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Suboc

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#17 18 Feb 2026 at 2.04pm

In reply to Post #16
Think I'll try one of the cheaper options & see how I get on, not sure how it will cope with sloping banks.
Thanks for the reply

wandle1

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#16 16 Feb 2026 at 6.53pm

In reply to Post #15
I've never been anywhere where I've not been able to use it that includes camping on cliff edges to non commercial coarse ,and commercial lakes ..

Used one for nearly 7 yrs without issue at all ,

Suboc

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#15 16 Feb 2026 at 12.58pm

In reply to Post #6
What about uneven ground, this type of chair looks ok if the ground is flat but how do they fare if its a bit bumpy?
I'm still using an old fishrite (remember them) xtreme lite chair but always looking to cut weight/bulk.

activeviii

Posts: 338

#14 15 Feb 2026 at 10.02pm

In reply to Post #6
Not the sort of thing I'm looking for but thank you

elltell

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#13 15 Feb 2026 at 9.58pm

In reply to Post #1
Like Adam I use the Helinox chair(Sunset)with their foot mat if it’s a bit soft, very strong, weighs next to nothing and lives in my bag, all in all spot on!
I’ve still got my Duralite but can’t remember the last time I used it.
Tel
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wandle1

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#12 15 Feb 2026 at 9.34pm

In reply to Post #11
There are two versions ,I'm lucky to have both, chair one xl and chair one standard ..they don't really flex like that mate,your only problem is if its windy ,they can blow over ,seriously they that light..

Also ,99% of the time, unless the ground is soaked ,like every where right now ,you don't always need the ball feet .....the chair is an absolute wicked bivvy chair also ..it butt's up against my bedchair ...

( one day ,these bulky bedchairs will be in old skool tackle memories, because when a manufacturer releases a super fold, light bedchair ,or cot ,that'll be the future ...wait n see )

Nash have the right idea, re scope etc ,but other companies will.follow it through ,new ideas ,materials and so on.....

A lot of carpers don't realise how far behind we are, as regards innovation, everything is regurgitation,...we need a collaboration tween rigged n Ready, bushcraft mindset and what prolite explorer are trying to do ....all this bulky stuff is not the way forward ..I got into wild camping ,bushcraft a few yrs ago its opened my mind to what is failing in the carp world

Basically it's all overkill...

If you get one of those types of chair,let us know what you.think of it

Cheers

0nslow

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#11 15 Feb 2026 at 8.54pm

In reply to Post #10
Struggling to believe a big man chair packs down so small. Very impressive and I'm very tempted.

Does it flex when you push yourself out of it in a hurry (for a run)

wandle1

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#10 15 Feb 2026 at 8.44pm

In reply to Post #9
Thank you Vossy..

This is my ESP,40 litre rucksack ,much used inside the Helinox chair one ,plus one of the Vibram ball feet ..
I have my entire kit under that chair ,like Bite alarms ,cook kit ,and just to the left is the latest 2. 5 litre water carrier which folds flat ..from prolite explorer ..

I can do the bag for a bag thing ,but you just have to think about minimalist products from the Bushcraft n survivalist world ..

vossy1

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#9 15 Feb 2026 at 8.35pm

Adams chair

wandle1

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#8 15 Feb 2026 at 7.22pm

In reply to Post #7
They're designed for heavy and physically large people ..

( I had a duralite,sold it ,compared to Helinox ,onetigress and many other generics they are inferior believe me )...thats the issue ,some peeps just look at them at face value a big mistake )

Mine ,fits IN ,my old esp rucksack ,I don't go anywhere without it ,it's brilliant as a bivvy chair ,camping chair ,coarse fishing seat etc ,if they were no good it'd be long gone ,each piece of kit I use is thoroughly thought about and researched..

0nslow

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#7 15 Feb 2026 at 7.02pm

In reply to Post #6
Didn't know they held so much weight. Always thought they were for skinny sorts only.

Look ideal for living in the boot as well as fishing.

I've tried loads of other 'light' chairs and always gone back to my duralite for lightness, flat packdown and ease of carrying so will be interested to know if the Korum is better

wandle1

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#6 15 Feb 2026 at 6.40pm

In reply to Post #4
You can do one of several things to alleviate that problem

1,buy the ball feet that fit on the rubber ended legs

2,make yr own mud feet for pennies..out of practice golf balls

3 ,make 4 round feet out of rubber car mats

4, Helinox do a special non sink mat thing that works really well..

( I have the proper ball feet ,I doubt I'll never buy a carp chair again,these are FAR ,superior in anyway shape or form ,to Nash,Fox,Avid JRC )

If you want small,and a chair that's got a backrest, these are yr only alternative, other than a John Wilson type stool ,and those are very uncomfortable,..

activeviii

Posts: 338

#5 15 Feb 2026 at 2.36pm

In reply to Post #3
Nash, not a chance. To much of their stuff snap.
Jrc I'll go look at.
Just found a korum light weight so that might be a solution

activeviii

Posts: 338

#4 15 Feb 2026 at 2.35pm

In reply to Post #2
Think they might sink into the soft ground. I need something with a wide mud foot

essesxandy

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#3 15 Feb 2026 at 1.51pm

In reply to Post #1
I think my chair is called the Nash Indulgence Lightweight. It's about 3.5kg, has a concealed carry strap and is plenty comfortable enough for me on day sessions. The other one I liked the look of was by JRC, but I can't remember what it was called.


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