without creating a right old load.
02What are the dimensions of the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair?
What are the dimensions of the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair?
The chair is 51cm wide, with a 40cm seat depth and a 58cm back height. Its listed height measurement is 20cm, reflecting the compact folding format.
03Who is the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair best suited to?
Who is the Fox Voyager Folding Guest Chair best suited to?
It’s ideal for guests, short sessions, brew breaks and anglers who want a light spare chair. For long nights beside the rods, a larger dedicated carp chair should be more comfortable.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are lightweight at 2.75kg and folds down compactly for transport and storage; the main trade-off is not the chair for long, fully reclined sessions.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Lightweight at 2.75kg”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers taking a mate or family member fishing: It gives your guest a proper place to sit without needing another bulky carp chair.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Not the chair for long, fully reclined sessions”
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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