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For the most significant cost savings, look to the foam chairs, which are almost always less expensive than tent-style models but can still offer you a padded seat to comfort your derrière. We have spent weeks on end with all these chairs, taking them everywhere we went, from Southern Utah's canyons to backpacking in the High Sierra to the lush Appalachians. This 500g (ish) stool is big on the comfort that you'll really appreciate when you're not sitting in the dirt. The square base is also stable enough that we weren't fearful of tipping over, and we appreciate the side pockets for phone and sunglasses storage.

We pay attention to each model's comfort during an extended sit, how much work it is to set up and break them down, their sizes and weights, and how stable they feel on different surfaces. We feel that the blend of height and weight hits a sweet spot for a backpacking chair that doesn't require a deep squat to get in and out of. In general, the higher the chair is, the easier it is to get in and out, and the gentler it is on the knees and hips.

While this chair in its stuff sack makes a longer bundle than most backpacking chairs at 17 inches long, it also comes in nice and narrow at only 3.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. She has backpacked thousands of miles through the Appalachian mountains, the deserts of Southern Utah, and the high Sierra, both alone and with her husband and two girls. LD Mountain Centre does not accept responsibility for items being delayed through customs/ security checks or adverse weather conditions.

We look at the stability of each chair on a variety of surfaces, and we set up and packed away each one over and over to assess ease of use. Comfort is decidedly lower in foam chairs — we noted that the PowerLounger curled our shoulders in and dug into our underarms the least. Whether you're looking for the lightest option on the market or the most comfortable spot to park your booty tent side, we've got you covered. Elizabeth and her family can be found traveling the country, living in their converted school bus, seeking adventure through climbing and hiking, and enjoying our public lands as their outdoor living room.

Its weight of 29 ounces is a full 10 ounces heavier than some of the ultralight models, but our testers reached for this model more often than its featherweight counterparts. The Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair and Big Agnes Skyline Stool are excellent; they both have a broad base that creates a secure sitting experience.

We found these models are stable from side to side, but if you put your weight too far back, you're liable to take a tumble. Recommended use: hillwalking, trekking, camping Main material: 100% polyamide Material type: plastic, aluminium Other material information: 70D Robic nylon; nylon 66 ripstop Pole system: aircraft aluminum Load capacity: 125 kg Packed dimensions: 9 x 43 cm Weight: 794 g Extras: incl. The sitting experience is super comfortable, but it's harder to get into and out of for fear of puncturing the sleeping pad. The seat pocket isn't as deep as some, so we did find our legs feeling less supported and our bums sliding forward.If you find getting up off the ground hard and uncomfortable, this seat might not be the best choice for you. Big Agnes is a small, independent US outdoor brand out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado – a small ski-town that we’ve never visited but which we like to imagine is full of mountain-loving, trail-hiking outdoorsy types. For minimalist backpackers and campers who want to go extra light, the Skyline UL Stool offers a comfy seat wherever you go.