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  • Today I'm testing out this unusual ottoman from Amazon that transforms into several different pieces of furniture.
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    0:00 Introduction & About
    1:00 First Impression
    1:50 From Ottoman to Chair
    3:16 From Chair to Bed
    3:54 From Bed to Recliner
    4:36 Sleeping in the Bed
    6:15 Lightning Round
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  • @ericdunthorne1981
    @ericdunthorne1981 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    A good bed for a guest that you don't want sticking around for too long.

  • @jenniferjensen8538
    @jenniferjensen8538 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I think this would be a great piece to have in a kids room. Ideal for sleep overs or when you have kids in your family staying with you.

    • @nybsbfan18
      @nybsbfan18 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And for teenagers.

    • @angelaponder3348
      @angelaponder3348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it is too big to be in the kid's room.

    • @tcdahn7
      @tcdahn7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely something to get before the holidays.

    • @mandyheart8754
      @mandyheart8754 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wonder if sleeping in the “lounger” position would work (with a pillow and blanket). Not ideal however having some contour in the shape seems like it could be more conducive to sleeping than lying totally flat in the “bed” position.

    • @thatcrazyjack
      @thatcrazyjack ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad there’s nowhere to put your head when it’s in the lounger position

  • @toxicavenger6172
    @toxicavenger6172 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    It looked to me like the pillow was intended to be used with the chair and recliner mode.

    • @urs-
      @urs- ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think so too. I was waiting for him to grab it …. lol

    • @ClubAmerica92
      @ClubAmerica92 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I forgot it came with a pillow lol 😅

    • @toxicavenger6172
      @toxicavenger6172 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@urs- I'm betting he forgot about the pillow once he chucked it to the side 🤣

    • @havenless3551
      @havenless3551 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@toxicavenger6172 I forgot about the pillow once he chucked it to the side lmao

    • @toxicavenger6172
      @toxicavenger6172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@havenless3551 🤣🤣🤣

  • @skynatda
    @skynatda ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Looks like it would be comfy to sleep in recliner mode rather than bed mode

  • @OrionRoen
    @OrionRoen ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Honestly, i think $299 is a decent price. It would be nicer closer to $199 but not a deal breaker considering. It folds into several furnitures, compact, build quality looks decent. When you consider a futon at around $250 or so, Id take this for sure just for space savings.

  • @mrmustangman1964
    @mrmustangman1964 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This would be perfect for a child's sleepover.

  • @jraoul711
    @jraoul711 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It would be great for a rv, camper, or tiny house. The multiple uses are great when space is tight. You could always use a another camping mattress on the top to make it more comfortable.

  • @margeebechyne8642
    @margeebechyne8642 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Interesting. I could see using it in a small place, like a dorm room, etc. If I had it, I would probably mostly use it in the lounge mode while reading. Thank you!

    • @ulogy
      @ulogy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great for if you have kids who like sleepovers. Thinner cushion won't bother them as much.

  • @boss862
    @boss862 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Compared to some of the military accommodations I've had throughout the many years, the bed portion looks like a 5-star hotel. This would be a great present for students moving into a first apartment.

  • @shelleylemmond46
    @shelleylemmond46 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Looks pretty decent, I'd use it for a spare bed for unexpected overnight company. Also during the day as a lounger. The price really isn't that bad considering how many pieces of furniture it converts into. Thanks for the review

  • @XSpImmaLion
    @XSpImmaLion ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "It takes longer to mess with the skirt"
    - James, 2022
    🤣

  • @ashlyntaylor2429
    @ashlyntaylor2429 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I've been looking for a piece like this for our A frame game room. Can't wait to get it after your review

  • @BucketOfFail
    @BucketOfFail ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This actually looks really nice. I wouldn't want to use it as a bed since I am 6'3, but the other functions look fine and I would use the included pillow for more cushion at the back when it's a chair.

  • @penishuge8205
    @penishuge8205 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those are marked down to $179 sometimes and you can get them around $229 usually. $299 is a ripoff.

