Ultralight foam “sit” pads provide some protection from cold and wet ground, and we’ve also used a foam sleeping pad to triple as a stretch mat and a place to sit.

The stool simply pulls out into it's square format and can be securely positioned on the ground to give as much stability as possible.I got one from aliexpress for 20 quid, Outad brand, but they are all the same, just different brands stitched onto them. It's the last corner pocket that causes the problem, I put the opposite leg on the ground and gingerly applied pressure on the last leg to get it into the pocket.

Both the camping chair and stool will prove to be essential items on our camping gear list as they offer a light-weight and space saving solution on the go. On a few occasions, I’ve got the middle frame tube twisted and after inserting all the tubes, I realized that the two sides of the chair face in opposite directions (i. The difference between genuine Helinox and the cheap copies is that the copies use generic aluminium tubing rather than DAC, so the weight limit tends to be around 100-110 kg, rather than the 130 kg that Helinox quote, and that, when cutting costs, quality control is one of the first things to be cut back on, so there's a higher chance of failure due to something like bad stitching on a corner pocket. However very well made, very comfortable, love the colour and if they loosen up a bit they will ideal as they take up very little space in my camper and fairly light weight as well. At the time, it was pretty revolutionary because it was one of the first lightweight camp chairs designed for backpacking and backcountry camping.OEX is one of my favourite UK outdoor equipment brands because everything they design and develop is made with the British weather in mind. A compact camping chair that comes in under 2 pounds, making it an option for backcountry use or most commonly, an easy to haul option for those times in the frontcountry when you need a chair (car camping, backyard cookouts, beach trips, and more). The sturdy aluminium frames and durable fabric materials ensure they can handle rugged terrains and varying weather conditions, providing you with long-lasting performance.