QwikBack™ UL Chair

I have back issues, so having this lightweight chair with me during my last backpacking trip was a blessing. I was able to sit everywhere and know my back would be supported at all times, reducing back pain. Thank you for such a great product.

I’ve been using this chair for more than 2 years now and bought one for my 6.4’ husband over a year ago. Once we mastered using the chair, we both loved it and take it with us everywhere — in our backpacks, on our bikes, etc. When on rocky ground we occasionally use ultralight pads under the seat. And, I did replace the end tips with hiking pole tips (adding a tiny bit of extra weight) because we had trouble keeping the original small tips from sinking into soft ground). But, I see that the newer version has sturdier tips so this is probably no longer an issue. We highly recommend this awesome ultralight chair. Just get it!

I’ve been using the chair on several backpacking trips, and it’s a great luxury item for ultralight enthusiasts. It’s incredibly lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack without adding bulk. The setup is straightforward, and it provides just the right amount of back support for relaxing at camp. While it’s not the most cushioned option, the minimalistic design and portability more than make up for it. Perfect for those who prioritize weight savings and convenience!

I'm an avid backpacker and love the UL lifestyle. I carry any chair on a thru hike but for a weekend camping trip in a remote location, this pairs ultra well with the Soto table. We bought two of these for my wife and I after sitting on the ground at a 2 day music festival that didn't allow folding chairs. No only do these chairs not set off metal detectors, they are light and pack small that we can simply put them in our back pocket when wandering around. It's not the review you're expecting, I know. But my wife and I are the type that go over the rules of a concert or festival carefully. There have been many times we have been the only people in an entire concert that had chairs. It's our thing. But it's hell trying to find carry even the smallest style to chair until we bought these. Very well constructed. Absolutely amazing quality. Note: these don't work on hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt. They aren't designed for such and the legs tend to slip. In grass and dirt, the legs seem welded to the ground. If you don't own one, you need add this sucker to your cart.

What can I say- it's great! Sometimes my feet get tired with plenty of daylight left and I want to spend the afternoon or evening reading. I couldn't justify bringing any other chair because of weight, but this one is worth the ounces. This company really does a great job of thinking through everything they design. I love it.

I am 186cm tall. This well-designed chair allows me to carry a very light weight and rest comfortably in the camp.

I've had this chair for years, and use it all the time--backpacking, concerts, most recently the eclipse. Love it! When a piece broke--from constant use, not any sort of a warranty issue--Litesmith sent me the new piece, plus updated 'feet' and refused my very sincere offer to pay. This company takes customer service VERY SERIOUSLY, and honestly, the chair is so awesome I'd have happily bought it all over again. I love this thing, and look forward to using it for decades.

After considering this for a couple years, I finally took the plunge. Great little solution to the tired back at the end of a long day of hiking! And if you suddenly get several orders, my five hiking buddies this weekend have all decided they want one. :)

It's not really a chair, but it's my favorite ultralight sitting solution. I've used it for a one summer and I plan to bring it along again this year. The only knock against it is that it is a little slippery to sit on. But I can use this in my tent! I don't do a ton of sitting when I hike so this is perfect for me.

I bought this chair for my husband before a backpacking trip to the Pyrenees. He was skeptical. But, once he used it he was sold. He loves it! The chair is comfortable and so amazingly light that adding it to your pack is a complete no-brainer. Having something to lean back on during lunch breaks, at dinner time, etc. is an awesome luxury. With this chair, that luxury is easy. Now I want one too!

What an amazing chair! It is so light and compact yet provides EXCELLENT back support while sitting outside or in the tent while reading. I received it for Christmas and have already used it while on a hike to sit comfortably eating my lunch. Needless to say, it will be going backpacking. But in the meantime, It will live in my daypack ready for any adventure on the trail!!