  • @thnkx
    @thnkx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In chair mode, it would probably be more comfortable using the pillow as further back support. Another use for the bed mode would be as a bench if placed against the wall with some colorful throw pillows to lean against. It's a pretty cool item.

  • @tartsonawire
    @tartsonawire ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes! I got the Serta 5 in 1 Ottoman when I bought furniture for my new apartment about 6 months ago. I love it. My place is small, so the multi function thing is nice. I haven't tried the bed configuration, but I like knowing that it's available if I have an overnight guest.

  • @dawn8293
    @dawn8293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any ottoman that doesn't open up so you can store blankets, or any random junk you need to hide before your friends come over, is not a maximally efficient use of my floor space.
    This is a cool idea for someone who has no couch for guests to sleep on, for some reason, or for someone who likes to have a chair and a large foot rest in their living room, but not at the same time.

  • @jpendowski7503
    @jpendowski7503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the thorough review. I can see this for an office or dorm where occasional down time calls for more than an office chaotic for a friend.

  • @cheryldoorbar7187
    @cheryldoorbar7187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It would be a good way to keep quests from overstaying their welcome.😁

  • @ryanmcdougall22
    @ryanmcdougall22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Use the pillow as a lumber support when in "chair/lounger" mode.... Thanks for the video!

  • @Stryford1
    @Stryford1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I kind of like this ottoman and it could be great in a guest bedroom or even a living room/family room.

  • @TexasPQ1
    @TexasPQ1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Maybe use the pillow behind your back while in chair mode. Comment courtesy of a shorty. 😉

  • @niclastname
    @niclastname ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was literally just looking at these last night lol. What a coincidence that you put this out the next day! Great video as always!

  • @EFR1616
    @EFR1616 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this review. I live in a small apartment and have been considering something similar to this.

  • @AzraelThanatos
    @AzraelThanatos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like the "extra pillow" isn't exactly extra, because it looks like the chair mode, and possibly the recliner one, that the pillow is a cushion for that point along with going with the bed.

  • @laurapember2300
    @laurapember2300 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am definitely not in the market for most of the products you try but I really enjoy all of your videos 😊

  • @HayTatsuko
    @HayTatsuko ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This would be fantastic for someone with limited living space, as in a studio apartment. All it really needs is a good memory-foam overlay to make it comfortable as a bed. I don't think I'd ever use it in any modes other than bed and lounger. The chair layout is terribly awkward and the ottoman mode doesn't appeal to me because I need back support of some sort. Great review, as always! $300 for a functional bed and semi-easy-chair is kind of a steal if it's at all comfortable.

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As has been stated by others, this would be great in a kids room. Or a granny who downsized’ house. I just sold my too large for one person house and am looking at furniture options. I had always presumed that these were poor quality but if they are well built, they are great options for a grand children’s summer without being an obvious bed for relatives casing the joint for rent free options.

  • @robertoalvarez5281
    @robertoalvarez5281 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought one of these for my man cave/garage, and I absolutely love it. Great for my kids or nephews to sleep when we have a lot of people at the house.

  • @flxmkr
    @flxmkr ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the phone booth feature. A privilege that only Superman can relate.

  • @sanahlis5322
    @sanahlis5322 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reviewing this!! I have been looking at this item for over a year debating on it and couldnt bring myself to

  • @SoulBrotherB
    @SoulBrotherB ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If they added a sort of slide in extra backrest/headrest section for the sitting/lounge mode that could tuck away into the base i could see this being a great little unit.

  • @jagergerg9771
    @jagergerg9771 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the metal music while converting the Ottoman

  • @ksavage681
    @ksavage681 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Secret ottoman, I'm here for that. :)

  • @chelybeann
    @chelybeann ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this! Thanks for the review. We’ve been looking for a lounger. This could be a good fit.

