Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 30, 2012 Let me start with the fact that I'm old and want to be comfortable sitting around camp at night after a long day on the trail. I've bought about 10 different chair/stools to try and find one that is small enough to pack on a off road adventure bike and still offers the comfort I need. I think there are now 2 different chairs that will work for my needs. http://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup.asp?igpk=2126197807&TID=367&gclid=CMeekv_7wbECFeUaQgodEGMAEA and https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/HelinoxChair I'll be buying one or the other soon and will give a report after I use it. Both can be purchased for around $90.00 if you look around. Covered in Chairs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 30, 2012 Going with the Helinox chair. Big Agnus doesn't make this product it comes from europe but I've never had a bad product from Big Agnus and they stand behind what they sell. Also the poles are beefier and the stance looks more stable. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted July 30, 2012 That Helinox looks like a nice chair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 30, 2012 The motels and hotels in which I stay typically have a bed. I just sit on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 516 Posted July 30, 2012 $90 for a chair ? Wow. If I want to pack something to sit on while on a bike trip, I use one of those little 3 legged folding stools for about $20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted July 30, 2012 CID Don't take any spit from these bums. I am with you on camp chairs. The $60 Butterfly from REI does me fine @Roosevelt the end of the day Yes, I am aware REI is on the no shop list ( like Walmart ) I am working to reform and educate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted July 30, 2012 I went with the Mantis before I knew about the Agnes chair. I have found it one of my most useful items yes it's pricey but you can't kick back on a camp stool so those are worthless to me. It's the size of a big burrito when packed and I pack all my crap on a klr so it's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 30, 2012 I tried different stools from the short $20 stools to a pricey tall stool. Both of them hurt my back after about 10 minutes. Plus nothing beats kicking back with your feet up, and a cold beer after a long day of riding. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 30, 2012 and a dozen Belon oysters, a chilled Prosecco, then a steak frite with a big glass of Cotes du Rhone followed by a fig clafoutis with a Baumes de Venise after a long day of riding. And maybe some cheese. CiD Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted July 30, 2012 $90 for a chair ? Wow. If I want to pack something to sit on while on a bike trip, I use one of those little 3 legged folding stools for about $20. And worth every penny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 31, 2012 and a dozen Belon oysters, a chilled Prosecco, then a steak frite with a big glass of Cotes du Rhone followed by a fig clafoutis with a Baumes de Venise after a long day of riding. And maybe some cheese. CiD Fixed. Cotes du Rhone with a steak? Please, as a red blooded American I prefer a good Napa Cab with my Bone in Rib Eye. Covered in Red (White and Blue) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 31, 2012 I prefer a good Napa Cab with my Bone in Rib Eye. Excellent choice if you like that bland, simple flavor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 31, 2012 I prefer a good Napa Cab with my Bone in Rib Eye. Excellent choice if you like that bland, simple flavor. Well I don't need some fancy sauce to ruin the taste of a good steak, and do you need to be reminded of the Paris wine competition of 1976? CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted July 31, 2012 Paris wine competition of 1976? CiD Rigged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erick 0 Posted July 31, 2012 I tried different stools from the short $20 stools to a pricey tall stool. Both of them hurt my back after about 10 minutes. Plus nothing beats kicking back with your feet up, and a cold beer after a long day of riding. CiD I completely underestimated the importance of a chair on my inaugural bike camping ride. Next time I'm making room. Such an important basic comfort item. You really don't want to have to sit on a rock, tree stump, the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 911 Posted July 31, 2012 That chair looks awesome, might even get one for backpacking. I don't mind travelling a bit heavy if I can have some comfort. Last time, I even took hot sauce. Yes, I live it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted July 31, 2012 Paris wine competition of 1976? CiD Rigged. AND they didn't even count the votes of Patricia Gallagher and Steven Spurrier, the only 2 American judges...Even the French like Cali wine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted July 31, 2012 I went with the Mantis before I knew about the Agnes chair. I have found it one of my most useful items yes it's pricey but you can't kick back on a camp stool so those are worthless to me. It's the size of a big burrito when packed and I pack all my crap on a klr so it's worth it. I'd like to look at the Mantis next to the Helinox when mine comes in to do a side by side comparison. Maybe we can get together and compare the chairs sometime. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustyRock 0 Posted July 31, 2012 Back in the day when we had the aluminum folding lawn chairs, a gal that would camp with the group was a tad overweight. She went thru many many of our chairs, pulling the rivets out at the hinges. "They just dont make these chairs very sturdy" she would quip. We started writing our names on the chairs but that didnt work. when you got up to go for whatever reason we would take the chair with BTW CID those are very nice looking high tech chairs. (Not Really Her) but a similar size "8"...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted July 31, 2012 1343698579[/url]' post='131177']1343684049[/url]' post='131157']I went with the Mantis before I knew about the Agnes chair. I have found it one of my most useful items yes it's pricey but you can't kick back on a camp stool so those are worthless to me. It's the size of a big burrito when packed and I pack all my crap on a klr so it's worth it. I'd like to look at the Mantis next to the Helinox when mine comes in to do a side by side comparison. Maybe we can get together and compare the chairs sometime. CiD I would also like to see the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKonOBW 0 Posted August 17, 2012 I went with the Mantis before I knew about the Agnes chair. I have found it one of my most useful items yes it's pricey but you can't kick back on a camp stool so those are worthless to me. It's the size of a big burrito when packed and I pack all my crap on a klr so it's worth it. I'd like to look at the Mantis next to the Helinox when mine comes in to do a side by side comparison. Maybe we can get together and compare the chairs sometime. CiD CID Chair in Dust any updates on the chair comparison? is there a winner yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted August 17, 2012 Paris wine competition of 1976? Rigged. I had nothing to do with it.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted August 17, 2012 I showed my chair to Afry last Sunday at the Paul Lima ride, He didn't have his so we couldn't do a side by side comparison. However i think either chair is pretty good but I think my chair is a little taller which makes it easier for an old guy like me to get in and out of. I really like mine and will always use it on any over night ride on the bike. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites