Big Agnes Skyline Ultralight Backpacking Chair for Fast and Light Adventures, Black

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While it isn't the tallest chair we tried, it sits a full 2 inches higher than the ultralight models. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .

Backpacking enthusiast and lead reviewer, Elizabeth Paashaus has spent hundreds of mornings, evenings, and lunch breaks seated on the ground, which is enough to appreciate the comfort afforded by a lightweight camp chair. We weight metrics accordingly based on our experience of what is most important in a backpacking chair, with comfort being at the top of that list, followed by size and weight, stability, and, finally, ease of use. We feel that the blend of height and weight hits a sweet spot for a backpacking chair that doesn't require a deep squat to get in and out of. The angle of repose is adjustable with a sliding buckle, and we found the models that allow you to cinch by pulling down rather than up to be the easiest to use.

However, for those of you wondering who the heck would bring a chair backpacking in the first place, we think this is the product that might change your mind. We analyzed packability and weight for this metric, knowing that a chair would have to be pretty compact to make it into an already heavy pack on your next trip into the backcountry. A high-tenacity Robic™ yarn is lightweight and 25-30% stronger than regular yarn in the same denier. Some fit tighter than others, but nothing compared to the notoriously difficult task of putting a tent back into its bag!

This trail's close proximity to the Big Agnes offices serves as an easy lunch loop for running with dogs or skate skiing with a coworker. The sitting experience is super comfortable, but it's harder to get into and out of for fear of puncturing the sleeping pad. We find it easiest to fold the fabric in half, wrap it around the poles, and insert the bulkier end into the bottom of the bag first. We’re a bit obsessed with making comfortable gear using cutting edge technical design and materials, to keep quality high and weight low.

That said, while the seat is small, the sides curve gently around the legs and back, offering a more forgiving fit for larger folks, and curved poles under the leg rest offer additional width.