Thread starter AustinL911; Start date Mar 25, 2017; 1; 2; Next. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . $99.95. Locale: Finger Lakes. Share. The Flexlite Air Chair weighs a very modest 12 ounces and packs down to a small footprint of 5 inches by 16 inches. Then we strapped each chair to a fully loaded pack to assess packability and took them out on hikes to decide if the bulk and weight are worth it for the comfort provided. The REI Co-Op Flexlite Air is 1.7 oz (48 g) lighter and $20 cheaper. The lightweight design and mesh back panel of the REI Flexlite make it an excellent choice for hot weather camping, though we found some of its competitors to have stronger performances in other vital metrics. My chair broke. The REI Flexlite is a good portable camping chair. $79.95. REI wouldn't help with the part or repair. Prices could be less… Mar 10, 2019 at 3:19 am #3582675. Orange, CA. I have one of these chairs with a broken joint. REI Co-op. New (never used) Brand new, no lowballs. Features Sets up easily using an aluminum frame that's similar to the frame on a lightweight tent; 4-leg design provides stabilit . This chair is ideal for providing support after a long day of hiking as it allows you to sit comfortably off the ground. Avg. Size and Weight. Save. If you're nowhere close to 250 pounds, the weight capacity is a number to ignore. Eligible for Free Shipping. Customer Review. The REI flexlite chair pushed up on my thighs and constricted a bit due to a little higher angle but your experience may be different. ULTRALIGHT & COMPACT BACKPACKING CHAIR AT A Fantastic PRICE; WEIGHT: 1 pound. Learn more about the REI Co-Op Flexlite Air Chair Yes, seat to back angle is … This chair offers the same comfort that you’d find in other lightweight folding chairs at a slightly lower price . It’s our first choice. REI FLEXLITE Air Chair NEW Color: Copper Spice. Joined May 24, 2016 Messages 277. Free Shipping by Amazon . Dec 26, 2019 - The REI Co-op Flexlite Air is one chair even ounce-counting backpackers can lovefor just one extra pound, you get the luxury of sitting high and dry, out of the reach of poking pine needles. REI Flexlite Air Chair Top 50 in Camp Chairs Specs. View on REI. Best Backpacking Chairs Best Overall: REI Flexlite Air Chair ($100) At only a pound, this camp chair from REI offers the perfect balance of comfort, stability, and price. REI Co-op. Orange, CA Map is approximate to keep the seller's location private. @jamesdmarco. I just received my REI Flex-Lite camping chair and decided to do a review of the FOUR! Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › REI Flexlite Air Chair. 9. Its comfort and durability put it not far behind our two favorite camping chairs of similar size, the Helinox Chair One and Chair Zero.Made almost entirely of fine mesh, this chair is breathable yet sturdy, and weighs less than all the other contenders in this review, save the extremely light Chair Zero. The Flexlite Air Chair is REI’s answer to uncomfortable sit pads. The Flexlite Air Chair features an aluminum tent-like frame that sits 11” above the ground. REI Flexlite Air Chair (1lb) Flexlite Air Chair by REI.com. I was given the oversea distributor's info, but no one replied. 6’4 230lbs here. In this regard, the incredibly light Helinox Chair Zero and REI Flexlite Air above take the cake at just 1 pound each, albeit with significant compromises in comfort and durability. Pick up locally. REI FLEXLITE Air Chair NEW Color: Muted Sage. REI • ZPacks • Hyperlite • Patagonia • Arc'teryx • RBTR • Drop • Backcountry • Feathered Friends • CampSaver • Gaia • Mountain Hardwear. The chair is built very much like the Helinox Chair. The four-leg design promises a stable seat that can hold up to 250lbs. Enjoy a comfy sit with no fear!! Helinox Chair Zero vs. REI Flex-Lite. Not so with the Air, which is a fully-fledged beer-chugging camp chair. Local pickup (981 miles away) Posted 1 month ago in Sports & outdoors. Weapons. Mar 25, 2017 #1 A. AustinL911 Senior Member. The REI Flexlite Air Chair features an ultra-lightweight collapsible frame, with a removable, canvas-like material that straps into the frame in seconds. 