Helinox Chair Zero High Back

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UOG TOP PICK – Chair Zero High Back – Helinox’s light and most compact chair, the Chair Zero just got more comfortable with the Chair Zero High Back. It may be low to the ground but its only 648grams, that’s carry-able, even on backpacking trips, one of our top picks!

Helinox says:

Helinox Chair Zero Highback Ultralight Comfortable Compact Camping Chair. 

The portable Chair Zero Highback is a light, compact, high-back camping chair from Helinox. Ideal for outdoor activities like camping, backpacking, hiking and biking, it weighs just 680 grams and packs small for easy transport in a backpack or bag. Chair Zero Highback can hold up to 120 kg due to its advanced proprietary DAC aluminium alloy’s high strength-to-weight ratio. Setup is easy thanks to a single internal bungee cord that self-assembles the poles. The chair seat and carrying sack are durable, lightweight, UV-resistant ripstop nylon that can be hand washed and line dried. It is backed by a manufacturer’s five-year warranty.

Our Verdict

Helinox’s Chair Zero High Back is fantastic because its an incredibly supportive chair that only weighs 648grams, that’s even lighter than Helinox’s Ground Chair! On a long hike a chair that will support your back is a real luxury, and worth carrying. It also packs down really small so you can fit it in your pack easily.

If you found that the Helinox Chair Zero lacked enough back support, then this chair could be for you. It’s a little lower to the ground than the Chair One but has a much longer back so your head is supported too.

If I was buying a chair for base camp use, I’d choose a Helinox model with longer legs, but for backpacking the Chair Zero High Back is superb.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Ultralight, compact camping and backpacking chair weighs just 680 grams and packs small for easy carry in a backpack 
• Tall back supports head, shoulders, neck, and back for excellent comfort 
• Lightweight folding chair frame is constructed from advanced DAC aluminium alloy to provide maximum strength at minimum weight; holds up to 120 kg
• Seat and carry sack are built from durable, lightweight ripstop nylon that resists harsh weather and UV rays; the material is machine washable 
• Setup is fast with a single internal bungee cord that assembles poles

Specifications

• Our weight: 648g (excludes storage bag)
• Brands stated weight: 690g / 1 lbs 8 oz
• Size: 54.5 x 52 x 82 cm
• Seat height: 17 cm
• Packed length: 40 cm
• Max load: 120 kg / 265 lbs