Helinox Chair One
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Helinox Chair One

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Quick Verdict

Great For

Backpacking, bikepacking, festivals, beach trips and travel where pack weight and volume are critical

Not Ideal For

Soft or uneven ground (sand, mud), long sessions that need padded armrests, or winter/snow camping

Extremely lightweight and packable (packs to ~14 x 4.5 x 4.5 in; ~2.1 lb)
Unstable on soft or uneven ground; narrow feet can sink in sand or mud and it can tip on slopes
$109.95

Frequently discounted 20–30% during seasonal sales (spring, Prime Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, REI sales)

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Key Specifications

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Weight
2.1 lbs(34 oz)
Volume
284 in³
Packed Size
14 x 5 x 4.5 inches
Materials
Anodized DAC aluminum poles; nylon‑resin hubs; 600D recycled/bluesign® polyester seat with mesh panels; rubber/plastic foot caps

About This Gear

The chair that started it all. The Helinox Chair One is an ultra-lightweight, packable camp chair built on a DAC aluminum alloy frame with a 320 lb weight capacity. It sets up in seconds and packs down to 14 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, making it a go-to for backpacking, festivals, the beach, or the backyard.

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Last updated July 3, 2026
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