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Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Backpacking Chair (White)

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REI has Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Backpacking Chair (White) for $90.89. Shipping is free.

REI also has Helinox Chair Zero Highback Ultralight Backpacking Chair (Grey or Black) for $123.39. Shipping is free.

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About this item (standard back):
  • Seat is 8.5 in. off the ground
  • Thanks to anodized DAC aluminum poles, Chair Zero is strong enough to support up to 265 lbs.
  • High-performance 100-denier aramid ripstop fabric is lightweight and abrasion-resistant
  • This high-tenacity fabric is strong and durable, preventing tears and holes from ripping further
  • Single shockcorded pole structure makes for easy setup
  • Compact size makes it easy to pack and carry
  • Stuff sack included
  • To sit above snow, sand, or muddy ground, pair it with the small Helinox Chair Groundsheet (not included), which secures to the feet and distributes weight to a larger surface

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REI has Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Backpacking Chair (White) for $90.89. Shipping is free.

REI also has Helinox Chair Zero Highback Ultralight Backpacking Chair (Grey or Black) for $123.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member scholar26 for finding this deal.

About this item (standard back):
  • Seat is 8.5 in. off the ground
  • Thanks to anodized DAC aluminum poles, Chair Zero is strong enough to support up to 265 lbs.
  • High-performance 100-denier aramid ripstop fabric is lightweight and abrasion-resistant
  • This high-tenacity fabric is strong and durable, preventing tears and holes from ripping further
  • Single shockcorded pole structure makes for easy setup
  • Compact size makes it easy to pack and carry
  • Stuff sack included
  • To sit above snow, sand, or muddy ground, pair it with the small Helinox Chair Groundsheet (not included), which secures to the feet and distributes weight to a larger surface

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by scholar26

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imo, the whole point of the Chair Zero is that it's one of the few chairs that weighs around 1 lb. If you're willing to carry a bit more weight, the generic ones on Amazon are way cheaper and imo more comfortable than the Chair Zero. I got Moon Lence chairs for ~$20 a pop used like-new and they weigh ~2lbs. I'm tempted to grab the Zero to shave off a pound but I only go backpacking 2-3 times a year.
If you're car camping, skip these entirely. If you're not hauling the chair on your back, there's no reason to sit on 4 pegs and a piece of fabric. If you're in the back country, these will feel like luxury, but compared to a legit chair, they're really not that great.
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The Chair Zero is a true ultralight backpacking chair, with its main appeal being a roughly 1 pound carry weight that matters on long hikes and multi day trips. It is praised for camp lounging, cooking, and eating, and the Helinox build is described as durable enough to last for years, with warranty support replacing a broken chair. The tradeoffs are its narrow seat, limited comfort for larger bodies, and a price that feels high next to cheaper Amazon lookalikes and other similar chairs. It makes the most sense when every ounce counts.

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  • It makes sense for backpacking because the Chair Zero weighs about 1 lb, so shaving weight matters on multi-day hikes and long carries. For car camping or sporting events, cheaper chairs around 2-3 lb are easier to justify and often more comfortable.

    GreySquirrel365shaner41kineticrobdstar

  • Yes. Similar or apparently identical chairs are available on Amazon under other brands for roughly half the price or less, and some Costco/Aldi-style versions have been seen for around $35 or $15, though they are much heavier at about 3 lb packaged.

    tonyg13apollo177cathmandanwebtitan

  • It is narrow and not very comfortable for larger people, and one report says it broke on the John Muir Trail before being replaced under warranty. Another report says it has held up for years, including use by rough kids and adults up to 225 lb.

    b2.0arooniMatt8493Crazyheaven

  • A broken chair was replaced after warranty support was contacted, so the company did send a replacement in that case. That makes the warranty a practical plus if you plan to use it hard in the backcountry.

