Serious question about those fancy ultralight camp chairs

I was totally skeptical of those $150 backpacking chairs that weigh barely a pound - figured they'd tip over or break after a weekend. But after borrowing one on a 4-day trip in the White Mountains, I gotta say it held up fine and was actually nice to sit in. Am I missing something or is the cheap heavy chair crowd just being stubborn?

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jamiekim21d ago

Oh man, I was in the same boat until recently. But I think you're actually spot on about the cheap heavy chair crowd being stubborn - I mean, my old Coleman from Walmart weighs like 12 pounds and barely fits in the trunk. The ultralight ones really are worth it if you're hiking more than a mile with it.

the_oscar20d ago

Honestly, did you notice a real difference in how your back felt after switching? I keep hearing that the ultralight chairs kill your lower back compared to the cheap bulky ones. Just wondering if the weight savings are worth the comfort tradeoff for longer sits.