Helinox Chair Zero - Full Review

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5 жыл бұрын

The Helinox Chair Zero is an ultralight camp chair (only 16 oz!) that is perfect for backpacking. Follow along as I review the Chair Zero, including its comfort, the setup, and my likes and dislikes.
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Helinox Chair Zero:
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GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND
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- Helinox Chair Zero: amzn.to/2vL3kFA
- Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape tent/poncho: amzn.to/2UQQ78b
- Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket: amzn.to/2GM5xFM
- Exped AirMat HL sleeping pad: amzn.to/2Lb6Ovr
- Nitecore NU25 headlamp: amzn.to/2LfvG5v
- Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt: amzn.to/2UPPETP
- Opsak odor proof food bag: amzn.to/2GWnnHD
- Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool: amzn.to/2XX1TA4
- Deuce of Spades trowel: amzn.to/2DTnLo9
- Suunto A-10 compass: amzn.to/2VD3rS6
- Thermarest Compressible pillow: amzn.to/2WfBn4r
- Sawyer Squeeze water filter: amzn.to/2Lb8sgB
- CNOC Outdoors Vecto water container: amzn.to/2GPPBCz
- Anker Powercore II external battery: amzn.to/2vGTFzO
- Saramonic SmartMic microphone: amzn.to/2VRpyEC
- BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone: amzn.to/2VNvu19
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Filmed on a Google Pixel 2 with Boya BY-M1 external mic
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Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there!
- Dan

Пікірлер: 63

@VentureOutside 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Dan, totally agree, having any kind of chair at the end of a long hiking day is priceless.

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@letsramblewithrebecca7071 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Just received the chair for my birthday. Can’t wait to try it out. ❤️

@mat-ventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review, Dan!

@dudeymcduderson 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your personality in this video. I'm not actually bothered about the chair too much. New subscriber.

@DaveOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I need to bag me one of these chairs. They look awesome. Great review Dan. Look forward to more videos from yourself. ATB Dave Outdoors 👍

@chriskelly6559 4 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for 3 yrs. Always goes in or on my pack. One trick for not sinking into the ground, pet store mini tennis balls on the feet.

@letsramblewithrebecca7071 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@cooperdm1 2 жыл бұрын

Or, get some of these 3D printed stabilizers: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLKJdZepmdzTfXk.html

@randysoutdoorgearopinions9748 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and video! Thanks!!

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. That is a great chair. ✌️

@rogerkomula8057 5 жыл бұрын

I just tested one at the Moosejaw truck at the Red Bull 400 ski hill climb in Ironwood, MI and want one bad.

@xmetal280 5 жыл бұрын

Like you, I aim for ultralight but that chair is worth it, 100000% every time. One of my favorite pieces of gear. Yes, your friends will tease but they will be beyond jealous on the inside. 😄

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

Jealous is right! If anything, that's another downside... Everyone else at camp will hate you for being so comfortable 😆

@dirtyteeth0 5 жыл бұрын

REI had them for sale end of last year and I got one for Christmas 😎 Helinox also sells “rocker” attachments and small ball feet for the sinking issue. I’m with you on the bark or a small rock under the feet though and don’t really see myself getting any add ons. Maybe if I took it on vacation to the beach or something but for the most part, mine will live in the woods on backpacking trips

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

I remember that sale! Such a great deal. I almost got one for my wife but held off. Thinking of getting her that REI chair to compare. Glad you agree about the bark! The add ons are nice but seems unnecessary. Although I did see they sell a cupholder...hmm... 😁

@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem 3 жыл бұрын

im 6ft 4 and i just used mine for the first time and it was comfortable, if not sat in it for hours yet but im sure it will be ok.

@markswishereatsstuff2500 Жыл бұрын

Zero is at EverestGear for $85, no tax, free ship. Got mine two days ago. Nov 2022

@DilbertMuc 5 жыл бұрын

I chose the new Leki Sub1. Almost as light as the Helinox, but has much (!) better sink-resistant feet, bit higher from the ground, does not wiggle when leaning back due to better frame and even has a cup holder and bag. And it's at app. 60 bucks only.

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

Love the cup holder (and the price!). Thanks for commenting!

@GetUpTheMountains 3 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on it a year later?

