For minimalist packers who want to travel extra light, the Big Agnes Skyline UL Stool offers a comfy seat wherever you go. The REI Co-op Trail Stool is a lightweight in-between option at 17 ounces — it doesn't have a backrest, but it does have legs that keep you off of the ground.

The square base is also stable enough that we weren't fearful of tipping over, and we appreciate the side pockets for phone and sunglasses storage.The angle of repose is adjustable with a sliding buckle, and we found the models that allow you to cinch by pulling down rather than up to be the easiest to use.

Getting in and out of chairs that are on or close to the ground can be a pain, especially for those with hip and knee issues. However, for those of you wondering who the heck would bring a chair backpacking in the first place, we think this is the product that might change your mind. The sign of a great product is one you can use easily and effortlessly, and chairs are no different.This trail's close proximity to the Big Agnes offices serves as an easy lunch loop for running with dogs or skate skiing with a coworker. It is very comfortable, easy to set up, and at 90kg, I am confident I will not cause a structural failure and spill my drinks! The sitting experience is super comfortable, but it's harder to get into and out of for fear of puncturing the sleeping pad. The huge base and larger diameter poles of the Big Agnes Big Six, while heavy, significantly increase its stability.

You'll find this review helpful in narrowing down your options in a market full of excellent chairs. This chair has a unique bent leg design that creates a wider base and seat while keeping the packed profile slim. Because you sit directly on the ground, models like the Therm-a-Rest Z Seat and Nemo Chipper generally offer consistent stability or are as stable as the ground beneath them. Sit pads like the Therm-a-Rest Z Seat and Nemo Chipper are truly just a piece of foam that offers just a hint of padding and primarily keeps your butt from getting wet and dirty if you're sitting on the ground.

It's not a chair but a conversion kit that turns an inflatable sleeping pad into a backpacking chair. Ultralight nylon 70d Robic™ with nylon 66 rip-stop for extra tear strength – seriously get your hands on this stuff and you’ll feel how strong it is, particularly at the pole inserts. The spacious seat is wide and tall and offers a high enough back for a headrest, a feature not found on any other chair this compact and lightweight. Comfort is decidedly lower in foam chairs — we noted that the PowerLounger curled our shoulders in and dug into our underarms the least.