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mschi772
04/28/2017 06:48PM
  
quote Atrain: "I bought these, and i haven't had an issue yet. Good price and pretty lightweight at 2lbs. I'm 6'4" and 240 and these are still pretty comfy. Worth their weight IMO after a long day paddling or hiking.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N67GCKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 "


Just yesterday pulled the trigger on this "Helinox knock-off" myself when the price dropped down to $27.

Moon Lence
 
CanoeKev
04/28/2017 05:57PM
  
quote RMinMN: "quote bwcasolo: "you get what you pay for fella's."



I only wish this were true. One can pay a little or a lot and still get exactly the same item many times. Sometimes it is because of a brand name on the item, sometimes it is just excessive profit for someone."


Very true. I don't know how good some these are, but they COULD be just as good as he Helinox. Time will tell.
 
Atrain
04/27/2017 10:59AM
  
I bought these, and i haven't had an issue yet. Good price and pretty lightweight at 2lbs. I'm 6'4" and 240 and these are still pretty comfy. Worth their weight IMO after a long day paddling or hiking.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N67GCKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
RMinMN
04/27/2017 04:30PM
  
quote Atrain: "I bought these, and i haven't had an issue yet. Good price and pretty lightweight at 2lbs. I'm 6'4" and 240 and these are still pretty comfy. Worth their weight IMO after a long day paddling or hiking.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N67GCKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 "


I'm a little smaller but I bought one of these and it has held up on a couple trips with no issues. It looks like it might be the exact same chair even.

Camp chair
 
MarshallPrime
05/05/2017 10:53AM
  
I went to Sam's Club last night and bought one of their Portal ultra light camping chair (which the link above will take you to) and I think it is a GOOD cheap knock off of the big boys. It is VERY similar to my old school REI Flexlight chair. Im not a fan of the look of the new REI chair, seems to me it would be unbalanced and "tippy".


Anyway, this Portal chair is a little heavier but seems very similar. $25 is a great price also. I would recommend it vs the very pricey alternatives. I of course have not used it camping yet but think it will be great for the BW or Q.


Just my 2 cents.
 
RMinMN
04/26/2017 09:10AM
  
quote bwcasolo: "you get what you pay for fella's."


I only wish this were true. One can pay a little or a lot and still get exactly the same item many times. Sometimes it is because of a brand name on the item, sometimes it is just excessive profit for someone.
 
charliez317
04/25/2017 04:22PM
  
I just went to Ace to check it out. The tubing is definitely steel and heavy. It packs down small but it was heavier than I wanted so I took a pass.
 
Unas10
04/25/2017 05:08PM
  
I just picked up the Wally World version for $15. $15 is a lot more reasonable experiment than $50-$60.
 
BWPaddler
04/25/2017 06:27PM
  
quote charliez317: "I just went to Ace to check it out. The tubing is definitely steel and heavy. It packs down small but it was heavier than I wanted so I took a pass."


Me too. Ah well. If it looks too good to be true...
 
BWPaddler
04/25/2017 09:04AM
  
Helinox knockoff

I cannot vouch for them, have not seen them - maybe they are crap or too heavy... but worth a look at $20!! My local flyer says kid version is $13.


EDITED... not worth it unless you like the seat better than a regular camp chair. Too heavy for backpacking, but comfortable and compact. Sits as high as a regular camp chair.
 
Royce
04/25/2017 09:53AM
  

The description states that the frame material is steel... If going with a knockoff, can find the aluminum on ebay for 20-25 shipped...



 
Northwoodsman
04/25/2017 11:51AM
  
Look at the frame closely. It is much different than a Helinox. Different frame design and frame material.
 
arnesr
05/02/2017 01:14PM
  
I purchased a pair from my local Sam's club for our June Quetico trip. They seem to be made well enough, held my weight when I sat down and was comfortable. I don't have the name brand chair to do a direct comparison.


Make sure the support poles are seated all the way before using. The first time I set it up, it looked unbalanced and upon closer inspection, one of the poles wasn't inserted all the way. Luckily I saw that before sitting in it.


Sam's club has a good return policy if it doesn't live up to your expectations.


Also, of note, Sam's has some nice long and short sleeve Habit fishing shirts for $16. Very nice for the price.


Habit Fishing Shirt
 
MarshallPrime
05/02/2017 07:55AM
  

Any word on this chair from Sam's?


I have a REI flexlite that I bought a couple years ago when there were not all the cheap knock offs. I love it but the price is SO high compared to similar ones now.


Looking for some to recommend to friends for our up coming trip and get one for my son.


https://www.samsclub.com/sams/light-weight-chair/prod20602415.ip?xid=plp:product:1:5


Just wondering if anyone has seen/used these.


thanks. I wont trip without my chair, its awesome!
 
bwcasolo
04/26/2017 04:16AM
  
you get what you pay for fella's.
 
arnesr
04/25/2017 12:07PM
  
Sams club has a similar chair, 2.4lbs $25


Sams Club Chair