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

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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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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".   

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 

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?  

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.

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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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"..........

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.  I think it'll function fine if it holds up. I better lose some weight!