Make An Ultralight Camp Chair

[@markwhitehouse86]

An excellent idea and very fast to assemble 'in the field' with just 3 sticks. Instead of Cordura, I used an old shower curtain made of a medium weight material which seems just as good as Cordura, but much much cheaper to source. Also, I sewed in 3 thin leather circles at each of the triangle points, inside each pocket, just to further reinforce and protect the material. I used this yesterday while out on an overnight trip, and found it very comfortable and practical to use while sitting there crafting tent pegs, a new handle for my axe and carving a spoon or two, amongst other things. Just keeping in with practice. Thanks for the idea, and at 2.4 ounces (the one I made anyway) it's easily rolled up and fits nicely in the bottom of my cargo pocket.

[@Dutch_Prepper]

Never underestimate the importance of a good, comfortable - and above all : DRY resting place , after all the hard work setting up a camp. Great video!

[@talkinglens1]

You're a smart man. Noted the way the fold overs insured the strength of the material. Great job.

[@novicenorthman2146]

This is truly a portable chair that will bring joy to oneself and impress others outside!

[@DavidPyro]

Use holiday wrapping paper for your template. Almost everyone has some in a closet somewhere. Its plenty big enough. Use the white side for your layout lines.

[@pankloar]

Useally I sit on my backpack in the woods. Not very comfortable. I made this chair today and it's really comfortable. Thanks for this video Lonnie!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

awesome

[@dannyh9010]

Great design, Lonnie! I have made a few of these now. I just used a piece of poster board for my template, as that is what I had at home. Easier to trace around, as it is thicker. I made my last one using neon orange 1000D Cordura. I put 3” Grosgrain loops on each triangle (they are on the bottom of the pockets, and stick out past the ends of the material about 1”). So now, my camp stool is multi-purpose: stool, signal panel, backpack cover during hunting season using cordage/small carabiner to attach it, waypoint marker, and a place to catch shavings from fat wood, etc.

[@adrianismyname6090]

wow that's a cool little stool and that dog lives the life your life stile is a very lucky one

[@sirroger1066]

thanks I have just finished my own chair with the help of my daughter, excellent instruction, no problems

[@jbnorthrup]

Thanks for making this video! I'm moving to Montana and will be making a bunch of these for my homestead!!

[@trollforge]

I've been pondering making my own tripod chair for more than 30 years... ( I always think of it at camp, and never at home) lashing together branches for legs is genius!!!

[@louis9231]

Every now and then I stumble back to your channel by chance and I always learn something new

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Welcome back.

[@jsaenzMusic]

Man...awesome video! Very clever idea. I'm a hiker and appreciate it. Good luck!

[@alphanumeric1529]

Lonny, some times you scare me! I was just going to go down to the shop to try and make a leather tripod chair, just wanted to watch your latest video of your boat first. At the end, I was going to close the laptop and head down, but I saw a related vid of yours, this vid! I've been thinking about making this tripod chair for a month now, and here you are, making this chair! This is not the first time that this has happened with your vids. That is trippy! Haha, all the best, and thanks for the vids.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

This is just further proof that great minds think alike my friend. :o)

[@BobSprGa]

Lonnie, As usual, great and concise instructions. I just finished laying out my chair using heavy brown paper. Something I learned and wanted to pass on when laying out the pockets. As you suggested, fold it over the top. Then fold it underneath and mark it using a straight edge. This way seemed easier to me to mark and cut. Bob

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks BobSprGa for your recent heads up on an issue. I do not know if you will see my reply to you on that issue since KZbin does not notify users on certain replies. I appreciate the heads up.

[@jefflaird7770]

Love this idea, as weight is such a huge factor when adding something to an already bursting backpack. Love your channel. Thanks Lonnie for another ingenious idea.

[@wituikbws]

I followed your instructions to build one of these with canvas, and I just featured it in my latest video if you're interested in seeing the outcome! I gave you credit of course! Thanks for the video, the chair works excellent, and I couldn't have built it without this video and your expertise. Huge fan from Canada! Thanks Lonnie :)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed the video and that it was useful for you. I'll check out your channel and video.

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Very clever little chair! Love this idea!

[@talkinglens1]

Great notes about the type of material and thread and especially tri versus quad leg stability!

[@darrylhunt1]

That was great. I've often thought of making a tripod seat like that. Thanks for sharing your experience and directions!

[@KarlRoyale]

Great video! I just found this channel and now I'm here to stay.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I'm glad you have found my channel. Welcome home :o)

[@bryanr.3241]

Love it , great job Lonnie , I might make it with a canvas , and oil it down to water proof it.

[@whatzthis64]

That is a really cool chair. Thanks for sharing this DIY. Atb to you and your wife. Brian.

[@harinath338]

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful in making the seat for the tripod chair. I watched many videos but yours is the first that shows how to cut the material and sewing the ingenious way. Your explanation so clear with the measurements given. Well done !!!

[@fire7side]

That's a great idea and something to do while out camping, making the legs.

[@HaroldDGlez]

hi Lonnie and Connie !! thank you for you're time and another cool video . looks easy to build and super light .

