Ultralight chair for Glassing Bears.

[Wright406]

Anyone use some of the ultralight collapsible chairs when glassin bears? I feel like for the 2lbs they weigh they are worth it when looking through glass for hours on end.

Which ones do you recommend? I was eyeballing a couple of the Amazon options.

 

[Bärenjäger]

Anyone use some of the ultralight collapsible chairs when glassin bears? I feel like for the 2lbs they weigh they are worth it when looking through glass for hours on end.

Which ones do you recommend? I was eyeballing a couple of the Amazon options.

I was thinking same thing. And wondering if $120 for 2lbs is worth it instead of $30 for 3lbs?

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[Wright406]

I was thinking same thing. And wondering if $120 for 2lbs is worth it instead of $30 for 3lbs?

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Exactly!

 

[Youngbuck86]

I pack around the walk stool. It is a bigger seat and more comfortable than some of the others. They are also rated for a lot of weight. They come in just under 2lbs.

 

[Dennis]

If you are interested in a light weight stool you might check out Camp Time pack stool at 14 oz. While not as comfortable as the chairs it works pretty well and easy to carry.

CampTime® Pack Stool™

The Pack Stool™ is the Hiker's Dream: Only 14 ounces- Carries effortlessly with less weight than any other 17" tall stool and 14 ounces includes its own adjustable shoulder strap. 17" tall- Perfect height for tying boots, filtering water, preparing meals, and all other hiking/camping...

www.camptime.com

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

For a long time I just used a 1.5# stool from Bass Pro. It is lightweight and easy to setup. Last year I picked up a Helinox chair (cannot recall the model). I figured it would be nice as it should be more comfortable and about the same weight. So I took it out several times to glass for Coues and do a comparison against my existing stool.

The chair works well if the terrain is even and solid. You could do some modifications to the chair to counter those items but the weight goes up as well as setup time. Also, another consideration is your physical size and weight. Some people's rear ends will not fit as well as they may be over the maximum weight limit.

I'm keeping my Helinox for non-hunting pursuits only.

 

[willfrye027]

Check out the REI version of the helinox chair zero. One pound and $60 when it goes on sale. They also have a good tripod stool for 25 bucks or so. Personally for glassing I just use a glassing pad, it’s hard to find a glassing spot that is stable for a chair. Plus when you spot something and want to go tearing off on a stalk before it makes it to the timber you have one more thing to worry about packing up

 

[Bärenjäger]

Check out the REI version of the helinox chair zero. One pound and $60 when it goes on sale. They also have a good tripod stool for 25 bucks or so. Personally for glassing I just use a glassing pad, it’s hard to find a glassing spot that is stable for a chair. Plus when you spot something and want to go tearing off on a stalk before it makes it to the timber you have one more thing to worry about packing up

Yes. I plan on still using a pad for glassing. But it'd be a nice luxury to come back to the tent and have an easy chair to sit in and soak up some camp fire. Just not sure I want to add 2-3 pounds for such a luxury item.

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[willfrye027]

Yes. I plan on still using a pad for glassing. But it'd be a nice luxury to come back to the tent and have an easy chair to sit in and soak up some camp fire. Just not sure I want to add 2-3 pounds for such a luxury item.

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Gotcha. Helinox chair zero or he rei version are great for that. For me the extra $$ is worth saving a pound. Plenty comfy, although the 2lb amazon version is a little more stable and a little more comfy. But I’d rather save the pound especially backpacking.

 

[GunsAreFun]

Do yourselves a favor and bring a piece of tyvek that fits underneath all four chair legs. This will keep them from sinking into the dirt and it weighs virtually nothing.

They sell commercial versions that do the same thing for like $20-40 that weigh a few ounces.

 

[Sterlingsilva]

I use and love the Alite Monarch. Think it weighs about 20 oz

Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair | REI Co-op

Light enough for backpacking and designed to balance on its 2 rubber feet, this compact camp chair lets you rock back and forth to relax after a long day on the trail.

www.rei.com

 

[805Bowhunter]

To me, there are very few luxuries as nice as having a glassing chair. There are certain hunts that it goes with me 100%. I have a helinox but can tell you that the rei option is a great way to go. Spring bear, Jan OTC Coues etc. They are worth it if you have the extra coin to throw that way.

 

[Mike Islander]

1 pound for Helinox Zero. Add the cloth bottom with plastic platforms under each foot for less than 1.5 pounds. Worth every penny. And it's bulletproof. Buy once, cry once. Good for life.

 

[StuckoYota99]

Bought a lightweight stool off Amazon, about 1#. No backrest but it's better than sitting in the wet brush, I also have used it as a shooting rest. Also nice to be able to sit when at camp.

 

[tdot]

I use and love the Alite Monarch. Think it weighs about 20 oz

Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair | REI Co-op

Light enough for backpacking and designed to balance on its 2 rubber feet, this compact camp chair lets you rock back and forth to relax after a long day on the trail.

www.rei.com

I keep coming back to this option as the one that makes the most sense. Have you been using it awhile? How does it handle non-level ground?

 

[MattyWight]

I love my crazy creek hex 2.0. Its about 200g (not sure oz.) lighter than a helinox. And doesnt have poles that can break. Cheaper too.

Downside is that you still have a bit of contact to the ground

 

[Voyageur]

I love my crazy creek hex 2.0. Its about 200g (not sure oz.) lighter than a helinox. And doesnt have poles that can break. Cheaper too.

Downside is that you still have a bit of contact to the ground

X2

 

[Trr15]

I have a Helinox and I like it, but I've been giving these Hillsound chairs a hard look. They seem simpler to deploy and weigh less. The price isn't bad either.

Hillsound BTR Stool

The BTR stool is the ultimate lightweight seat for your outdoor adventures. Whether it’s cooking at your campsite, enjoying the scenery at a viewpoint, or sitting around a campfire with friends. The BTR is always Better Than a Rock! Features: PhantomLock™ Ultralight Quick setup Detachable seat...

outdoorsmans.com

 

[Trackselk]

How about the vertical advantage of the chairs or stools versus the ground seats? Is that extra 18" of height off the ground worth the extra weight? I would think that tyvek or heavy plastic bag (thinking trash compactor bags) would keep us dry under the seat.
But, if you're scrawny like me, and have trouble staying warm, might it make more sense to keep the down quilt the 18" off the ground also?
Trying to put together a good seat+tripod combo asap...

 

[Drenalin]

I have a Helinox and I like it, but I've been giving these Hillsound chairs a hard look. They seem simpler to deploy and weigh less. The price isn't bad either.

Hillsound BTR Stool

The BTR stool is the ultimate lightweight seat for your outdoor adventures. Whether it’s cooking at your campsite, enjoying the scenery at a viewpoint, or sitting around a campfire with friends. The BTR is always Better Than a Rock! Features: PhantomLock™ Ultralight Quick setup Detachable seat...

outdoorsmans.com

These are more comfortable than I would have expected, but not any more comfortable than a pad (to me). I also struggle with it on uneven ground, and I don't particularly like the added height, especially when I'm hunting whitetails. I like the stool, but for hunting I prefer a few sections of an accordion style sleeping pad.