I just got one as well. It is an awesome chair. Bright yellow tennis balls aren't all that aestheticly pleasing when hunting, so I'm modding your mod and going with black racquet balls...
I'm a big/thick girl and I was worried this chair wouldn't hold my weight since all the girls they show with Helinox chairs are small n supper skinny. Very helpful vid.
Great review! How is it holding up? Does it still feel solid? I ask because after 9 years, if yours in this video is a solid as the day you bought it, then it's indescribable, right? LOL
I was just about to look into buying a different camping chair. I'm really glad I decided to do a bit more research and run into your video. I'm a bigger guy, so having a sturdy chair is important. Looks like I'll be buying this chair in the near future. Definitely going to check out your other videos.
Quick observation....if you are a big fat camper/hiker carry heavier equipment to help melts those pasty cheese burgers away and get lighter equipment as you don’t have to worry about breaking it. Simple concept
True story. I've been looking at these chairs for a few days, but I've seen lots of complaints about sinking. So I'm thinking to myself why not use some tennis balls. Two days later I see this video. I just laughed and said "well shit, I guess it works"
A little tip as a Helinox 1 chair user since they came out. If you interlink your fingers of both hands and put behind your head to support your head you can go to sleep in the chair very easily and very comfortably. ;-))
Great review! Excellent tip on the tennis balls too!!! I bought the Alite Mantis, Helinox, and REI Flex Lite chairs to see which I like best. The REI has the same frame as the Helinox, but it's seating material isn't quite as wide, so it's not as comfortable. The Alite Mantis has a considerably higher back and wider seat, so it's more comfortable, but it sits 4" closer to the ground, which sucks getting out of. The BEST chair would be if the Alite Mantis were raised 4", but it only holds 250lb.
Great review and good tip on the tennis balls. I'm looking at getting this chair from MEC myself. I'm hoping the tennis ball trick works in snow as I think this chair would be really comfy in my hot tent :)
Hi Mike. I'm a big guy like you, but my knees gave out a few years ago. The only way I could access a chair that low is if I could figure out how to extend the length of the legs . . . maybe with some aluminum tubing that would fit over the existing legs. Do you think that would be doable? Thanks for showing the chair to us.
Dope vid! Just got this chair and table from supreme and I'm no small guy either so I'm really digging the weight capacity. Plus the portability is awesome for a camp chair.
3 yrs ago I watched this vid and inspired me to buy the Sunset chair, I'm big/ thick. Pretty heavy and my chair still holding strong. I had a friend who is lil over 300lb sit on my chair with out asking n I swear i had fear in my eyes. she is heavier than me and I thought it wouldn't hold her but it held her during the out door concert. And i still have it working like a charm. I have this chair too which holds me too. But I wanted to rest my head since I go to movies at the park n sunset chair is really nice. Just buy small dog balls for the bottom u sink lol
Yup, works great. I accidentally made the holes in the tennisballs slightly smaller than the end of the feet (like you did), which helps a lot because they won't slide of when you lift up the chair to move it.
Great video. I've been looking around for a good backpackers chair for a while. This clinched it. I bought one online immediately after watching this. Thanks guys. Looking forward to your other vids.
Excellent review, I spent a while looking for a review from a big guy like myself on this chair! I'm glad it works for us guys who like our food ;)
Mike.... That was a very nice review...thanks....loved the tennis balls idea....brilliant
I just got one as well. It is an awesome chair. Bright yellow tennis balls aren't all that aestheticly pleasing when hunting, so I'm modding your mod and going with black racquet balls...
I'm a big/thick girl and I was worried this chair wouldn't hold my weight since all the girls they show with Helinox chairs are small n supper skinny. Very helpful vid.
+MzPanda's Kute Ztuff Thick/big is good.
Believe me when I say a lot of us men much prefer a big / thick girl. Far more comfortable for cuddlin’ !
Great review! How is it holding up? Does it still feel solid?
I ask because after 9 years, if yours in this video is a solid as the day you bought it, then it's indescribable, right? LOL
I was just about to look into buying a different camping chair. I'm really glad I decided to do a bit more research and run into your video. I'm a bigger guy, so having a sturdy chair is important. Looks like I'll be buying this chair in the near future. Definitely going to check out your other videos.
Superb, informative AND entertaining review. Thankyou. And.. oh yes ..... Hello from Wales, UK ! :))
Quick observation....if you are a big fat camper/hiker carry heavier equipment to help melts those pasty cheese burgers away and get lighter equipment as you don’t have to worry about breaking it. Simple concept
"I kill camp chairs on a regular basis."
