

Overall, the Big Agnes Skyline UL chair is a very strong camping chair for backpacking. Still, for many, the sacrifice will feel more than worth it. Weighing just under 2 lbs, the Big Agnes Skyline UL is bulky compared to other ultralight chairs. Unfortunately, the strong frame has its downside. Unlike other backpacking chairs, which often feel like just a way to stay off the ground, the Big Agnes Skyline UL is a chair you look forward to using. The patented frame is incredibly sturdy, and the ergonomic design is comfortable and supportive.Ī frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum holds a wide and deep seat that can keep the spine and legs supported. The Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair is one of the best backpacking chairs for comfort with the best back support. >Heavy, compared to other ultralight backpacking chairs. > Bent leg design provides a wider base, for a more comfortable chair. > Color-coded assembly – Puts together easily with an intuitive color-coding. > Aircraft-grade aluminum – A frame that provides both stability and support. Overall, the REI Flexlite Air Chair is one of the best backpacking chairs for backpackers on a budget and want to carry an ultralight folding camp chair.

This is a chair for people who aren’t convinced they need a chair. The 4-legs provide some needed stability, while the scoop seat design is most comfortable for smaller folk. It is even lighter than the Helinox Chair Zero and cheaper.Ĭonstructed with an aluminum frame and ripstop nylon, the REI Flexlite air chair is designed to be easily constructed and packed away. Weighing just 1 pound, the REI Co-Op Flexlite air chair is light enough that even serious space-savers might make an exception. The REI Co-Op Flexlite air chair is designed for the ounce counters, the backpackers who ensure there’s nothing in their pack that doesn’t need to be there. REI Co-Op works with experts to craft camping and backpacking gear that really fills a need. > Chairs that weigh more than this are more comfortable >Feels shaky as you sit, difficult to stretch the legs out. > Comfortable for an ultralight camping chair. > Easy to use – The REI flexlite can be set up quickly. > Ultralight, with an aluminum frame that feels flexible. This is the perfect option to spend a rainy day in the tent reading. Overall, this is one of the best camping chairs for backpacking and bicycle touring. If you are already carrying an inflatable sleeping pad then this is the best and lightest option for a camp chair. These are a perfect solution for lightweight bikepackers and bicycle tourers as well as hikers and backpackers. Perfect if a night on the ground has left you a little tender. The simple kit can easily turn your lightweight mattress into a seat that provides back support. With the Trekker Chair, you no longer need separate items. And it does a very good job.Ĭarrying chairs and mattresses can really take the joy out of backpacking. The innovative design works with most Trekker mattresses to transform your sleeping pad into a comfortable chair.

The Therm-a-rest Trekker Chair is designed for backpackers and campers that like to keep equipment to a minimum. You can use this turn a sleeping pad into a chair. Things have changed since then and have improved significantly. This design was the one that started the lightweight camp chair market and I first used these for my old Therm-a-rest Prolight Mattress well over 20 years ago. >The kit doesn’t give the mattress legs, so you are sitting close to the ground. > Weighs less than the average camping chair (before adding the mattress). > Use your sleeping pad to transform it into a camp chair. Overall, the Therm-a-Rest Z-seat is one of the best sit pads for backpacking. Use it on any terrain, and give yourself a comfortable seating solution. Made of puncture-proof closed-cell foam, the Z-seat has strength built into the fabric. The Therm-a-Rest Z-seat doesn’t just provide something to sit on, it can also work as a cushion, and be used for additional length if your sleeping pad is too short. Not technically a seat but a seating pad, this durable cushion is soft, comfortable, and long-lasting. >As comfortable as the Z-seat is, you’re still sitting on the ground.Įven backpackers who like to pack as light as possible will be tempted by the Therm-a-rest Z-seat. > Drawstring closure to keep the seat folded tight in your pack with the drawstring closure. So lightweight, you’ll almost forget it’s in your pack.
