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#190428 - 04/30/15 01:48 PM Lightweight? Probably not?
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Registered: 02/03/06
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I know that lightweight is in the eye (or back) of the beholder (backpacker), but I thought this latest suggested addition to your gear from REI might be a bit much.
lol


Edited by OregonMouse (04/30/15 01:49 PM)
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#190430 - 04/30/15 01:59 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: OregonMouse]
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Wow, between this and the new tents with Christmas lights all my backpacking dreams have come true (even ones I didn't know I was dreaming).

Due to my general clumsiness, I can at last be literally off my rocker.

Cheers,
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#190431 - 04/30/15 04:24 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: OregonMouse]
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unfortunately (for us larger gents) it doesn't give a max weight capacity. If it packs small enough and can hold my derriere, I might consider tossing that into dry storage in the kayak and taking it on paddling trips...
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#190432 - 04/30/15 05:00 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: dylansdad77]
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max weight capacity is listed as 250 lbs.

I'm not sure what advantages this would offer over just having a rocker point like the Alite Butterfly. I actually take my Alite backpacking. It's nice to relax with back support.

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#190434 - 04/30/15 05:10 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: BZH]
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Originally Posted By BZH
max weight capacity is listed as 250 lbs.

I'm not sure what advantages this would offer over just having a rocker point like the Alite Butterfly. I actually take my Alite backpacking. It's nice to relax with back support.


Rei states very quickly your chair is a hair over a pound, yet I can't find a weight for the rocker. I'm guessing a little heavy for our purpose. My chair, when I have to bring it, weighs 2 1/2 lbs and doubles as a Garcia Bear Canister. Oh yeah, that's what it is....
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#190435 - 04/30/15 05:37 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: OregonMouse]
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That made me LOL. Well, it's lightweight for a rocker.
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#190436 - 04/30/15 06:22 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: bluefish]
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5 lbs 9 oz but that weight includes the carry bag!

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#190439 - 04/30/15 07:27 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: OregonMouse]
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Just added a young, strong novice to our hiking circle, who wants us to mentor him through his first few trips. He didn't seem to question carrying our rock collections - I wonder if he's gullible enough...

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#190445 - 05/01/15 04:23 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: Glenn Roberts]
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#190981 - 06/17/15 11:31 PM Re: Lightweight? Probably not? [Re: OregonMouse]
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it's lightweight for a rocker??????

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