Hahahaha man I feel that. Great video btw. Just pulled the trigger on one.
I guess it is kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?
@Victor Graysen I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@Deacon London yea, been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D
@Deacon London thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it !
@Victor Graysen you are welcome :D
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I wouldn't be surprised if Helinox turns your tennis ball mod into an optional accessory for this chair. Good review!
Just noticed on the MEC website Helinox is releasing add-on feet for $30 a set... They must have seen your video!
As an owner of one (in camo!) I agree it sinks in soft ground otherwise it's an 9/10 for me!
True story. I've been looking at these chairs for a few days, but I've seen lots of complaints about sinking. So I'm thinking to myself why not use some tennis balls. Two days later I see this video. I just laughed and said "well shit, I guess it works"
Nice review.
Specs at the bottom of the video say load capacity of 230 lbs. Is that correct? I thought it was in the 300's.
A little tip as a Helinox 1 chair user since they came out.
If you interlink your fingers of both hands and put behind your head to support your head you can go to sleep in the chair very easily and very comfortably. ;-))
Great review! Excellent tip on the tennis balls too!!! I bought the Alite Mantis, Helinox, and REI Flex Lite chairs to see which I like best. The REI has the same frame as the Helinox, but it's seating material isn't quite as wide, so it's not as comfortable. The Alite Mantis has a considerably higher back and wider seat, so it's more comfortable, but it sits 4" closer to the ground, which sucks getting out of. The BEST chair would be if the Alite Mantis were raised 4", but it only holds 250lb.
sorry that was a Typo, I have fixed it 145 kg or 319.67 pounds is the correct load limit. Thank you for pointing that out. Cheers
You need a rest from setting up the camera? Or that's the worst acting ever.
BTW, you don't need to worry about the ladies getting wet.
Great review and good tip on the tennis balls. I'm looking at getting this chair from MEC myself. I'm hoping the tennis ball trick works in snow as I think this chair would be really comfy in my hot tent :)
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Hi Mike. I'm a big guy like you, but my knees gave out a few years ago. The only way I could access a chair that low is if I could figure out how to extend the length of the legs . . . maybe with some aluminum tubing that would fit over the existing legs. Do you think that would be doable? Thanks for showing the chair to us.
Dope vid! Just got this chair and table from supreme and I'm no small guy either so I'm really digging the weight capacity. Plus the portability is awesome for a camp chair.
3 yrs ago I watched this vid and inspired me to buy the Sunset chair, I'm big/ thick. Pretty heavy and my chair still holding strong. I had a friend who is lil over 300lb sit on my chair with out asking n I swear i had fear in my eyes. she is heavier than me and I thought it wouldn't hold her but it held her during the out door concert. And i still have it working like a charm. I have this chair too which holds me too. But I wanted to rest my head since I go to movies at the park n sunset chair is really nice. Just buy small dog balls for the bottom u sink lol
Great idea with the tennis balls. I wonder if you could maximize the bag space, maybe by using halves of 2 balls.
I just bought 2 of these chairs, they are pricey but awesome chairs. Great review and mod.
Yup, works great. I accidentally made the holes in the tennisballs slightly smaller than the end of the feet (like you did), which helps a lot because they won't slide of when you lift up the chair to move it.
Interesting camping chair and good mod you done to it. Atb Glenn.
Thanks, very helpful review.
id stick it next to a tree for ease to get up
Yes, an excellent review! And cheap fix too!
Great review, Mike - sold me on this chair!
Thanks a lot, great review well worth watching!
Nice video - liked the comment about more space for beer.
Terrific review. Thanks so much!
A good review, thank you, sir.
Thanks for the review, convinced me too.
oex do one with a mat for the legs that wont sink in soft ground
Weight over !????????????????
Great review, man! Thanks!
Great review pal you take care of yourself
Great video. I've been looking around for a good backpackers chair for a while. This clinched it. I bought one online immediately after watching this. Thanks guys. Looking forward to your other vids.
THX, very god + helpful
Cool review i like it good job 👍🏻
best review of the chair thanks
Genuinely useful. Thanks.
Simple but clever idea!
Thank you, Sir.
Its a great idea. :)
Great vid!
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100 usd?! Online you can get chinese replica for 20 usd..similar quality...
A log isn't as comfy but waaaaay cheaper!
I like how at the start of the review you say 9 times out of 10 you put in a side pocket, and then later say you've had it out three times.