  • @MikeStavola
    @MikeStavola ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I dunno. I think one of those $125-200 recliners and a $50 inflatable bed would be a better choice for an amazon purchase. the chair allows you to sit up or recline with neck support, and the inflatable bed accounts for people over 5'6".

  • @goatreviews
    @goatreviews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome product! Thanks for the review. I'd love to get my hands on one to do a review too!

  • @joshuagordon5925
    @joshuagordon5925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos by far are the best for product reviews. Thanks for entertaining us all 👍

  • @TheMadameMystique
    @TheMadameMystique ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like to have this as a guest bed/ chair.

  • @tukaighosh808
    @tukaighosh808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the quality of your videos now. Thank you so much for upgrading the quality of your videos❤❤❤

  • @Sofia-n-Stella
    @Sofia-n-Stella ปีที่แล้ว +89

    The chair option wouldn’t have felt so “deep” if you’d used the included pillow

    • @tsumichama
      @tsumichama ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think it'd feel barely any less deep. The pillow isn't very thick at all 2:06

    • @davidrichter9164
      @davidrichter9164 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, excuuuse him.

  • @Zardox2
    @Zardox2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    As a person in a very tiny apartment, I would use this.
    Mostly in lounger form, for reading, watching tv... but nice to be able to fold it smaller AND be able to have an extra bed if someone should, oh, have a few too many adult beverages, and shouldn't drive!
    🤷🏼‍♀️👍

  • @ronaldmcdonald9289
    @ronaldmcdonald9289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    first time coming back to this channel in a while and wow he looks so much like kratos now it’s so badass!

  • @benitalpaxton8120
    @benitalpaxton8120 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They should make it an outdoor chair..with mold resistant material. Hemp material would be perfect!
    Thanks for all you do! ✌️🙋‍♀️

  • @sherryware
    @sherryware ปีที่แล้ว

    This would be better for a child. Sleepovers, holiday company, movie night, etc.

  • @bearwonder1
    @bearwonder1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it is uncomfortable; then the friend will not stay that long

  • @gibbyg2001
    @gibbyg2001 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude I love that you actually slept on it! Going above and beyond!

  • @adyerenvazquez3177
    @adyerenvazquez3177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, always wondered about this

  • @righty-o3585
    @righty-o3585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the price, it seems like a really good deal. Considering how expensive furniture can be.

  • @ChristopherStandardTime
    @ChristopherStandardTime ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol the editing at 5:45. great vid, James.

  • @lauraanderson7492
    @lauraanderson7492 ปีที่แล้ว

    We bought this for someone that stays a few nights a week with us. We did put a foam topper on it. The person weight is about 150 lbs. it is comfortable as a bed with the topper, but hard without the foam topper.

  • @TheOGJeff
    @TheOGJeff ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh, this is awesome. Just what I've been looking for

  • @Bryan-T
    @Bryan-T ปีที่แล้ว

    300 dollars for a bad bed, a bad chair, and a decent lounger.

  • @robinbrowne5419
    @robinbrowne5419 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't need a longer bed.
    You need a longer blanket.
    5:01 Lol :-)

  • @ItsJustLisa
    @ItsJustLisa ปีที่แล้ว

    I think as a quick piece of furniture that gives you an extra chair and/or bed for a guest when you have limited space, this is pretty good.

  • @michaelclatecki8157
    @michaelclatecki8157 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got two ottomans probably twice of that size each. Because we bought two couches and the one ottoman. She wanted another one lol. I believe there are 400 each. I'm not sure. But their storage so you can put things in them. If you put them together you could sleep on it. I'm sure it wasn't advertised like that lol. And of course you can sit on them. The one that you reviewed is pretty cool. Can't use it for storage but we had a lot of people over and lying them up and use them for seats. Probably as a bed for one of her kids friends once. I used a few times just to get closer to the other couch with her while she's laying down. Not bad price. That could do 4 and 1 piece of furniture

  • @tanquileroberts1157
    @tanquileroberts1157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that will work well if you don't have a guest room in your home like myself. Thay ottoman would be perfect for my office so that that home office can double as a guest room when someone's visiting.

