The seat has a slightly lower back than some others that I’ve used, but the back adjusts from fully upright to slightly reclined, which does add to comfort given how I want to sit.

While the seat height may be slightly lower than desired for taller individuals, the ergonomic design still provides ample back support and comfort. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Fully mesh made me a little nervous at first, as I wondered if it would be strong enough or prone to snagging, but after four months of regular use, I’ve found that my worries were unwarranted.I am sure this chair will last as it's really well made but you need to be a stronger person than me to put it together.

It's light, comfortable and has been probably one of the finest bits of camping kit I have and fits easily on the outside of my pack when wild camping for that extra bit of comfort sitting on the summit watching the sunset. We put the chair and the stool through our rigorous testing criteria to evaluate their overall performance and functionality, design and construction, our own user experience and value for money and overall, both the OEX Camp Chair and Stool performed well on all 4 benchmarks giving them a 4 out of 5 fireside rating. Handle of the bag was coming away at one end and may have been a problem if I was going to carry it like that. They don't tell you that you have to unhook the front spars to get the bag on; the spars point outwards and the loops on the bag fit the narrowest part. I’m a bit nervous taking this into the woods for hunting purposes, with those squeaky feet, but I’ll give it a try and if they squeak, I’ll take a backup option.It looks like something that would fit well on a carrier or in a pannier for a day out or a longer trip. It’s also important that if a foot gets stuck in the dirt, you must check that the joints are properly seated if you move the chair. So let's take a closer look and discover why they will become a firm favourite on your camping gear essentials list! Packed into a robust carry sack with a loop handle both at the top and side of the bag, the whole chair fits neatly inside. We’ve been bringing lightweight camp chairs along on more relaxed overnight and weekend trips for a few years now, and Logan even brought one along on in a relatively minimal kit for a 10-day scouting mission as he pulled 80-90 mile days.

The extra flex that the mesh seat offers allows it to stretch in the reclined position, but in the most upright position, it causes enough of a sink that the back of the thighs rest on the front legs of the chair. At 135-175 pounds, we could both see that our weights were causing a lot of tension in the two tapered seams, whereas the chairs with cut-outs or additional panels don’t appear to be as stressed. I use an Alite Mayfly, which is a low chair similar to the ground chair, but it's no longer available. Compared to similar camping chairs and stools on the market, the OEX Ultra Lite series stands out in terms of its lightweight and compact design, durability, and overall comfort. Overall, this chair is pretty comfortable, along the lines of the other ultralight contenders with added back support and a more stable feeling.

Comfort is a fairly subjective aspect of any chair, but this one is on par with most other chairs I’ve owned and used. I rate their products as they are durable, practical and have been designed to last in rain, sleet, snow, wind and the cold (all of which you can experience in one day on the hills of Scotland! Though quite similar overall, each chair has unique characteristics that affect its overall comfort, stability, weight, and packed size.