[@RM-io7qo]

That's a really cool camp stool and straightforward to make. I've got one of those low folding metal framed seats with a cloth seat across the top of it. Only problem with it, it's just too darned low for comfort. lol. I'll just have to give your stool a try. Great video. Take care...

[@ScoutManSteve]

I had a good friend of mine make me a leather version of this with kevlar thread and it's great! I love the fact it saves so much space. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@daltonvickers7977]

really good idea. I have a light tripod chair that I carry on my pack. But this would be a lot lighter and would fit in one of my side pack pockets. Thanks for a great video

[@StyNorth]

Another nice chair Lonnie! I've been using a commercial tri-pod chair for years in my deer blinds, but the legs are attached so I don't like to backpack with it. It's time to make one like this for my pack! Thanks much my friend! ATB Sty

[@-akbenji-]

made this project for my boy scouts, turned out great!

[@earlelzy7243]

I made mine with TA outdoors tripod canvas seat. I had to work with the lashing a bit until I got it just right. Thanks for the video. It has helped me out a lot.

[@davidleasure9138]

Great plan Lonnie. Been looking for something like this. Will give it a try and see if it will hold a 200 plus pounds. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the teaching and sharing the wealth of knowledge you have accumulated

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Nice idea Lonnie for a bit of lightweight portable outdoors comfort, thanks for sharing, atb, Paul.

[@datsgolf71]

Great video and great idea! I intend to make one of these since you did such a marvelous job explaining exactly how to do it. I've never used a sewing machine but I believe I'll give it a try and make one of these seats. I have learned many techniques and gleaned several "gems" from watching your videos. This one is included in the Lonnie Academy of Great Ideas. Thanks!

[@olinx8851]

Excellent tutorial. :-) Best regards from Czech Republic, Europe. And thank you for your work. I and my little son like your videos.

[@janeminecraft6624]

I like the chair and your cute dog!

[@theweedreviewcotheweedrevi7563]

Fantastic! Way better then some temporary aluminum and mesh chair. thanks for sharing the template. Hope you're doing well man! keep up the fantastic work!

[@jimkoz5052]

Nice chair Lonnie I will try making that. Take Care you and Connie

[@brngrofdeth]

This is awesome! Now to find some fabric. Thank you very much as always.

[@moreguy4864]

My right ear enjoyed this.

[@T1ddlywinks]

This is by far the best ultralight camping chair I've seen. I typically just use my hammock as a chair, but I may just bring this along for when i'm gathered around a campfire on my backpacking excursions.

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Travis Garcia I was thinking the same. Really awesome if I were a tent camper. But I'm in a hammock, so I don't know how useful this is. Maybe as a seat while I'm cooking next to the fire? I have a pad that I kneel on for that.

[@T1ddlywinks]

I hammock camp as well, but I think this would be a nice luxury item to sit around the campfire with at a minimal weight addition. I'm not super ultralight due to California's requirement for bear canisters, so I my pack can afford to carry an extra few oz lol.

[@TonyTooTuff]

You are a bushcrafting wizard! Mind-officially-blown!🤘🔥

[@tallcedars2310]

Great chair, I think Buck can now build one as he paid strict attention, lol. Hope to build one this winter as it's garden harvest season now and canning/freezing is off and running. All the best.

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

Lennie that's awesome as always! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! ~Dawn

[@MundusTransit]

Surprised I haven't been able to find anything like this to buy online. Sure there's plenty of 3 legged camping stools, but all I want is a well made seat I can roll up, pack, and use the forest to source my stool legs. Guess I'll have to make one. Thanks for this video!

[@sb2261]

genius design. thanks for sharing.

[@BushOgre]

Very awesome. Great tutorial.

[@indyoutsider]

Nice chair. Good job making it.

[@coydogoutdoors]

that is a really cool idea i never thought about that best one ive seen so far

[@keithoutandabout4272]

Hi Lonnie, Great job and definately my next project. Thanks a lot. ATB

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Howdy Lonnie-Connie & 'Ole-Friend, Buck; I seen his ears perk up also ha ha. Great DIY Project, Putting this 1 in my fave's 4 a later time, Thanks Friends ! ATB Terry God Bless

[@jiujitsu2000]

Excellent video! thank you for sharing!!

[@travishurd984]

this is very cool! amazing video thank you for showing us, would've of been nice if i knew how to do this when i was in boy scouts

[@JamesSeale2575]

Very intellectual design and a great bush craft item.

[@Waldwaerts]

Awesome idea. I definitely will try that out. Thanks so much for taking the time and explaining it so well! ATB, Bernhard

[@lasthuman1970]

You have such an iconic voice

[@rubberduckindustries6665]

Simple but effective. Good work!

[@woodlandsnorth]

Great idea, nicely done!

[@sharoncrowe-snooshomestead3536]

Loved the chair. It will have to go on my to-do list.....

[@scratius]

Great video as always. Thanks for teaching us what you know!

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks Loni, I don't like sitting on the ground anymore, especially in a cold Alaska rain.

