TREKOLOGY YIZI GO Compact Camping Chairs for Adults,Kids Camping Chair, Foldable Camping Chairs Ultra Light, Portable Camping Chair, Ultralight Camping Chair Lightweight Backpacking Chair Hiking Chair

First Impressions - Meh...The Good.For starters, the price is good. I purchased a pair of these as I run a Backpacking/Hiking group on Facebook and I wanted a pair of these chairs for some ancillary gear. My goals are to get people outside, off of their phones, and respecting nature. Sometimes the thought of being outside and away from comforts of the city will shy people away from the outdoors. These chairs are a great piece of luxury backpacking gear that people might be willing to carry if they just can't stand the idea of sitting in the dirt/rocks/grass/pine needles. These are not what I would call a great investment but there not a bad one either. Your mileage may of course vary but you can (probably) expect acceptable results if used lightly or on that once or twice a year trip into the back country.The Bad!First off, these things are pretty heavy for what they are. This is a luxury item that's pushing the upper weight limits of what I would want in a base weight. Second, the seat material feels chintzy and cheap. I can't expect it's going to hold up to any form rugged use. Third, this chair does take up a decent amount of space in your pack. Yes, you can put this on the outside of your pack but personally, that's not my jam. Finally, these things will probably not stand up over extended or prolonged use. You get what you pay for (usually...) with higher-end outdoor recreating equipment.The Ugly...I have to be fair for these types of chairs. I own a higher end ultralight version of this style that's made by Helinox and it's also got it's share of issues. The major difference from Trekology to Helinox is going to be overall quality and weight. Although, the challenges that come with these chairs is fairly universal. No matter how you slice it, these chairs are all going to be on the more fragile side of the spectrum. Probably the biggest complaint and/or issues people have are going to be the chairs sinking into softer surfaces. Yes, this is annoying... However You can mitigate that risk with the sand mat (sold separately) or support it on harder surfaces. I have not had any field use with the Trekology chair but I don't suspect it'll be much different than the Helinox. The major differences between the two brands is quality of materials used in production of the chair.¡Final thoughts!Just know what you're buying, kids. It's not the best bang for buck and it's not a total pile either... With everything I buy, backpacking gear related, I will update my review around the 60 to 80 trail miles mark to give an update.Thanks for reading.-edit-These chairs made it on 3 trips and they died a pretty miserable death. We had 3 larger framed guys (~230lbs) killed the chairs after sitting for about an hour. These are 100% not worth their money, they shouldn't have broken after three trips. Save your pennies and get the Equinox if you really need a chair.

I love when people buy a $40 camp chair like this and then complain that it weighs 2 pounds. Seriously ... Take a look at the price tag of chairs that weigh 1.5 lbs or less; you're going to spend over $100 every time. So, no, this chair isn't "ultralight" compared to those chairs, but it is less than half the price.At 2 lbs, the chair is light enough to take backpacking. I know, because I do. This purchase (Jan 2021) was a replacement for the previous model of this chair I bought in late 2017. I've been using the chair for 3, going on 4, years. I'm 6'2" and weigh around 225 lbs (fluctuates by 2-3 lbs). This chair has been on numerous camping, backpacking and canoeing trips. I'm a scoutmaster for a BSA troop of roughly 80 boys, and we camp every month. We backpack a couple times a year, and I do some backpacking apart from the scouts. Every two years we do an 80+ mile trek at Philmont. This chair has been on all of it. This month (Jan, 2021), it finally broke.The housing where the legs nest to form the skeleton of the chair broke. The shock cords were starting to wear out, so I knew it was getting close to the end of its life, but I leaned over to put my cookpot on my stove and bang, I rolled out the side of the chair. Disappointing, but I got a solid 3+ years of heavy use out of it. I usually leave the pack bag at home and just strap the frame and fabric to the top of my pack. That way it's easily accessible when we stop to rest or eat lunch. I love this chair. It has held up well. Two of my sons have the same model and love them. I'm the only one in the family that has actually worn one out to its breaking point.I highly recommend these chairs. If you're looking for a Helinox Chair One or Chair Zero kind of weight, you're going to pay $120+ bucks for it. For $40, this chair is a great deal. For a cold weather boost, go to Dutchware gear online and buy yourself a chair underquilt for winter months. It's extra weight, but so worth it. Sitting by the fire and your back is as warm as your front? Now that's a great end to a day camping/hiking/backpacking.Great chair. Great value for the money. Highly recommend.

