Camping season is calling, and I’m already itching to get out there—coffee in hand, fire crackling, and a seat that doesn’t make me dread sitting down. Enter the Helinox Chair One (re), the redesigned king of packable comfort that’s about to level up my outdoor game. This isn’t just a chair; it’s a throne for the wilderness, and I’m sold.
Helinox flipped the script back in 2012 with the original Chair One, turning tent tech into a lightweight seat that’s been a staple ever since. Now, the Chair One (re)Takes that iconic design and cranks it up with a new dual-tension system—(re)Tension Design—that spreads your weight like a hammock, but keeps you grounded. More comfort? Yes. More stability? Absolutely. It’s got a taller frame (30% higher than the OG) for easier in-and-out, plus a beefier 320-pound capacity courtesy of redesigned nylon hubs and DAC’s proprietary aluminum alloy. And get this: they’re mixing in repurposed aluminum shavings from the factory floor, cutting waste without cutting corners.
The details seal the deal. Shock-corded poles snap together fast, the recycled 300D polyester seat (bluesign®-certified, naturally) breathes with mesh panels, and there’s a sneaky side pocket for my phone or a cold one. At 2 pounds 7.5 ounces, it packs down to a tidy 15.5” x 5.5” x 4.5” case I can sling over my shoulder. Eight colorways for $119.95—or step up to the High-Back (re) for $149.95 if I’m feeling extra loungy. The original’s still kicking at $99.95, but this upgrade’s got my name on it.
This year, my campsite’s getting a glow-up, and the Chair One (re) is non-negotiable. Grab yours at helinox.com and join me in sitting better outside.
