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KAMUI Camping Chair Portable Compact Light-Weight Folding with Side Pocket and Larger Feet, Ideal for Beach, Camping, Park, Picnic, Outdoor, Camo

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The Helinox One Chair is often held up as the gold standard to beat in lightweight hiking and camping chairs. In part because Helinox drove much of the initial innovation in this space forward and is the most established light chair brand. Setting up the Kamui camping chair is pretty straightforward, although the first time might involve some wrestling with the fabric until it has stretched out. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll have it up and ready in under a minute. With the strap left out, the Kamui is lighter than the pricier Helinox Chair One, which comes in at 964g. Although the even more expensive Helinox Chair Zero does beat both, weighing only 510g. Camping chairs should provide comfort and stability. I recognise that these sorts of lightweight camping chairs will never be as comfortable as an armchair at home or some conventional, heavy camping chairs. But, accounting for the trade-offs in comfort that lightweight chairs require, these chairs should still be more comfortable than sitting on the ground or a tree stump. Comparing the Kamui pad to other camping mattresses, it’s a little bit more lightweight than some other foam and air mats, but heavier than the air only mattresses. No surprise that the foam element makes these mattresses much heavier.

Choosing the right chair is crucial since you don’t want to use an uncomfortable chair. Comfort plays an important role when buying your camping chair. We recommend trying out your camping chair before buying it. That way, you can ensure the chair is comfortable and fits your needs. Durability The Kamui chair is made of a few materials. The legs are made of aluminium, a lightweight material with plenty of strength. The canvas is a robust cordura fabric, and the remainder is mesh. However, the circular feet at the ends of the legs are plastic, so these are potential points of failure down the road. My Kamui mat felt well made and sturdy. I can imagine it taking quite a lot of use over the years without getting damaged. Another factor that affects comfort is the stability of the chair. The Kamui follows the same structural design as most of these lightweight chairs – two pairs of legs crossing in an X shape, a bar connecting the legs, and the tension of the fabric keeping you in place. Secondly, I want to buy a whole bunch of camping chairs at some point and test them all at once. If this is something that you’re interested in, let me know in the comments!The comfort of these lightweight camping chairs is typically between sitting on a tree stump and a conventional camping chair. I did love the buttons along the side of the Kamui sleeping mattress. These let you connect as many other Kamui pads as you want – so you can essentially make one giant bed. This could be a great option for couples if you want the flexibility of being able to choose between single mattresses for solo camping and double mattresses when you’re out together. Would I recommend the Helinox Chair One? Yes, I actually would. It’s an excellent chair with a sterling reputation. But if you’re at all price-conscious, I suggest you consider the Kamui chair a great alternative.

The Kamui camping chair provides a surprisingly good experience at a budget price. Our lightweight camping chair review criteria

The Helinox One Chair comes in at a very similar weight to the Kamui. The Helinox chair has the same general design, with aluminium legs and plastic leg connectors. When you sit in it, the fabric tensions, and this gives your arms a bit of support. Not as much as armrests, but it does take some of the weight. Despite this, I’ve had an excellent experience with the Kamui camping chair, so unless there are any durability disasters, I don’t expect the overall message of this review to change. What’s in the box?

The reduction in weight has partially been achieved by trimming the length of the legs, resulting in a chair that sits closer to the ground. This may not be optimal if you are tall or find it challenging to stand from a low-seated position. HARDWEARING and EASILY TRANSPORTABLE: Made from 7075 aviation grade Al alloy and 500 Denier Cordura fabric, this chair can hold up to max weight of 100 kg. It’s compact size 38X13X15 cm, and weighs less than 1 kg. This chair comes with a shoulder strap and easy to take on any outdoor excursion. There are a few less essential extras, such as how the chair performs in the weather, the ease of cleaning the chair and the warranty.Just a heads up, the scores I’ve changed in this review will probably change over time for several reasons. I liked how firm the mattress could get. I personally love a firm mattress. But you can also use the nozzle on the side to easily let just a little air out and soften the mattress up if you wish. Where I found setting up more of a struggle is putting the poles into the two loops at the bottom of the fabric. The final poles help create tension in the material, which turns it into a seat. But, on the first setup, the fabric isn’t used to this manoeuvring, and you may have to use a little muscle to finish the job. The chair is anti-sink, yes. But I would still expect a degree of sinking if you’re on soft sand. There is only so much that the feet can do, after all. Other comfort features I found the Kamui camping chair surprisingly comfortable, although you miss armrests after a while! [8/10] Durability

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