Ultralight chair to throw in your pack?

[WyldGoose]

Wanted to like the BTR, but it broke under me first trip out. Got it refunded.
Now I use the Walkstool, much better made, but heavier at 1 lb 13 oz so I don’t take it on long hikes. Still looking for an UL option…

 

[jonesn3]

I used to use the Helinox but this one is far superior. The adjustable angle in particular is nice for hunting and glassing.

I really like the Moonlite. Haven’t used the Helinox, but have the Nemo Moonlite for a few years now. Definitely liked using it in truck camping and for spring bear, usually have it stowed in the truck, but actually haven’t found myself packing it. It’s definitely spendy but I got it at REI a few years back when it happened to be on sale and had some dividends to spend, so it worked out. It feels more comfy and also like it won’t break (less flimsy) then others I tried in the store. It’s been solid so far

 

[ljalberta]

I recently ordered and lined up a Helinox Zero, Zero Highback, Big Agnes Sky UL and Helinox Sunset.

If you’re looking for back support the Highback or Sunset is going to be better. The Sunset is also significantly higher off the ground and heavier than the rest.

They all have slightly different positioning and a couple people all did a comparison when I had them setup here. Not everyone had the same opinion on each chair.

I really liked the Highback for sitting upright, but it is notably more of an upright position compared to the Zero and Sky UL and you can’t lean too far back.

I’ll be keeping the standard Zero as a super lightweight chair as it’s lighter and a little more versatile then the Highback for backpacking and maybe it’ll find its way on some bear hunt. I can lounge back a little easier in this compared to the others, but it’s not as supportive in an upright position. The weight is the lightest of all.

I’ll also be keeping the Sky UL. It’s heavier but also taller off the ground than the Zero and I used it when sitting for some whitetail hunts this fall. It’s a bigger chair as well for more layers to fit in the super cold days. I think the the Zero is a little too low for when the snow falls here.

The Sunset was even higher but I don’t see myself packing around a 3lbs+ chair when the Sky UL is almost as good for quite a bit lighter weight (not nearly the same back support though).

I found all chairs quite comfortable though.

 

[manitou1]

I am waiting to see how this goes.

I.HATE.SETTING.UP.Helinoix! The time to set up and break down and the instability in the terrain I hunt finds me leaving them at home or camp most days.

I will gladly carry and extra pound for a working glassing chair.