Compact camping chairs

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In my quest to minimise stuff I take camping I'm just wondering if anyone knows of some good, comfortable compact chairs? I found GCI in the states seems to make what I want but there's no supplier I can find in Australia and it sure would be good to sit on it before I buy one. Any other options out there?

Xpress Lounger? Xpress Telescoping Technology - GCI Outdoor (http://www.gcioutdoor.com/xpresslounger.html)
Pico Arm Chair™ Telescoping Director's Chair - GCI Outdoor (http://www.gcioutdoor.com/pico.html)

[Xtreme]

Stability of a chair is also important (especially after you've had a few) and I'd be wary of the two models from CGI that you have linked to - they both have long flat sections which sit on the ground and unless the ground is very flat then these will tend to rock. I had a similar problem with a table and ended up having to modify the legs.

[Sleepy]

That's true Xtreme, but I also had problems with individual legs that sink into the ground - especially in sandy soil.:eek:

[richard4u2]

wouldnt waste a cent on either of those chairs they look so very unstable cant beat the $100 coleman
why do people think just because its american its better then what we have ??

[Pedro_The_Swift]

no, not better,,
just different.:cool:

if space is at a premium,, they look good.

I have a $100 coleman and while its great to lie in,, it takes up a huge amount of space in the back of the D2,,

its that bad I might relegate it to the top of the camper,,,:mad::p

[Sleepy]

....cant beat the $100 coleman
why do people think just because its american its better then what we have ??


Nearly 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bright idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman....

http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/company/history.aspx

:whistling:

[inside]

Getting a comfortable chair is no problem, but getting one that is compact seems to be an issue. I was actually hoping their was an Australian/Chinese made option out there! :D

[101 Ron]

Go to a better army disposal shop and you should cheaply be able to purchase ex army chairs millionare.
They last forever and the canvas is easily made/ replaced if required.
The advantage with them is they fold flat and can have other stuff placed on them folded without hurting them.
most of the high tech chairs these days fold into round long shapes which in practice take up more room in the back of a vehicle.
Flat thin shapes pack much better.

[HBWC]

i think i have the most comptable camp chair out their and its made in
quiwe land called a Melrose its built to my backside

[ADMIRAL]

They take up a touch more room, but the derivatives of the directors chair are the most comfortable. The older wooden and now aluminium frame jobs are commonly available. The numerous fold ups ( like the Coleman Quad ) take up minimal room, but are hopeless if you are trying to sit at a table, and become increasingly more uncomfortable, for long stints in the chair. They cramp your style if you follow my drift !!

[KOOS BEST]

Well , I have used numerous chairs before, they all seem to break, the vast majority are made for peolple below 100kg . You got to replace a chair after each expedition .
So I made a replica of the British Officers Campaign chair , called a Roorkhee. Roorkhee is a town in India where the British Engineering corps in 1890 invented this chair. It was issued to all officers during the Anglo boer war in South Africa, used right up to WW2.
This is the only chair that compliments a Land Rover x far.

[VladTepes]

Koos - you might have an export market for those.....

[waynep]

They are seriously cool chairs Koos - I can just see myself sitting in one of those with a pith helmet and pipe, hunting rifle in my lap waiting for the beast to come along - what. ;):D

But seriously, I want one.

[Outlaw]

pity about the price though on the officers chairs though from same places... Land Rover have one too though really not cheap.
They are seriously cool chairs Koos - I can just see myself sitting in one of those with a pith helmet and pipe, hunting rifle in my lap waiting for the beast to come along - what. ;):D

But seriously, I want one.

[Xtreme]

They are seriously cool chairs Koos - I can just see myself sitting in one of those with a pith helmet and pipe, hunting rifle in my lap waiting for the beast to come along - what. ;):D


But seriously, I want one.


Will that be in canvas or leather, Sir?

Canvas is only $680ea or Leather $790ea
Roorkhee Chair in Canvas | Products | British Campaign Furniture, the finest handmade antique break-down furniture reproductions in rosewood and leather (http://www.britishcampaignfurniture.com/products?id=11345)

[KOOS BEST]

I am in the woodworking bussiness , and thats why I copied the chair from a called "British Campaign Furniture"
Its the ultimate chair, the heavier you are the more sturdier it becomes. I amde it in Grandis with canvas or African Rosewood and Leather.
It sells for R900.00 ZAR in canvas or R 2300.00 ZAR in leather.
Currently USD$1 = R 7.78. ZAR

Rear view

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That is simply a great chair.

[KOOS BEST]

Pics from a 4x4 show in the US last year, I think
Both this chairs are ex British Military design. The current spider type chairs are copied of the Tripolina chairs. Both type of chairs were used by Musolini's Italian Troops in their North African Campaign until WW2, they were the last active defence force using this in combat.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/camping-tucker-bush-basics/22959d1267162707-compact-camping-chairs-100_2643.jpg


They look great,,
but would be a pain in the lower thighs to sit on,,

any chair with a bar across the front of the seat is bloody uncomfortable,,

[Pedro_The_Swift]

highly reccommend these for the lazy camper(with plenty of packing space,)
the mesh actually works and lets those sea breezes cool you down,, the head pad is (a pain in the arse when packing) adjustable and works fine, the seat is loooow to the ground and promotes a lie-in feel,, the arm rests work exactly right (but are another right royal PITA when packing)

In Summary,,,
(after 30 years of camping chairs)

The BEST CHAIR EVER (once erect)



just dont ever come home;):D

http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/uploadedImages/MeshPanelComoChair.jpg

[Spenboyd]

Koos I reckon they are about the best I have seen, we have used a plethora of Coleman's et al over the years and found some low profile ones which were compact enough but they only lasted a few months. One of the problems of being a large mammal I suppose. Are the plans available anywhere?

