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Litesmith QwikBack UL chair vs. Mountainsmith SlingBack chair


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  • #3460557
    Michael Sirofchuck
    BPL Member

    @mr_squishy

    Locale: Great Wet North

    Discuss.  (all specs below)

    QuikBack Specs: 

    • Ultralight – just 2.65 oz (75 g)
    • Durable ripstop nylon seat
    • Strong yet light carbon fiber poles
    • Integrated pole storage
    • Folds into a compact, self-contained package
    • Dimensions Packed (LxWxD): 13.25 x 2.75 x 1.5 in. (33.7 x 7 x 3.8 cm)
    • $59.95

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    <dt class=”first”>Slingback Features:</dt>
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    • Minimalist backcountry lounger
    • Sets up with two telescoping Mountainsmith trekking poles (recommended: Tellurite 7075 OLS)
    • Rolls up into own storage pouch
    • User’s body weight supports the chair
    • Compatible with most telescoping trekking poles with either internal or external adjustment mechanisms (minimum height: 24”-30”)
    • $24.95

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    <dt>Materials:</dt>
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    • 610d HP CORDURA®

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    <dt>Dimensions:</dt>
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    • 40″ x 14.75″ (L x W)

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    <dt>Weight:</dt>
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    • 4.75 oz / 0.13 kg

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    #3460560
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    Here goes…

    Love: the weight and the price of both.

    Hate: absolutely everything else about them both…sitting on the (wet) ground, no padding, poles poking into your back, chair collapses when you stand up, futzy process to sit down and get it all arranged …

    #3460616
    Michael Sirofchuck
    BPL Member

    @mr_squishy

    Locale: Great Wet North

    I’ve used the Litesmith on a couple trips.  Sitting down and getting initially situated is awkward and continual readjustment is needed.  That said, camping in cactus country where there is nothing non-sticking to lean against, I was glad to have it.  I cut a piece of closed cell foam for a sit pad which makes it a bit more comfortable.  I plan to use it for alpine deer hunting when sitting on hillsides glassing for long periods of time.

    #3460628
    Barry P
    BPL Member

    @barryp

    Locale: Eastern Idaho (moved from Midwest)

    I saw this question at hammockforums.net but no one answered. Can this QwikBack be used on a bear canister and then replace the short rods with hiking poles? Also I noticed the thermarest knock-off sit pad for $4 at litesmith’s site. Interesting.

    I’ve always used a kneel pad  (1/2oz) for sitting on a log or rock.

    Have I ever wished I had a back rest? Yes; in a park. But not usually while backpacking. I’m more of a long-distance hiker and a short-overnight stayer.

    May everyone take a hike.

    -Barry

    #3460648
    Miner
    BPL Member

    @miner

    Locale: SoCAL

    I’m a long distance hiker too, but I still look for rocks,logs, etc to lean my pack against so I have back support while taking a break. I get a higher quality rest when I do since my back muscles get a break ( important right out of town). And as noted by someone else, in more desert environments, it can be hard to find anything to lean against. After seeing a prototype of litesmiths chair back, I was seriously thinking of how I could do something similar with my pack and save some weight.

    I bought the zrest sit pad knock off. Works for what it is and I’m not stuck with yellow. Hate bright colors.

    #3460649
    Matthew / BPL
    Moderator

    @matthewkphx

    Shout out for the best 18 gram seat I’ve used!

    #3460652
    Diane Pinkers
    BPL Member

    @dipink

    Locale: Western Washington

    For the Mountainsmith chair, do you have to have rubber tips for your trekking poles?  Wouldn’t want to have to keep track of those.  I’ve got the Qwikback, but haven’t had a chance to use it.  I do carry a Z-rest pad, and was planning to put that on top of the seating part of the Qwikback. I like the compactness of the Qwikback, hardly know it is in my pack to begin with.

    #3460659
    Michael Sirofchuck
    BPL Member

    @mr_squishy

    Locale: Great Wet North

    Diane, you insert the handles of your poles into pockets in the top of the seat and your pole tips anchor the seat in the ground.  It’s just one piece of fabric as opposed to the Litesmith which is the fabric plus two carbon fiber poles.

    #3460718
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    Michael, I assume your shelter does not use your trekking poles for support?

    I would dearly love to get away with a <1 oz sit pad as my chair, but “experienced” knees and back simply do not allow that :)

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