I bought this over other backpacking chairs as it has a 300 pound rating. I weigh 250 poinds and was right at the limit of the other chairs. I am aware it is lightweight and not built to be overly robust, so I sat in it gently. It worked fine on a solid floor but the first time sitting on it in dirt the plastic that holds the legs together shattered

Let me preface this with my size. I'm 6'3" and around 330lbs. Quite a large person. I have now used this chair on three camping trips and I am extremely impressed. When I received the product and saw at it in person for the first time, I was a bit weary of the plastic connectors it used to hold all the rods together. I assumed that it would be flimsy and not very sturdy, however, I am well above the weight limit for this thing and it holds me up just fine. It is not rock solid, it does flex a lot, but the flex happens in the aluminum rods not the plastic connectors (again I am over the size capacity of this chair). I should make it clear that this chair is made for portability with comfort being second on the importance list. I can genuinely say that it is way more comfortable than a rock or stump, but if you're looking for a lazy boy, look elsewhere. I purchased this to use when I hike short thru-hikes and it excels at its job. If you are looking for long hikes or car camping, then this not the chair for you. However, if you are on the smaller side, I could see this being an okay car camping chair. It fits nicely inside my osprey kestral 48, tucking nicely in the bottom of the pack. I highly recommend this chair if you don't plan on using it all day. It's perfect for sitting an hour or two at night before you turn in. Also the side pockets are nice for holding phones and battery banks, but it won't hold anything larger than a smart water bottle.

I am delighted with this chair. I also own a Thermarest version and the Yizi wins in terms of stability, weight and comfort. The pack size is very slightly larger but less rigid - which is much better for carrying in my sea kayak.It is very well designed and seems robust. It is particularly good for the price and is US designed and I think made also. No cheap materials here. It is also less than half the price of a competitor chair I had looked at, so I am delighted all round.

So.... At this price. I wasn't really expecting. Much to be honest. But when I got the chair I was plesently surprised. Being a larger guy at 19stone I thought "that'll never hold me" but it actually does, and doesn't feel like it's going to collapse at any minute. I gave it 4 stars for comfortability, which was maybe a bit unfair because its not as comfortable as other camping chairs. But ones at a lot more money and way to big to be reasonably carried. For the weight, the size, and the price of this. You can't go wrong. I use it for photography while I'm sitting waiting for the wildlife. All in. Its excellent and I would buy it again happily.

Great chair, very lightweight, easy to assemble / put away. Will go back in the bag it came out of!! The bag also has space for the optional mat which stops the chair from sinking into soft ground. Comfy little thing, not a solid construction, will bend with body, but won’t snap.. it’s well made and will form around you rather than being 100% rigid and uncomfortable. I love it, wows onlookers, will buy again. I’m 6 foot and suits me fine.

I'm walking the west highland way in a few weeks and I'm wild camping all the way and carrying my pack. My knees are a bit knackered so I was looking for something to sit on when I wanted to stop and rest. I came across this chair. Ive been training where I live and went out yesterday for a walk carrting my pack and I took the chair. Sorry for the photo of me it's not very flattering. But it was great. Easy to carry. Easy to put up (like super easy) and easy to out away. I'm thunking this might be thee most Important piece of kit I've e bought. Highly recommended

A lot of people viewing this product will be familiar with the Helinox Chair One which these types of chair are based on.I own a number of Helinox chairs and also a cheap supermarket own version. This puts me in a good position to be able to make a comparison.I was contacted by Trekology shortly after purchasing this chair asking for a honest review. I have now used the chair in various situations and am very impressed.The Helinox Chair One is a better quality chair, with the poles being a superior finish, and pole pockets being a better stronger material. The Helinox is in some ways over engineered.The supermarket own brand is also a great little chair and performs well. Being rated at 100 kg capacity it is more than adequate for my wife or daughter. I however am close to this and am careful not to drop into it heavily, although it has never felt like it would give way.The Trekology chair is rated at 300 pounds (136 kg) and is made from more substantial tubing than the cheap chair. I have had no problems whatsoever with it even when dropping into it quite heavily.The chair height is a little higher than the others and this makes it a more comfortable seating position for me at 6 foot and also makes it easier to get in and out off.I wasn't too bothered about the side pockets when I first purchased the chair but have since found them to be quite a handy little feature.The chair is strong and comfortable and I often find myself choosing this one to sit in over the others, much to th annoyance of my daughter who's chair this is supposed to be.These chairs all have a common fault in that the relatively thin legs can sink into soft ground when sat in. The optional ground mat solves this problem, works very well and I would definitely recommend purchasing one.Some reviewers have mentioned that the rivets on the cross bar have broken. These rivets are only to aid assembly, allowing you to just turn the cross bar for everything to snap into place. They do not give any structural strength to the chair and if they do break will not affect the functionality of the chair in any way. Indeed the Helinox Chair One does not have these rivets although the Chair Zero and Sunset Chair do.This chair is a fantastic little chair. No it is not as well made or as strong as the Helinox but it is a third of the price. It is more comfortable to sit in and I have no doubt it will last for many years of hard use.Would I buy another one? ABSOLUTELY.After buying this chair I wanted to buy the high back chair, which is similar to my Helinox Sunset chair, but unfortunately they have discontinued it!!!!Trekology, if you read this, please bring back the high back chair. 😄