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Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair
Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair
A tall, roomy fishing chair with the back support to make long waits, social sessions and gazebo lounging a lot more civilised.
- Product code: T1238
- 98cm backrest with head and neck support
- 70cm wide, with a 44cm seat height
- Folds to 88cm for transport and comes with a carry bag
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair, product code T1238, rather than Nash’s other Bank Life seating options.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A solid comfort-led chair for settled carp and social fishing, with a fair balance of support, space and portability.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.1/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing from one swim for long spells. The tall back and head support make long waits between bite-times far more comfortable.
- Social anglers, gazebo users and base-camp campers. It’s built around relaxed sitting, chatting, eating and keeping an eye on the rods.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile anglers who move swims regularly. The chair is manageable, but its 88cm packed length and 4.2kg weight are more to carry than a compact stool.
- Anglers chasing the lightest possible barrow load. This is a comfort-first chair, not a stripped-back minimalist perch.
The lowdown
Introducing the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair
A tall, roomy fishing chair with the back support to make long waits, social sessions and gazebo lounging a lot more civilised.
- Product code: T1238
- 98cm backrest with head and neck support
- 70cm wide, with a 44cm seat height
- Folds to 88cm for transport and comes with a carry bag
Quick verdict
A cracking chair for kicking back
The Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair is all about proper sit-down comfort. Its tall back, generous width and head support make it a smart pick for social fishing, gazebo sessions and base-camp lounging.
It’s not the smallest chair in the world, and it won’t suit anglers chasing the lightest possible setup. But if comfort matters more than shaving every last gram off the barrow, this is a bob-on bit of kit.
A solid comfort-led chair for settled carp and social fishing, with a fair balance of support, space and portability.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The durable 600D nylon, folding build and structured high-back design give it a dependable feel on the bank.
Its tall back, head support and generous width are well matched to long periods of sitting.
It won’t catch fish for you, but comfortable sitting can help you stay alert and settled through long bite-free spells.
It folds for transport and comes with a carry bag, though the 88cm packed length needs some storage space.
The comfort-focused design and practical construction make sense for anglers who’ll use it regularly, rather than occasional mobile fishers.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair
There’s a lot to be said for a proper chair on the bank. Yes, you can perch on a tiny stool and save a bit of space. But when the rods are out, the kettle’s on and you’re waiting for a bite-time, having somewhere decent to sit makes a big difference. The Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair is very much built for those longer, more relaxed sessions.
The clue’s in the name, really. This isn’t a stripped-back little perch for the angler who wants to travel ultra-light. It’s a high-back chair aimed at comfort, social fishing and those base-camp moments where you’re settled in for the day, evening or a full weekend. More brew, less balancing on a tackle box. Spot on.
Its big selling point is the extended 98cm backrest. That gives the chair a much taller feel than a basic low-back fishing seat, with extra support running up behind your shoulders, neck and head. Two vertical supports in the headrest area help give that upper section structure, which should be welcome when you’re properly kicking back between takes.
The 70cm width adds to the relaxed feel. You’re not being squeezed into a narrow seat with your elbows tucked in and your shoulders hunched up. There’s room to sit naturally, which is handy when you’re watching the water, having a chinwag in the gazebo or scoffing a sandwich after a long night.
Seat height is 44cm from the floor, so it sits at a useful everyday height rather than feeling like a low camping stool. That makes getting in and out fairly straightforward, especially when you’ve been sat still for ages. It also works nicely around a bivvy table or social setup, where you want a proper chair rather than something purely temporary.
The frame folds for transport and storage, and the packed length is 88cm. That’s not tiny, so you’ll want to allow a bit of room in the car, barrow or storage cupboard. Still, it’s a sensible trade-off for the taller back and wider seat. The supplied carry bag is dead handy too, keeping the folded chair together and making it less awkward to shift around.
At 4.2kg, the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair lands in the manageable-but-not-featherweight camp. You can move it around the swim without a drama, but it’s not the chair you grab when every gram matters. If your fishing involves lots of barrow work, think about where it’ll live during the session rather than carrying it back and forth for a laugh.
