Has anyone here used the Helinox Tactical Swivel Chair? A search of this site suggests it hasn't been discussed here before.
While it's 330 grams / 11.64 ounces heavier than the Helinox 'Chair One', I can see value in potential greater stability while moving, the ability to move smoothly while glassing (and possibly even taking a shot), and general efficiency of movement when reaching for cooking stuff, etc during camp use. Besides that, the Chair One in Multicam is showing as being sold out, and I'm not a fan of the black mesh on the Chair One.
The Tactical Swivel Chair is part of Helinox's 'Tactical' line. The full list of their other 'tactical' stuff is here: Tactical Line – Helinox
Specs for the Tactical Swivel Chair can still be found here: Tactical Swivel Chair / MultiCam(R) – Helinox
I'll copy the key info below in case that link ever disappears, so we have a record:
The Tactical Swivel in Multicam is currently showing as 'sold out' (rather than just temporarily unavailable) on the Helinox International Store, but they do still list a Coyote: Tactical Swivel Chair / Coyote Tan – Helinox Thought I should add that link here, as on my screen, it looks almost pink, so I'd skipped over it!
The Tactical in either Multicam or Coyote is not showing on Amazon currently.
Helinox do also make another swivel chair, still available in Multicam, as part of their 'Outdoor' line: Swivel Chair / Multicam – Helinox
Specs for the Outdoor Line model are as follows:
I've pulled the trigger on the Tactical model to trial. Personally, the extra 45 grams / ounce-and-a-half for the Tactical just isn't an issue. But the cargo pockets on the side of the Tactical could be helpful ... and I'm just not a fan of that potentially shiny black mesh on the Outdoor model.
As note above, the Tactical model is no longer available from Helinox direct, and doesn't show on Amazon.
However, if anyone's interested - and wants to move quickly! - I tracked it down at a couple of places.
First was an eBay seller called 'elegentle_korea'. Current link is here: Access Denied It's worth looking at all of their listings, though, as they had a couple for different prices, and their store page states that they're currently offering free shipping until the end of November. When I asked them, they said this was on auction items only, not buy it now listings.
The other two options were stores selling through Rakuten. This is a Japanese portal similar to Amazon. I've used it before with no problems.
First seller is 'gaku online shop'. The current listing for the Multicam version is here: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/gaku/item/1185702/
The second seller is 'OutdoorStyle Sunday Mountain'. Their current listing for the Multicam version is here: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/canpanera/item/h04008/
Well ... took a while to do the research, hunt this puppy down, and then capture it all here, so I hope that's helpful for someone! If anyone else picks one up from this post, please let me know.
And if you've used one before, let us know your thoughts.
While it's 330 grams / 11.64 ounces heavier than the Helinox 'Chair One', I can see value in potential greater stability while moving, the ability to move smoothly while glassing (and possibly even taking a shot), and general efficiency of movement when reaching for cooking stuff, etc during camp use. Besides that, the Chair One in Multicam is showing as being sold out, and I'm not a fan of the black mesh on the Chair One.
The Tactical Swivel Chair is part of Helinox's 'Tactical' line. The full list of their other 'tactical' stuff is here: Tactical Line – Helinox
Specs for the Tactical Swivel Chair can still be found here: Tactical Swivel Chair / MultiCam(R) – Helinox
I'll copy the key info below in case that link ever disappears, so we have a record:
Based on the award winning Swivel Chair, the Tactical Swivel Chair features the same smooth 360 degree swiveling seat, now with military inspired colors and features. The Tactical Swivel Chair has cargo pockets on both sides of the seat for storage of your cell phone or other small items. There is also a velcro patch on the seat rear where you may attach a reflector for nighttime visibility.
Weight
1220 g / 2.69 lbs (without case)
1360 g / 3.00 lbs (with case)
Dimensions
Chair Height: 70 cm / 27.6 in
Seat Height: 39 cm / 15.4 in
Seat Width: 53 cm / 20.9 in
Case: 40 cm W x 14 cm H / 15.7 in W x 5.5 in H
Capacity
120 kg / 265 lbs
The Tactical Swivel in Multicam is currently showing as 'sold out' (rather than just temporarily unavailable) on the Helinox International Store, but they do still list a Coyote: Tactical Swivel Chair / Coyote Tan – Helinox Thought I should add that link here, as on my screen, it looks almost pink, so I'd skipped over it!
The Tactical in either Multicam or Coyote is not showing on Amazon currently.
Helinox do also make another swivel chair, still available in Multicam, as part of their 'Outdoor' line: Swivel Chair / Multicam – Helinox
Specs for the Outdoor Line model are as follows:
Weight
1175 g / 2.59 lbs (without case)
1280 g / 2.82 lbs (with case)
Dimensions
Chair Height: 70 cm / 27.6 in
Seat Height: 39 cm / 15.4 in
Seat Width: 50 cm / 19.7 in
Case: 40 cm W x 14 cm H / 15.7 in W x 5.5 in H
Capacity
120 kg / 265 lbs
I've pulled the trigger on the Tactical model to trial. Personally, the extra 45 grams / ounce-and-a-half for the Tactical just isn't an issue. But the cargo pockets on the side of the Tactical could be helpful ... and I'm just not a fan of that potentially shiny black mesh on the Outdoor model.
As note above, the Tactical model is no longer available from Helinox direct, and doesn't show on Amazon.
However, if anyone's interested - and wants to move quickly! - I tracked it down at a couple of places.
First was an eBay seller called 'elegentle_korea'. Current link is here: Access Denied It's worth looking at all of their listings, though, as they had a couple for different prices, and their store page states that they're currently offering free shipping until the end of November. When I asked them, they said this was on auction items only, not buy it now listings.
The other two options were stores selling through Rakuten. This is a Japanese portal similar to Amazon. I've used it before with no problems.
First seller is 'gaku online shop'. The current listing for the Multicam version is here: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/gaku/item/1185702/
The second seller is 'OutdoorStyle Sunday Mountain'. Their current listing for the Multicam version is here: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/canpanera/item/h04008/
Well ... took a while to do the research, hunt this puppy down, and then capture it all here, so I hope that's helpful for someone! If anyone else picks one up from this post, please let me know.
And if you've used one before, let us know your thoughts.