Helinox Sunset Chair Lightweight High-Back Collapsible Camping Chair Blackout, 3.4Ibs Outdoor Chairs, Picnic Chair, Portable Camping Chair, with Side Pockets

I bought the Helinox Sunset Chair (Black, 3.4 lbs) to join my husband on camping trips, hiking excursions, and kayaking adventures, and it’s become my go-to chair for just about everything! My husband had an ultralight backpacking chair, but I wanted something with a high back to avoid squatting and to rest comfortably after a long day. This chair is perfect! At about 3 lbs, it’s not ideal for long backpacking hikes but is fantastic for day hikes, picnics, or casual outdoor outings. It packs up small, is easy to assemble and break down, and the sturdy material and frame feel built to last. The high back makes a huge difference for back support, and the side pockets are a nice touch for convenience. The quality is impressive, though it’s a bit pricey. If you take care of it, this chair will last for years. My husband loved it so much he claimed it, so I had to buy a second one for myself! Now all our friends are jealous of how comfortable and portable these chairs are. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lightweight, high-quality outdoor chair!

I'm not going to lie; I love this chair. Let me preface this review by saying that, while I bought the sunset chair for its portability, I was under no illusion that I'd be taking it backpacking for a week in the wilderness or anything. While it does fit in a backpack, it's still too heavy to justify bringing along when ounces count. With that said, however, it's still worth the purchase. I bought it because, outside of a few weeklong backpacking trips every year, I also spend a lot of time at parks and beaches. I wanted something that was a little bigger than the chair one (purchased awhile ago; would highly recommend) but still relatively compact so it would leave more room in the trunk of my car for other beach/park stuff. So, on to the chair itself. It sets up much like the chair one does; assemble the frame and slip the fabric on. Takes about a minute to set up, from bag to sitting, and maybe a minute and a half to break down and pack up again. The chair is very sturdy but still very, very comfortable; I've said in other reviews that I'm a pretty big guy, so finding something I can properly relax in is a tall order. My only (admittedly minor) gripe is the lack of arm rests, but they had design choices to make and helinox is all about portability, so I suppose the armrests had to go. It's still a comfortable chair; I spent several hours in it for a small picnic and then (when all the barbecued food had taken effect) proceeded to nap in it for about an hour more. Never felt cramped or uncomfortable at any time. Now to answer the question of the hour: is it worth the ridiculous price? I would say that I'm very happy to have bought it, yes. Other people might be perfectly happy with a 14 dollar folding chair from a department store, and that's fine. I wanted something light and portable that wouldn't sacrifice comfort, so I bought this instead. It fits in a backpack and when you're sitting down in it you'll see exactly where your money went right before you take a nap, because it really is that comfortable. So this, like all the other helinox stuff I've bought, gets a hearty recommendation from me because in this case you really do get what you pay for, and it's a chair you'll own and enjoy for a long time.

The chair is comfortable, feels stable, and extremely light to carry. Although it doesn’t have a rocker mechanism, it is flexible enough that we can rock lightly. There is an optional cup holder that attaches securely. I wondered about assembling the chair, but it takes about 30 seconds, and the chair is stable. There is a side pocket, though small. We haven’t chosen to add the optional overhead awning. It looks like it sits low, but it does not. Nice chair.

I saw someone who had one of these and thought, "That looks really nice - I wonder what it feels like to sit in it?" Well, I sat in it and got my answer - splendid. I have used all sorts of camping chairs and stools from the 3-legged variety to the ones with arm-rests and coozies. The reality is, this is the absolutely most comfortable travel chair I have ever sat in. It envelopes you and puts you in a comfortable seated position. It is very stable. It is light weight. It is easy to set up. I got the "high back" with a full backrest, and highly recommend. Basically no travel/camp chair has a head rest. If you are only sitting in it for a short period of time, that is fine. But, if you plan on using it regularly and for extended periods of time... your neck will likely get tired and strained. As I am typing this review, I am in this chair. My head is back and resting on the back of the chair. I am quite comfortable. Also, the carrying bag can be stuffed with towels or clothes to provide additional support/a neck rest, which makes it even better. The chair is a bit expensive, but worth every penny. Don't buy some Chinese knock-off that just stole this idea and reverse engineered it. Get the real deal and support the people who decided to come up with a new and revolutionary travel/camp chair.

This is a well made product. Easy to assemble, easy to take down. Chair is sturdy and more comfortable than any camping chair I have used over the past 40 years. I like that it stands tall enough to get up easy. I will use this for car camping and canoe trips with no or short portages. It’s a bit heavy for long carries. I like to have good gear because the outdoors is an integral part of my life and I buy good gear even if it is priced a bit higher, this is a good product and makes my trips more enjoyable.

