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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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The Helinox Chair.
Light and comfy. Awesome. My back thanked me :0)
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The Helinox Chair.
Light and comfy. Awesome. My back thanked me :0)
Nice looking chair that..


However....

That takes up the same space as a 1l box of supermarket wine.


Both help me relax in comfort, but one does that in a more fun way
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beach chairs

Brunner CALEA, sold as beach chair, detacheable into a small package 50 x 12 x 8 cm, supplied with bag, Euro 29,-,
1.4 kg

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The guy sitting next to the empty chair in photo above looks to be sitting in a Kermit chair. You can really get a sense of the difference in sitting heights from that photo. Knees above hips is not really an ergonomically comfortable position. The leg extensions are a "must have" addition to every Kermit purchase. Another consideration for 3-4 legged chairs vice the "rockers" like Alite Mayfly is that when setting up camp I use the chair(s) to set items on when unpacking the paniers/luggage vice the ground, especially on wet/damp days. Can't do that on a 2-legged version.
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Another vote for the helinox.
I have had 2 for the past 6 months and can't fault them

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Assuming space and cost is no issue, of course
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Kermits are for old men and boys.

Only one works in the tent when you are in your bag on your matress.
You want to read and write in your journal.

Wet road tire change, kneel on it.
Stretch it flat and sleep on it.
Elevate your head in the tent.

Packs flat under your back bag.

Cant be broken, always there.

Maybe not for the overweight/pregnant.

Accept no substitutes, they will not last.

https://www.crazycreek.com/products-...riginal-chair/

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I have the Alite Monarch Chair - I can sit in for hours. I tried the Helinox - but it wasn't as stable as the Alite, dug into my back at the top and just wasn't as comfortable. I think someone of lesser girth wouldn't have these problems (i am 110kg)

The Alite is also slightly lighter and packs down a little smaller (but this is marginal), it also is quicker/easier to setup (again marginal).

For someone smaller than me the Helinox would probably be better as it is a little easier to get in and out of.

Balancing a on Monarch is natural, you don't even notice that you are doing it.
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my verdict
I have to plump for the Helinox.

Alite is great, small and will use for more local off road trips where space is premium. The two leg thing can be a pain though.

The Pico is simply to big and heavy although great design.

So the four legged Australian Helinox wins as it mixes comfort, weight and packed size. Beautifully made and fits my arse.
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Good choice Haggis - I love my Helinox!!!
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Cool how it uses DAC tubes. Now if only someone would make adapters to use DAC tent poles like a tripod seat. Then we're talking bestest.
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REI hylite, 1lb 2 oz 4"x14" folded
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Hi There,

the Helinox works for me, it's a great piece of kit, small packdown size, lightweight and very comfy. I even put it in the rear pouch of my photographic waistcoat when at Waddington air show at the weekend and surprised my mates when we stopped for breakfast and I just 'whipped it out', so to speak!

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when we stopped for breakfast and I just 'whipped it out'

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