Interestingly, the ounce are added, although Helinox has chosen to use Blues-senier recycled polyester to be certified 300 more, 50 % lighter than 600 denier used in the original chair. The added weight seems to come from the chunkier blocks and a second stretch line running along the perimeter of the chair. This simple addition to a great job is to distribute the weight evenly on the frame, making it feel more firm, although the fabric is easier to breathe.
In addition to using recycled polyester, Helinox has also begun to use lightweight aluminum poles, made from raw materials used again. This exclusive aluminum alloy is produced using scrap often removed during the production of traditional DAC tent columns.
But they are not perfect. To start, if you are sitting on anything else outside the solid ground, your feet will sink. Helinox knows this happens, which is why they provide one Land panels ($ 35)Attach to the bottom of the chair to hold on the ground and Vibram rubber feet ($ 40)also prevent submerged. Both are neat solutions, but both weight, large quantities and costs. That said, if you don't walk, The feet shook ($ 69)Turning the chair into a rocker, almost worth it because of the disapproval of the brigade and liters.
Lots of alternative options
As I mentioned before, now there are countless imitations, but there are also really great and very comfortable camping chair. The rating manager has a scott Gilbertson Nemo Moonlite camp ($ 160)Packaging a smaller and weighing only 2 pounds, 2 Ouces, and he was surprised by the quality of 1 pound of Rei Flexite air seats ($ 100). Decathlon's QueChua MH500 Folding camping chairs As a sensational value at $ 60, but compared them in parallel at music festivals last summer, it was not completely stable, comfortable or cool undeniably, like Helinox high price.
The compact design of Helinox seats means easy to slide in the car, backpack, or even tote And enjoy a comfortable seat, support wherever you end. They are great for festivals, picnics, walking and watching sports. My super light friends mocked me for carrying a number not over a bicycle trip, but I was the one who laughed after 100 miles in the saddle. If you are looking for a high -end sitting experience from the original hanging camp manufacturers, you will not be disappointed.
Photo: Chris Haslam