Montbell Light Weight Trail Chair 40

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Montbell’s featherweight tripod camp chair is ideal for backpacking. It’s compact and lightweight, setting up quickly. The chair is comfortable and durable but may be small for larger users.

Montbell says: 

Ultralight tripod-style chair compact enough for backcountry adventures. Quickly folds up and unfolds in less than a second. Compact enough to fit in side pocket or front pocket of a backpack.

Our Verdict

Montbell’s ultralight tripod camp chair strikes a nice balance between packability and comfort for backcountry adventures. At just 526g (18.5oz), it is incredibly lightweight and compact enough to fit into a backpack’s side pocket. This makes it a viable luxury item for backpacking trips when you want a chair to relax in at camp.

The tripod-style design allows the chair to set up and pack down in seconds. The included carry bag makes it easy to store and attach to the outside of a pack. With a respectable 15.7-inch seat height and 600D polyester construction, it should provide enough comfort and durability for short backcountry stints.

However, the low weight and small packed size come with some trade-offs. The 12.6 x 12.6-inch seat dimensions are compact, so more significant users may find it constricting.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)

Features

• Easy set-up and packing
• Lightweight and compact
• Carry bag included

Specifications

• Weight 526g (excluding carry bag):
• Size: H12.6 x W13.8 x D12.6 in/ 32 x 35 x 32 cm
• Seat height: 15.7 in/ 40 cm

Material & Construction

• Body: 600-denier polyester (PVC coating)
• Frame: Aluminium alloy