Both are easily packable on a long-distance backpacking trip and fit neatly into a water bottle side pocket.

I just love getting to camp after a long day hiking with a heavy pack and sitting on the cold, hard ground or a rock,” -said no one ever. When it comes to comfort and convenience, the Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair delivers a camping chair with a comfy design and quick assembly with a pack weight of just 765g.

It is a doddle to get set up and is the perfect height for stove cooking and eating after a long day on the trails The patented hubless frame lets it pack down small easily get back into its neat stuff sack. Depending on who you talk to, it’s either an affectionate tribute to a legendary truck drivin’ mountain mama, or a 12,000 foot peak in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. The stool employs lightweight, durable shock-corded aluminum poles and high-tenacity 70D Robic yarn. This 482g stool is big on the comfort that you'll really appreciate when you're not sitting in the dirt.

If you are going to plop down in a backpacking chair with a full rack still attached, the Big Six is the one to do it in! A high-tenacity Robic™ yarn is lightweight and 25-30% stronger than regular yarn in the same denier.By evaluating comfort, size, weight, stability, and ease of use, we feel confident that you now have the information you need to select the best chair for you. With a weight of over 750g, I’m not sure I’d actually take this chair on a backpacking trip – maybe to a bothy or a short overnight. While many others are shallow and cause the sitter to slide down precariously, the Skyline is deep enough to truly relax in.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It has a well-defined bucket seat that makes it lounge-worthy but not so deep that it's hard to get out of it.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. We found the hubless pole design on the Big Agnes Big Six to be great for reducing bulk and increasing stability, but it does mean the setup requires a bit more focus than poles that spring into place mostly on their own. From there, we purchased the most promising models and tested them for several weeks, updating the review frequently to reflect new products. The spacious seat is wide and tall and offers a high enough back for a headrest, a feature not found on any other chair this compact and lightweight. There are other chairs in this review that are lighter, but this one is by far the best combination of comfort and weight.