    arooni

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Dec 23, 2025 5:52 AM
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crazyg1085Dec 23, 2025 5:52 AM
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They got one for heavier😁campers out there for the same price https://www.rei.com/product/24219...air-one-re
Dec 23, 2025 8:46 AM
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Quote from crazyg1085 View quoted comment :
They got one for heavier😁campers out there for the same price https://www.rei.com/product/24219...air-one-re
imo, the whole point of the Chair Zero is that it's one of the few chairs that weighs around 1 lb. If you're willing to carry a bit more weight, the generic ones on Amazon are way cheaper and imo more comfortable than the Chair Zero. I got Moon Lence chairs for ~$20 a pop used like-new and they weigh ~2lbs. I'm tempted to grab the Zero to shave off a pound but I only go backpacking 2-3 times a year.
If you're car camping, skip these entirely. If you're not hauling the chair on your back, there's no reason to sit on 4 pegs and a piece of fabric. If you're in the back country, these will feel like luxury, but compared to a legit chair, they're really not that great.
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Dec 23, 2025 9:03 AM
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apollo177Dec 23, 2025 9:03 AM
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The collapsible chairs are slept on until you seem them in the wild. I love mine and try to tell others to get theirs when the sales come along. But as someone said, get it on amazon, MUCH cheaper as just as good.
Dec 23, 2025 11:39 AM
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Dec 23, 2025 11:40 AM
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webtitanDec 23, 2025 11:40 AM
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costco had a similar chair cheaper ($35) during the spring. its too complex and time consuming assembly for sporting events.
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Dec 23, 2025 12:21 PM
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coopscoopDec 23, 2025 12:21 PM
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Quote from tonyg13 View quoted comment :
You can literally buy th exact same chair, just different brand off Amazon for half or less. I own this exact chair by a different company, Def not even close to worth $91
Link? Most of the off brand ones weigh double or more. Totally agree with other commenter (greysquirrel)- this is a backpacking chair - value is in fact that it weighs a pound.
Dec 23, 2025 12:23 PM
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MikeS3284Dec 23, 2025 12:23 PM
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If you know helinox, you know this is a great deal. This is a backpacking chair. Ounces matter. I can't justify the purchase right now, as I backpack only a few times a year - and I have a chair that weighs 7 more ounces than this. But if you know what this and you backpack occasionally, snag it. This is the lowest price I've seen since joining REI 3 years ago.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:00 PM
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shaner41Dec 23, 2025 1:00 PM
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Quote from MikeS3284 View quoted comment :
If you know helinox, you know this is a great deal. This is a backpacking chair. Ounces matter. I can't justify the purchase right now, as I backpack only a few times a year - and I have a chair that weighs 7 more ounces than this. But if you know what this and you backpack occasionally, snag it. This is the lowest price I've seen since joining REI 3 years ago.
Yep, great for backpacking. If you backpack for many days in a row, every ounce matters so this chair is legit for that. If you don't need a super light chair, don't get this, get another one.
Dec 23, 2025 1:19 PM
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arooniDec 23, 2025 1:19 PM
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Brought this on the john Muir trail last year. Very nice for chilling at camp, cooking, and eating.

It did break which sucked but the company has great warranty support and sent a new one
Dec 23, 2025 1:36 PM
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epenterprisesDec 23, 2025 1:36 PM
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What happened to the closest rock or fallen trunk?
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Dec 23, 2025 1:44 PM
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Matt8493Dec 23, 2025 1:44 PM
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These are fantastic for a one pound backpacking chair. We are careful with them, but I've never had one break with rough kids to 225lb adults.
Dec 23, 2025 2:12 PM
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kineticrobDec 23, 2025 2:12 PM
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Quote from tonyg13 View quoted comment :
You can literally buy th exact same chair, just different brand off Amazon for half or less. I own this exact chair by a different company, Def not even close to worth $91

How to say 'I'm a car camper and don't carry my gear very far' without saying it.

This chair deal is worth it if you actually are a backpacker who carries your pack more than a few miles.

Budget chairs that look the same almost always weigh 2lbs. There's a few that weight 1.5lbs, but they're not 'half the price' and who knows on quality. Hike alot of weight over 20+ miles or up a couple thousand feet of elevation and you'll learn even ounces/grams can count. Most people who who hike their gear over long or difficult trails end up trying to cut weight and either ditch the chair or spend more for 1lb ones.
Dec 23, 2025 2:13 PM
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b2.0Dec 23, 2025 2:13 PM
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these are not meant for large people. my wife and I are not large, but these are very narrow and not terribly comfortable. if you have heart set on them though, I have two that I can't use.
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Dec 23, 2025 4:11 PM
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JeffersonStreet
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Dec 23, 2025 4:11 PM
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Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain. IYKYK. Thanks, OP!!

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Dec 23, 2025 4:21 PM
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dstarDec 23, 2025 4:21 PM
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Earlier this year I bought a chair just like this from Aldi for about $15. It's awesome however packaged up in its case it weighs a touch over 3lbs. Mine stays in my truck or it's packed on my eBike so the weight is of no concerns for me. It's the portability that I like. If you're counting grams or ounces you're going to pay.

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