Trail Compact Chair
Trail Compact Chair
The Trail Compact Chair is a packable camp seat that weighs 4.23 lb with its carry bag and folds down to 5.5 x 13.8 x 5.5 in. The frame is lightweight aluminum tubing strung on an internal elastic shock cord, so the poles snap together on their own and you slip the breathable fabric over the ends. No tools, about 30 seconds to a finished chair.
It holds up to 300 lb on a low, compact seat. This is a pack-size-first chair, not a padded recliner, and that trade-off is the point: the 13.8 in folded length fits a door pocket, a drawer, or the side of a packed gear tote where a full camp chair never would. When you tear down, it drops back into the included bag and rides out of the way until the next stop.
The included carry bag has a shoulder strap so the chair moves with the rest of your kit. Good fit for space-tight overlanding builds, but it pulls double duty for the tailgate, the beach, or the sideline at a kid's game.
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Overview
The Trail Compact Chair is a 4.23 lb packable seat on a shock-cord aluminum frame, rated to 300 lb. It folds to 5.5 x 13.8 x 5.5 in and ships with a strap carry bag.
Key features
- Aluminum tube frame on an internal elastic shock cord — poles self-align, no tools, sets up in about 30 seconds.
- Folds to 5.5 x 13.8 x 5.5 in — short enough for a door pocket, drawer, or gear tote.
- 4.23 lb total with the carry bag.
- 300 lb weight rating.
- Breathable fabric seat for cooler sitting on warm days.
- Carry bag with shoulder strap included.
Use cases
Built for space-tight overlanding and backpacking rigs where a full camp chair won't fit. The short packed length also makes it the grab-and-go seat for tailgates, the beach, or sideline duty at a game.
- Packed dimensions: 5.5 in W x 13.8 in L x 5.5 in H
- Total weight (with carry bag): 4.23 lb (1.92 kg)
- Weight capacity: 300 lb (135 kg)
- Frame: Lightweight aluminum tubing, internal elastic shock cord
- Seat fabric: Breathable woven fabric
- Setup: Tool-free, shock-cord poles self-deploy
- Included: Carry bag with shoulder strap
- SKU: 230CHTC
How small does it pack down?
It folds to 5.5 x 13.8 x 5.5 in and drops into the included carry bag. The short 13.8 in length is the key number — it fits a vehicle door pocket, a drawer, or the side of a packed gear tote.
How much weight does it hold?
It is rated to 300 lb (135 kg).
How heavy is it to carry?
4.23 lb (1.92 kg) packed with the carry bag, which has a shoulder strap.
Is it hard to set up?
No. The aluminum poles are strung on an internal shock cord, so they snap together on their own. Slip the four fabric corners over the tube ends and you are done — no tools, about 30 seconds.
Will it sink in sand or soft grass?
The feet are narrow aluminum tube ends, so on loose sand or soft turf the legs can dig in and lean. Set it on a flat board or a firm patch of ground in those spots, the same as any compact shock-cord chair.
How do I keep the chair and fabric in good shape?
Pack it dry. Shake sand and grit off the fabric and out of the carry bag before you stow it, so the poles and seat stay clean between trips.