This little chair isn't too bad after all. At first, I thought I would never get it put together. I will admit the first time was rather confusing, but from then on it wasn’t hard at all. I do like the compact size and the weight. I like the chair but have nick-named it “robo chair". Thumbs up from me!

You guys really want my review? I received this "chair", took one look at it and said "Oh no, this thing is going to break". But for kicks, I assembled it. 25 minutes later, I had a "chair" that I could sit in. Well more like fall off of. Plastic and thin aluminum are not good building materials for a chair. Can you say RMA?

I was pretty skeptical about this chair based on the reviews. It was really liked or really hated. I decided to give it a shot. I was surprised at the complexity of assembly and the size of the chair. It looks bigger on the site than it really is. I really have been happy with the purchase. I think that GCI must have made some improvements to the construction because I have not seen any signs of breakage. I am 220 lbs. and have used it on about 6 trips now with no trouble at all. Putting it together gets really easy after the first couple of times. The instructions are sewn on the chair so you can't loose them. This is just a chair for relaxation. Don't think you can do much else. It is pretty hard to cook while seated in it. This chair has been a big hit on all my trips. If I get up it is usually taken by someone else. That would be the only problem I can think of having with this chair.

This is a beautifully designed lounge chair that you can carry easily. It is super light and strong and deconstructs into a nice small package. A few drawbacks: you are seated very low to the ground, so it's hard to get up from. Second, it's somewhat unstable laterally, especially if not set up on a hard level surface. Finally, it takes a while to set up and put away. On balance however, you have to love it for its design and comfort!

I bought one of these chairs thinking it was going to be the greatest camping chair ever. Instead, I had to call GCI Outdoor multiple times to replace the first two chairs they sent me. Both broke under my weight (175 lb). After I received the third chair which had been redesigned, I took it backpacking for a few days. It didn't break this time but I realized that reclining back was nice, but you couldn't lean forward at all and mess with a fire or anything in front of you. You could have cooked things next to you I guess but very limited mobility, and getting out of the chair without breaking it is a pain too. A great idea for a chair but not very functional, I would go with a folding small camp seat with no back next time. Not worth carrying in my pack even though it is around 2lb.

This works pretty well...if you're not too big. It's really small and surprisingly sturdy. Setup takes a little getting used to, but it works.

I read the other reviews on this product and can't believe any of them. I bought three of these seats to take to Isle Royale this year and was quite disappointed. If they weren't so expensive and Isle Royale wasn't an area of "Low impact" camping, two of them would have been trail slung. The first one broke the first night in camp at Rock Harbor on level ground, in the shelter. We left that one in storage prior to our backcountry excursion. The second one broke in the back country: 2 lbs of uselessness. The third one didn't get used for fear of breakage. All three are on there way back. I was also amazed to discover that there were two different styles sent and both styles failed. The rear legs on one and the bottom T attachment area on the other were the problem areas. These were areas that were made of plastic. When you go to sit down in the sling your back side hits the rear center bar of the leg/support assembly. Now, as bad as my review may seem, I think the concept of these slings is right on. If GCI can correct the plastic parts areas, were the most stress is created, I think they will have a winner. When I did ease my way unto the sling and sat there without moving, it was a quite comfortable chair. It is a little low to the ground, but much more comfortable than sitting on a rock or a log. Keep trying GCI!

Hey peoples,
I'm just your average Joe beginner backpacker, who enjoys comfort just as much as the next guy. When I saw these chairs claiming to fold down to a little over the size of a Nalgene bottle and weigh about 2lb I knew I had to have them. Considering the fact that they fold down so small and are so light and compact these chairs are phenomenal. I bought one for my wife and myself and we made very good use of them. They’re great to sit on while hunched over a pocket rocket cookin' dinner and they're great when you're just sittin' back, taking in your surroundings! Let's face it folks, for the weight and traveling size this literally the best thing on the market.

The Trail-sling Ultralight is indeed very light, but: 1. not easy to set up 2. very uncomfortable to sit in and 3. with 1 + 2 combined, it does not beat a soft patch of grass on your hiking trip.

I bought this to use when traveling on my motorcycle or to use when canoeing, because it is light and packs down very small. It works very well for what I use it for. It is a little difficult to get onto it and it's a little difficult to get off of it. I just have the feeling that I am going to bend or break something on it. However, I must say that it has held up very well and is comfortable once you are in it.

I got this "chair" for backpacking and thought it would be cool to have something different for relaxing off the trail. Sure enough, this thing fits the bill. Lightweight, beefed up and stable and a great way to kick back and relax in comfort.

Highly recommend!!!

I returned this item after a one time assembly in my home. I thought the pack size was worth the look, this would be a real chore to assemble and use in any but ideal conditions. I'd have to keep the instructions and have a level ground to feel comfortable in this chair. Bottom line: good idea, bad execution :(

I had been looking for something that was a cross between a lightweight stool (off the ground but no back rest) and a Crazy Creek (back rest but getting up and down off the ground at my age is no fun). This sling chair is that solution.

First off, I didn't think it was that tough to set up as some have observed and once it's up, it's easy to carry around. It is amazingly compact. I can see why it would be less practical on soft soil but the same is true of any stool with legs. I haven't had it long enough to see if anything breaks but it has a lifetime warranty.

So how comfy was it? EXCELLENT. I was extremely comfortable sitting back by the campfire. I had no problems sitting next to my stove for heating water and leaning straight ahead to get something or stir the pot. A lot of my scouts and fellow scouters were asking to use it and finding it very comfortable.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have the ability to lean back in a off-the-ground chair while in the backcountry.