Very comfortable chair - i modified mine - Exped Chair Kit

I have used the Thermarest chair kits, liked them both. When I purchased an Exped Synmat UL7 Long wide,I purchased the exped chair kit. Nice setup! I like the sleeve that protects the entire pad, and especially like the way you can use it as a lounger in cold conditions. My first impression was that it's a bit heavy, but if you compare it with a Helinox chair, it's about the same weight, and if I want to sit well off the ground, I just use it sitting on a log or rock or whatever. I don't mind being at ground level, it allows me to more easily use my stove. A suggestion in the video is to leave the pad in the sleeve, roll it up and just transport it that way. I find it bulky - I tend to pack as light and small as possible, so for my sleeping pad, I leave the stuff sack at home, deflate the pad fully, fold it, and stuff it in the bottom of my pack with the sleeping bag on top. That's how I use the chair/pad combination. I remove the stays, deflate the pad, then fold it & stuff it. Now for my modification - The stays are TIGHT and a real pain to insert when wearing gloves. I popped the plastic protector out of the ends & ground about 1/8" off one end of the stay, then reinstalled the plastic doo-dad. It's still real snug, but a lot easier to get the stay in and out. If you're a gram counter, this may be too heavy for you. I do count ounces, and want a chair, but I can use this outside and as a chair/pad in my tent. Folded it's inside my pack - to me worth the compromise in weight.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.