[@EdwinDueck]

I was thinking about that gge other day, how to make one in the woods. I don't like sitting on the ground or in the snow. I glad you where sharing the chair, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sosteve9113]

Excellent job,just to take the seat with you nice idea atb steve

[@rodriguezro9999]

Very cool video Lonnie! Thank you.

[@9spiderlegs]

I definitely plan to make this! I'll use some denim for now because that's what I have, maybe I'll wax it to add a little water resistance, if I like it I might upgrade materials at some point. Great design, thanks for sharing!

[@briancrabb4336]

will give it a whirl.very cool

[@Protectselfdefence]

Another great video, cracking idea, my next project thanks for posting 👍

[@tonystites2134]

Great idea. Most times I just use a bag like the one that holds my sleeping bag. And sit on the ground, But that's not as easy and as comfortable as it use to be.

[@martinhafner2201]

Great design! I've generally carried a piece of a tarp for a dry sitting spot. I'll make one of these and it can serve that simple purpose or if I have time to cut/carve the legs then I can sit up off the ground. I may try for a slightly asymmetric design with one longer stick to reach back farther on the ground to avoid back-tipping - sort of an adirondack chair style.

[@khomol]

Very clever. You sir are a genius.

[@ronnibuck1504]

Thanks for the informative video. This will certainly come in handy!

[@BrosephRussell]

That's awesome brother I was looking to make me one of these. I see someone else have one and now here it is awesome . I dont remember who had one but I like the idea. I will have to have my wife break out her sewing machine and hook me up .

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I believe I said somewhere in the video that this project is easy. What I did not say is that it takes a willing wife to help bale me out when I have problems on the sewing machine. As long as my wife is around to solve sewing machine problems THEN it is an easy project. lol

[@BrosephRussell]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival im not aloud to touch it lol or I would do it myself maybe LOL

[@BaltimoreActual]

Thanks for another great video!

[@paganoutdoors3193]

what a great ideal, nice video, will definitely be making one, thanks for sharing, cheers craig

[@carlatheisen]

another great video thank you for sharing

[@terryoneill9163]

excellent vidio thank you might give it a try

[@macarius8802]

Piece of genius right there. Thank you.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Very informative Lonnie...thanks.

[@ronniesherpalee4150]

Outstanding, Love your videos, thank you for your time and effort...Look forward to browsing your vids...

[@michaelferguson7276]

Great idea and video as usual.

[@PawPawMountain]

Good Job Lonnie, Great Idea! Thanks and Keep'em Coming!!

[@Forest-kz9tb]

I'd love to see a super long video with you and Connie sitting around having coffee telling bear stories and camping stories!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks. I will keep that request in mind but make no promises.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Thanks Lonnie. I saw this chair in another of your videos and went to looking on how to make it....thanks for the instruction. I'm wondering if some sort of ring, schd. 40 pvc might suffice to hold the legs in place and forgo the lashing? Just a thought.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I believe that some sort of metal ring might work well but i would guess that PVC just would not be strong enough. Maybe metal Plumbers tape might work though I'm not sure that even it would be enough. Maybe going about the fastening in the opposite way such as to have a round disk or triangle in the middle of all three legs and to bolt through each leg into the disk. You would need to leave each bolt loose enough that the legs could rotate from the vertical storage configuration to the slanted in-use configuration.

[@davewilson2277]

Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time 👍👍

[@polishpicl]

excellent video,, im gonna make one tonight!!!!

[@MP-Fin]

Wow looks awesome! Thanks for sharing! Will make mine from 1000D Finnish M05-camouflage canvas!

[@survivalsquatch8148]

Love it Lonnie. Thanks for DIY Project video.

[@miketownsend6108]

awesome thanks

[@tomritter493]

nice chair Lonnie great idea 4 legs is a pain have fun atb ....tom

[@jefferyjohneverett]

Thanks for the share Amazing idea and looks like a fun project for the weekend 🌲🌲🌲🌲😎✌🏽️

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Awesome dog my friend. I liked the chair that thing is real compact

[@sirroger1066]

thanks i have been looking for this

[@RagingDong]

i weight nearly 300lbs. should i double up material and stitching. i dont have polyester thread but i have some old parachute repair thread

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

See 10:47 for your answer. I do know that the one i made for me works fine for my weight. You are likely to need more. How much more? I can not answer that.

[@RagingDong]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival Okay so its up to my intuition. i like that aproach. Thankyou for the great vidios :)

[@DerangedSurvival]

Very simple and effective great job. I have material that would work perfect for this. Thanks for sharing.

[@SearcherofSkulls]

Dynamite! Do you think duck canvas would be strong enough?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

If it is thick enough it should work well but of course there would be a limit to the weight that it or any material would be good for.

[@Targetedforeating]

Nice dog he's sooooo cuteeee!!

[@robs5186]

very good video thank you

[@olivier04vanneriesauvageet24]

Good vidéo, thank ! this dog is a korthal ?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you. Our dog is half mixed Labrador and Half Bouvier Des Flandres

[@olivier04vanneriesauvageet24]

Ok, but it's a good dog for hunting a moose

[@kenthompson6539]

Thanks from Ireland.