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I know I'm dredging an ancient thread here.. but I am looking to leave lots home this time.

What about these chairs?

Chair-one (http://www.helinox.com.au/pages/helinox-chair-one.asp)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

on a hard surface they might be OK,,,

[Captain_Rightfoot]

on a hard surface they might be OK,,,

The reviews I read on a kayaking forum said they were actually pretty good... even on sand. :)

[Ranga]

I'm also dragging up this old thread.

As stylish as the Roorkhee chairs are, they look very tedious to set up and pack up:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwPqQSYUCvM

My bulky fold up camper chair has just died, after bugger all use. On the up-side, I've been looking at alternatives, and like the idea of the GCI Pico (https://www.gcioutdoor.com/directors-chairs/pico-arm-chair-telescoping-directors-chair/) - nice and upright (good for eating) and very compact and light. Not cheap, but could be worth it. I notice a few knock-offs appearing, such as the Blackwold (Compact Director's | BlackWolf (http://www.blackwolf.com.au/product/Compact-Director-s/7/category/5)).

The Helinox (Helinox Chair One - lightweight camp chair (http://www.helinox.com.au/lightweight-camping-chairs/chair-one)) look good for hiking, but not sure how practical. Aldi do one for $30, which gets good reviews online, but not that time of year for the sale. Can be had from China for ~$50, but not sure of the quality.

Anyone tried the compact directors chairs? Any other suggestions?

[weeds]

I'm also dragging up this old thread.

The Helinox (Helinox Chair One - lightweight camp chair (http://www.helinox.com.au/lightweight-camping-chairs/chair-one)) look good for hiking, but not sure how practical. ?



The first things two guys did when they pulled up at Echo Hut on the Overland Track was pull one of these out each......after humping a pack for seven days these chairs felt like heaven compared to finding a dry spot to sit.

Wendy is convince the extra weight is worth it, problem is she has no room in the pack.

[Ranga]

The first things two guys did when they pulled up at Echo Hut on the Overland Track was pull one of these out each......after humping a pack for seven days these chairs felt like heaven compared to finding a dry spot to sit.

Wendy is convince the extra weight is worth it, problem is she has no room in the pack.

Apparently the Aldi jobs are virtually identical (thought not quite as good quality), but will need to wait until next July for them to come on sale again I think.

Can she attach one outside her pack?

[numpty]

The first things two guys did when they pulled up at Echo Hut on the Overland Track was pull one of these out each......after humping a pack for seven days these chairs felt like heaven compared to finding a dry spot to sit.

Wendy is convince the extra weight is worth it, problem is she has no room in the pack.

I bought 2 of these last year for Lauraine and I for back packing as I'm over sitting on the ground (just can't do it anymore:() The extra weight is worth it in my opinion. Besides, I've just bought a new pack and sleeping bag which has shaved 1.9kg off what I carry.

I believe I've seen Oztrail versions and I think Denali (Annaconda) also. Not the quality though.

Most packs have straps either side at the bottom Kelvin (for bedroll) or I carry mine in the top under the lid. Might have to rearrange things with the new pack though.

Perry

[weeds]

Thanks Perry, did you get the Zero??

[Ranga]

I believe I've seen Oztrail versions

Stools, Lightweight & Compact Chairs (http://www.oztrail.com.au/product-range/camping-outdoor-furniture/stools-lightweight-compact-chairs)

Not a great fan of their stuff, but interesting to see the variations they've created. I suspect if I bought one of these and it broke, I'd regret not buying the Helinox... but tempting!

[Toxic_Avenger]

I've got a compaclite traveller, similar to the helinox one.
Fits in the 90 which is a bonus.
Comfy.
A bit awkward to set up, but for the size, it's worth it.

[numpty]

No Kelvin.

Got the Chair 1 as per the pic in your link. Zero wasn't around when I bought these :(

[weeds]

No Kelvin.

Got the Chair 1 as per the pic in your link. Zero wasn't around when I bought these :(



Good point, there is 4cm difference....that's a long way with tied legs and probably a bit more effort to get out

[OneOff]

KERMIT chair.

Google it, we love ours, most comfortable camp chair we've ever owned.
We take them motorbike camping, so it packs down small and has to be rugged.
Not cheap but it's the last chair you'll ever buy. Or to put it another way- costs less than a tyre and you'll wear that out in twelve months.

[weeds]

KERMIT chair.



Google it, we love ours, most comfortable camp chair we've ever owned.

We take them motorbike camping, so it packs down small and has to be rugged.

Not cheap but it's the last chair you'll ever buy. Or to put it another way- costs less than a tyre and you'll wear that out in twelve months.



Nice looking Chair, for us a little heavy to be a camp Chair as well as a hiking chair

http://www.kermitchair.com/

[Don 130]

This (http://jandrguram.com) mob from India has some nice stuff. I bet it's pricey though. I couldn't find any prices on the site.
I like the Cawnpore wheelers cot.
Don.

[weeds]

This (http://jandrguram.com) mob from India has some nice stuff. I bet it's pricey though. I couldn't find any prices on the site.

I like the Cawnpore wheelers cot.

Don.



The Martin Chair looks the goods.

[Bytemrk]

The Martin Chair looks the goods.

Come on Weeds, surely the GOOJERAT CHAIR (http://jandrguram.com/product/goojerat-chair/) if more your style :p

I'm working on where to install the NAINITAL SAFARI BAR (http://jandrguram.com/product/nainital-safari-bar/) in the D4 :D

[weeds]

I'm working on where to install the NAINITAL SAFARI BAR (http://jandrguram.com/product/nainital-safari-bar/) in the D4 :D


One of these could look good in the hardtop....

[LandyAndy]

Ranga.
Get some white plastic chairs and become the campsite entertainment.
Andrew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kpjnGWPmj0