Helinox Sunset Camping Chair is very light and compact to carry or to stow, it is easy to assemble and very comfortable with its high back. Top quality materials are used in its construction.
Key features & benefits
- High back support.
- Very lightweight.
- Easy setup.
What type of chair is this
The Sunset Chair is one of the collapsible chairs, and the meaning of this is that it needs assembly. You have two main parts – the frame and the sling. All tubes in the frame are shock-corded so assembly is easy, there is nothing to guess, and you can make it ready in seconds.
This also means that it packs to a very small size and it fits in its nice carry bag that is of the size 18.5 x 5.5 x 4.7 inches (47 x 14 x 12 cm). Note also that the carry bag doubles as a neck pillow.
You might want to know that this brand backs each of their chairs with a 5-year warranty. Such a statement is on their site, but I have not seen it on Amazon. This is unbelievable, and it shows how confident they are in their products.
This is why I have several of them here in the site, those are quality products and it is a pleasure to present them to readers. See for example the Camp Chair, Chair One, Chair Zero, and Ground Chair, those are all from the same family and the same brand.
They also write that if you don’t love it, just send it back for a full refund.
The chair is with a high back section and this makes it very comfortable, a right tool for relaxing in the camp, see the picture below.
Who is it for
Capacity-wise, the chair is designed to support the weight of up to 320 lb (145 kg). So this is quite moderate and normal for such chairs, you will see more in the comparison table below.
Weight-wise, the chair is what I would describe as very lightweight. The chair alone is 2.95 lb (1340 g) and with the carry bag 3.25 lb (1475 g). So it is not in my group of ultra-lightweight chairs for backpackers, but I have included it in the best collapsible camping chairs. It is indeed backpack-portable, and with a very good packed size.
Note that the seat is at around 14.2 inches (36 cm) above the ground. So this is exactly the same as in the Camp Chair from this brand. This may be too low for tall people, and perhaps also not the best option for elderly people. Note that the Kelty Linger high-back chair is with only slightly higher seat. A much higher seat is in this MARCHWAY high back chair.
Being a collapsible chair, it has no armrests. So if this is important for you, it is best to check in my list with folding chairs, they all have great armrests.
Materials & construction
For the frame, they use an advanced alloy TH72M from DAC. This is a material developed originally for high-end expedition tents, so you have a minimum weight with maximum strength. They also use a ‘Green Anodising’ process which is better for the environment and factory workers. The DAC is the leading manufacturer globally for such items.
You will see in the video how easy it is to set the frame up, all pieces are interconnected all the time. They also use a premium fabrics with very strong reinforcing panels and durable stitching.
Accessories
They have an optional Ground Sheet which attaches to the feet and prevents sinking in sand or soft ground. It fits several of their chairs.
They also have the Helinox Headrest Air Pillow which fits this Sunset chair as well as Beach Chair and Chair Two.
But this is not all. They also have the Helinox Rocking Foot XL which fits this Sunset and the Camp Chair.
My rating, pros & cons
In the link below you have the Amazon’s daily updated price. So this is far from affordable and there are some more budget-friendly options in the comparison table below. On the other hand, this is indeed a quality item with the best materials.
There are many customers’ reports on Amazon, and the average rating is incredibly high. This is rare to see but it is not surprising. Below is my rating for several parameters:
My rating breakdown of the Helinox Sunset Camping Chair
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Weight - 8.6/10
8.6/10
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Dimensions - 8.2/10
8.2/10
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Packed size - 8.2/10
8.2/10
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Capacity - 8/10
8/10
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Comfort - 9.5/10
9.5/10
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Craftsmanship - 9.7/10
9.7/10
Summary
My overall rating for this top-quality chair is Excellent:
Pros
- Very lightweight.
- Good packed size.
- Very easy to use.
- Great back design.
- Very reliable.
Cons
- Expensive.
User Review
( votes)Specifications
- Weight: 2.95 lb (1340 g).
- Packed weight: 3.25 lb (1475 g).
- Capacity: 320 lb (145 kg).
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 22.8 x 27.6 x 38.6 in (58 x 70 x 98 cm).
- Seat height: 14.2 in (36 cm).
- Packed size: 18.5 x 5.5 x 4.7 in (47 x 14 x 12 cm).
- Colors: 5.
Helinox Sunset Camp Chair vs Competitors
In the table below you can see how this Sunset Chair stands when compared with two other built in the same style, all are with a good back support. Obviously, all parameters are similar, but follow the links to check also the prices.
Weight,
lb (kg)
Dimensions
(W x D x H), in (cm)
Packed size,
in (cm)
Capacity,
lb (kg)
Frame
Helinox Sunset Chair
3.25
(1.47)
22.8 x 27.6 x 38.6 (58 x 70 x 98)
18.5 x 5.5 x 4.7
(47 x 14 x 12)
320 (145)
aluminum
MARCHWAY Camp Chair
3.7
(1.68)
22.8 x 26 x 39.2 (58 x 66 x 100)
17 x 6.6 x 5.5
(43 x 17 x 14)
300 (136)
aluminum
Kelty Linger High Bck
3.37
(1.5)
21 x 27.5 x 39 (53 x 70 x 99)
20 x 6.5 x 4
(51 x 17 x 10)
300 (136)
aluminum
Final thoughts
Helinox Sunset Camping Chair is a top-notch item, very reliable and from a renown brand. You realize that these collapsible chairs look very similar, their materials look thin and fragile but there may be big differences in their durability.
This perhaps the reason for the price of this chair, it is around three times more expensive than the MARCHWAY chair shown in the table above. I have included it in my list of high back camping chairs with headrest.
If you need to see more, please check in the category Camping Chairs here in the site. Many great models are described in detail. Check this unique Alite Designs Stonefly Camping Chair, which is a new item on the market.
Thank you for reading, please use the comment box below in the case of questions and comments. Have a nice day.
I’m looking at getting a highback, lightweight chair. Compared to the Marchway, you gave the Helinox higher individual ratings (weight, dimensions, packed size, etc.) but a lower overall rating. Curious why you gave the Marchway a higher overall, when the individual scores were all lower (other than comfort, which was a tie).
Hi Jeremy, I do all particular rating manually, and then the plugin/program which I use automatically gives the average value. So it appears that id does not work properly. Very strange, I was not aware of the problem, this is so disappointing. Thank you for noticing this. I shall try to correct this manually, so for Helinox the average rating should be 8.7 and for Marchway 8.4.