  • @clarencepcanine
    @clarencepcanine ปีที่แล้ว

    A deluxe version of the flip-n-f*cks we had in the college dorms.

  • @Sorchia56
    @Sorchia56 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d use a twin blowup mattress for the bed part. I did that for my daughter’s futon! I’m thinking of getting this for my study. Two guest beds in different rooms!

    • @robine916
      @robine916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea!

    • @angelaponder3348
      @angelaponder3348 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that is a good idea. Except you may fall off. My family member is sleeping on an army cot and she put an air mattress on it and it isn't going so well. LOL If it was lower to the ground I would do that. But maybe it would work?

  • @gamingtonight1526
    @gamingtonight1526 ปีที่แล้ว

    The chair is wide enough for two people to "canoodle"! Although in the UK, this exact item is $800+! Although there are other similar 4 in 1's for $300-400!

  • @HilaryB.
    @HilaryB. ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've just clicked the link for this and in the UK it's £892! Bit of a difference from the US price! I was considering buying it, not at that price though.

  • @jenniferwellman5311
    @jenniferwellman5311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could see using this for a guest that came into town, needed a place to crash, but I wouldn’t use it every day. But it does seem fully functional.

    • @marylhere
      @marylhere ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe your guest could bring it with him….even better.

  • @jaybatemen4497
    @jaybatemen4497 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your reviews, I would purchase this for friends to sleep on who are always want to come in from out of town. Space saver. Love it. I would also get an added space saver padding for it.

  • @nopeninja8883
    @nopeninja8883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    May do well in vanlife

  • @james0000
    @james0000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see it is currently selling for about $300 USD. I think that is about $150 too much for this product as it is. This is the price range where I am able to start getting more or equally versatile yet larger furniture.

  • @ryanhurley959
    @ryanhurley959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love mine! You didn’t do the chai/lounger combo. That’s the one I always use in my home office to watch you videos.

  • @Slop_Dogg
    @Slop_Dogg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Huh, I don’t remember this Transformer from the cartoons!

  • @Omerta2times
    @Omerta2times ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great video brother

  • @postalinVT
    @postalinVT ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have any use for this ...*BUT*, I think that thing is a brilliant design !

  • @Hiker_who_Sews
    @Hiker_who_Sews ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review, James. Thanks. I like how you showed the length against your height, but additionally, the actual measurements would be helpful as well. The listing says 71", but it doesn't look that long to me. I hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday season!

  • @snypa-ck7hn
    @snypa-ck7hn ปีที่แล้ว

    that acting lol waking up. WE KNOW you woke up and jumped out of bed to turn the camera on

  • @christophernelson3069
    @christophernelson3069 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Do you think the pillow would make the chair feature of the ottoman feel more comfortable?

    • @allenpost3616
      @allenpost3616 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I was wondering about that too. I was thanking if you had the back rest against a wall the pillow could sorta set on top the backrest cushion too give neck/headrest use. Thats what I would do anyway.

    • @Oceangirl_505
      @Oceangirl_505 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was going to say the same thing! As a short person, I often need a pillow behind my back when sitting on a chair.

  • @misterhat5823
    @misterhat5823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jack of all trades, master of none.

  • @Fatmangaming86
    @Fatmangaming86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, the chair mode would be better if you just put pillows on the back

  • @jordanas3750
    @jordanas3750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the eighties my grandmother had a sofa which was 2 layers of foam and big cushions for the back against the wall. We would open it up almost exactly the way this chair was there was no metal parts just lay them up next to each other on the floor but a bed sheet put blankets for pillows. I slept like this for many years did not have a problem but that depends upon the depth and the cushion and your weight.. The lighter you are the less likely you are to Depress the cushions. This would have been better because we would just have pushed up the back and made ourselves a very comfy lounger to watch Saturday morning cartoons.

  • @Thorn42
    @Thorn42 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Along the same lines of this product, you should try Cordaroys. They are bean bags that convert into a mattress. I would love to see how good they actually are.

