In fact, on the John Muir Trail, the presence of a good rock was often the deciding factor in whether a spot made for a good campsite or not. Having something to prop up your back while chowing down on that Mountain House Meal was of utmost importance. Sometimes though, those rocks just don’t cut it. Car camping, river trips, short overnighters, fireside sessions. Times when you just want a little extra dose of comfort. I was excited when I recently got my hands on the new Big Agnes Helinox Swivel Chair and decided to take it for a spin on my recent backpacking trip to Havasupai Indian Reservation. I have to say, these guys know how to make a good lightweight chair. Using the same aluminum alloy materials that Big Agnes uses for their tent poles, they have packed a durable, 360-degree swivel chair in a 2.9 pound package that’s really no bigger than the Sunday paper. One of the best parts about the Big Agnes Helinox Swivel Chair is how quick and easy it is to put together.
With a little practice, you could be kicking back in less than a minute flat. Watch my quick video below to see what I’m talking about. As for the comfort level, the convex shape of the chair provided proper back support and a pleasant place to rest my tush. It also breathes well in warm weather thanks to the mesh fabric that runs along the sides of the chair. The only thing I found myself wishing was that it had an arm rest. I think I’m probably starting to sound just a little bit spoiled 🙂 There are dozens of scenarios when the swivel comes in handy. For instance, when you need to reach over to grab a cold beer from the cooler. Or the when campfire smoke starts blowing in your eyes. Oh, you like to fish? Think about when you are sitting by the river with your fishing pole and want to put a little oomph in your cast. I didn’t realize how clutch a swiveling chair really was until I used one. At 2.9 pounds, is it light enough to carry on a 20 mile backpacking trip? M
ut for car camping, beach getaways, star gazing, or even backyard BBQs, the Big Agnes Helinox Swivel Chair is now my go-to. To pick one up, head to the Big Agnes website or Amazon. Also, if you are planning on using your chair in the sand or on soft ground, check out the accessory Ball Feet which will help prevent the chair from sinking. Häufig gestellte Fragen | Entsorgung & Umwelt | Der Chair One kombiniert Komfort mit extrem leichtem Gewicht. Mit einem kleinen Packmaß und einem Gewicht von nur 850 Gramm ist dieser Stuhl das absolute 'Must Have' für jeden Radfahrer, Wanderer, Camper und Outdoor-Enthusiasten; Produziert von DAC, dem führenden Hersteller von Zeltstangen, beinhalten Helinox® Produkte viele der hochentwickelten Eigenschaften und die Qualität, die in unseren DAC Zeltstangen zu finden sind. Maximale Traglast 145 Kilogramm Stuhlabmessungen: Höhe 65 x Breite 52 x Tiefe 50 Zentimeter zählt weltweit zu den absoluten Spitzenreitern in der Herstellung praktischer, extrem robuster und dennoch vollständig leichtgewichtiger Campingmöbel und Campingaccessoires.
Erfahren Sie mehr zur Marke und seinen federleichten High-End Campingmöbeln ArtFaltstuhl Maße Eingeklappt L35 cmMaße Eingeklappt B10 cmMaße Eingeklappt H12 cmMaße Aufgestellt L50 cmMaße Aufgestellt B52 cmMaße Aufgestellt H65 cmGewicht850 gPersonen1 Maximale Belastung in Kg145 kgTragetasche Tisch verstellbare Füße Kinder BeschreibungDer Chair One kombiniert Komfort mit extrem leichtem Gewicht. Produziert von DAC, dem führenden Hersteller von Zeltstangen, beinhalten Helinox® Produkte viele der hochentwickelten Eigenschaften und die Qualität, die in unseren DAC Zeltstangen zu finden sind. Merkmaleextrem leichtes Gewichtstabile Konstruktionunkomplizierter Aufbau MaterialDAC: Alumunium Gestänge H. O. aus Kappelrodeck vom 17.01.2016 Kleine Packmaße, hoher Sitzkomfort! Leider etwas teuer, aber die Anschaffung lohnt sich - man schätzt es doch sehr, einen solchen Stuhl nach einer langen Kanutour zu nutzen! H. R. aus Leer vom 10.01.2015 Sehr leicht, sehr kleines Packmaß.
