REI has tri-pod stools that go 1.5 lbs. I have one and their not bad really but I knew they were out there lighter than that.

These come in at 14oz. Pretty sweet! They also have one that comes in at 10 oz but that puts you a little to low. 17" up is the perfect height for me to still do chores on the ground like cooking without having to stretch. Tired of bending over all the time when you break camp? Get one of these and break camp sitting down.........much easier on your back when stuffing tents and bags.

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I don't find the tripod stool particularly comfortable (got a couple of different one's stored in my shop).  Here's my camp stool solution.

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When traveling, the folded Coleman (Rambler II) stool stradles the tractor seat in my Prism and is lashed to the thwart just behind the seat.  I did purchase a tractor seat for the canoe for extra back support.  That's what sitting on top of my stool (and strapped to the legs) in the picture.  (I mean ... I COULD do without such luxury, but why?  Nothing quite like being able to lean back and watch the evening campfire in comfort.)  This particular model has about the same load capacity and weight as the tripod model and typically runs under $15.00

dd

Well I'm just not really sure how comfortable it would be to have a backrest. Perhaps one night we could swap out for an evening and I could give your set-up a test. In fact it might take several nights before I really can tell if it's something I would be interested in.

I appreciate the offer though. [smiley=dankk2.gif]

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"Nothing quite like being able to lean back and watch the evening campfire in comfort."

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I had to go find what I said about my tri stool last year in my solo trip report.  I cut and pasted it here.  Read the sentence about comfort.
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Just got a new stool form Basspro  it weighs 26OZ fits in a bag 15 inches long and 4 inches wide.  It stands 21 inches high.  It is 3 legged and seems very strong.  Out of the bag and set in 10 seconds. It is almost as comfortable as a sharp rock.  It holds a plate nicely”

I really liked it until I was on a trip and sat on it while in camp.  When I move it pokes me in a tender spot.
I have gone back to one like DD has.  It is a little delicate but I have used mine on about 6 trips.  The biggest thing is not to put sideways pressure on it.  The ones with the bar on the bottom of the legs are much stronger and weigh two times as much.    

MP I've been rummaging around and came across this and thought I would pass it on. 18oz not great but not bad. Probably as light as your going to get in that style.

They have some interesting hammocks as well if your into that.

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mastertangler wrote on Dec 9^th, 2010 at 4:21am:

MP I've been rummaging around and came across this and thought I would pass it on. 18oz not great but not bad. Probably as light as your going to get in that style. They have some interesting hammocks as well if your into that.   (You need to Login or Register

I'd just be a bit concerned about the load capacity.  The Coleman Rambler II weighs 1.5 pounds, but had a load capacity of 225 pounds ... which to me translates into "more sturdy."  I don't worry about babying mine ... unlevel ground, on a slant ... where ever I decide I want to put it down.  I've used it enough that the rubber feet have worn through, so its time to replace those, but the frame/seat seem as good as new.

dd

Excellent observation and valid point DD. With the bends in the metal, which are inherent in this chairs design, and the uneven surfaces a chair like I presented might fold up like a cheap accordion.

I think I can get by in fine style with my tri-pod stool and the straight aluminum legs, no bends to start the kink. I really like the sound of "14 oz".   

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Searching this link, I see it's about all things hammock as well.
Many of the items they offer have been asked about/discussed here.
Might be worth a more in depth look by the " hangers" among us.
They have some accessories that are outside the box but very clever.

We've discussed guy-line tighteners/tensioner's.
These look interesting. I have exercise tubing like they use, I can attest to it's strength/recovery ability.

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In the interests of "full disclosure" or "credit where credit is due" Marlin turned me on to this link;
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On the home page is the heading "Links". There are many unique websites many of which feature U.L. gear. That's where I came across the site ST mentioned.

Some of the photo galleries are excellent. Check this one out;
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Thanks Marlin  [smiley=dankk2.gif]

I have a set of the original DutchClips from Jacks or Better.  They make setting up my hammock easier and faster and they are very light.

Here is another for your---and you favorite textile expert ;)

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A bit off topic, but still in the flow of the thread...a special note should be paid to the down special, or rather the special deal on the riteous down.

