Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Page 2 of 2 < 1 2
Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#138251 - 09/01/10 06:10 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Howie]
mistersir Offline
newbie

Registered: 09/01/10
Posts: 4
Loc: DFW, TX, USA
I don't know if anyone has said this but SlingLite is the brand it weighs a little under a pound i think. Folds flat and hooks easy to the back of your pack, first time I saw it I was a Philmont. I got to sit in it and man it was comfy.

Top
#138399 - 09/04/10 10:47 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Howie]
Howie Offline
member

Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 481
Loc: Canora, SK, Canada
I am back from the mountains. My wife and I built and tried out the bushcraft chair shown in the Youtube video. It worked great and was quite comfortable. In the meantime my Alite Monach chair that I ordered has just arrived. I haven’t field tested it yet, but trying it out in my living room it seems just fine. Nice and light and compact. It does take some getting used to as it is a two legged chair. A bit of a balancing act at first but it is quite comfortable. I am 5'11" tall and sitting on the Monarch my head is up to 39". That means that a guy could sit on the chair inside many of the tents on the market today.

Thanks to all who responded to my post.

Howie


Edited by Howie (09/04/10 10:48 PM)

Top
#138509 - 09/08/10 04:01 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Howie]
Redfacery Offline
member

Registered: 01/11/10
Posts: 82
Loc: NY
Depending on the area you're in, I would recommend a hammock. I know I know, probably a moot point, and I'm not a hammock nut, but I find that since I can set it up in five minutes, my hammock can make a scenic reststop into a hour or two of lounging in comfort in the middle of the day.

Also, you can get good at finding a camp where your hammock setup is such that you can sit in it while chatting to your buddies, or even while your water is boiling, etc. Just my two cents (a light hammock can be cheap and weigh about as much as any non man-bushcraft chair option)

Top
#142769 - 12/04/10 05:28 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Howie]
Cliff P Offline
newbie

Registered: 10/25/10
Posts: 14
Loc: Iowa
My too generous parents took me to REI for Christmas. Woot! I'd been looking for a camping chair and since they had given me a LOT of money (and I really didn't have many needs), I picked up the Alite Monarch. I'm taking it camping this weekend, but I've already spent a few hours in it around the house. I love it and think it is really comfortable (actually fell asleep in it with my feet propped up on something). I was a bit iffy on the price, but knowing how much I will use it (because of the comfort) I know that it is worth it. The other nice thing is that I can take it to outdoor shows/picnics and don't have to lug around the huge bulky "camping" chair.

Top
#142784 - 12/04/10 11:37 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Cliff P]
Howie Offline
member

Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 481
Loc: Canora, SK, Canada
I also bought one not long ago. I haven't tried it in a camping situation yet but it should work out just fine. I am thinking a guy could sit on it inside a tent on a rainy day. Congrats.

Howie

Top
#142863 - 12/06/10 10:12 AM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Howie]
kevonionia Offline
member

Registered: 04/17/06
Posts: 1322
Loc: Dallas, TX
I like that Alite butterfly chair.. But with all the weight on those two "ballpoints," I'm wondering if you'd tear right through the floor of your tent if used inside. Still would be great at the campfire or under a tarp or around camp.
_________________________
- kevon

(avatar: raptor, Lake Dillon)


Top
#142900 - 12/07/10 01:18 AM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: kevonionia]
Howie Offline
member

Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 481
Loc: Canora, SK, Canada
I wouldn't set it right on the tent floor. Perhaps just setting it on my jacket or something would work well.

Howie

Top
#142902 - 12/07/10 03:24 AM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: Lucky K]
stonemark Offline
member

Registered: 12/07/10
Posts: 82
Loc: China
I think maybe you can go to bought some "Pads", these pad are made by soft ruber, and can be a good sit when backpacking in the mountains, I don't know the exact name of it, who knows?


mysite- adventure tour China
_________________________
adventure in China~my site

Top
#142917 - 12/07/10 01:04 PM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: stonemark]
skcreidc Offline
member

Registered: 08/16/10
Posts: 1590
Loc: San Diego CA
I probably said this before, but as long as I have to carry a bear cannister, that doubles as a camp chair.

sk

Top
#143043 - 12/09/10 12:49 AM Re: Hiking Chair [Re: skcreidc]
Howie Offline
member

Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 481
Loc: Canora, SK, Canada
I like a backrest. That is the beauty of the Monarch. Comfort with very little weight. But I can see how a bear cannister would work well for some.

Howie

Top
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 160 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum