Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Compact Camping Chair

It's a lightweight, comfortable chair. Don't expect it to be your TV room couch :) I bought one and liked it so much we bought a second one for my wife. PRO: - Lightweight, easy to carry - Sturdy - Small - about a 1 liter Nalgene bottle - Puts you at a good level for tending a fire, cooking on a camp stove on the ground, and similar activities. CAVEATS: - Legs may sink in a little on soft ground. If it does, get up and shift it a little to a new spot. - Works best on level surfaces. If you're on a slope, you will either tend to slide out the front of the seat, or tip over backwards. A manageable situation. - Getting in and out. Because this is so low, you may want to modify your technique for getting in and out. To sit down, I straddle a corner of it, heels close to the seat, and sit. To stand up, forget leaning forward and getting up like usual. I find it much easier to turn toward a corner, scooch closer to the corner, bring your heels all the way back almost under the chair - this puts them under your behind. Standing up is a whole lot easier that way with your legs lined up on your center of gravity. CONS - It IS mesh, so if there's a cool breeze blowing, this won't block much of it. Dress appropriately or use a Z Seat.

This is so much more comfortable for me than the Chair Zero. The Chair Zero to me is flexible, and it would clamp down on my thighs and hips, and feel wobbly and unstable. I am reasonably trim. The Chair Zero L fixes all of those issues with the Chair Zero (and probably the replacement Chair Zero LT) by taking the sizing of the Chair One, and making it lighter weight. I found the Chair Zero L to be more comfortable than the REI Flexlite Air, REI Flexlite, and Nemo Moonlite Elite. It's a little heavier (4-7 oz heavier) than the very lightest chairs, but the more generous sizing, comfort, and stability are worth it in my opinion.

I don't often take a chair with my on longer trips, but I certainly have enjoyed taking this one on my day hikes (2-13 miles). It's so light you don't notice and is very steady (especially with optional ground cloth I picked up somewhere - prevents legs from sinking). This chair works very well, very stable, easy to set up, feels like nothing in my pack. It's so nice to pull up to a river after walking 5-10 miles, sit comfortably and brew some coffee. 100% would buy again. For me, using the ground sheet (can't remember if this was included or if I bought separately) is a must have - probably for any chair to keep the legs from sinking into loose soil or sand. Have to admit it looks sharp as well and fits me - 5'11" and 230 pounds without compliant. Oh, folds up nicely and not a struggle to slip it into my day pack.

I bought the lightest chair I could find for backpacking and it fills the need! Backpacking with a chair is a bit over the top IMO, but I'm older now and have some back issues. After seeing others out in the wilderness with a chair, I just had to get one. I skimp on other areas in exchange for a chair. That said, to shave off weight, they had to exchange sturdiness and comfort which makes sense. You need to be careful so as not to tip over as the legs are pretty close together and I would give it 7/10 for comfort. But the only way to fix both these is to beef it up, thus adding weight. So if you looking for a super light camp chair to backpack that is far more comfortable than sitting on a rock or log, then this is for you. If you are car camping, I'd get a heavier one that is more stable and comfortable. I took this to Havasupai and it worked well. I will plan on taking it on more backpacking trips. It also is good if you want a super small/light chair to stuff in your car or store somewhere just in case, or if you are tight on space and want to pack a chair at the next outdoor event just in case. I'll give it 5-stars for the weight, but just know what you are trading (weight for stability and some comfort). Probably the most comfortable chair for it's weight though. Can't really compare this with heavier chairs, not apples-to-apples or fair to the manufacturer as it wasn't designed for car camping IMO. I'm pulling out my Tommy Bahama for car camping or concerts...

More comfortable than sitting on the ground but I wish it was a little taller. I'm 6'4", 230 lbs, and 68 years young. It isn't easy to "fall" into the chair and even harder for me to get out gracefully. 🤣 It's not really the chairs fault. It has held up very well even when I fall into it. If it was 6" higher, or if I was shorter or younger, it would be perfect for me. I know it would be a little heavier but it would be worth it for me. I highly recommend it.

Seems like a lightweight, fairly comfortable chair. The "X" strap should come with it for the price like the newer version chairs.

It is a really great product, much more conftable than Nemo Moonlight Elite, it is wider and the way they seam the stitches in key points are just amazing, still the king of light weight chairs. The setup is really easy, I am planning to take it on trail running adventures, so when I fold it fits in my poles quiver, just the skeleton, the seat and ground base in my vest.

Super light and compact. Worth the money if you are a middle aged woman learning how to backpack. (For the newbs) Being able to sit down anywhere with minimal extra weight in the pack is a game changer. This chair is not the recliner you sit in at home. The first time I sat in it I felt like I was going to fall over. I am so happy I decided to splurge on this chair.

Pricy but worth it. Not putting 5 stars due to the price. It's comfy, lightweight, easy to carry, quick to build and pack. I love it.

La uso para dibujar con mi grupo de Urban Sketchers. Es un gustazo lo ligera que es, y la altura perfecta para aprovechar el suelo y hacer las mezclas de acuarela. La armo y desarmo en segundos. Es mi cuarta silla, y es la definitiva. Gracias Helinox, me declaro fan.

mit 520g in etwa, leichter geht es nicht. In der Version 2025 sind die beiden seitlichen Kunststoffteile, die Ober und unterteile verbinden, drehbar auf dem mittleren Querträger montiert. Damit ist er in dieser Achse beweglich. Dies ist auch so bei den (wenn auch schwereren...) Konkurenten (für einen Bruchteil des Preises...). Damit ist die Stabilität insgesamt noch einmal etwas wackeliger geworden. Dennoch sind 120kg weiterhin versprochen. Die Verarbeitung ist nach wie vor auf Oberklasse Niveau. Ob er lange hält? Schauen wir mal, noch kann nicht dazu nichts sagen, werde aber hier immer mal ein Update senden.

Best light weight camp chair. If you backpack and are our 55 yrs.dont hesitate. Not your recliner but not your livingroom either don't buy footprint unless you are to use in sand

It really is the lightest chair I’ve had, strong Dac poles. Simple assembly. Lightweight bag. I’m large but not over heavy, one thing I had problems with, if you don’t sit in this chair correctly you tend to fall back a bit, or start to. I found this quite disconcerting until I corrected my position, I’m sure this will be different for most people. Extremely strong but light rip stop fabric, great reinforcing on the pole hoods. Very very expensive for what it is but you can’t argue with quality, if I hadn’t been given some money as a gift to buy this, I would have gone for a cheaper one. Recommend buying the brands sand/mud mat, this is also light and kind of essential.