Sehr gut geeignet für Kanuten. P. L. aus Bruchsal vom 07.02.2014 H. K. aus Willich vom 29.01.2014Klein und leicht, einfach und selbsterklärend aufbaubar. Für Fahrradtouren und Camping toll geeignet! M. H. aus Hanau vom 22.01.2014 Super leicht und klein a. s. aus Linnich vom 14.01.2014 Zu diesem Stuhl gibt es kaum Alternativen wenn es kopakt und bequem sein soll.... Produktvideo ansehenWeitere McTrek.TV Produktvideos Diese Produkte könnten hierzu passen: Kunden, die sich diesen Artikel anschauten kauften danach: High Peak Salou Campingstuhl klappbar Light My Fire Spork PC Universal-Esswerkzeug Lassen Sie sich regelmäßig über Neuheiten, Aktionen und Angebote informieren. Gutschein nur bei Erstabonnierung. Gültig 30 Tage ab Ausstelldatum. Einlösbar ab einem Mindestbestellwert von 50€. View topic - new trip with a new chair View unanswered posts | Page 2 of 4 [ 53 posts ] Go to page Previous 1234 Next
Post subject:Posted: May 19th, 2013, 5:36 pm Post subject:Posted: May 22nd, 2013, 7:39 pm Eternal problem, comfort in wilderness. You can't have it without some weight and bulk. This equipment is made as lightweight as possible, and as compact as possible, so what do you expect... Most people are using it on established campgrounds where soil is flat and hard packed by thousands before them. Yes, tubes are thin, and there are plastic joints that can break too. Yes, it will go to landfill after some time. Still better than $25 lawn chairs that break sometimes on the first camp, and tubes are steel that gets rusty in no time. Those I've seen broken and abandoned in many places.Most reliable things are usually simple. If I were to go to really long and remote trip, I would take one of those leg-less folding chairs. Depends on how critical is weight. Post subject:Posted: May 23rd, 2013, 11:36 am It's the REI Flex Lite that is the same as the Heliniox. /product/829239/rei-flex-lite-chairSteve I have the same concern over how these will hold up over time, but after a few trips I'm not so worried.
The aluminum tubes are not so "thin" (thin compared to what?) and the plastic joint piece is solid. I've no real concerns about it breaking. I am concerned about how the legs will hold up to twisting and rocking on uneven ground but we'll see. Surprisingly it does much better on soft ground and beach gravel than I expected. As for landfills should the frame break...if only we could figure out some way to recycle worthless aluminum!! Post subject:Posted: May 23rd, 2013, 12:04 pm _________________Present: Slip, Slap and Slop, hide from the sun! Past: Get some colour in those cheeks! Post subject:Posted: May 27th, 2013, 7:20 pm Post subject:Posted: July 15th, 2013, 9:54 am Well, finished another trip (3rd) with my Helinox chair and it's definitely a winner The one problem can be soft ground as the leg feet are quite small and as I weigh about 200 lbs it doesn't take long to begin to sink the legs. I bought some cheap tennis balls, slit them about an inch and a half and slip them on the end of the legs - no more problems, also helps prevent slippage on rock surfaces.
Balls stay on the legs when moving the chair around and best of all they all fit in the bag the chair comes with. Bought mine at Sail - for 20% off the list price of $89. _________________ "There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going"-unknown Post subject:Posted: July 15th, 2013, 2:08 pm Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 1:41 am Just returned from my seventh trip with the chair and I love it more each time I use it. I find it turns many places that you wouldn't think you could sit (like a barnacle covered rock shelf) into comfortable hang out spots (especially chasing the sun at the end of the day). On day trips I pack it along, and again, works perfectly on rocky beaches. Not finding too many problems with the feet sinking in...when they all sink into the sand the same amount the chair is still pretty comfy Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 1:53 pm Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 1:58 pm _________________Bryan's website - http://pawistik.net
Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 2:09 pmIts the one luxury. No beer, no liquid just a chair. Did a week in LaVerendrye with the Helinox and included portages. It was a a solo trip. Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 2:29 pm Yep, always some sort of chair device along. This one is the new standard Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 3:41 pm Post subject:Posted: July 16th, 2013, 3:49 pm Post subject:Posted: July 19th, 2013, 10:22 am All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year AuthorPost timeSubject AscendingDescending All times are UTC - 5 hours Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests Announcements, Updates & News CCR Announcements & News Member Contributions to Routes Database, Recipes, Articles WCA Announcements & News WCS Announcements & News Canadian Route Forums & Resources National Resources / Ressources canadiennes BC Discussion & Resources Alberta Discussion & Resources
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