Great price on a Savannah chair from Helinox. These are the larger ones that are made for people with a wider frame.
Much cheaper than the prices if bought locally which are usually between $259-299.
Free shipping.
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Mine hasn't arrived yet. But the Helinox ones are meant to be the best of the best of these kind of hiking chairs.
I wouldn't compare them to a big camping chair as their selling point is being super light weight and packing down small.
Oh hiking chairs! I see - should be super light and steady
The Savannah is definitely not a hiking chair. It's a comfy camp chair that packs down much smaller than any other type of chair. Takes up very little room when you pack the car for a camping trip. I actually leave it in the car all the time because it's really handy to have a comfy seat on hand whenever you need it. Picnic's, sunset drinks, Fish and Chips by the water, fishing, kids sport, house parties. So handy.
How are you fixing the sinking feet problem?
Never had a sinking feet problem with these chairs. Haven't had a reason to sit on soft sand or in mud, so have never had an issue.
The money you spend in this chair is invested in the make and build quality. The criteria of focus is weight reduction and durability with a design focused on being comfortable at a cost of added weight and size. I originally purchased this chair specifically for rock fishing trips that require a long hike and for that use it is light enough and comfortable enough to spend a few good hours relaxing. I have since bought a few other chairs (smaller and lighter weight) from brands like mountain designs. In comparison the Helinox chair has a way better frame cord that ties the frame parts together. The seams for where the frame anchors to fabric is also denser and better quality. The aluminium parts are also thicker and better machined (less burrs, every piece is rounded and wears less on the frame cord) and I believe the plastic axis elements are from a higher density polymer. Comparing the two end products, the Helinox has way less play and feels sturdier. I am not comparing chairs of the same price range though as the mountain design chairs were only about $80-$100 so my opinion is anecdotal at best. Also others have mentioned this chair is not really for hiking but for use where weight of the chair matters as much as comfort.
I'd buy this again and I would probably get the mesh that fits on the feet so you can use it on soft ground, I think that also reinforces the legs when used on uneven ground.
Aldi has some light weight hiking chairs on their special this weekend (08/0723)
for $20.
I will be getting one to try out
Same, I'm considering getting a Helinox One or Zero as well to compare.
Aldi one seems to be basically the same weight and design as the Helinox One so will see if the name brand is worth the premium.
There are a lot that look almost identical to the Helinox Zero, though they weigh a LOT more. If you're ultralight(ish) hiking, certainly go for the Chair Zero. For an occasional hike, something bigger and only slightly heavier would probably have fewer compromises.
I take a Zero with me on every hike, and it's ~500g on my scales. The Aldi one looks identical to the cheaper alternatives at Macpac, Torpedo7 (NZ), etc., and weighs about 900g. Not the end of the world, but if you go overnight camping a lot, the additional 400g is very noticeable. For occasional short hikes, the Zero isn't worth 10x the amount.
Thanks for the advice mate, I got the Aldi chair today it's alright. It says approx. 900g "product" so I reckon it's over 1kg including the bag it comes in. I want to get a Helinox Zero to compare, but it's decently comfortable for how small it is. Or maybe try out some of the bigger Helinox chairs that are about this same weight.
@Jasonissm: I couldn't get to Aldi yesterday…. they're not open today either
Do you have a pic of the chair?
@Spending2Much: https://i.imgur.com/ChlTJdo.jpg
Set it up at a nearby park quickly, fits fine I'm about 182cm tall and it's decently comfortable.
Will also head to local Aldi to check one out.
After schlepping this around on your back all day you can open her up and have a nice, well deserved, rest.
The feet on these things sink into any soft ground so IMO aren’t well suited for purpose. There are similar that have more rounded feet & I think they would fare better.
If I'm not mistaken you can buy 'sand' mats for those chairs so they won't sink on soft grounds
Sure, another $50 and 3 kg to carry with you on your hike.
Great solution
Helinox were one of the first with this type of design concept of the ultralight chairs before they were copied by Aldi (similar to the Helinox Chair One) and many other brands including the hundreds from Aliexpress. Helinox were always expensive and still are. Given the many knockoffs available and the considerable lower prices, I am not sure whether the price premium is still worth paying for. I would think for many people the Aldi ones for $20 will suffice for most conditions.
$200 for a camp chair, you guys sure are living the high life.
You can get these ones for $25. Not same brand / quality but hey for those ones in a budget!
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09NM77WHP/ref=ppx_yo_d…
I have a similar ones made by Trekology, perfect if you are hiking on a budget but if you are camping I prefer one of those high back ultralight chairs which cost about the same.
Is it good? Doesn't look like some $200 chairs…