I Can't Believe It Works! Mountainsmith Slingback Chair

[@DevelenTsai]

Just tie the 2 trekking poles to your poncho can do the same thing, I use this as head and back support for the Helinox style chair, you can try it, it's very comfy!

[@IrishZombieNation]

To keep the price at $25 you could saw a couple green sticks of similar length and thickness and use those. Just fold up a bandana and place it around the part of the stick that connects into the sleeves of the chair to prevent any friction between the wood and fabric and it should work the same. Great little "wish I though of that" product. Thanks for turning us on to this.

[@SimplicityForGood]

Bandana 25 dollar per piece! 😇🤣

[@fredb.3618]

Used your link and ordered one. Thanks for the review.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

That is a simple and useful piece of gear I love it's weight and that you use your poles to set it up dual purpose for your poles thanks for sharing.

[@Lee-70ish]

Wonder if you could diy this using Tyvek

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Cool and unique item. Thanks for the vid.

[@MsAcreage]

Another good video and great MountainSmith product.

[@canadianpatriot5577]

Great DIY project. Canvas-Reflectix Sleeping pad, with pocket at top to accept sticks. Use as sleeping pad and as a chair. Wouldnt cost much, and would be multifunctional

[@msilverhammer]

I like the fact that you have back support, but you are still on the ground! I would rather sit on a log, or a rock to get off the ground, in order to stay dry, and to have a little more leverage due to the increased height of my body. I would rather carry a little extra weight, and carry the Helinox, or Trekology type of chairs that get you up off the ground. Try tying your shoelaces while sitting in the Mountainsmith chair. Its like doing crunches! Thanks for sharing.

[@spider5001]

Msilverhammer There is also cost though. Helinox is not very cheap lol

[@msilverhammer]

Its more about value than price. Campsaver recently had the Helinox chair available for between $50 and $60 by utilizing discounts. When you are sitting on the ground, and then have the opportunity to sit in the Helinox, you will soon forget about the small price difference! With the Mountainsmith product, you may as well be sitting on a rock or a log. In fact, you will probably move to a log when putting your boots on, and tying your laces, just to get some vertical leverage. Trekology even less expensive than Helinox! So, think function, durability, and comfort, instead of price.

[@howienorway]

If it`s telescopic poles you have, you can use this one on a log.

[@pappycanoli659]

Looks like an awesome product. I am now regretting my CNOC Trekking Poles. LOL

[@fluxcopasitor]

Great review! and finally something I can get shipped to Australia from Amazon!!

[@iamsapient]

Nice interview, on an awesome ultra lightweight chair!

[@keithvantassel947]

FYI this concept is from a Indian Willow sling rest they are great!

[@SamuraiSamoht14]

I like it! Nice review. Adding a thermarest Z-seat might add a little more comfort but I wonder how much it would add to the challenge of getting seated.

[@standriggs2420]

A butt pad fits in the bottom pocket, almost like it was made for it! So it is held in place, no extra challenge. Also, you don't need to "hop" into the seat. Just lay it flat, sit on the end, then lift the poles up and plant them a foot or two behind your behind. Simple. Only trick is deciding how tall to set the poles for your back (I like to have it support my head too).

[@rolfdenver]

SamuraiSamoht14 The Z seat slips nicely into the bottom pocket. Gram counters could cut off the buckle. (Wish it were an even lighter weight material.) BUT if your tent is a trekking pole tent keep that in mind.

[@RideAlongside]

Hoping that I could use it with branches or the like. I don't carry trekking poles on my bike when bikepacking. Maybe I could just bring a couple spare handlebars. :)

[@gideonstactical]

Ride Alongside you could use branches if they were strong and not sharp on the ends.

[@amrasurvival5580]

I took your advice just ordered one decent price looks comfortable thanks for sharing

[@BlueLakeRV]

Too bad I use my poles for my tent. I like the UL idea for sure.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Thanks for the video Aaron, This one is a swing and a miss for me not diggin it.. But I always thumbs up your videos have a great day

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks Eric, I know it may not be for everyone, but for me it rocks in the areas and system I hike with.

[@bandofbros8112]

I wonder, could you make it winterproof?

[@limodrivermike]

is there a pocket where one could insert a foam pad to sit on?

[@OldPackMule]

I may be one of those silly people who like this. I always have 2 trekking poles (old knees) and a square of reflectix for a sit pad. This may replace my sit pad.

[@navelaviator18]

I have the Chair Zero but half the time I don't bring it backpacking because its still 18oz and that's a lot to justify on your back. It's also over $100 so I'm always worried something bad is going to happen to it. The sling back chair, is great except I use my Trekking poles for my Hammock tarp... ☹

[@danhold1]

nice

[@Trickydickysticky]

Nice for a sit, or glassing. Not great for around a campfire or while doing any tasks cause it can't freestand. I bet its nice and comfy with a UL pad underneath the ol keister.