1-16 of 126 results for "rei flexlite chair" Skip to main search results Amazon Prime. That brings us to the deciding factors: cost and weight. to your load. And in the same weight category, the Helinox Swivel Chair below is quite a bit pricier at $150 (nearly double the Camp Boss) but swivels and has a more stable feel. Other options such as the Flexlite ‘Low’ offer low weight, but usually for a trade-off such as being lower to the ground. Today's Deals; Department. The REI Co-op Flexlite Air has truly earned its spot among the best backpacking camp chairs on the market. The Flexlite's wobbly construction and lack of versatility left it falling short from coming away as our favorite car camping chair. On the lower end, holding up to 250 pounds, is the Flexlite Air. Gear Hack: REI Flexlite Chair. Flexlite Norwell Macro and Flexlite Camp Boss accommodate up to 300 pounds. I weigh 157 lbs, and it was not being misused when it broke. $99.95. Gear Deals • Gear Search. The purpose of this article is to review the Helinox Chair Zero to the REI Flexlite Air Chair and see if there are any meaningful differences. And it’s good finally to see a competition between ultra light chairs, I was waiting for that. Go. @oleskier. May 24, 2019 at 10:49 am #3594369. Make an offer to the item and pick up locally. This simple hack will keep you from sinking into the ground. I have used this chair on several backpacking trips and I wanted to share my thoughts on this chair. REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair ($100) New to market in 2019, this aluminum-frame chair is sure to be a favorite with backpackers. PROS: Comfortable, back support off the floor, lightweight, streamlined ; CONS: Expensive, a little heavy/bulky, requires a moment or 2 to place up/pack off; BOTTOM LINE: The REI Flexlite Air Chair is quite like Helinox’s Chair Zero, which we favor because of its minor rise in … chairs I now have - can you say obsessive compulsive? Next Last. The truth, though, is that the two chairs are virtually complete equals in the comfort department. It really boils down to whether you feel the benefits outweigh the additional weight. REI Flexlite Air Chair. REI provides no resources for parts or repair of this chair. It weighs just 1lb (453g) and packs down into a small stuff sack, which can easily fit in the water bottle side pocket of a backpack. It folds up to 5” x 16” and unfolds to 19” x 22” x 22”. These are a couple of options I have used over the years. The fabric is both stretchable and breathable which is extremely nice for those hot summer nights around a campfire. All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. In this portable chair review, we go over the REI Flex Lite Chair. Deals. Survival Skillz. Our review's current lightest chair is the REI Flexlite Air at 16 ounces, followed closely by the 17-ounce Chair Zero. Weight: 1lb (0.45kg) Weighing just 1lb, the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair is a super lightweight backpacking chair that even the lightest packers can add to their backpack. The REI Co-Op Flexlite Chair also comes in a rather well made case with a draw string on the top to tighten the case up. I have not carried the extra weight of a chair until now, opting for available logs, boulders, ground, and bear can (when carried) as a seat. However, after sampling a friend's Helinox Chair Zero on a weeklong backpack this summer, I decided to go for it and get one for myself. Flexlite Print Camp Boss Chair (24) 24 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. REI Flexlite Air Backpacking Chair. Overall, REI Flexlite Air Chair is a nice, comfortable for me (5’7″, 147 lb., male) and light chair for backpacking, if not leaning aside – be careful when seating. The aim of this text is to assessment the Helinox Chair Zero to the REI Flexlite Air Chair and see if there are any significant variations.The Helinox. P.S. ENO Lounger DL Camping Chair The Flexlite Air and the Helinox Zero Chair are both great options and only add 16oz. Good video. As lighter and more packable chair designs supersede previous models on a near yearly basis, the latest and lightest chair to hit the market in the lightweight, somewhat contradictory to say ultralight chair market is the Flexlite Air from REI. This is an expensive chair to be an unreliable throwaway. Camping Furniture; Camping Chairs; Cycling Equipment; See All 7 Departments. Weapons; Gear; Outdoors; Bushcraft; Off Grid; Search. It uses the same DAC Aluminum poles for assembly of the chair. REI Flexlite Air Chair. Companion forum thread to: Lightweight Backpacking Chairs: REI Flexlite Air Chair vs. Helinox Chair Zero. Reuben (33) Make offer Ask. Just a quick gear hack on my REI Flexlite Chair. The Flexlite Air is the smallest, lightest, newest addition to the REI camping chair range. Learn more about local pickup. REI Flexlite chairs have a range of weight capacity. Chair weight capacity: 250 lbs. Some think the comfort is worth it, others don't. Oleg Z. BPL Member. https://www.backpacker.com/gear/gg-2019-rei-co-op-flexlite-air Flexlite Camp Dreamer Chair (43) 43 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Anyone used both and what was your preference? 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