Lightweight travel chairs? Helinox?

[jay clock]

I would really love a chair for cycle touring. These appear excellent. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eureka-Chair-One-Helinox/dp/B007ZGOWZQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top I wondered if any of you have one and any views. Or nay alternatives?

Jay

 

[Dave Davenport]

We've looked at those in the past, if they were half the price.........

 

[raleighnut]

I use a Gelert "chair". It has no legs and the backrest is adjusted by straps linked to the front of the seat, weight @250gms, the padding is similar to a roll mat material so its quite warm on a chilly evening bought for backpacking about 20yrs ago so quite longlasting.

 

[jay clock]

I use a Gelert "chair". It has no legs and the backrest is adjusted by straps linked to the front of the seat, weight @250gms, the padding is similar to a roll mat material so its quite warm on a chilly evening bought for backpacking about 20yrs ago so quite longlasting.

Dave, agreed they are pricey but years of experience has taught me not to try too hard to save money as it bites you on the bum later.

Re a 250g chair I would be interested but suspect that if 20 yrs old will not be around any more. I am getting on in years, so would need convincing re being down that low though!

Anyone got any lightweight tips?

 

[raleighnut]

There are some available under the Highlander brand that are similar, weight quoted at 450 gms so probably a bit more padded than mine.

Dave, agreed they are pricey but years of experience has taught me not to try too hard to save money as it bites you on the bum later.

Re a 250g chair I would be interested but suspect that if 20 yrs old will not be around any more. I am getting on in years, so would need convincing re being down that low though!

Anyone got any lightweight tips?

 

[Dave Davenport]

Mrs D is always on about not having a comfy chair to sit on when we're touring (we use aluminium folding stools at the moment), I might be tempted to get her one as an anniversary present (two days into this years tour) but I'd like to have a look at / sit on one before shelling out that much.

 

[potsy]

I like the look of those, I see they are available at Millets for £10 less than the link in the op, might be worth having a look in the shop and a test ride

 

[psmiffy]

1. Do they not sink with the consequence
2. that they disintegrate due to the peculiar stresses that get put on them

 

[Crackle]

Comfy, light and stable. I had alook at one in Cotswolds.

 

[Dave Davenport]

I like the look of those, I see they are available at Millets for £10 less than the link in the op, might be worth having a look in the shop and a test ride

Apart from the 'store finder' on the website doesn't work so I can't find where the nearest one is.

 

[Dave Davenport]

Just looked at the video on the Cotswold site, I'm not sure how durable the bits where the poles go into the frame are.

 

[CopperBrompton]

I'm not understanding this thread :-)

 

[Geoff Crowther]

I'm not understanding this thread :-)

Great pic. Looks like Islay?

 

[CopperBrompton]

Great pic. Looks like Islay?

Rosemarkie - absolutely beautiful place.

http://www.benlovejoy.com/cycle/tripreports/lejog/day17/

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Rosemarkie - absolutely beautiful place.

http://www.benlovejoy.com/cycle/tripreports/lejog/day17/

Got yer. Near Chanonry Point.
(sorry for hijacking thread)