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Luxury Item
Had a Helios Chair Zero for many years. There are good and bad. I happen to really like mine and has held up very well; but you must consider carefully:
Good:
Light, small; easy to assemble; clever design
Comes with nifty carrying bag with handle; easy to store.
Makes a small package when disassembled; can hang in closet.
fits a smaller seat
Able to fit horizontal in pack
Makes any trip comfortable; rest back
small enough to put into tent
makes more “formal” camp
you will stay much cleaner eating
Easily folds and very portable
Newer designs even lighter
Better on grass; good for outdoor concerts
Bad
NOT for wide behinds, those with bad knees, bad balance, Â heavy, or very tall;
low to ground;
Poles are shock-corded requiring care and proper insertion
Can get stuck or sinks in substrate
legs arranged I straight in front of you. May not be  a comfy position
Not best Customer Service
Very expensive
Ya still have to carry; this may be your one luxury item