[@brianeversole3849]

Theres like a thousand trees to lean against. Im skeptical, i will await further info on this and see if it sticks.

[@LTT.Official]

I believe the kids refer to this these days as dank. Ordered one with your link.

[@gideonstactical]

ThisIsAPrettyLongUserNameWhyTheFuckWouldHeDoThatSoThatEveryoneWouldThumbsUpIt thank you sir!!

[@spider5001]

ThisIsAPrettyLongUserNameWhyTheFuckWouldHeDoThatSoThatEveryoneWouldThumbsUpIt dank is a type of marijuana 😂😂😂

[@stephanerenaud22]

I need one

[@davidbarclay3651]

If you know the length of pole needed, couldn't you just use thick sticks cut to length?

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Nice

[@oncle_dan]

I don't know, I feel it's gonna bend the trekking poles at some point.

[@spider5001]

Nice! Could you just make your own poles with some sticks?

[@rperez3883]

spider5001 or possibly some pvc pipe capped and cut to length.

[@gideonstactical]

spider5001 you could totally fashion poles just make sure the ends that goes into to chair are smooth.

[@matthewtaylor9063]

gideonstactical I like that idea if I am not using poles

[@grassrootsguy]

Great engineering, but useless inside a tent during rain if tent also uses trek poles.

[@chrisw3327]

Yes - that's why I just ordered two carbon fibre tent poles (50g each) for my Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker. I already had the Slingback Chair and this setup is cheaper, lighter, more comfortable and more stable than buying a new UL backpacking chair, such asthe Helinox Chair Zero. It's a clever setup indeed!

[@chrisw3327]

.... I can setup the trekking poles for the Slingback Chair in the porch or my tent if it rains.

[@variabl3]

If they give me one in forest green without a bright trim, I'm ready to buy.

[@prisonyardSusie]

If you don't have trekking poles couldn't you just use 2 sticks to prop it up?

[@mrq1701]

Meh. Sitting on the ground sucks when it is wet outside. Besides, how many trekking poles do people hike with?? It seems all the latest lightweight products require the use of separate trekking poles. I will stick with my Alite Mayfly

[@OldPackMule]

I may be one of those silly people who like this. I always have 2 trekking poles and a square of reflectix for a sit pad. This may replace my sit pad.

[@steveb8178]

LOL "how many people hike with trekking poles" - um, a lot. if you hike, you'd see that

[@elvislives-gl4rv]

Oh, I don't know.. the tree next to it is fine to lean on and if free and zero lbs. To each his own though.

[@robthompson1399]

Everyone complains about the * weight of poles and seat And * "I use my poles for my shelter. All I can say, sticks... those stickish wooden things are everywhere ! 🤣

[@johnnyatoms3620]

A tree works just by itself !

[@kellydavis4330]

So I can sit or I can put up my tent but not both at the same time

[@franciscoguerra8984]

To keep from sitting on the ground ill buy a chair! ends up sitting on the ground anyway.

[@barneyrubble2627]

You know what weights less and works better, and is free? Leaning against a tree.

[@gideonstactical]

Barney Rubble I was waiting for someone to say it. Many places we backpack to are above tree line or hanging around a fire and trees are too far away. For those things it works great!

[@bandofbros8112]

Yeah trees are really comfy and supporting your back..

[@burmy1552]

I'd rather have trekking poles than pecking trolls.

[@timdau7121]

leaning on a tree is nealy the same xD

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

trekking poles lol.....think outside the box and use some sticks lol

[@Legend869]

pimpin

[@kantill]

Couldn't you just make some polls out of wood while you're out in the woods?

[@steveb8178]

yes

[@danielhouston8725]

That is not a chair

[@develentsai3215]

Might tight a rope on the other end of the chair and tie it to a tree to work like a hammock chair like the video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn7Ue2djbsaqabM

[@BornIn1500]

so he gets the product for free and then uses a referral link so he gets a cut when you buy it. No wonder the reviews are always very positive. lol. I mean, come on. Even the "negatives" you talk about for various products get thrown away because in the end you always recommend them. Doesn't this seem fishy to anyone else? These are pure ads under the guise of a review.

[@Stsilascousteau]

Use a tree.

[@adinnilsson]

First

[@jballs777]

This is nothing new either mountainsmith bought or stole the idea from one of the cottage guys This design has been around for years

[@danmount33]

It's actually an original design by Patrick Smith, the founder of Mountainsmith. The current management found the old design and added some new materials. You can find the story in the Backpacks article.