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hi smashing69 and all you backpacking fans I hope you find this site as good as we have.We are new to camping last year we got away twice and are looking forward to this year2010.As a novice i would think some kind of inflatable seat may be light enough to backpack with if carefull where you use it.An off the wall idea / a trailer wheel innertube inflated with a portable foot pump might get you 4 to 5 inches of the ground with a fold up table top or some thing ridgid to stop you falling through the hole in the middle may work or some thing you can inflate then deflate and carry easy may be a self inflating mat or pillow.I dont know any roll up chairs small enough to backpack with but the folks on here are verry good with ideas good luck with your search.

Hombre de curry

How about one of these? We have three of them and use them in our Coleman Rock Springs, plus the beach. Outwell do a version too. They have support struts towards the edges where the seaming is and you can sit upright, back or anywhere in between. Very comfortable and light (456g)! I've seen a picture of a canoeist who used one as a seat in his canoe. It is can take that it will take a few bum sits.

Two halves fold together with handles. You can adjust the straps for comfort and there is a handy mesh pocket on the back.

http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/highlander-lightweight-seat-34-p.asp

Another one worth considering if you can find it is the Terra Nova Folding Stool

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Activity/Hiking_and_Walking/Folding_Stool.html

Quote: Originally posted by Soup Dragon on 07/2/2010

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Can I jump in and ask if anyone has a Thermarest chair sleeve? like this. I have the womens prolite. Are they comfortable?

I take a small foam pad for long hikes anyway & will probably do so when backpacking. It's good to have somethingIt would be nice to have something to lean back on in my tent tho. I won't bother if they don't really provide much support.

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I have one of those sleeves.  They're good to a point - it gives you a seat back but really works best when raised up on a rock or treestump.  On the ground is OK but not great - I use it when trapped in tent during a rainy night...

Thanks for all the ideas - but have to conclude that there isn't much lighter than the aluminium tripod stool I already use (460g)  http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Gelert_Aluminium_Tripod_Stool.html

.  Not great on soft ground (if a leg sinks in too far it breaks) but generally a good sitting position.

PS If anyone is interested in one of these Thermarest things, bear in mind that the old model - still the most prominent in the shops - is twice as heavy as the newer 'Compack' model.

I've just found one more, the Trek-Or-Chair, http://www.nationalrf.com/trek/   

It's a pair of treking poles that convert into a chair, it's a bit heavier than the tripod (540g), and a tiny bit more expensive ($190 ), but it does have an optional cup holder.

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 08/2/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Soup Dragon on 07/2/2010

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Can I jump in and ask if anyone has a Thermarest chair sleeve? like this. I have the womens prolite. Are they comfortable?

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I take a small foam pad for long hikes anyway & will probably do so when backpacking. It's good to have somethingIt would be nice to have something to lean back on in my tent tho. I won't bother if they don't really provide much support.

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I have one of those sleeves. They're good to a point - it gives you a seat back but really works best when raised up on a rock or treestump. On the ground is OK but not great - I use it when trapped in tent during a rainy night...

Thanks for all the ideas - but have to conclude that there isn't much lighter than the aluminium tripod stool I already use (460g) http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Gelert_Aluminium_Tripod_Stool.html

. Not great on soft ground (if a leg sinks in too far it breaks) but generally a good sitting position.

PS If anyone is interested in one of these Thermarest things, bear in mind that the old model - still the most prominent in the shops - is twice as heavy as the newer 'Compack' model.

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Quote: Originally posted by privatehudson on 08/3/2010

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I just take one of those Poundland picnic blankets with me and either sit on that or in the tent

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