  • @bluephreakr
    @bluephreakr ปีที่แล้ว

    The manufacturer needed to stuff in a metal rest for the pillow, which could either be a slider or hinged component, and it would make the chair utility function somewhat better as the shoulders could rest on that. Deffo the thing you must throw a comforter on, which tanks the value proposition.

  • @miracas1206
    @miracas1206 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New bed for your doggie too, that's what mine would do lol!

  • @jimmy.r.minnelli
    @jimmy.r.minnelli ปีที่แล้ว

    This the sort of junk like most kitchen gadgets that people think will be handy someday but never are.

  • @914Rocky
    @914Rocky ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review.

  • @gl3605
    @gl3605 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks prerty cool. I have a large room that can always use an extra seat..especially a reclining one. I think I'll pick one up. Plus it says it can hold up to 550 lbs means it's quite well made.Thanks!

  • @JessicaFEREM
    @JessicaFEREM ปีที่แล้ว

    just think that you could get a couch bed and an ottoman bed, I would've loved to have all that back when I was a kid.

  • @KittyMama61
    @KittyMama61 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! A three-day bed!

  • @LostLinguine
    @LostLinguine ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive slept on this exact thing for a few months and over time you start to feel the metal frame while you kay in it and can be very uncomfortable but it was nice to sleep on initally

  • @BokkieXO
    @BokkieXO ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE THE FACIAL HAIR!!!

  • @cygarza
    @cygarza ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of those in my little one's room for him to sleep so grandma takes the bed.

  • @Helicard
    @Helicard ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell your friend to fight the dog for the guest bed

  • @jeffdiggs7030
    @jeffdiggs7030 ปีที่แล้ว

    We all love a non IKEA assembly product 🛋😄

  • @periankalon5100
    @periankalon5100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chair and ottoman might have been more comfortable with the included pillow.

  • @kdefensemartialarts8097
    @kdefensemartialarts8097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your videos.

  • @bradasstv
    @bradasstv ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey that doesn't seem too bad. I almost expected at the beginning to be hearing the jack of all trades, master of none line by the end 😜

  • @tonystank_kick
    @tonystank_kick ปีที่แล้ว

    This seem good if you have a guest over for a few days and don't have room for a whole another bed. It like a couch type bed but smaller

  • @IMDARKFIRE007
    @IMDARKFIRE007 ปีที่แล้ว

    This kind of furniture is the future, stealth tech like surround sound in couches, transforming pieces...but the one that will make a FORTUNE? Wait until someone makes a folding frame you can unfold from a small package from like FedEx, lock into place and mount....Imagine ordering a Murphy bed frame on Amazon and mounting it in an hours time.

    • @CabbageYe
      @CabbageYe ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think so unless they transform by themselves with the click of a button

    • @IMDARKFIRE007
      @IMDARKFIRE007 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CabbageYe I wasn't just referring to transforming furniture like this, there is also a setup out there with like 15 pieces (separate not connected) that you can arrange into dozens of combinations, Literally fit it to your room perfectly. The days of 300 pound couches are coming to an end.

  • @beaniiman
    @beaniiman ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I will have to pick one of these up and give it a go. Seems great for a quick spot for a friend to crash on.

  • @miqsh70
    @miqsh70 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect for Twitter office! 😂

  • @percaine
    @percaine ปีที่แล้ว

    Great bed if you don't want repeat guests..lol

  • @LittleguyBigReviews
    @LittleguyBigReviews ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like this would be good for a home office or like a game room 🤙

  • @josips4281
    @josips4281 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd take inflatable bed any day of the year over this one. I used several and they are great for sleeping plus they fold over to fit into small backpack.

  • @elaniarkady7351
    @elaniarkady7351 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 3:13 my first thought was that the chair configuration really needs an ottoman. 😅

  • @Jett371
    @Jett371 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got one last October. $199.99 on sale at Big Lots. Pretty cool.