Yup - the bearikade makes a nice stool to sit on...

I use a thermarest chair with a thermarest prolite 3/4 length pad, and a piece of ridgerest. The piece of ridgerest was cut to fit in the chair, and I use it when sleeping for the area where the 3/4 length pad stops - under the feet. Works well for me.

There also use to be a Ridgerest chair - not sure if those are being made anymore.
A buddy of mine also used to just use a ridgerest and prop it against a tree for some back support, and that worked for him...

I like the idea of using my ridgerest pad to double as a chair pad but the BA at 6oz looks like the ticket. A little pricey though. I guess if the gear manufacturers could get everything down to minus weight it would cost twice as much. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Looks like some kinda weird bondage device. The things people come up with. I wouldn't want anyone seeing me use that in the woods. And I understand why you never took it with you. A ranger might arrest you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Chaz,
I'd just go look at a B.A. in the store, then reproduce a copy on my own. It does not look too hard to do with sil-nylon and a couple of aluminum arrow shafts or old tent poles.

BF <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

You could always sit on your hand and lean back on your thumb. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I had a chair that was similar but it was a freebe with foam pads sewn in the nylon panels. More for use as a stadium seat. It had straps like the BA. I gave it away. I'm gonna search walmart etc for something I can modify. Remove the foam etc and use my pad. But the BA is nice.

Phat, the test hammock is what I use as my main sleeping unit. I have modified it somewhat. Whipped the ends instead of a know. Added a bugnet that is velcroed on. And made a copy of the optional fly offered with the Clark hammock. I don't use it as a chair though. I usually set up several feet from the fire etc.

I've used a Slinglight chair for many years. It weighs 16 oz and the headrest adds 4 oz. I leave the headrest at home for backpacking. The only drawback is that the chair does not collapse down to a packable size and has to be strapped to your pack. It surprises me that Slinglight chairs can't be found at any camping gear stores. Their marketing department is a complete failure. I've tried tripod stools, chairs that have a sleeve for an air mattress, and anything that looks good. So far the comfort of the Slinglight has made it the hands down winner.

I have one of these stools that I use when I'm disc golfing and its very comfortable. You can 't tell from the picture but the legs actually fold in half so its overall pack size is small, but when put together you are sitting about 21in off the ground. You could leave the attached case home to save on some weight

I have been trying to decide if I'd bring it along with me on my trip to Isle Royale this spring. Guess it'll depend on my overall weight but overall its a nice compact stool that is plenty comfortable

Heah everyone. I'm brand new to the forum, but wanted to throw my opinion out there on camp chairs.

This is the best one I've used and weighs in at around 10oz and packs up quite small.

http://www.kifaru.net/fieldchr_hunt.htm

Sorry if this has been mentioned before. I don't have time to read all of the pevious posts to find out.

What about using a hammock or a swing concept if you have trees to work with? Even a single strand of strong cord might do if it was strung between two trees or hung from a branch in a swing like fashion. Sleeping pad could be used to pad ones butt from the cord.

That is a nice design. Thanks

Does he have trouble with getting up and down from the ground or is it the lack of back-rest that is the problem?

Perhaps the easiest answer to the first, is to just give him a helping hand. Or maybe he just needs to figure out an easier way to get up. I find that rolling over onto my knees and then getting up is easier. I also keep my trekking poles nearby to help get up.

If it is the latter, switching to an external frame pack may be the ticket. I use my frame all the time as a backrest and can often find a suitable rock to actually make a nice chair. If there is nothing to lean the pack against, I just use my treking poles or ice axe.

Another issue is flexibility as we get older. I am now at that point myself and have to make a point of adding flexibility and agility to my exercise routine. I really have to work at this. Ti-chi is a great for us older folks. I climb at an indoor climbing gym and this has also really helped my agility and balance and is really fun too.

What I find more difficult as I age is getting in and out of the tent, particularly a small one-man tent. I find the side-entrance tents easier.

Slinglight user here as well. I busted my tail bone awhile back and it is the only camp chair that doesn't hurt it. For UL trips of long miles I usually just take my Thermarest Prolite sit pad (inflatable). But if I will be doing anything more than sitting to cook dinner, the SL comes along. I can sleep in mine as well.

I am in the process of making a silk hammock. Forty bucks and some sewing and whipping later, it's a cool hammock. The silk is so light I probably won't know it's in the pack. Not something that will take a huge beating, but I think it will work great with my underquilt or pad for late spring/summer, and be just fine for 70F+ nights or day napping. I may have to find some weights for the edges of the "bugnet" if my idea of cord in a channel around the edge doesn't work out.