@stanislavrico 2 жыл бұрын

Leki Sub 1 is actually 2 times heavier than Helinox Zero

@advmatt 5 жыл бұрын

Amazon carries a bunch of similar chairs at a 1/3 of the cost, but not sure about the weight. I like this style of chair for motorcycle camping. Good review, thanks.

@OutLan 5 жыл бұрын

ADV Matt The Amazon chairs are about 3 times the weight. I have one as well as the Helinox.

@advmatt 5 жыл бұрын

@@OutLangood to know, I have been wondering about the weight difference. Planning to pick up one of these chairs with REI 20% off.

@lakorai2 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Moon Lence and its awesome quality for the price. Aluninum, easy to setup and comfortable. It is a full back chair.... But it is 4lbs and takes up half of a backpack for space. Perfectly fine for car. Camping but useless for backpacking.

@nspinicelli 4 жыл бұрын

I just went 17 miles in the high uintas and decided yeah, I need one. I'm going to spend some time at REI comparing this hair with their version

@DanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын

The Backpacking Light channel did an amazing comparison of these two chairs. Hope you enjoy whatever you go with!

@GetUpTheMountains 3 жыл бұрын

What was your conclusion?

@nspinicelli 3 жыл бұрын

@@GetUpTheMountains Haven't done it yet. BUT, through Darwin on the Trail, I heard about the Gossamer Gear 1/8 pad, I'm gonna try that first. Should be good enough and way lighter and cheaper. But they're sold out so I guess it's a good product!

@GetUpTheMountains 3 жыл бұрын

@@nspinicelli I'm not willing to downgrade my comfort from a reasonable chair to a tiny thin little foam pad to save on a few ounces. Imagine yourself at the end of that 17-mile hike...exhausted, are you going to be excited to pony up... to 1/8th of an inch of foam? How luxuriant!

@nspinicelli 3 жыл бұрын

@@GetUpTheMountains Just whatever to give my lower back a break. Laying down on a clean surface would probably work better anyways.

@ThiisLoveThiisHate 5 жыл бұрын

I just picked one up with the ground sheet to prevent sinking for 60 bucks! Hell yeah..worth every penny bc i deff would not have paid over 100 for it.

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome deal!

@JokkeHimSelf 3 жыл бұрын

*Whispering* Aliexpress have the Helinox chairs, also made in China without the brand name, for a real good price :)

@delphinelesterlost3285 3 жыл бұрын

A lightweight quality chair is a great idea when you're on the trail for days on end...

@tomtraynor5384 4 жыл бұрын

Add snug fitting crutch tips to bottom of legs.

@jeffhallman676 5 жыл бұрын

Would you carry this with you for long hikes or thru hikes?

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

I've never done a thru hike, but unless you're looking to shave as much weight as possible I would personally bring this on longer hikes. After all, many more nights sitting around at camp. Anyone watching do a thru hike and bring a chair?

@babyevil121 Жыл бұрын

Economical and effective

@OutLan 5 жыл бұрын

Biggest con to me is these things take wind like a kite. Be very careful with them around a fire or you may not have a chair left. This just happened to a buddy of mine.

@DanGoesHiking 5 жыл бұрын

Very true! Ultralight gear and wind certainly aren't friends

@uberdamjuniorcavaletti4373 4 жыл бұрын

Does the material of chair is aluminium or glass fiber?

@DanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын

The poles are made of aluminum

@biseboy9062 4 жыл бұрын

Gives you the freedom to put it anywhere you want, yet you have to be careful where you put it because it may sink into the ground^^

@PickledShark 4 жыл бұрын

“This thing is exactly 16 oz” I’m guessing you took their word for it. If you weigh it yourself, it’s not as light as the REI version. Comes in around 1.5lbs

@DanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын

Guess we both bought the same chair then 😁 My scale comes in at 17.5. I found the helionox to be more comfortable than the REI, so I'm okay with the fact that they're dirty rotten liers when it comes to weight. Backpacking Light did an awesome comparison of the two and I agree with his conclusions (aka I found the helionox more comfortable because of its design). But comfort of course is all a matter of opinion, so y'all park your butt wherever's most comfortable! Thanks for watching!