Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair Kit
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When combined with a sleeping pad (sold separately), the Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair kit creates a comfy place to relax after a long day on the trail. Plus, it packs down small for easy transport.
Shop similar products- Elastic sleeve edges stretch to fit both NeoAir and self-inflating pads; sleeping pad sold separately
- Made with ultralight nylon and fiberglass poles to help it pack down small when not in use
- Easy to use and sets up quickly
- Compact, lightweight and incredibly relaxing; you may never backpack or travel without a chair again
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View all Therm-a-Rest Pad Accessories| Best Use | Backpacking |
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| Material(s) | Nylon/fiberglass stays |
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Lasts forever, SO GREAT in so many places
I've had my Therm-a-Rest Trekker for more than 10 years. It holds up and lasts, and lasts, and lasts. I've taken it backpacking, car camping, and to events like the Wolf Trap concerts for lawn seating- it's just so comfortable! (And because it rests on the ground, it's always a "legal" chair in places where there are chair restrictions). This is absolutely worth it. It's coming bikepacking next.
Comfort is not a luxury after age 65
I used many predecessor versions of this chair when I was younger. As I got older, I quit carrying a chair (carrying the lightest possible pack became a way to extend my backpacking career without wrecking my knees and hips.) However, after 65, I started looking for a comfortable chair and was delighted to find this. Another reviewer correctly pointed out that when you fold it in thirds (as shown in the picture), you end up having to assemble and disassemble it several times a day. However, I soon found out there’s a better way: don’t fold it in thirds. I inflate my Neoair (an older All Season rectangular model) almost full, and insert it into the chair as shown - except that I don’t double over the seat. Instead, I let that bottom third extend out of the slot in the bottom of the chair, and now have a lounge chair. My legs and feet are also now elevated out of the dirt (or mud), and are insulated from the ground when it’s cold. I am careful about where I sit, since that bottom third of the pad is not protected by the chair material; if you’d like, you could carry a ground sheet on which to set the chair. When it’s time to go to bed, I don’t disassemble it. Instead, I just unbuckle the straps and let it lay flat, still inserted in the chair. The next morning (after using it at breakfast - no assembly required), I let the air out of it, fold the bottom third into the chair, fold the chair in half, and roll it side to side. Now I have a bundle that is about the same size as my tent poles, and I pack it down an inside corner of my pack (you could also strap it to the side or across the bottom of the pack, if you have the right compression straps.) If I want to use it at lunch, I just get it out, inflate it, and I’m good to go. (Inflation is simpler with the little two ounce battery powered pump Thermarest sells.) For half a pound, the ability to rest my back in camp is well worth it. With my back rested, I sleep better; when I sleep better, I perform better on the trail the next day.
Lightweight, Works w/ Many Pads
Bought this almost 3 y ago to replace a misplaced, decades-old Therm-a-Rest chair kit and have used it for many backpacking trips. I love its compactness & weight and have packed it in a backpack's lower outer pocket and inside. Pads I've tested include: Therm-a-Rest 3/4" & ProLite, Nemo Tensor Insulated, and 25+ y old RidgeRest closed cell foam. All obviously have varying degrees of comfort & ease of assembly, but hey, a backpacker should possess more than a modicum of tolerance & patience. You will have to finesse any pad into the chair's frame. Finickiness will be immediately evident. Self-inflating Therm-a-Rest pads were the easiest to fit into the chair and had the "most level" and stable performance. The Nemo requires very little inflation to fold & fit, and too much inflation after that results in the chair having a rolling/rocking action. This pad needs to be fine tuned into the kit. Nonetheless, it makes for a comfortable & cozy chair. Testing the RidgeRest was more out of curiosity than anything else. It had to be folded-up on the edges, but the cradled feel was just fine; the doubled-over bottom & top still made for a comfortable seat & back support. Concern: The pad will come in contact with the ground. Search the site for items that could puncture an inflatable pad. Suggestions: Don't bring the chair's mesh sack on a trip (cuts weight & it's just another item to stow when the chair is in use). Place the chair on a sheet of heavy plastic or Tyvek to help prevent punctures to an inflatable pad and keep the chair & pad cleaner; cut a groundsheet large enough to accommodate the chair, food stuff sacks, pot, etc., at your cook site. Bottom line: Chair kits are a backpacking 'creature comfort', not always a necessity. However, reclining on one in camp after a tiring day feels really good and sitting on it while cooking and eating is an extra treat. I never bring one in winter or if the trip's forecast is mostly rain [want to keep the pad dry]. This chair kit is lighter weight than most, relatively easy to medium tussle-ing to assemble, and because a multitude of sleeping pads fit to provide homelike comfort, it should be a consideration.
Therm-A-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair
Product was exactly as advertised. It is easy to set-up and easy to adjust. I highly recommend this chair kit. I will primarily be using this in my tent. The only thing I would change is the location of the clips on the adjustment straps. I have very little head-room in my small conical backpacking hot tent and will be sitting up from a prone position to connect the straps and clips to form the chair. For me it would be easier if the clips were at the thigh instead of the armpit area. But I am old with bad shoulders.
Compact and Comfortable
I have my Therm-a-Rest - Trekker Chair Kit for a number of years now. It comes with me on all my camping trips but especially on my sea kayaking camping trips. The fact that it packs down so compact means it takes up little room in my sea kayak but still delivers great comfort with my Therm-a-Rest mattress, not to mention the fact that it's a well thought out design and hard wearing gear. Great for sitting down and enjoying the sea views in the evenings.
Comfy! But, tore after single use.
These are amazing for some added luxury and comfort in the mountains. This model was my third chair. I lost the first and broke the second after a few seasons. This one tore after a single night backpacking trip. I'm not sure if something punctured the chair or if the product is a little too light weight for my build. (6'1"" 220lbs). The chair construction has lightened up over the years. I still recommend the product. Just be gentle with them.
Fun For Car Camping
This is a little to heavy for me to backpack with, but it's great for car camping where you don't want to lug around a folding chair. It takes a while to get use to assembling, but once you do it's pretty quick to set up. The fabric seems to do a decent job of protecting you pad from punctures, but I would still be a little careful about where you use it. It's a little floppy unless you inflate you pad really well, but comfort is superb.
Big, light, do everything cookware
This Big Titan Kettle along with the Pocket Rocket 2 stove has become my spring/summer solution for the mountains. This lightweight kettle is large enough to melt significant snow for water, but is light and simple for easy packing. The pouring spout and handles are great for distributing contents to multiple users. When I need a simple, lightweight pot and stove solution, this is my go-to.
Design modification needed?
I have been using the Trekker chair daily for a few years. It was fine when new, but the stays that keep the back of the chair upright eventually poked through the lower end of where they're sewn in. I'm hoping a design modification to reinforce that spot will be considered. (The previous design of the Trekker chair lasted much longer with similar use. I wish it was still available!)
A comfy, lightweight add-on
If you're already planning to take your air-mattress along anyways, for just a few ounces more, you can have the support and comfort of a backed-chair. if you value the comfort of being able to lean back and relax while in camp, this is a worthwhile addition to your pack as it adds functionality, with a relatively minimal weight penalty.