Big Agnes Skyline Ultralight Backpacking Chair for Fast and Light Adventures, Black

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Big Agnes is a company that doesn’t skimp on quality either and is known for top-shelf tents and sleeping bags. The company’s chair game is no different. The Mica Basin and Skyline UL are made with what Big Agnes calls “aircraft aluminum pole systems,” and the proprietary high-tenacity Robic nylon with polyester ripstop ensures durability. I love this chair for camping trips. It is the best lightweight camping chair, especially where you want a proper chair to relax in at the end of the day but are tight on space and extra weight.

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Big Agnes built its Mica with a hubless joint design, meaning there’s just aluminum (infinitely recyclable) and no plastic in the structure. It also uses high-tenacity yarn for increased durability while keeping weight low. And this chair doesn’t use any EVA foam, which can release harmful VOCs into the environment. High-tenacity Robic™ yarn that is lightweight and 25% - 30% stronger a regular yarn in the same denier

One of the major features of comfort is height. Getting in and out of chairs that are on or close to the ground can be a pain, especially for those with hip and knee issues. Additionally, when the knees are level with the hips, as opposed to higher than them, it's easier to be comfortable for a longer period of time. While the Skyline isn't the tallest chair we tested, it's much higher than competitors in the same price range. Otherwise, the REI Flexlite just feels like it’s going to break, with much more play in base and fabric seams that appear to be stressed. That said, it’s still going strong with a fair amount of use. Weight-to-Comfort RatioBig Agnes was created over 20 years ago. Giving them plenty of time to adapt and design a range of gear that’s sure to make even hotel lovers book a camping trip. The frames should be made with a rust free metal material. Almost all frames on this list are made from aluminum construction, which is durable and sturdy. Fabric