Really happy with this chair
When I got the chair I was really nervous about whether or not I was spending too much on something I'd barely use, but I figured I'd give it a shot.
The first day I got it I was blown away!
It is a really well put together and designed product. Not only does it pack really small and light, it is very sturdy and has no problem holding my 200 plus pound frame.
What I really liked is how I didn't feel cramped in it, and could easily adjust the angle of the seat back.
I live in a town with a ton of outdoor concerts and have a hard time sitting on a picnic blanket without getting serious back pain, no longer with this chair!
I've taken it to a stadium and it kept me warm and comfortable instead of cold and miserable sitting on the hard plastic seats.
Because it packs small and light it's perfect to toss in a backpack or pannier for a seat on a bike ride.
Can't wait to take it back country.
SEPortlander at
REI on
02/02/2012
Durable, Comfortable and light
Got this for a weekend backpacking trip. Was tired of sitting on logs or the dirt all weekend. I have tried other camp stools but my back is always aching after a long hike and I needed something with back support. I love how light this thing is.
It packs small and you can strap it on the outside of your pack easily. Setup is easy, just unfold it. Then you can adjust the straps to change the seat back angle. Works awesome in a group too. Everyone can adjust it to fit quickly. The added bonus of being able to rock in it is very cool.
I tried it on logs, a picnic bench and the ground. Worked great in every place. The only thing wrong might be that it could use more padding in the bottom area. After a few hours you tend to get numb bottom, but no worse than sitting on a log or the ground and now you get some padding with back support too.
Bri and Chris at
REI on
04/04/2012
light and compact
It's not the most comfortable crazy creek out there but what little you lack in comfort you make up for in how compact and lightweight it is. If you plan on using a crazy creek type chair the hexalite is the 'best' choice because you can put it inside your pack and it won't take up a lot of room. I'm 6'1 210 and it works well for me, these crazy creeks are probably best suited for someone smaller but it makes your trip much more comfortable when your around the campfire. I haven't put it through must stress yet but i plan to and I feel like it will hold up just fine.
hiker dude at
Campmor on
03/03/2011
Nice and light new chair from Crazy Creek
The Hex 2.0 line from Crazy Creek is the newest version of their light-weight series of camping chairs. This chair rolls up small and tight for carrying or packing to your favorite overlook, stream or campsite. Really lightweight, they are great for concerts or ball games too where you might be sitting on a bench or hard chair. We take ours everywhere.
Here is an informative link to an article and video on "How to buy a backpacking and lightweight camping chair: from Outdoor Gear Lab. The chair the reviewer is holding in the video is the Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Chair.
Here is the link:
ng-advice
Yellowstone worthy!!
I LOVE HIGH QUALITY GEAR! I got this just in time for an 11 day backcountry trip to the Northeast region of Yellowstone N.P. and it was the perfect "comfort item" in my bag. It rolls down to a small diameter and can easily packed into the bag. It was great having a nice chair to sit in by the fire while eating dinner after some very long days. A great item to add to any outdoor enthusiast's gear collection. The product is very well made and will last thru many adventures.
Ahhhhhh
Before getting this chair I would find myself pretty uncomfortable in the backcountry after a long day on the trail. This chair gives an alternative to laying down in the dirt or getting in the tent. It's light enough to justify carrying, and it really helps with back comfort. There are others that are quite heavy. The only thing I don't like about it is trivial, and that is that there is a handle/strap to bundle it up that is not attached to the chair. It's black and it WILL get lost.
Great light chair
I work in a wilderness environment and sitting on logs stooped over kills my upper back, this chair is light and compact enough to hump out there and worth every ounce, especially since you can use a 3/4 length sleeping pad / thermarest and put this under your feet at night. The only con is that it would not be comfortable for anybody a little fat, I'm pretty darned thin so it's OK for me, but a big guy would need the full size chair.
WildWillis at
Campmor on
12/12/2010
Awesome chair!!!!
Bought this chair for a 2 week backpacking trip. It did not fail to be a comfortable seat at every use. Packed it on the outside of pack and it stood up to some abuse. Loved its light weight! Used it both folded in half and open as it is intended to be used. Own several other Crazy Creek chairs and this is definitely the lightest. Will also use it for canoe trips. Well made! Highly recommend!
Canoe girl at
Campmor on
11/11/2010
So much more than a camp chair
I use my Crazy Creek on every backpacking trip I go on. My sleeping pad is a 3/4ths length, and when unclipped, the chair works perfectly to make it a full length sleeping pad. This chair is light, it rolls up really tightly, and really does wonders at making any log the most comfortable chair in the campsite.
Very cool chair
This has all the comfort of the original Crazy Creek chair, but is weightless, rollable, and ventilated. Looks super cool and high-tech, too. No problem rolling it up and hanging from your backpack or daypack, with full Crazy Creek plush sitting experience in any backcountry situation. The weight is negligible!
S. Shore Surfer at
Campmor on
03/03/2012