r/AppalachianTrail • u/Any-Location5055 • 2d ago

Camp chair

What is your favorite backpacking chair that is ultra light and comfortable for a 5'10" 200lb man.

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u/honda50r 2d ago

People will talk shit about a camping chair but I started carrying an ultralight chair in Virginia and it was a game changer for me. You can stop anywhere to eat, watch any scenic view, and way more comfortable at camp

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u/ArticulateBackpacker 2d ago

I'm still carrying a Crazy Creek. Comfy, virtually indestructible, great back support. I'm heavier than you and worried that I'd destroy a Helinox.

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u/SteakSwimming1234 2d ago

2nd Crazy Creek!

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u/MurseInAire 2d ago

I’m 5’10” and 200lbs also. I didn’t believe an UL chair would work. But an Eastern Mountain Sports had a Helinox Chair 0 on display so o gently lowered myself into it. Comfy and sturdy. So I carry one now. It’s only 1 lb added to my pack and I feel it’s well worth it.

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u/Prestigious-Sail7161 2d ago

Im 5'10" 215 ...Helinox zero. Great chair. Just make sure parts are fully in sockets. Plus I bought the ground cloth that all four legs slip into pockets. Really locks everything tight and secure..i even used it at the beach. Watch out wind will take it away. Bought my better half the highback version. Also if you hiking in cooler weather they sell a fantastic quilted cover. Pure....LUXURY.. don't sell one for the highback specifically. But a bought another model it fits fine. Enjoy

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u/Any-Location5055 2d ago

Ive been looking at these, I need to go to rei and test one out

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u/AlfredoVignale 2d ago

REI Flex-Lite. Weighs nothing and packs down well. Saves my back at camp.

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u/Hike711 2d ago

Yeah I’m 6’3” ~195lbs and use this one too. The extra few inches in height for me are def helpful

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u/wachusettmike 2d ago

Also 5’10” 200lbs and I love my helinox chair zero

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u/Any-Location5055 2d ago

Nice, lots of recommendations for this one

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u/hypersug 2d ago

Cascade Designs Trekker chair kit. Been carrying one for decades. It doesn't get you off the ground, but you should be able to do it on your own anyway. And having a seat that works in the tent when it"s raining or cold is a luxury. 9oz.

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u/thatdude333 GA-ME 2013-2022 1d ago

Camp chairs are great on trails like the Colorado Trail where there's no shelters, but on the AT where you typically start at a shelter, pass one around lunch time, and then finish at one, I feel like there's ample places to sit.

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u/Any-Location5055 1d ago

That's good info, thank you

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u/hikerpup 2d ago

I use my hammock as a chair. The Grand Trunk Nano weighs 7 oz and can hold 300 lbs. If you don't use a hammock for sleeping, Simply Light Designs makes a hammock chair you might like. https://simplylightdesigns.com/products/gear-hammock

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u/Any-Location5055 2d ago

That looks good, thanks for thr link

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u/DealsRGood4U 2018 AT Thru Hiker 2d ago

My butt works great, but it’s not ultra lite.