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Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape
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In ultralight backpacking, chairs are often dismissed as luxury. This guide reframes them as recovery tools — exploring their impact on performance, biomechanics, and thermal management. From sit pads to suspended seats, we analyze the design tradeoffs and field use cases that shape the modern camp seating landscape.

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FS: ALITE mayfly chair
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For Sale: ALITE mayfly chair Very good condition, no damage or issues. Selling for $61 shipped CONUS, payment via PayPal only, and I’ll cover the fees.

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