Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Equipment, Travel > Camping Equipment and all Clothing
Best camping chair? Best camping chair?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Camping Equipment and all Clothing Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
Photo by Marc Gibaud, Clouds on Tres Cerros and Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo by Marc Gibaud,
Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia




Like Tree1Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 8 May 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Darwin, Australia
Posts: 2
The ultimate camping chair!
OK - you've seen the rest, the absolute best by miles IMHO is the Helinox Chair One. i just bought one for myself & 2 for my 2 German friends doing the Australian leg of their world trip. It was designed for hikers, is amazingly light & folds down to a small package you can hold in your palm. It essentially assembles itself with small flexible alloy poles that a cord pulls them into place like tent poles. I've been looking for something like this for ages. It's really comfortable & you can lean back & relax in it. It's very high quality & comes in a great little carrying bag (approx. 12 inches long). Check it out

Nick
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 8 May 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth West Australia
Posts: 153
this does look the best solution - ordered one
Quote:
Originally Posted by wantok View Post
OK - you've seen the rest, the absolute best by miles IMHO is the Helinox Chair One. i just bought one for myself & 2 for my 2 German friends doing the Australian leg of their world trip. It was designed for hikers, is amazingly light & folds down to a small package you can hold in your palm. It essentially assembles itself with small flexible alloy poles that a cord pulls them into place like tent poles. I've been looking for something like this for ages. It's really comfortable & you can lean back & relax in it. It's very high quality & comes in a great little carrying bag (approx. 12 inches long). Check it out

Nick
Hi

This one looks a great solution, the lightness of the Alite with 4 legs. I was finding the Alite a bit precarious at times and it causes my knees to grumble a bit in my old age.

I've ordered one, lets see how it goes.

Wish I'd seen this before, and its in my own back yard too,
__________________
Steven
Perth to Perth 2012
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 8 May 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
Posts: 368
Camping chairs are reviewed in this months (issue 10) Adventure Bike Rider magazine.

Top marks go to the £32 Sunncamp super deluxe comfly low chair.

others recommended include
£30 Regatta Delux Folding camping chair
£22 Vango Venice chair
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 9 May 2012
Contributing Member
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 16
Light and comfortable!
940 grams of the Helinox vs. 595 grams of the Monarch....
Everybody else is defeated!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 9 May 2012
Harty's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Devon, UK
Posts: 72
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonesome George View Post
Camping chairs are reviewed in this months (issue 10) Adventure Bike Rider magazine.

Top marks go to the £32 Sunncamp super deluxe comfly low chair.

others recommended include
£30 Regatta Delux Folding camping chair
£22 Vango Venice chair
The problem with ABR mag is that it's too pro-big bike and the gear they test is mainly for the road

Sorry for
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 6 Jun 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 46
What about this:








Okay, fair enough, you need a sidecar to bring it as it doesn't fold. And it's expensive as hell. But man, I like it. Yours for around £2500.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 15 Feb 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
Quote:
Originally Posted by wantok View Post
OK - you've seen the rest, the absolute best by miles IMHO is the Helinox Chair One.
Link - they also do an umbrella ... look at the video of a car running over it, and rocks falling on it .. might standup to my abuse?

Australia's Leading Ultra light Camping Chairs | Sitting is Believing

$aud97 free postage Aus + NZ.

No affiliation.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 6 Apr 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
in the photo in romania, the empty chair top left, thats the sort of thing i take everywhere with me.
yes they are big packed up (but light)
yes they dont last very long (although you should expect a couple of seasons out of one)

but a kermit is something crazy like £130 to get to UK, this is £5 and replaceable in any supermarket or petrol station.
its light and waterproof so it can strap anywhere on the bike.
its a comfy, full sized seat that doesnt need a balancing act, a sober pilot, or einstein to put up/take down
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 6 Apr 2013
-
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,383
Thumbs up
The Helinox Chair.
Light and comfy. Awesome. My back thanked me :0)
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 6 Apr 2013
*Touring Ted*'s Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,680
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bertrand View Post
The Helinox Chair.
Light and comfy. Awesome. My back thanked me :0)
Nice looking chair that..


However....

That takes up the same space as a 1l box of supermarket wine.


Both help me relax in comfort, but one does that in a more fun way
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 6 Apr 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 476
beach chairs

Brunner CALEA, sold as beach chair, detacheable into a small package 50 x 12 x 8 cm, supplied with bag, Euro 29,-,
1.4 kg

Cheers, Noel
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 7 Apr 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 14
The guy sitting next to the empty chair in photo above looks to be sitting in a Kermit chair. You can really get a sense of the difference in sitting heights from that photo. Knees above hips is not really an ergonomically comfortable position. The leg extensions are a "must have" addition to every Kermit purchase. Another consideration for 3-4 legged chairs vice the "rockers" like Alite Mayfly is that when setting up camp I use the chair(s) to set items on when unpacking the paniers/luggage vice the ground, especially on wet/damp days. Can't do that on a 2-legged version.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 6 Apr 2013
-
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,383
Thumbs up
The Helinox Chair.
Light and comfy. Awesome. My back thanked me :0)
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
New York: October 9-12 NEW!
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

2026 Confirmed Dates:
(get your holidays booked!)

Virginia: April 23-26
Queensland: May 1-4
CanWest: July 9-12

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:28.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top