The 2-pound camping chair that packs into the side of a daypack
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- thru-hikers who can't bear the weight of a heavier camp chair, festival campers, anyone who's spent one night too many on a folded jac
- Skip if
- Aluminum poles can sink into very soft mud or sand without a base plate
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The Naturehike YL08 is an ultralight backpacking chair that packs down to 11 inches and weighs 2.38 lbs (just over a kilo) with a 265 lb rated capacity. Aluminum-alloy poles in a quick-snap shock-cord design assemble in about 30 seconds. The ripstop polyester seat sits roughly 14 inches off the ground for actual chair-height, not stadium-cushion height. Best fit: thru-hikers who can't bear the weight of a heavier camp chair, festival campers, anyone who's spent one night too many on a folded jac
Pros
- Packs to 11 inches, fits in a daypack side pocket
- Holds 265 lbs without flexing or feeling tippy
- Assembles in 30 seconds without instructions
Cons
- Aluminum poles can sink into very soft mud or sand without a base plate
Frequently asked questions
How comfortable is it for a long sit?
Better than expected for the weight. The seat is roughly 14 inches off the ground (real chair height) and the back panel supports up to about the shoulder blades. Good for a 1 to 2 hour campfire sit.
Does it tip over on uneven ground?
Four-leg design is more stable than tripod camp chairs. On flat dirt or gravel it's rock solid. On loose sand the legs sink unless you use small flat rocks as feet.
How small does it pack?
11 inches long, about the size of a tall water bottle, in the included stuff sack.
Is the fabric strong enough for repeated use?
Ripstop polyester rated for 265 lbs. Long-term reviewers report 2 to 3 years of regular weekend-camping use before any wear.
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