Big Agnes Skyline Ultralight Backpacking Chair for Fast and Light Adventures, Black

Product Information

We use dependable and durable materials, a patented hub-less design so trim that when we say ‘packable’ sizes we mean it. He has spent hundreds of evenings in backcountry and front country campsites, parking himself on all sorts of seating. We considered both the relative weight of each chair compared to models of the same design (foam or tent style), as well as how it stacked up against every product we tested. When sitting and moving around in the Skyline, our testers have been able to reach for things off to the side, lean down to cook on the ground, and even tilt back on two legs with caution.

With a weight of over 750g, I’m not sure I’d actually take this chair on a backpacking trip – maybe to a bothy or a short overnight. I just love getting to camp after a long day hiking with a heavy pack and sitting on the cold, hard ground or a rock," -said no one ever. From there, we purchased the most promising models and tested them for several weeks, updating the review frequently to reflect new products. Tent-style chairs like the Big Agnes Skyline UL, Big Agnes Big Six, and Nemo Moonlite excel in the comfort metric since their raised seats are easier to get in and out of. As a group of people who have wrestled with our share of outdoor equipment, we feel that the product you are willing to take with you will be one that doesn't make you want to pull your hair out.

We pay attention to each model's comfort during an extended sit, how much work it is to set up and break them down, their sizes and weights, and how stable they feel on different surfaces. To put the chairs to the test, we first set them up without reading or looking at any instructions, and we attempted to pack them back into their bags. She has backpacked thousands of miles through the Appalachian mountains, the deserts of Southern Utah, and the high Sierra, both alone and with her husband and two girls. We do not warranty products damaged from normal wear and tear, alteration made by owner, misuse, accidents, or damages caused by uses other than intended.

It may be low to the ground but its only 488grams, that's carry-able, even on backpacking trips, one. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. After months of testing backpacking chairs in a wide range of environments, the Big Agnes Skyline UL stands out as the best blend of comfort, stability, and weight, making it a clear choice for our Editor's Choice award. Though 2 ounces could be a deal-breaker to some hikers, the vast majority of even the most ultralight backpackers are willing to add the minuscule weight of the Therm-a-Rest Z Seat to their kits. The Big Agnes Skyline UL is our favorite backpacking chair thanks to its comfort and stability in a small package.

As is a theme among these small backpacking chairs, taller and wider users may find the back too low for fully relaxing. Over the years, we have taken out close to 30 chairs and sat on everything from rocky cliff bases to desert sand to city parks. Sometimes we may be willing to learn how to operate a more complicated piece of gear when the benefits balance out the struggle, but often we want to be able to pick it up and have it work. I just love getting to camp after a long day hiking with a heavy pack and sitting on the cold, hard ground or a rock,” -said no one ever.

We weight metrics accordingly based on our experience of what is most important in a backpacking chair, with comfort being at the top of that list, followed by size and weight, stability, and, finally, ease of use. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The overall shape of the Skyline is similar to many in this review, but the rear legs have a unique curve at the bottom, broadening the base. For minimalist packers who want to roll extra light, the Skyline UL Stool offers a comfy seat wherever you go.It is kit that has clearly been designed by a gang of folks who love sleeping in the dirt just as much as we do here at WildBounds. That said, we all know that person willing to haul an extra pound or two to improve their camp amenities. It has a well-defined bucket seat that makes it lounge-worthy but not so deep that it's hard to get out of it. When sitting down in the Zero, we immediately noticed the back support provided by its shape and the stability of the legs that keep its wobble to a minimum for such a light chair. We tried setting it up by inserting bottom poles first and also by doing the top poles first and found it possible to assemble both ways, although easier if the top poles go first.

The Skyline trail serves as a year-round trail easily accessed by the Sanctuary neighborhood on the mountain-side of Steamboat proper. It is a doddle to get set up and is the perfect height for stove cooking and eating, then relaxing in, after a long day on the trails The patented hubless frame lets it pack down small easily get back into its neat stuff sack. Whether you're looking for the lightest option on the market or the most comfortable spot to park your booty tent side, we've got you covered. Despite its heavy weight, the Crazy Creek PowerLounger does have a compression strap just for this purpose and is very convenient to roll up. Depending on who you talk to, it’s either an affectionate tribute to a legendary truck drivin’ mountain mama, or a 12,000 foot peak in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.

Comfort is decidedly lower in foam chairs — we noted that the PowerLounger curled our shoulders in and dug into our underarms the least.