Comments on: GCI Outdoor Trail-Sling Backpacking Chair Review

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:17:04 +0000

Thanks for the tip. The Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair looks pretty sweet, actually. Packs down to a similar size and would be perfect for backpacking at only 18 oz! Click Here to View the Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair at REI YouTube Video from Outside Magazine:

By: Apixx77

Apixx77 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:40:43 +0000

I found this amazing ultralight chair similar in size that is comfortable, ultralight, and innovative. It’s called the Alite butterfly chair, I believe, and it’s sold at REI. I know, the price is a little hefty, but it is WELL worth the investment. If you go to one of their stores, you’ll see what I mean.

By: JRS

JRS — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:14:02 +0000

CampMor still sells this chair while they last for $29.99. I think the reviewer here captured the pluses and minuses. There are not a lot of options out there unless you go the the Thermarest fold-up version which is a lot less comfortable than this. For $29.99 it is a value.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:04:57 +0000

Anyone seen other lightweight, foldable backpacking chair options?

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:50:16 +0000

Looks like GCI has discontinued production of the Trail-Sling, so you'll have to look elsewhere for a backpacking chair.