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Post by bobcat on May 7, 2021 13:35:29 GMT -8
Yes, the rear support will sink in soft ground But not too much, and the hinge for the front of the sling collects grit as it scrapes around on the ground. And, getting up out of a SlingLite is a learned skill. But it is by far the most comfortable chair because of the headrest. It’s great for stargazing. Plus I have supremely awesome memories of MaryPhyl Simpson always bringing her chair. I own lots of chairs because I keep trying to find a perfect one. Helinox Sunset is too heavy and Helinox Zero doesn’t have a headrest. Sling light is awkward to pack, especially for kayaking but it’s otherwise my favorite. I also find utility in a roll-a-stool for certain situations.
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Post by hikerchick395 on May 9, 2021 8:24:58 GMT -8
trinity it is subjective...if you could afford it, maybe. I think if you could find comfort in a more compact chair, it would be better. bobcat...at this basecamp in the photo, we were there for the Perseid meteor shower, which was great. (If you noticed, there were regular camp chairs and boxed wine that our hiking companions had packed in on mules.) We layed out in our sleeping bags on the smooth granite. Didn't think about the chairs.
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Post by hikerchick395 on May 9, 2021 8:30:12 GMT -8
I have been lucky. Just a few days ago, I found a black Patagonia hoodie. It was off of the road near the nearby dump transfer station and looked like a trash bag. |
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Post by bradmacmt on May 10, 2021 7:29:59 GMT -8
Well TrailElder I got the Litesmith chair ordered yesterday. I’m going to start with one for myself and see how I like it. In the meanwhile I’m going to get my wife the cushy Helinox during REI’s upcoming sale. |
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Post by rebeccad on May 10, 2021 14:18:46 GMT -8
I got the Litesmith chair ordered yesterday. Did you? It's sitting open on my browser, ready for me to pull the trigger at any minute. I kind of want to make my own, but I really want their poles. |
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Post by bradmacmt on May 10, 2021 14:39:11 GMT -8
Did you? It's sitting open on my browser, ready for me to pull the trigger at any minute. I kind of want to make my own, but I really want their poles. Rebecca, I did finally take the plunge. Only been mulling it over for a couple years  Yeah, I think it's going to be tough trying to find two carbon shock-corded poles that short. Those are a solid selling point. However, when I get it I'd be happy to take photos and measurements for you if you want to make your own. I'm sure two non-collapsing poles could find a place to be stashed in or on your Circuit without needing the take-down feature. And honestly, they'd be lighter and stronger. |
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Post by trinity on May 10, 2021 17:29:39 GMT -8
I think if you could find comfort in a more compact chair, it would be better. I actually love my Alite Mayfly. But it is starting to show some signs of wear and tear, and is no longer made. So I guess I am starting to think about an eventual replacement, even though it hopefully won't be necessary for a number of years. |
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Post by rebeccad on May 10, 2021 17:59:25 GMT -8
Did you? It's sitting open on my browser, ready for me to pull the trigger at any minute. I kind of want to make my own, but I really want their poles. Rebecca, I did finally take the plunge. Only been mulling it over for a couple years Yeah, I think it's going to be tough trying to find two carbon shock-corded poles that short. Those are a solid selling point. However, when I get it I'd be happy to take photos and measurements for you if you want to make your own. I'm sure two non-collapsing poles could find a place to be stashed in or on your Circuit without needing the take-down feature. And honestly, they'd be lighter and stronger. You think appropriate poles could be bought? I’d be fine with non-folding poles—I think the length needed isn’t too much for a nice side pocket. I simply have no idea where I’d get anything like the right sort of poles. |
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Post by bradmacmt on May 10, 2021 19:02:42 GMT -8
rebeccad one place is rutalocura.com/?page_id=5904/... they make a 20” two piece pole. I’m not sure what the lite smith chair requires though. Maybe TrailElder could chime in on the length? Me, I’d got to an archery shop and buy two carbon arrow shafts. I’d cut them to length and then look for something to cap them with on Amazon or the local hardware store. Something like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B08YR9RD93/
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Post by rebeccad on May 11, 2021 5:50:42 GMT -8
Both good ideas, bradmacmt , though I can see that buying the poles and fabric would start to add up to not that much less than buying the chair! Arrows slightly cheaper, anyway. Using my trekking poles as Zeke does would be cheapest (and lightest), but I’m already using those on my tent... though looking at getting poles for it so I can use the trekking poles when dayhiking. |
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Post by jazzmom on May 11, 2021 6:37:48 GMT -8
You think appropriate poles could be bought? Yes! And it's kind of a fun project. I usually buy from Quest: www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htmETA: Be sure to look in the "remnants" section; you might be able to find the lengths you need for almost nothing. You can cut them with a fine-toothed hacksaw or a tube cutter. |
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Post by bradmacmt on May 11, 2021 6:50:37 GMT -8
I can see that buying the poles and fabric would start to add up to not that much less than buying the chair! Rebecca, that was exactly where I ended up! Seems simpler just to buy the Litesmith. |
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Post by JRinGeorgia on May 11, 2021 6:57:13 GMT -8
I wonder if the Litesmith could be rigged with longer poles so you can sit on your bear canister and still have a back to lean on -- now that would be a real chair for only ~4 ounces added weight.
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Post by gabby on May 11, 2021 19:00:23 GMT -8
This isn't much help for someone looking for a chair, but it's interesting (I guess). I bought this chair some time ago from the manufacturer, who has since redesigned it slightly, replacing the complex curves with nylon joints, and who is (apparently) attempting to get someone else to market it. Anyway, you can look at it at coffeychair.com/, but can't currently purchase one. I've sent a query about when (or if) the chair will be available, but haven't received a response yet. Here is my (original version) chair in my back yard.  And here I am sitting in it. ( photo credit: my wife) I keep thinking there's got to be a simpler way to set up this geometry with, perhaps, 2 or 3 connected triangles, which is just about all this is at base. Note that all of the ground contact points are connected with cabling, making setup somewhat difficult. The back part of the frame has holes into which the ferrules of the provided black poles fit. The 2 poles are beefy, weighing in at about 1/2 lb. If you used your own trekking poles, set to an appropriate length, you wouldn't need the extra poles, bringing the carry weight of the chair down to just barely over 1 lb, with carrying bag. The other notable problem with this chair design is the chair fabric seat: if the fabric was a shaped piece like all the other chairs I've used made by major manufacturers, this chair would be a lot more comfortable, but I guess it'd weigh more as well.
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Post by bradmacmt on May 11, 2021 20:04:58 GMT -8
gabby I’ve seen that chair before, thanks for posting it. It’s likely, given the same weight, the Helinox (which doesn’t require poles) has likely doomed the Coffey chair to obsolescence.
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