Description
Turn Almost Any Seat Into a More Supportive Seat
If sitting leaves you with an aching lower back, uncomfortable hips or poor posture, the problem may not be how long you sit — it may be how well your seat supports you.
The BackFriend Back & Base is a portable ergonomic seating support designed to provide firm, correctly positioned support to both the lumbar and thoracic regions of the spine.
Unlike a simple lumbar cushion, the BackFriend combines a supportive backrest and shaped seat base into one integrated system. This helps you create a more supportive sitting position wherever you need it — at work, at home, while driving or travelling.
Lightweight, foldable and easy to carry, the BackFriend lets you take your own ergonomic seating support with you rather than relying on the chair that happens to be available.
Why Good Back Support Matters When Sitting
Sitting discomfort can be influenced by much more than the chair itself.
Your working position, viewing angle, the position of your arms and shoulders, and the use of pedals or controls when driving or operating equipment can all contribute to postural strain.
A supportive sitting position should help:
- support the natural contours of the lower back
- provide support through the lumbar and thoracic regions
- reduce the tendency for the pelvis to roll backwards and the body to slump
- distribute support through the back rather than concentrating pressure in one area
- allow the backrest position to be adjusted to suit the individual
The BackFriend Back & Base has been designed around these principles, giving you portable postural support that can move from seat to seat with you.
The Difference Is the Back AND the Base
Many portable back supports provide only a cushion behind the lower back.
The BackFriend is different.
Its two-part design combines a contoured backrest with a supportive seat base, helping the two components work together to create a more stable and comfortable sitting position.
The backrest supports both the lumbar and thoracic spine, while the base provides a stable foundation for sitting.
The result is a practical ergonomic seating solution for people who cannot always control the quality or design of the chair they need to use.
Designed for Comfort. Built for Everyday Use.
Lumbar & Thoracic Support
The contoured backrest provides support through the lower and mid-back rather than concentrating support in the lumbar area alone.
Adjustable Back Support
The backrest can be positioned to better suit the individual user, helping place the supportive contour where it is needed.
Integrated Seat Base
The BackFriend includes its own seat base, creating a complete portable back-and-seat support system rather than relying on the shape of the existing chair.
Lightweight & Portable
The Standard BackFriend weighs approximately 1.6 kg, making it practical to move between locations.
Folds for Easy Carrying
When not in use, the BackFriend folds together into a compact unit.
Built-In Carry Handle
An integrated contoured handle makes it easy to pick up and carry between the home, workplace, vehicle or destination.
Quality Foam Padding
Supportive foam padding provides cushioning while retaining the shape required for effective postural support.
Durable Commercial-Grade Fabric
Designed for regular use, the BackFriend is upholstered in hard-wearing quality fabric.
No Straps Required
There are no complicated straps to attach to the chair. Simply position the BackFriend on a suitable seat and adjust it for your comfort.
One Back Support. So Many Places to Use It.
Because the BackFriend is portable, you can enjoy more consistent back support across many of the places where you sit.
It is ideal for use:
- At home – dining chairs, lounge seating and other suitable chairs
- In the office – add support to an existing office or meeting chair
- In the car – create a more supportive driving position
- While travelling – take your own familiar seating support with you
- At meetings and conferences – where seating quality can vary considerably
- At lectures and study – for extended periods of seated work
- At sporting and community events – when suitable seating is available
- For mobile workers – particularly when you regularly move between different seats and locations
Instead of adjusting yourself to every different chair, the BackFriend allows you to take a consistent ergonomic seating support with you.
An Excellent Choice for Driving and Vehicle Seating
Vehicle seats are designed to accommodate a very wide range of people, which means the original seat contour may not provide the right support for every individual.
Driving also introduces additional postural demands. Your feet operate pedals, your hands remain positioned on the steering wheel, and your head and eyes need to remain correctly positioned for visibility.
The BackFriend provides a practical, portable lumbar and thoracic support for car seating, helping you establish a more supportive sitting position without permanently modifying the vehicle seat.
Its foldable design also makes it easy to transfer between vehicles.
Optional Honeycomb Gel Cushion
For users who require additional pressure management or vibration reduction, a honeycomb gel anti-vibration cushion can be used on the BackFriend seat base.
This can be particularly useful where seating involves vibration or where additional seat-base cushioning is required.
BackFriend Standard – Key Specifications
- Backrest width: approximately 29.5 cm
- Backrest height: approximately 48 cm
- Seat base width: approximately 41 cm
- Seat base depth: approximately 36.5 cm
- Product weight: approximately 1.6 kg
- Design: combined backrest and seat base
- Support areas: lumbar and thoracic spine
- Portable: yes
- Foldable: yes
- Integrated carry handle: yes
- Chair straps required: no
Need More Room? Choose the BackFriend Wide
The BackFriend is also available in a Wide model, designed to provide the same portable back-and-base support concept for users requiring additional width.
View the BackFriend Back & Base – Wide and compare the measurements before ordering.
Choosing the correct size is important for both comfort and positioning, so we recommend checking the product measurements against your requirements.
Made by ergogo
BackFriend is part of ergogo’s specialist range of ergonomic and back-care solutions.
Rather than simply accepting uncomfortable seating wherever you go, BackFriend gives you the ability to take a familiar, supportive seating system with you.
At home. At work. In the car. When travelling.
Take Better Back Support With You
If prolonged sitting is uncomfortable, the BackFriend Back & Base provides a simple way to improve the support offered by many everyday seats.
Portable. Supportive. Adjustable. Built for everyday use.
Choose your BackFriend today, or contact ergogo if you would like assistance selecting the right model or size.
This item may be funded by ACC (Simple Equipment List Item), NDIS or health insurance
Makes a HUGE difference
Exactly like my friends’, which is exactly what I was looking for.
Love my back friend and it’s portability! Fits any seat. Mum (82) loves hers too – she can see over the steering wheel now, lol!