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NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair

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Features:

  • Backpacking-friendly weight of 1.2 lbs. for comfort on the trail
  • Patent-pending reclining system allows you to adjust your sitting angle
  • Skeletonized forged aluminum hubs cut weight from the design while providing added strength and reliable durability
  • Frame poles connect to the molded corner mounts with a click
  • Premium forged 6061 series aluminum hubs and 7001 series aluminum tubes are built for a lifetime of use and stability
  • Seamless seat design is made possible by custom-engineered mesh that conforms better to different body shapes
  • Each pole in the frame has a unique diameter and shape optimized for weight and strength
  • 100% recycled materials are used in mesh, edge binding, and webbing — mesh and select hardware are bluesign® approved
  • Includes a tool roll–style Platform Pack™ carrying case that doubles as an optional platform for sandy surfaces
  • Brand : NEMO
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : MOONLITEELITE
  • Web ID: 24VYOUMNLTLTRCLNNREC
  • SKU: 25011493
Packed Size:12.5 in. x 3.0 in. x 4.0 in.
Dimensions:18 in. x 19 in. x 23 in.
Frame:Aluminum
Packed Weight:1 lb. 6 oz.
Weight Capacity:250 lbs.
Stuff Sack Style:Roll-up

REVIEWS

4.8
98%
Recommended

119 Reviews

Awesome Product

Super comfortable to sit in. Able to relax and sip a nice bourbon during camp.

Stable And Lightweight

I've tried all the ultralight backpacking chairs, and this is my favorite by far. It's lightweight and extremely packable, but what I like best is how stable it is compared to other chairs in this category. It's not tippy from side to side if you reach over to tend to a hot stove, and it doesn't precariously pitch front-to-back when you change positions. It also puts me at a comfortable sitting angle, allowing me to relax instead of bracing my body in the correct position - the adjustable sliders help fine-tune this angle. The platform roll is SUCH a nice feature, contributing even more to the chair's stability in soft dirt. If you're serious about pack weight AND comfy seating, this is an excellent chair.

Awesome Chair!

This chair is awesome! I’ve had other camp chairs before but just the traditional, take to your kids sporting event type. This chair is surprisingly light and packs small. Can’t wait to get it out on the trail.

Ultra Portable And Versatile

I love this chair! It’s lightweight, packs down super small, and is so comfortable! The mat to place it on so you can sit in sand/soft ground without sinking really solidifies how nonnegotiable this chair is gonna be for trips. It’s easy to set up after the first time and quick to collapse down.

Best Camp Chair

This chair is amazing! It is easily the best chair on the market. So lightweight and packable and yet still so comfortable. I’m 6’2” and can still easily hang out in this hours. The recline feature is great to help balance on uneven terrain or just kick back even more. The bag doubling as a ground mat is genius too! Nemo really thought of everything with this chair.

Lightweight And Comfortable

Super comfortable and lightweight. Very easy to both assemble and pack up. Stable to sit in. Have not yet used it on the trails as it is winter, but am very excited to try it out on my next outing in May!

Light But Comfy!

This thing is super light and packs down small... but you already know that. What you can't tell from the specs is how comfortable this thing is. I'm around 6' 200lbs, and its super comfortable to me. It also feels sturdy. Everyone else who's sat in it has said the same two things. Admittedly, I haven't played around with the recline feature yet. We'll see about that. But... set this thing up at camp or at the crag and you're liable to get your spot stolen. Guaranteed.

Awesome Camping Chair! Super Lightweight & Durable

The Moonlite Elite Chair is awesome!! I've used this thing a couple times now both car camping and while hiking. It's super comfortable (especially with the adjustable cords on the side) and it's incredible compact and lightweight. I've owned other very similar camping chairs and none of them pack down this small or are nearly this light. Great product!

Beyond Expectations

I do a lot of self support packraft/kayaking trips and I always bring a chair. It's a luxury for sure, but with one this light and compact it's easy to find space for it.

Out The Box, Good So Far

Just got the chair, took a little to figure out setup and then it 'clicked'. Comfy to sit in and is easy to adjust. Can't wait to load this up on the bike and go camping.

Delightful And Innovative

I never thought I'd be so surprised and impressed by a camp chair. Over the last many years camp chair designs have funneled into a few archetypes and this chair first seemed like just another ultra-light chair among many. But every time I used it I liked it more. The matt/stowaway bag is what really sets it apart for me. The matt holds the chair legs and keeps them from splaying, making for a more durable/stronger chair (a common weakness among ultra-light chairs). It also prevents the chair legs from sinking into sand or loose soil (perfect for a 7-day beach backpacking trip I took this summer). I love being able to recline the chair with the suspension system. Chair goes up, chair goes down, all night around the campfire. Overall, I think this chair is unilaterally superior to all other ultra-light chairs and most regular and car camping chairs.

First Thoughts

Out of the box, stupid easy set up. Pretty freaking light and surprisingly comfortable for my 6’1” 210lb butt. I bought this chair to replace my glassing pad and get off the freezing ground during the late season hunts. It showed up after the season ended but my thoughts are: -assembly and disassembly is quite loud. Not ideal for glassing sessions in the back country, but maybe practice makes perfect. -$50 more and 100g heavier then another competitors lite chair, which I accept as the carrier acts as a solid footprint and likely the cause for the added weight. I will definitely follow up with a review after a season of use if I can make it quiet!

This Chair Is Near Perfect

It’s light, easy to take anywhere. Though i wouldn’t take it backpacking cause, i can’t spare the extra pound. It does not really need the extra wrap or the wraps double use as holding the legs secure. Take it to every pickleball court i go to and sit comfortably throughout the day. By the way, this is comfortable! Really comfortable and not hard to get in or out of. Love it. Now just make it 8 oz. And i will take it backpacking!

Might Be The Best Backpacking Chair

I have only used this chair a few times so far. You might say with a title like that, why only 4 stars. I just don't find it as comfortable as the old model I had tried out from a friend. That said, there are a lot of pros to this chair that I love. You can't beat the weight (it is great), it can be used on any surface using the mesh base, gets you off the ground, and IT ADJUSTS!! That to me was the deciding feature to get this chair. Most backpacking chairs are fixed in a leaning manner. I am getting old and don't always want to lean (especially when eating). It is nice to be able to adjust it in a more upright position but have the option to lean back, put my feet up, and take a nap (told you I am getting old).

Worth Its Weight Every Trip

Love this chair for every back packing trip! It weighs next to nothing, drys out fast if I want to sit in the creek, and is comfortable for reclining and putting my hankies up after a long hike. Also, we take this on our car camping trips for our kido and she loves it! Thanks guys! Love your products!

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