Backpacking chair

[Alabama_Kind_Hiker]

I guess I may need to upgrade. I have always been a cheapo on the pad. Guess I need to change that cause the chair kits look cool. Of Course I have always just used the foam mat and improvised.

[eggybaby]

I sometimes carry a stadium chair, like this one:
http://www.alpsmountainee...aineeringStadiumSeats.htm

What's neet about these is, it can double as a mid-length sleeping pad when unfolded.
Or, since i already bring a mid-length pad, it goes under my legs (insulation).

[auwesman]

Not sure if you've made a purchase yet, but here's an action shot of the BA chair kit (which would be exactly the same setup if you have a thermarest and thermarest chair kit)

[JC785]

That a cool pic. yea we got a Coleman exponent chair but I'm gonna take it back and get a chair kit.

[Sugarbiscuits Girl]

I have a square of Tyvec that I sit on to make dinner and then I'm usually ready to crawl in my hammock.

[sunshine]

I love the Big Agnes chair kit.  It feels so good after a long day of hiking to be able to sit on a cushion of air and lean back to rest my weary shoulders.  There is a downside to using the BA air core sleeping pad as a seat...when next to the campfire, I am so nervous an ember from the fire will pop out and burn a hole in my pad.  There goes a good cushy night's sleep.  Other than that, it is very comfortable and very lightweight!

[greened]

I have a chair kit and it's about the last piece of gear I'd leave at home. I broke my first one after a long while and one of the supports shattered. We'll they are made of fiberglass and when it broke there were several sharp strands of it sticking out that could've easily poked a hole in my prolite 4 which wouldn't have been cool at all. I didn't let that deter me from buying another one though. Now I have the one that you don't have to take off and it has the pocket at the head so you can stuff a pillow into it.

[mcdcrook]

The new Cascade Designs Compack chair is the lightest I've found: http://www.backcountrygea...g/accessdetail.cfm/CA2111

[auwesman]

Bought this today at A.O.  http://www.bigagnes.com/P...cessory/CycloneSLChairKit  - B.A.s new kit 6 oz

Ever since this post was created I couldn't believe my chair kit was 14 oz!!!
I'm taking it to Washington in August so I'll let you know how it holds up

[Cuffs]

OH... couldnt buy it when I was there!  Nice meeting you the other day auwesman!  Im in ATL, headed for the airport tomorrow for 2 weeks in Maine! 

[auwesman]

Got it in Huntsville when I picked up my new Air Core pad you had them hold for me (thanks by the way!)
Have fun! Sounds like it's gonna be an awesome 2 weeks!

[Cuffs]

duh! forgot out the aircore on hold!  (it was the one you wanted right?)

[mcdcrook]

The Thermarest Compack Chair is 6 oz. and utilizes your thermarest: http://www.backcountrygea...g/accessdetail.cfm/CA2111

I love it. Totally worth the weight after a long day on my feet.

[SmokeDiver]

I never bother with a chair since I like to shave weight and equipment from my kit whenever possible. To compensate for this I have a small fleece blanket I can lay down to keep the dirt off my bottom and back. I make camp near a blow down so it will reflect heat from my fire and serve as a backrest or stool. I don't think they make a little camp chair that would be comfy for me anyways. 

[mule]

like matt i use the wally world fix,a cut down blue pad.dont have to worry about holes,and its super light

[southmark]

If you carry a foam sit pad and use hiking poles, here is a link to a simple DIY chair that weighs less than 4 oz. It was developed by a member over at hammockforums.ne t. It works perfect for me as I us a GG Mariposa Plus pack that has a foam sit pad as a pack panel and I use hiking poles.

http://www.hammockforums....amp;highlight=jerry+chair