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Reply #50 - Dec 18th, 2013 at 2:47pm
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I think camp chairs are kinda like cars, everyone has their favorite, for different reasons.

My canoe partner is 6'5" and loves the slinglight (Kerry's favorite) because it provides support for his neck.  I find it unstable and I don't like how it folds up (or doesn't). 

Camp chairs is one of those wonderful camping topics with endless room for debate, and one that we don't even have to get angry over. 

Of course my chair is better than your chair.  Right#*?!

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Reply #51 - Dec 19th, 2013 at 12:21pm
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I won this mayfly chair as part of a first prize pack for my project "Building a Cedar Strip Canoe" on instructables.com.

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I'm anxious to give it a try on my next trip. Seems like a nice chair, lightweight and compact.
  
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Reply #52 - Dec 19th, 2013 at 1:07pm
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I picked up a Mayfly at an REI garagae sale for $33 or something like that.  Haven't used it except to assemble at home.  I think the design of the legs is better than the Helios - instead of 4 skinny feet, you have a bar across the corners that should sink less in soft soils.
  
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Re: Take a camp chair?
Reply #53 - Dec 20th, 2013 at 5:51pm
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mastertangler wrote on Dec 16th, 2013 at 11:29pm:
solotripper wrote on Dec 16th, 2013 at 8:28pm:
Another contestant in the camp chair game.
I have no personal knowledge of this item, but do know their other products are well made and MI made too. Thumbs Upup

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Loads of features and reasonably priced.


I have looked at these in person and there are several good aspects about them. They seem very well made (tubular steel legs vs aluminum) and if your a big fella these might meet your need for a fairly compact chair that is sturdy. It also has a backrest which is an attractive feature.

However, there is one drawback, and its a big one (or should we say a weighty one)......the thing weighs a ton. 3.5 lbs.....wow......that's a lot and is why I don't own one.

But if your primarily a base camper or want a good seat for deer/turkey hunting these would be pretty good choice.


You think 3.5 lbs is a ton?  I carry a 5-pound GCi Quik-E-Seat and have loved it   - so far.  I just ordered the Shappell chair you linked above - thankyouverymuch - and look forward to using it.
  
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Reply #54 - Dec 21st, 2013 at 3:11am
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3.5# is heavier than my tent.
  
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Reply #55 - Dec 22nd, 2013 at 8:56pm
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I just ordered the Shappell chair you linked above - thankyouverymuch - and look forward to using it


I look forward to your review of it. I downloaded the pfd manual for it, and from what I could see, I think you could drop some weight by drilling out the adjustable legs ( honey-combing) between and at 90 degree angle to the push-button holes.
I bet you could do the same for the upper arms as well. Say 1/4 holes every inch side/top but not next to each other if you know what I mean.
Maybe get under 3# or lower with a little MacGivering. Wink

I'm doing that to a aluminum Coleman director type chair and if I can get around 3#, I'd be more than happy.
  
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Reply #56 - Jan 23rd, 2014 at 2:31pm
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So here is my solution to the Helinox chair feet digging into soft ground.  (Assuming I find level ground, which is a big assumption.) 

Now the chair looks like a cross between a lunar rover and a new line of Mickey Mouse furniture.  Best thing, if it ever falls in the water, Puck my golden retriever will get it!

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