bushwalking chair

[Robatman]

I know this sounds a little odd...
but sometimes for daytrips I like to walk an hour or two and then set up and sit and read a book, relax, take a few photos and then walk back.

Currently i just carry one of those folding chairs. I have a pretty small no name beach style one that weighs 2.7kg's.

Does anyone know of anything that might be a little lighter, as well as a little easier to walk without being a funny sling over my back, bouncing off my day pack.

I like being off the ground (have done this snowshoeing) so the thermarest mat and trekker chair conversion are not what I'm looking for.

Thanks for any ideas
Robert

[etrangere]

Cant think there would be too many options really. I have used mini tripod style chairs that are pretty inexpensive but suprisingly comfy. You could attach them to a pack on the side with side compression straps.

http://www.campinggearbywenjak.com/product/TX15160

[johnw]

Doesn't sound odd to me. I have one of these, http://www.nadachair.com/sportbacker.html, bought at Sydney Royal Easter Show a few years ago. Use it sometimes on day walks for similar purposes. I've considered taking it on overnight trips but it weighs about 500 gms so it's in my "heavy, luxury items" category.

[DonQx]

Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair



Less than 600g I believe.
Seems to attract quite a bit of angst amongst some punters ("what ... a 2 legged chair? ...you gotta be ... !"), but seems to have a loyal following amongst those who have one.
Haven't seen one in real life yet.

a.

A few links:

http://www.backpacker.com/may_09_gear_review_alite_designs_monarch_butterfly_chair/gear/13077
http://www.campist.com/archives/alite-monarch-butterfly-chair.html
http://www.rei.com/product/792007

[alliecat]

This is one that often gets a mention on US sites: http://www.slinglight.com/

[DonQx]

seems to go well with the latest in pack design ...



... only joking ...

looks comfy

[Macca81]

Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair



Less than 600g I believe.
Seems to attract quite a bit of angst amongst some punters ("what ... a 2 legged chair? ...you gotta be ... !"), but seems to have a loyal following amongst those who have one.
Haven't seen one in real life yet.

a.

A few links:

http://www.backpacker.com/may_09_gear_review_alite_designs_monarch_butterfly_chair/gear/13077
http://www.campist.com/archives/alite-monarch-butterfly-chair.html
http://www.rei.com/product/792007

^^^ i like that! i think i want one!

[Robatman]

Thanks guys,
the two legger looks OK but just not sure....
i want something more than a 3 or 4 legged stool- maybe they're just not out there.

Robert

[Area54]

That Alite chair looks like a beauty - I normally use an alloy tripod chair, however after spending 6-8 hours riding a bike the last thing you feel like is sitting in a tripod chair that similates the same feeling of sitting on the bike seat again!

[walkinTas]

The back sling look like the ultimate light weight "chair" - if you can call it that.

Here are a couple other alternatives for therm-a-rest.

http://www.cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-r ... ge/product - 170g
and again http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/ ... cfm/CA2111

or

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41081 - 298g

[DonQx]

We use Thermarest-like chairs a fair bit.

Good value if you have a suitable mat.

Very nice for lounging about, cooking, sitting on the beach, reading, ... even inside the tent ... just make sure you put something under the load-carrying points of the chair, otherwise the tent floor might not last too long.

[tas-man]

Ever considered using a hammock? OK for many places except alpine areas and button grass plains!
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[etrangere]

We use Thermarest-like chairs a fair bit.

Good value if you have a suitable mat.

Very nice for lounging about, cooking, sitting on the beach, reading, ... even inside the tent ... just make sure you put something under the load-carrying points of the chair, otherwise the tent floor might not last too long.

Are you meaning the straps that attach to you thermarest mat to turn it into a lounge?? If so do the thermarest mats soak up water if the ground it wet??