The 600D nylon material is a reassuring choice for fishing furniture. It’s durable, practical and suited to the general knocks and scrapes that come with bank life. As ever, keep it folded away sensibly when it’s not needed and avoid treating it like a workbench. A chair lasts longer when it isn’t asked to do daft things.
So, who should buy it? Anglers who value comfort, space and a proper place to sit will get the idea straight away. It looks particularly well matched to carp anglers staying put, mates sharing a gazebo and anyone building a comfortable base camp. If you’re always on the move or skint for storage space, a smaller chair may be less faff. But for long, sociable sessions, this is a cracking option.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- T1238
- Backrest height
- 98cm
- Width
- 70cm
- Seat height
- 44cm from the floor
- Packed length
- 88cm
- Weight and material
- 4.2kg; durable 600D nylon
Specs checked with Nash, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Big-chair comfort without the faff
The high-back shape is the real draw here. With a 98cm backrest and two vertical supports around the headrest area, it gives your neck and head more support than a basic low fishing chair.
At 4.2kg, it’s manageable rather than featherweight. The foldable design and supplied carry bag keep transport tidy, while the 70cm width gives you room to settle in properly rather than perching on a narrow seat.
Comfort on the bank
A high-back chair with room to settle
The Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair is a comfort-first fishing chair with a 98cm backrest, 70cm width and 44cm seat height. That combination gives it a relaxed, roomy feel for long spells watching the rods or sitting in a gazebo.
Two vertical supports in the headrest area help the extended backrest support your neck and head. The 600D nylon material is durable and practical, while the folding design makes storage and transport less of a faff.
Worth knowing. It folds to 88cm and weighs 4.2kg, so it’s manageable but not a tiny, featherlight chair. Leave room for it in the car or barrow.
Pick your session
Best for settled fishing and social swims
This chair makes most sense when you’re fishing from one swim for a decent stretch. It gives you somewhere proper to sit while you’re tying rigs, having a brew, chatting with mates or waiting for the next screaming take.
It’s also a strong fit for gazebo users and base camps. The taller back and generous width feel more like a relaxed camp chair than a basic tackle-side perch, which is exactly the point for social sessions.
Worth knowing. If you regularly move between swims or carry all your gear on foot, the packed length and 4.2kg weight may feel a bit much. That’s where a compact stool or lighter chair has the edge.
Quick answers
What you need to know before buying
The chair is 98cm high at the back, 70cm wide and has a 44cm seat height. It folds down to an 88cm transport length and comes with a carry bag.
Its main job is comfort. The extended backrest and head-area supports make it suited to long carp sessions, social fishing, gazebos and base camps rather than ultra-mobile fishing.
Worth knowing. The Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair is a sensible choice if you want a proper seat without going into bulky armchair territory. Just make sure your storage setup can handle its 88cm packed length.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Tall backrest gives proper head and neck support
- Generous 70cm width feels relaxed and roomy
- 600D nylon is made for regular fishing use
- Folds down and comes with a carry bag
Worth knowing
- The high-back design and 4.2kg weight won’t appeal to minimalist anglers
- An 88cm packed length still needs a bit of room in the car or barrow
- More suited to lounging and social sessions than constantly moving swims
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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 tall is the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair?
How tall is the Nash Bank Life Hi-Back Chair?
The backrest is 98cm high, with a seat height of 44cm from the floor. That tall back is designed to support your head and neck while you’re sat down.
02How does the chair pack away?
How does the chair pack away?
It has a foldable design and packs to 88cm in transport length. A carry bag is supplied to keep it together when loading the car or storing it at home.
03Where is this chair best used?
Where is this chair best used?
It’s designed for social fishing, gazebos and base camps. It’ll suit a long carp session from one swim, but its comfort-led design is less about quick swim-hopping.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking chair for kicking back. The strongest reasons to choose it are tall backrest gives proper head and neck support and generous 70cm width feels relaxed and roomy; the main trade-off is the high-back design and 4.2kg weight won’t appeal to minimalist anglers.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Tall backrest gives proper head and neck support”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing from one swim for long spells: The tall back and head support make long waits between bite-times far more comfortable.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The high-back design and 4.2kg weight won’t appeal to minimalist anglers”
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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