Have any of you hangers tried a prussic's on the sling line rather than a clove hitched sling line?  ::)

Camp stool has shown up and I'm pleased. I have owned three previous ones and this one stands out. The seat material itself is the first difference. Not sure what it is but it seems quite a bit tighter/stiffer than the usual stuff. You don't sink in quite as much which I really like.

And of course the factor that first attracted me was the weight. At 14oz it is 1/2 or less the comparable steel legged models. That is a pound savings. Substantial. Plus you can't beat the price.......very reasonable.

I will give it a go this summer and if it holds up well I will likely get 2 replacements. When I find something I really like I get replacements so several years down the road I still have one if the original wears out.

The link if your interested is posted at the beginning of this thread.  

MT, I'm trusting you on this one. I ordered one for me too. My current chair needed replacment. I like the chair for doing certain things, not just sitting. If my seat pad wasn't so much trouble attaching in and out of my canoe I'd use it more.

Trust away Ben, I don't think these can be beat with a big stick! Time will tell the tale though. BUT......if your not happy let me know and I'll buy it off you. Of course if you actually try it out and your posterior makes contact with the fabric it will be considered used and I could only offer you 1/2 price.  :-?

Your pal
Al

Whew! My gear gabbing days are nearing an end. Just about squared away for a while I figure. Just thought I would share stuff I thought might help someone else. I'm glad others have a similar philosophy as I have benefited far beyond what I would of come up with on my own.

My emphasis on lighter and potentially better equipment, driven largely by my desire to lessen the weight of my kit and in turn lessen the strain on my knee, could provide fodder for an intellectually stimulating discussion. I am double minded on the subject although new and lighter has won out in a significant way. Deep down I know that being content with what you have is a real key to true happiness. Having mental ascent, that is, knowing something is true and actually practicing it can be worlds apart however.

And yet there is much pleasure involved in even the anticipation of employing the choices that have been made. On one hand thus and on the other hand.................double minded.

Now that my disclaimer is done ;) I thought I would lay out something for you guys and gals who like a backrest on a chair. I haven't tried one of these but thought the stool I got from them was so well made I would pass this on. I am kicking around getting one for shorter less demanding trips. My pals on our last trip had a chair with a back rest and I have to admit it was pretty nice. This one looks to be fairly compact.

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mastertangler wrote on Dec 13^th, 2010 at 4:06am:

Now that my disclaimer is done ;) I thought I would lay out something for you guys and gals who like a backrest on a chair. I haven't tried one of these but thought the stool I got from them was so well made I would pass this on. I am kicking around getting one for shorter less demanding trips. My pals on our last trip had a chair with a back rest and I have to admit it was pretty nice. This one looks to be fairly compact.   (You need to Login or Register

Yep.  Mine is even the same color.  Been sitting in my shop for the past 3 or 4 years.  Its currently where I deposit my ratchet straps when not carrying heavy loads.

Make me an offer! ;D

dd

Maybe you can save me 50 clams. What don't you like about it? Seems like a rather expensive ratchet strap holder.

BTW, if we hit on a price do you throw the straps in..........as in "and that's not all, if you call in the next 10 minutes you get a second chair and straps free"..........

mastertangler wrote on Dec 13^th, 2010 at 11:59am:

Maybe you can save me 50 clams. What don't you like about it? Seems like a rather expensive ratchet strap holder. BTW, if we hit on a price do you throw the straps in..........as in "and that's not all, if you call in the next 10 minutes you get a second chair and straps free"..........

Hey!  I actually have a USE for the straps!  

However, maybe I could thrown in another camping chair with a back.  I also have a   (You need to Login or Register ... it just leans back a little too much for my taste.

And as for taste, perhaps its because I prefer cruiser bikes to crotch rockets ... just a more comfortable fit to my anatomy.  

But in the final analysis, it was just "one more thing" to carry.  Like I've said before, my folding Coleman Rambler II weighs less (and I can add my canoe seat to get a back rest if I want) and is lashed behind my tractor seat ... in that position it also serves as an additional back-stop support.  And since it is lashed in, it stays there during a portage.

dd

Got my chair today... Wow, it's light. It doesn't seem like much, But we'll have to see. I'll do a couple 12 day trips right away in May and June. I'll then have a couple weeks to replace it after that if it doesn't work out. As far as comfortable? I'll be looking for a recliner like Martin Kehoe uses.  ;D I think it'll function fine if it holds up. I better lose some weight!