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05/28/2017 10:11PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Last week I brought along a new REI Flexlite chair for the first time and found an unexpected benefit. For years I've read of people applauding their chairs' comfort while I sat tolerably comfortable on the logs around the fire grate. Last week, due to either high winds/rain or low winds (and abundant bugs) I chose to set up my tarp each night away from the fire grate and closer to the lake. My chair allowed me to comfortably set up,cook, clean, read,etc. anywhere I wanted vs. the main fire ring. Since I cooked all my meals on a stove, this proved extremely convenient.

I kind of didn't want to like my chair, but it's earned its way into my main gear stash in a rather unexpected way.
 
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mjmkjun
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05/29/2017 04:10AM  
The older I get the more pronounced that comfort. ;-) So nice to chill and let muscles relax. Currently, have the Helinox One and am considering an upgrade to Helinox Sunset Chair for it's added head support (i.e. naps).
 
mastertangler
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05/29/2017 04:45AM  
For me a chair isn't a luxury but a requirement. There are far to many tasks in camp for which I find a chair giving me the proper form. (i.e. i'm not always squatting down or hunched over which puts strain on an already taxed back).

I find the "comfort" style chairs do not lend themselves to this practical application and typically encourage poor posture......again a decided negative for ones back. For years I used a tripod stool (14 oz > Camp time) but have upgraded to a Camp time stool with a back rest. I got the lower version so I am still acceptably low to the ground to perform cooking tasks and camp break down tasks such as stuffing sleeping bags and tents.

 
05/29/2017 09:00AM  
At the end of my first trip there were 3 things on my mind, a big cheeseburger, an extremely cold beer, and a chair with a back. I haven't figured out those other 2 yet.
 
CanoeKev
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05/29/2017 09:22AM  
quote mastertangler: "For me a chair isn't a luxury but a requirement. There are far to many tasks in camp for which I find a chair giving me the proper form. (i.e. i'm not always squatting down or hunched over which puts strain on an already taxed back).


I find the "comfort" style chairs do not lend themselves to this practical application and typically encourage poor posture......again a decided negative for ones back. For years I used a tripod stool (14 oz > Camp time) but have upgraded to a Camp time stool with a back rest. I got the lower version so I am still acceptably low to the ground to perform cooking tasks and camp break down tasks such as stuffing sleeping bags and tents.


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By far my favorite chair also. I've tried them all.
 
05/29/2017 11:06AM  

truly a gift! my co-worker walleye_hunter gave this to me as a going away gift, and it was the best addition to my gear. amazing how in just a few years my body is rebelling against sitting on the ground or logs. getting up is quite comical and the sound effects are great.

this chair is wonderful. there is also a swivel style as well as a rocker!
 
05/29/2017 06:25PM  
I'm with you folks. I checked the profiles of the people posting here and those with year of birth listed indicate people of an age where back support is a near necessity.
 
05/29/2017 06:47PM  
quote deerfoot: "I'm with you folks. I checked the profiles of the people posting here and those with year of birth listed indicate people of an age where back support is a near necessity."
LOL... yes i suppose a person born in 1900 might need extra support. i wish i'd have taken the plunge years ago! might have saved me some agony.
 
05/29/2017 07:13PM  
quote Mocha:getting up is quite comical and the sound effects are great."
I know those sounds. And if only I had had my GoPro going either of the TWO times I rolled over backwards because I was set on a slight incline. Even my dog laughed at me!
 
05/30/2017 05:53AM  
Since I basecamp, I take a flexlite chair for the inside of the tent (I add an extra rubber chair end covering for the legs to keep from tearing a hole in the bottom of tent) for reading without bugs and a rocking chair from Dicks for the outside comfort I desire there. The rockers are up from the ground as they are elevated on supports which actually do sit on the ground. A bit bulky, but the amount of time spent in that chair makes it worth the extra time to get to the base camp a portage or so from the entry point.
 
SaganagaJoe
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06/01/2017 10:45PM  
Camp chairs are worth their weight. Learned that lesson the hard way after throwing out my back after a 5 day trip, I blame overwork and not enough comfort when I needed it.
 
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06/02/2017 06:21AM  
quote mastertangler: "For me a chair isn't a luxury but a requirement. There are far to many tasks in camp for which I find a chair giving me the proper form. (i.e. i'm not always squatting down or hunched over which puts strain on an already taxed back).

I find the "comfort" style chairs do not lend themselves to this practical application and typically encourage poor posture......again a decided negative for ones back. For years I used a tripod stool (14 oz > Camp time) but have upgraded to a Camp time stool with a back rest. I got the lower version so I am still acceptably low to the ground to perform cooking tasks and camp break down tasks such as stuffing sleeping bags and tents.

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Thanks for your picture. I am heading up in two weeks and seeing your picture just now reminded me of why I go. You cannot find that kind of rugged beauty in very many places. And yes, I will be enjoying the view sitting in my chair :-)
 
mastertangler
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06/02/2017 04:54PM  
Indeed, my favorite all time campsite........camp Wolfspider at WCPP on Musclow lake.
 
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