Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair

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The Skyline is a versatile chair with a good packsize that you can take anywhere. This is a really good option for campers and hikers alike, as it’s comfortable, small and sturdy.

Big Agnes says

Ultralight backpacking chair for fast and light adventures.

“I just love getting to camp after a long day hiking with a heavy pack and sitting on the cold, hard ground or a rock,” -said no one ever. With a weight of just over 1lb., there’s no reason you shouldn’t have a comfy, four-legged chair to kick back and relax in. The Skyline UL Chair packs small, assembles quickly, and gives you the comfort you need to enjoy the backcountry spot you worked so hard to get to.

Our Verdict

Big Agnes’ Skyline UL Chair is an great piece of kit for carrying on day walks, having around camp or even just having in the car for traveling with. For anyone who values comfort over gram counting this is an excellent option for seating.

This is a super sturdy little stool that can take up to 275lbs. It is a doddle to get set up and is the perfect height for stove cooking and eating, then relaxing in, after a long day on the trails The patented hubless frame lets it pack down small easily get back into its neat stuff sack.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Ultralight compact backpacking chair
• Fully shock-corded architecture for simple set up and break down
• Color-coded frame for easy set up
• Patented hub-less frame construction for smaller pack size
• Enhanced comfort through pre-bent poles that create a wider, more stable seat
• Stuff sack included

Specifications

• Weight: 758g (excludes storage bag)
• Seat height: 15″ / 38cm
• Seat width: 21″ / 53cm
• Packed size: 3.5 x 17.5″ / 9 x 43cm
• Capacity: 275lb

Construction & Materials

• Ultralight nylon 70d Robic™ with nylon 66 rip-stop for extra tear strength
• High-tenacity Robic™ yarn that is lightweight and 25% – 30% stronger a regular yarn in the same denier
• Waterproof UTS coating gives fabric a soft feel and enhances tear strength
• Ultralight aircraft aluminum pole system