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Pros Deep comfortable seat, lightweight, surprisingly stableComfortable, spacious, tall back, accessible heightConforming mesh, adjustable recline, quick setupPractically indestructible, weighs less than toothpaste, insulated, inexpensiveExtremely lightweight, comfortable positioning
Cons Takes longer to set upExpensive, heavy, bulky, takes more time to set upPricey, heavyNo backrest, requires sitting on the groundPricey, small
Bottom Line An excellent combination of comfort, weight, and stability for your next backcountry excursionPart backpacking chair, part car camping chair, this seat is tall, wide, and comfyThis backpacking chair has different reclining angles and breathable mesh for relaxing in comfortA featherweight, versatile, and durable foam seat even ultralighters won't leave at homeThis chair offers the highest comfort of any super light model we tested
Rating Categories Big Agnes Skyline UL Big Agnes Big Six NEMO Moonlite Recli... Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Helinox Chair Zero
Comfort (35%)
9.0
10.0
8.0
2.0
6.0
Size and Weight (30%)
6.0
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5.0
10.0
8.0
Stability (20%)
8.0
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10.0
6.0
Ease of Use (15%)
7.0
6.0
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8.0
7.0
Specs Big Agnes Skyline UL Big Agnes Big Six NEMO Moonlite Recli... Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Helinox Chair Zero
Main Material Nylon with aluminum frame Polyester with aluminum frame Polyester Cross-linked polyethylene Polyester with aluminum frame
Measured Weight 29 oz 51 oz 34 oz 2 oz 18 oz
Legs? Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Packed Size 3.5 x 4 x 17 in 5.5 x 5.5 x 21.5 in 4 x 4 x 14 in 13 x 2.5 x 2.5 in 4 x 4 x 13.5 in
Seat Height (butt to ground) 9.5 in 12 in 10.5 in 0.5 in 7 in
Seat Width (at edge) 18.5 in 21 in 20 in 16 in 18 in
Base Size (width x depth) 15.5 x 13.5 in 18 x 16 in 19 x 12.5 in 16 x 13 13.5 x 10 in
Features Color-coded frame, hub-less pole design Color-coded frame, hub-less pole design, head rest Seamless seat design, zippered compact carrying case Clip loop Slits for breathability, small hubbed pole design