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kinda like camping in the comfort of your living room.....
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the Helinox ground chair isn't bad but their other ones remind me of the folding toilet seat that I always take on llama pack trips. Those little legs sink into the ground and roll you over backwards if you're not careful. It's too bad that these are so blasted heavy. You wouldn't want to backpack one. I have 2 that I use on llama trips and they're very comfortable, not to mention being 1/3 the price of the ultalight chairs. Weight 615 g / 1.36 lbs (without case) 640 g / 1.41 lbs (with case) Dimensions Chair Height: 50 cm / 19.7 in Seat Height: 22 cm / 8.7 in Seat Width: 52 cm / 20.5 in Case: 30 cm W x 11 cm H / 11.8 in W x 4.3 in H Capacity 120 kg / 265 lbs But at $110.00 That will require some real need. I do like it though. I saw it priced at $44.99 http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/products/furniture/chairs/rendezvousThis is a stack of quotes. The 7 lb chair is $44.99. The 2 lb. ultralight chair in a following quote is $110.
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Yes the Helinox is the ultealight 2 pounder for about $100
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I was in Sportsmans Whs this morning. They had a Helinox One set up to try. Its quite comfortable but too narrow for a wide butt. For someone who's slim to medium, it would be very good. I'm in the medium range and it squeezed my hips a bit but I could sit in it for a long time. A wide guy would find it very uncomfortable. The one they had set up was camo. Why would anyone pay an extra $20 for camo in a chair?
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I use the REI all of the time.
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Has anyone seen or tried the Therm-a-Rest Treo Chair? REI has them for $75. 2lb 4 oz. They say the entire chair is contained in the folded legs. Supposedly it's a bit taller than most of the backpacking chairs so it's easier to get in and out of.
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I tried that Treo at the store and it felt tippy.
Compared to other chairs, it has the smallest footprint/area in contact with the ground while at the same time it is taller. Small base + tall = tippy.
Also, the folding plastic legs that carry all your weight are held in place by three pins in contact with (I assume) plastic - dunno if there is a metal sleeve in there. I think it is a neat design but not an optimal one.
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I would find it hard to trust plastic legs with that much leverage on them. thanks
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They actually have those for $70 right now with 50% off. $35 plus shipping. I checked the shipping, $9 for 1, $11 for 2.
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I glass and sit and watch areas the last hour of shooting light. I have gotten quite a few elk that way. I use an alite mayfly chair. Kind of expensive but great for keeping my butt off the ground.
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Amazon has one called the MOON LENCE backpacking chair for about $35, depending on color. They have over 500 reviews averaging over 4 stars. Those that compare it to the Helinox say its a bit lighter construction but holds up well and costs far less. It's slightly heavier at 2 lb. The biggest issue in the Q&A was that the legs would sink in soft ground or sand. I think that will apply to any of them with legs instead of a crossbar.
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Monarch Alite chairs work great for me.. pack small and light
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I have one of the moon lance from amazon and it works well for me.
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Thanks, huntsman22, on your recommendation I bought the Helinox Chair One. I've used it this last week to glass for deer. It's the most comfortable backpack chair that I've ever used. I just wish it was a little higher, or maybe the beans a little lower this year . No real problem, I just try and find a slight rise. The legs do sink into the ground, a little. If you just rock back and forth a bit it evens out.
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Monarch Alite chairs work great for me.. pack small and light Which version do you have? If the Butterfly, how would it be for a stiff old fart to get in and out of?
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I just wish it was a little higher, The Chair Two is higher (and has a higher back), and the sunrise chair is higher yet (with a chair two back), kinda like a real chair...... but they both weigh more, and don't pack as small.
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I have the moon lence and my buddy has the helinox zero. He sat in my chair this weekend and liked it a lot. Also the price is great on the moon lence. Yea the feet can sink in soft sand but so will the helinox. Great for sitting around camp and glassing.
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Helinox chairs on sale at CampSaver for $54.97 with free shipping. For that price, I went ahead and ordered another. https://www.campsaver.com/helinox-chair-elite.html
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