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Having a case isn’t essential, but it helps keep your chair clean and protects it from rips or other damage.

Many, but not all, ultralight camping chairs come with a carrying case. Be certain to look at the packed shape of your chair of choice to make sure it won’t be cumbersome to carry or take up too much space in your bag-square-shaped items may take up more space in your bag or backpack than you’d think. Most fold into a narrow tube (like a smaller version of a rolled-up tent), so you can strap them to the side of your backpacking bag or slide them into a beach tote. You might be surprised to find the packed size of your ultralight camping chair isn’t quite as important as the shape.

Ultralight Backpacks Packed Size and Shape.

Lighten Your Load With These: Ultralight Sleeping Pads Unfortunately, ultralight materials like carbon don’t lend themselves to high weight limits, so be careful if you’re planning on pulling your dog into your lap.

A 200-pound maximum is common 250 is rather generous.

It’s also important to note that ultralight camping chairs have lower weight limits than standard camp chairs. If you’re hoping to be warmer by using a chair, you’ll want one with a foam seat and/or non-mesh materials. You can wrap a puffy jacket around the bottom to insulate the chair in a pinch. These are great in the summer to prevent butt sweat, but can be a little chilly in the winter. Most ultralight camping chairs with a fold-out frame will have a fabric bucket seat, sometimes with mesh segments. Your best bets will be creative options (like the Crazy Creek or Therm-a-Rest chairs) that cut metal to save weight. But if you’re doing a multi-day trip or a more challenging hike, you’ll surely want to keep it to below 2 pounds. It may be fine to carry a chair in the sub-3-pound range for a one-night trip with a moderately difficult hike in. Even an ultralight chair with so-so comfort will be more comfortable than sitting directly on the ground. If you want to backpack with your camp chair, you should prioritize weight above all else-comfort included. What to Look for in an Ultralight Camping Chair Weight As a writer, my work has appeared in Outside Magazine, AFAR, Playboy, Forbes, Fodors, TheKnot, and many more. I frequently cover travel and outdoor gear for Popular Mechanics and have tested and reviewed products for publications like TripSavvy and INSIDER. I am familiar with nearly every outdoor brand on the market, from tried-and-true brands to new cottage brands. I spend my weekends skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or camping, all of which lend themselves well to using and testing various methods for staying comfortable when hanging out outdoors. Show more The Expert: I am a full-time travel writer and editor focusing on outdoor adventures. Here then, are the best ultralight camping chairs to give you lots of extra comfort for only a little extra weight, whether you’re at a remote backcountry campsite or just visiting a state park for a quick overnight trip.

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While you may not be hiking to a tent, you’re likely to have your hands full and probably won’t want to carry a big, bulky chair with you. The best folding camping chairs also work for car camping, beach days, and sports games. For lots of campers and backpackers, those benefits alone are well-worth the (small) extra weight in their pack.

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Camping chairs keep you warm and dry by lifting you off the ground that may be cold and/or wet, plus a chair is much more forgiving on your back than if you're slouching against a tree trunk. That is why having one of the best ultralight camping chairs in your pack is a smart idea. But even with a quality sleeping pad, spending the night on the ground isn’t always comfortable, and neither is carrying a heavy backpack on multi-day trips. Campers and backpackers know that falling asleep to the sounds of wind blowing through the trees and hearing the chirp of grasshoppers are some of the best things about summer-as is waking up next to a gorgeous lake or in the middle of a national park.

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