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dchu101
79
Jul 27, 2017
Contrary opinion: I've seen glowing reviews of this thing, but I think this chair is tremendously dumb. I haven't owned one, but I checked it out in-store at a nearby Alite Outpost. It requires using your legs to balance and stay upright. The last thing I want while I'm trying to eat my dinner after hiking 15 miles with 30 lbs of pack weight is core exercise. I much prefer my Helinox Ground Chair, which is lighter by a few oz and easier to recline in (albeit a bit pricier).
One benefit is the two-legged design is uniquely suited to sitting on uneven ground and slopes. Might be great if you're sitting on an inclined lawn in an amphitheater or a hill. On the trail, I'm not pitching my freestanding tent up or taking an extended break if the ground isn't reasonably flat, but maybe it would work if you're a hammock or a tarp backpacker.
So to review, for serious backpackers there are lighter options out there that are more comfortable and marginally more expensive. More casual user can get away with something cheaper and also more comfortable. On slopes this chair is a great option, but I doubt it's relevant to most potential users. Too many compromises. Pass.
GirDrops
23
Dec 18, 2017
dchu101Thanks for this, it helped change my mind. I went and visited an REI close that had these chairs. Going to have to agree, I don't want to balance after hiking up a 14er just to relax.