These are tools for the trail and it is important that you can use them on any terrain. So if this is about a soft surface or sand, you will have to go for the design where you have bars on the ground. You have seen several nice options in the list. The chair is a collapsible type with a simple and easy assembly that can be done in seconds. You have integrated storage pouches, a carry bag is included, and it comes with an incredible price tag. Big Agnes’ Skyline UL Chair is the most like a traditional basecamp chair. It is one of the heavier models we tested, but with that weight comes more of the comfort and stability one expects to find in a “real” chair.

Was looking around for some detailed comparisons of these two beauties and couldn't really find much, doesn't help that the chair .5 isn't a thing( for those that don't know what that is). So I decided, screw it... I'll do it myself. I already own the chair .5 (chair 0, too low!) so a nabbed the moonlite to compare the two (REI return policy for the win). With the weight of only 1.98 lb (898 g), this MARCHWAY Ultralight Folding Camping Chair deserves to be here in the list. It is built from the Cordura fabric yet it is incredibly affordable.Chair Height: At times, it can feel a little unruly trying to settle into the chair. When assembled, the base is 13.5 inches off the ground, which is still higher than the Helinox Chair One at 10.5 inches off the ground. That said, there are times when it’d be nice to not feel like we’re doing a full squat just to get into the chair.

In addition to its seat height and the highest weight limit in my test, the Helinox Chair One XL was also one of the most stable chairs I tested, excelling on a number of different terrains, including sand, mud, and firm ground. It was also the least forward-tipping chair of the bunch, which puts less strain on your core muscles when getting to standing position. THERMAREST & MSR: Sale! 30% Off all MSR Tents and Thermarest Sleeping Bags including the award-winning Parsec 0! Legs design: This is one important feature which you should bear in mind when you decide about the top features mentioned above. Regarding the weight: Obviously, these are all ultralight chairs, but there are big differences in the weight, and this matters. But there are other criteria to bear in mind as well, so keep reading.Premium forged 6061 series aluminium hubs and oversized 7001 series aluminium tubes are built for a lifetime of stability and reliability

With a slight recline, extra padding, and adjustable arm rests for different heights, it nevertheless retains big comfort points. It’s also very wide and roomy for optimal lounging and sinking capabilities .

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Despite this chair's low weight of just 873g, it feels incredibly sturdy to sit on, it's made from solid and very light aluminium poles, and the base of the chair's feet are wider than most camping chairs, spreading the weight over a larger area. The price: The price difference can be huge. But there are top brands here and this has a price, you will see that some offer a lifetime warranty for their chair. Ease of use: The last thing you need when you get tired in the camp is to deal with a complicated chair. So you need a design as simple as possible. Another eco-friendly favourite, the Nemo Moonlite re clining chair is a much lighter option than the Vango if a lightweight kit is your priority. 100% post-consumer recycled materials are used here for the webbing and there’s a bluesign approved mesh seat.