For many ultra light camping and chair is an oxymoron. For the ultra light purest this is true. I practice ultra light in my backpacking and I make very conscious decisions on where I am willing to add weight. One of these for me is to have a comfortable chair which makes my back feel great.
What I found is the Crazy Creek CradleLounger. There was a similar chair called the SwingLight, but I could not find them. The chair weighs 23 ounces (748 gr) and the removable headrest is another 3 ounces (85 gr). It must really be worth it to add almost 2 pounds; for me it is.
What I especially like about this chair is that when you are sitting in it your back is well supported and I can slide down into the chair and take a nice well deserved nap. The chair folds flat and attaches very nicely to the back of my pack.
If you want more information on this chair you can find at the following web page: http://www.crazycreek.com/interior.cfm?page=detail&item=66.
Posted in Camping Equipment | Tags: camp chair, camp equipment, hiking, Ultralight camping
