Lightweight Chair Larapinta

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Lightweight Chair Larapinta

Postby SueO1988 » Fri 02 Jun, 2017 7:34 am

Hi I am planning on doing the Larapinta E to W at the end of June. I have been doing quite a bit of research and want to keep my pack as light as possible. I have seen a few blogs where hikers have taken chairs. Now I'm not sure whether to get one or not. Appreciate advice for those hikers that have done the Larapinta. Thanks Sue
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Re: Lightweight Chair Larapinta

Postby paradza » Fri 02 Jun, 2017 8:06 am

Did it last June wonderful experience. Didn't take a chair. A luxury but nice. If staying in the shelters. You have a back rest and platform. Surprisingly tough trail. Rock hopping elevation.the less wieght the better ireckon.
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Re: Lightweight Chair Larapinta

Postby Ubiq » Fri 02 Jun, 2017 8:26 am

Have a look at the Thermarest Z seat. It's not a proper chair with a back support but it makes sitting on the ground a pleasure and weighs next to nothing.
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Re: Lightweight Chair Larapinta

Postby wildwanderer » Sat 03 Jun, 2017 9:32 am

I like the Crazy Creek chair - http://www.crazycreek.com/hex-2-0-original-chair/
because
- you can use it without needing to inflate a fragile inflatable mat. Its great for just pulling out of pack and sitting.
- it doubles as a insulating ground layer while sleeping. I use a half length nemo inflating mat (weighs 240 grams) and then use the flat chair for my legs.
- its practically indestructible.
- chair weights 595 grams.

I don't have any affiliation with the company. I just like their product.
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