I needed a chair that was both exceptionally portable (needed to fit in a panier on my motorcycle), and comfortable (I'm old and I like nice things). This chair fits the bill spectacularly. It packs down well and is easily stored. When opened and set up (takes less than a minute), the seat is high enough to make getting into and out of the chair much easier with tired knees. I'm not a small fellow (~230 lbs), but this chair supports my weight with ease and I have no concerns about it collapsing or breaking under me. I debated the expense before purchasing, but consider it well worth it in hindsight. I will be purchasing more from Helinox both for myself and friends and family.

OK I also own other Helinox chairs I did a review comparing the REI to the helinox chair http://www.amazon.com/Big-Agnes-Helinox-Chair-Camp/dp/B007ZGOWZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1426115083&sr=1 the one HUGE problem is my kids tried them and chances are I now have to buy 2 more :) sarcasm off :) did buy a 2nd for the wife we car camp but space and size are a huge concern for us I hated having 4 huge normal camp chairs also I love to rest my head my original post above I did show a quick pic of a mod I did to get a headrest that works on the original Helinox but this new design is so much better !!!! comparing to the original model you can see the pics comparing the two (sorry just quick cell phone pics) the legs are more solid and less flex (not that the original was unstable but it had some flex) the height is taller which does make getting out a touch easier and might put it closer to normal eating height but like the original its not as tall as a regular camp chair ! but they are superior IMHO for someone looking for a chair that wont take up a ton of room and are heavy and IMHO are actually more comfy than full size chairs ! the backrest at 6' tall I can rest my head in comfort the blue pillow did not come with mine ? so a pillow design is in the works for me :) a bit wider seating area in the front the rear part feels about the same what has not changed ! the poor size/design foot ends ? OK they need to offer a better foot design for soft ground the original I did a golf ball trick ! I have seen the small tennis balls but they attract sand and water etc... so something solid is needed IMHO on the original I used golf balls which worked very well quality stitching and better design in the corners etc... again just well made compared to other smaller camp chairs of this style I have seen on the market included a few pics one to see how the height has changed the other to try to show the wider part of the chair the side view to try to show how substantial the backrest is pack size compared to the original with my golf ball foot mod on the original why the bag is lumpy on the original :)

I was looking for a lightweight portable camp chair for traveling, and this was perfect. I have lower back problems and cannot get out of the shorter chairs. The higher back on this was better for my back, although I did have to adjust my position at times due to the always present pain. After a bad experience with a much cheaper chair from a different manufacturer, I've always been reluctant to try another model. This one supported my weight (260) with no issues. It packed easily once you got used to folding the legs and rolling the fabric. Putting it together was very easy. For those asking about the Velcro pillow - the website says to roll up a towel and put it in the carry case and attach it to the back with the Velcro - that worked perfectly for a little neck support. The chair had many admirers at a Lacrosse tournament in Las Vegas this past weekend, with quite a few people trying it out for themselves. Due to the small size and light weight, it fits perfectly in my Samsonite Rollaboard suitcase with plenty of room to spare. I plan to take it down island when I go sailing - it also fits in a carry on tote / beach bag. It may be pricier than other options, but comfortable and reliable seating on holiday is priceless.

Toller Stuhl zum relaxen, sehr leicht und schnell auf und abgebaut. Der Stuhl ist sehr stabil und macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck. Der Sitzkomfort könnte besser sein, die Beinauflage schneidet bei längerem sitzen etwas in die Unterschenkel, was allerdings durch ein Kissen behoben werden kann.

Zuerst war ich etwas skeptisch, ob das filigrane Gestell mich, 110kg bei 183cm, aushalten würde. Aber ich wurde mehr als positiv überrascht. Der Stuhl wurde für Motorradtouren mit Zelt usw. gekauft. Dafür ist er perfekt geeignet. Der Sitzkomfort, auch durch die Querstrebe, ist sehr gut. Es drückt nichts. Schnell auf- und abgebaut, passt auch wieder problemlos in die Tasche, kleines Packmaß - was will man mehr auf Reisen. Aus meiner Sicht absolut empfehlenswert.

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This chair is lightweight, so allows it to be hauled around without extra weight. Comfortable for short periods of time. It is easy to assemble and break down and put it back in it's bag. I gave it 4 stars as it is expensive but if you have activities that warrant light weight then it is a balance.

Après plusieurs modèles moins chers, la différence de qualité se ressent très vite, et ds le temps, utilise en road trip vn, moto, très bien