reuben
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Post by reuben on Apr 14, 2021 8:55:26 GMT -8
Already plotting for an easier job, eh? We'll see how you do with the kettle first.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2021 14:15:30 GMT -8
I know that chair is in there somewhere.....
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Apr 14, 2021 14:17:53 GMT -8
Do you camp among the trees? link Hammock chair. Less than #1.
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Post by paula53 on Apr 16, 2021 10:39:02 GMT -8
That Hammock chair looks interesting.
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Post by trinity on Apr 16, 2021 17:27:17 GMT -8
I have an Alite Monarch Butterfly chair-- I LOVE it. I have a Mayfly, which I love. Not easy to get in and out of, but so comfortable. Unfortunately, Alite seems to have gone out of business. I have sat in the Helinox Chair Zero, and I like it just fine, but the points of the chair pushed in on my sides, so I found it less comfortable than the Alite. Nice to be further up off the ground, but as has been pointed out, the legs of these types of chairs tend to sink into the ground.
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ErnieW
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Post by ErnieW on Apr 17, 2021 4:44:39 GMT -8
Not at all. I need lots of them to carry my robes, wigs, hats, etc. And to take care of my horses. You may carry my cast iron kettle.
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ErnieW
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Post by ErnieW on Apr 17, 2021 5:15:49 GMT -8
But on a more serious note I bought the two pack of these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PNZHXH7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1They are not that light at 2lbs a chair but for $30/piece they are not too expensive. But like any gear they have to be taken in their use context. These make perfect car camping chairs for my 9 yr old twins and they can come on the very occasional backpacking trip with the family. Those are short trips and to nice campsites so far. It creates a little more civilized campsite for getting the girls started on backpacking. These chairs are relatively comfortable and seem to easily deal with my 220 lb weight. Sometimes they do have the issue of the legs sinking into the ground. They are what I need for the right price. Maybe this is a for a different thread but why a chair? (More context pls) For most of my backpacking I sit so little at camp the weight of a chair isn't justified no matter how light. I can usually find a rock or tree to sit on for those few minutes. Also a chair is an incentive to sit in camp instead of hike.
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Post by trinity on Apr 18, 2021 11:22:08 GMT -8
BTW, the Sling Light seems to be back in production. I've never tried one, but this chair has had a cult following for years. I may eventually bite the bullet and order one, they are expensive and won't fit inside most packs, but they are quite light, and reportedly extremely comfortable.
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Post by bradmacmt on Apr 18, 2021 13:04:55 GMT -8
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driftwoody
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Post by driftwoody on Apr 18, 2021 15:04:45 GMT -8
I was tempted several times to purchase a Sling Light, despite the price. Now that I'm older I prefer something higher off the ground for ease of exit.
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TrailElder
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Post by TrailElder on Apr 19, 2021 4:47:05 GMT -8
I've used the Qwikback maybe 3 seasons now. I really really like to have a backrest -- for back-health reasons, not just for comfort -- when I can't find something to rest against. This chair has worked really well for me. I'm 6'3" 190 lbs with a chronically bad back. Unusually, perhaps, my pain point is mid-back due to an injury. This chair hits me just right, just below the shoulder blades -- feels so good! Cons: Not sure I'd trust it with much more weight than I put on it. The legs will sink into soft ground/sand which is of course true of all chairs, but this one is rendered useless by soft ground. Eventually, the caps on the end of the legs wear through. I nursed them along with Gorilla tape until I asked Litesmith to replace them, which they did no problem, no charge. You are still sitting on the ground. I use a foam sit pad for insulation and padding. And I consider getting up and down off the ground my on-trail yoga practice. This concept is based on Mountain Smith's Slingback. In fact, I think there might be some controversy about the similarities between the two, and even the company names. I see the Slingback on Amazon for $24.95. It uses hiking sticks for the legs. I would think this would be a contender for a more sturdy version as long as one uses sticks. It would help to have rubber boot tips for the sticks to reduce sinking.
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Post by zeke on Apr 19, 2021 5:03:55 GMT -8
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TrailElder
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Post by TrailElder on Apr 19, 2021 5:12:47 GMT -8
I made something like those 10 years ago from a pattern I found on Hammock Forums. I think this kind of design is an excellent solution. Balance between simplicity, weight and functionality. What is the fabric?
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Apr 19, 2021 5:40:27 GMT -8
Ripstop nylon. I used a soldering iron and a framing square to make the cuts.
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Post by daveg on Apr 19, 2021 7:53:58 GMT -8
I made this hammock chair a couple of years ago. You need at least one tree. It gets me off the ground. I can use a hiking pole for support. Or a stick if my hiking poles are supporting my tent. Or two trees.
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