First off let me just say that a lot of review sites will immediately discredit this chair for backpacking. You can absolutely take this chair backpacking. However, although it is 2 lbs heavier than the Chair One it does take up significantly more room than the chair one when it comes to space. Be sure to expect to carry this on the outside of the backpack and not the inside of it for most cases. The picture online is significantly disproportionately to it's overall diameter/width in comparison to the chair one. Also for weight comparisons all chair one knock offs are heavier than this chair.That being said the only downside to this entire chair is that it is not a replacement for a good car camping chair. The arm rests aren't that significantly beneficial here. ... MoreFirst off let me just say that a lot of review sites will immediately discredit this chair for backpacking. You can absolutely take this chair backpacking. However, although it is 2 lbs heavier than the Chair One it does take up significantly more room than the chair one when it comes to space. Be sure to expect to carry this on the outside of the backpack and not the inside of it for most cases. The picture online is significantly disproportionately to it's overall diameter/width in comparison to the chair one. Also for weight comparisons all chair one knock offs are heavier than this chair.That being said the only downside to this entire chair is that it is not a replacement for a good car camping chair. The arm rests aren't that significantly beneficial here. They work best when you have your arms enclosed for reading or something like that. This chair is really designed for when you have to walk or travel a long distance and you want to carry a chair with you. The weight savings between this chair vs a car camping chair are anywhere from 8 to 10 lbs.That being said this chair is great. I often have to backpack to fishing spots and this chair works beautifully for that purpose. You can cast a rod much easier with this chair not having arms, and on top of that I'm able to fit this chair in places other chairs wouldn't work (like on a rocky shore).The only other downside to this chair is that you must, and I mean MUST, buy the chair anchor, 55mm ball feet, and shoulder strap for it. Those are separate expenses you must add to the purchase of the chair and it's a shame that they don't come with a purchase of the chair itself since they are necessary for it to function properly. The upside is the Savanna chair case can fit these accessories inside it, unlike the chair one. Also note that the ball feet and chair anchor add an extra 8 ounces to the weight making it closer to five pounds in the bag, but compared to other knock offs to the chair one it still comes 2 lbs lighter than the leading competitor with all the bells and whistles this chair comes with.This chair goes fantastic with any camping pillow. I especially love it with the Thermarest compressible pillow I use when backpacking. It is also incredibly durable for what it is, however I recommend you clean the ball feet before putting them back in your bag with the rest of the chair to prevent mold and the like. The cup holders are an excellent touch which you have no idea how beneficial they are on a camping trip until you don't have them.All in all I'd give this chair a 4 out of 5, really only because they don't provide the accessories this chair absolutely needs in order to function and force you to buy them separately.

If your objective is to maximize comfort, I highly advise paying the premium for this chair. I'm 6'2 so the extra space was much welcomed. Compared to the Sunset chair you have a higher back and wider seat area. Similarly when compared to Chair 2 (which is also lower to the ground). Assuming you're throwing it in the car or a day pack and hopping on your bike, the premium comfort comes at a negligible added weight of just one pound (If you're looking for a multi-day trekking chair, I'd avoid all the high backs and opt for one of their lightweight series instead. Trying to find a middle ground between weight and comfort is not worth it). You can immediately see how much better it's built compared to the knocks on amazon with a thicker, stronger tubing construction. ... MoreIf your objective is to maximize comfort, I highly advise paying the premium for this chair. I'm 6'2 so the extra space was much welcomed. Compared to the Sunset chair you have a higher back and wider seat area. Similarly when compared to Chair 2 (which is also lower to the ground). Assuming you're throwing it in the car or a day pack and hopping on your bike, the premium comfort comes at a negligible added weight of just one pound (If you're looking for a multi-day trekking chair, I'd avoid all the high backs and opt for one of their lightweight series instead. Trying to find a middle ground between weight and comfort is not worth it). You can immediately see how much better it's built compared to the knocks on amazon with a thicker, stronger tubing construction. Rest assured it comes with a 5 year warranty as well. Buying the ground sheet for this chair is highly advisable. All around fantastic chair if you're willing to spend the extra money. I'll definitely be adding more Helinox products to my gear in the future.

Love the size the seat packs down to, and the weight. They are amazing aspects as camp chairs can be so bulky/heavy.However, the seat cuts you off mid thigh (I am 173cm tall) and tips you slightly forward/out so it’s just not comfortable.I bought two chairs, the other one for my 194cm tall husband. He only sat in it once as it’s not at all comfortable for him.I’d suggest sitting in them in the shop and not buying them on line.A little more engineering would solve these problems.Cheers