In reply to Post #1
For overnighters bedchair buddy has to be the answer? Daiwa Mission type are def the lightest (and can be folded into the bedchair in transit), but you could go Trakker Transformer which is a lot comfier on backs and can also be used as a standalone chair
For overnighters bedchair buddy has to be the answer? Daiwa Mission type are def the lightest (and can be folded into the bedchair in transit), but you could go Trakker Transformer which is a lot comfier on backs and can also be used as a standalone chair
In reply to Post #16
I was considering a bedchair buddy at one stage. The problem with them is that your bedchair is at the back of your bivvy, and your kit is at the front, therefore it restricts your visibility somewhat. Unless you want to faff about moving your kit around.
In the end, I went for a Trakker Levelite Transformer, they're good but not perfect. A bit bulky, they could certainly be made lighter. Some people also say that the quality is not good (stitching coming away at the seams I think), though mine is still going strong after several years. Also, the price of the things now!! Over £150 , think I paid around £75 for mine brand new. They are not worth that much in my opinion.
I was considering a bedchair buddy at one stage. The problem with them is that your bedchair is at the back of your bivvy, and your kit is at the front, therefore it restricts your visibility somewhat. Unless you want to faff about moving your kit around.
In the end, I went for a Trakker Levelite Transformer, they're good but not perfect. A bit bulky, they could certainly be made lighter. Some people also say that the quality is not good (stitching coming away at the seams I think), though mine is still going strong after several years. Also, the price of the things now!! Over £150 , think I paid around £75 for mine brand new. They are not worth that much in my opinion.
Trakker RLX nano chair (think that's what it's called). Really light for a fishing chair. It's low but I like that and I find it really comfortable.
In reply to Post #13
Good points Broken rod ,but I haven't been anywhere where I've not been able to use it ,and I do fish some un manicured swims/lakes
I have the ball feet ,and don't always use or need to use them,I'm a fussy Herbert when it comes to kit ,if it didn't earn its keep it'd be gone, I sold all my generic angling chairs, and that's all I use as they are very ,very strong
Definitely worth checking out for sure ..
Good points Broken rod ,but I haven't been anywhere where I've not been able to use it ,and I do fish some un manicured swims/lakes
I have the ball feet ,and don't always use or need to use them,I'm a fussy Herbert when it comes to kit ,if it didn't earn its keep it'd be gone, I sold all my generic angling chairs, and that's all I use as they are very ,very strong
Definitely worth checking out for sure ..
In reply to Post #12
I'll take a look, have seen them mentioned in the wild camping forums so could be something I make use for trips into the hills also. Always a bonus!
I'll take a look, have seen them mentioned in the wild camping forums so could be something I make use for trips into the hills also. Always a bonus!
In reply to Post #17
I came to a similar conclusion on the bedchair buddy. Good option but restricts you to just sitting on bedchair which isn't the easiest position for cooking etc IMO. The transformer chair does give a good option but agree £150 is crazy.
I came to a similar conclusion on the bedchair buddy. Good option but restricts you to just sitting on bedchair which isn't the easiest position for cooking etc IMO. The transformer chair does give a good option but agree £150 is crazy.
In reply to Post #19
You got me interested for those type of chairs a while ago, so this summer while in france i went to decathlon and checked some out. I'm still undecided. Found one with mud feet and a high back, but still wondering how i would feel after sitting in it for a day. Even went to temu, found a really nice one with mud feet and adjustable back, but still not sure
But yeah, the weight is something else so might have to give it a try some day.
You got me interested for those type of chairs a while ago, so this summer while in france i went to decathlon and checked some out. I'm still undecided. Found one with mud feet and a high back, but still wondering how i would feel after sitting in it for a day. Even went to temu, found a really nice one with mud feet and adjustable back, but still not sure
But yeah, the weight is something else so might have to give it a try some day.
In reply to Post #21
If your using a large bivvy / low bivvy then perhaps not the best option . . . if your a brolly user they're fine - you can cook on top of a bucket straight in front of you! Better still is an Ultralite - no ribs / v high rake so your head is clear when sitting upright and you get massive visibility.
If your using a large bivvy / low bivvy then perhaps not the best option . . . if your a brolly user they're fine - you can cook on top of a bucket straight in front of you! Better still is an Ultralite - no ribs / v high rake so your head is clear when sitting upright and you get massive visibility.
In reply to Post #1
I've got a Korum Aeronium that I use on the rivers
Think it only weighs 2kg and I can strap it on my rucksack if I want
Plenty comfortable enough for a day
I've got a Korum Aeronium that I use on the rivers
Think it only weighs 2kg and I can strap it on my rucksack if I want
Plenty comfortable enough for a day
In reply to Post #24
I had the aeronium deluxe before the stealth and it killed my back after a couple hours
I had the aeronium deluxe before the stealth and it killed my back after a couple hours
I got a Nash Indulgence Ultralite second hand.
It's 3.6kg, can be used as a bed buddy & comes with a shoulder carry strap. My only 2 complaints are:
It doesn't have arms.
The carry strap could use a pad
Apart from that I'm a big fan of it's portability & small footprint
It's 3.6kg, can be used as a bed buddy & comes with a shoulder carry strap. My only 2 complaints are:
It doesn't have arms.
The carry strap could use a pad
Apart from that I'm a big fan of it's portability & small footprint
I can tell you what not to buy !! The wychwood tactical x compact chair. The cover ripped after 2 months , I had to get a mate to weld the crossbar and the feet fall off. Other than that it's a quality bit of kit. ... I complained to wychwood and angling direct at just fobbed off. A shocking purchase.
Wouldn't the (dare I say) Nash Dwarf chairs also be worth considering?
In reply to Post #1
If you are fixed on a light chair these are good if you can source one - (I use a pimped long legged one on rivers)
JRC Stealth XLite
or alternatively one of these (I have two of the Daiwa versions previously released - Chub also released the exact chair - used these when the kids were little / as guest chairs for France) Reckon they weigh well under 2kg - bit low however!
Superlite Chair
If you are fixed on a light chair these are good if you can source one - (I use a pimped long legged one on rivers)
JRC Stealth XLite
or alternatively one of these (I have two of the Daiwa versions previously released - Chub also released the exact chair - used these when the kids were little / as guest chairs for France) Reckon they weigh well under 2kg - bit low however!
Superlite Chair
In reply to Post #29
Or the x-lo but they are rare as rocking horse poop now.
One on Ebay for £42 tho, second hand.
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Or the x-lo but they are rare as rocking horse poop now.
One on Ebay for £42 tho, second hand.
LINKY POO™ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226959827070?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=226959827070&targetid=2361039923645&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045856&poi=&campaignid=21722658917&mkgroupid=170557136111&rlsatarget=aud-1164958979180:pla-2361039923645&abcId=10033906&merchantid=6995734&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21722658917&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1eTdCv5bSNX2sz2Uoi_XivKM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PLKkaHTjwMV_pdQBh0J_AXrEAQYASABEgJVzvD_BwE