日本から注文しました。 待ちに待った荷物を受け取った瞬間、「何も入ってないのでは？」と思うほど軽く驚きました。 封を開けるとそこにはしっかりと注文した商品が入っていて一安心。 それほど軽量なイスでした。 座面・背面の布が二本のフレームを巻き取り、そのまま収納袋になるという素晴らしいデザイン。 これをもって山へ行くのが非常に楽しみです。 ありがとうございました。

It's still a chair but it is only a fraction of the oz's or the lightest lite chair, So it gives you another option. Very light, well made and more comfortable than a rock, not as comfortable as a hiker chair. I'm happy for the grams.

Not only is this perfect for bike packing, but also for concerts…the look my friends faces when I pulled things out was priceless…then they went online and ordered one too.

I just finished shaking this chair down on ~90 miles/ 4 days on the North Country Trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I purchased it because i wanted something that was small, light, and would let me sit upright in my tent w/ some back support (I use both a Big Agnes Salt Creek SL2 and a Durston X-Mid 2). This chair nailed it. The weather was very sloppy on multiple nights and this gave me a comfortable way to lounge “inside”. I also own a Helinox Chair Zero, which I like but which is completely unsuitable for this specific application (not to mention much bulkier + 6x heavier). I would say there’s a slight learning curve to getting the chair set for [your own] maximum comfort, but if you follow the instructions and tinker a bit, you’ll have it dialed in no time. I don’t think it will fully replace my Chair Zero—but given the weight and size—I have a hard time imagining a situation where I wouldn’t take it along.

I have not used it yet on a backpacking trip yet but have tested it a couple times at home and appears to work well, easy to set up, put away and is comfortable. Its super light and I like the idea that im on the ground so can use while making meals.

I haven’t tried this on the trip yet, but plan to give it to my husband as a 30th anniversary present — when we are hiking in the Pyrenees (on the GR20). From my home test it will be perfect. He always has a hard time resting against his backpack (as I do) during our picnic lunches on the trail. This should solve that problem nicely. And for a VERy low cost, weigh-wise. :)

Exactly what I needed so I can rest my back while backpacking. Super light and hardly takes up any space. Very well made!

I am 78 now and need some training to sit down on the ground. Once done, perfect! Smashing lite!

Pour le poids ces un très beau produit. Le seul leger défaut ces que la parti que l’on s’assoie est un peu glissante et cherche a descendre un peu. J’ai placé mon seat pad et le problème est résolu. Je recommande a tous. J’ai hâte de l’essayer dans différente situation et endroit.

Purchased 2 chairs for use backpacking. Haven't tried in the field yet, but have set them up at home. The weight, at 80g is close to the listed weight of 75g. The part you sit on is adequately wide for a medium-size individual. Provides a comfortable and stable back rest - just don't expect to recline it, since if you try this the angle of the poles will poke you in the back.

I admit, I was skeptical. I use a folding chair when I go camping to help ease my back pain. I ordered this after a couple reviews thinking that it might not work. I was pleasantly surprised how well it works, and how incredibly light and well designed! I've only used it on one trip, but had great success on both nights and mornings while cooking. My tent mate was a little pissed about the new chair and will be ordering one on our return.

First off.... Customer service.... Outstanding... Couldn't have been more helpful... Especially when sorting out my order and payment errors..... The chair.... Oh the chair... The quality of the materials, the design, the finish... All excellent. I tried a friend's chair and as an Ultralight FastPacker, hiker and runner...even my gram weenie mind soon succumbed to the comfort and practical use. It will be perfect for taking a break and stretching out and elevating my feet at the end of the day. (hoping it won't make me lazy by encouraging more rest stops! ) I'll return and add to my review when I've had some time on the fells with it. No regrets... Very happy. Cheers

Sturdy, very UL, easy to set up, love that it is totally self contained. Combine with a z-seat and you have the perfect set up, even if the ground is wet. You can adjust the angle of the poles for different postures of sitting and/or to make sure you don't feel the poles on your back. Great product!

I had been using only a sit pad as I did not want to carry a "heavy" chair on my backpack trips. However, my lower back would hurt just using the pad as I had no support. This chair is a perfect solution to my problem. It is extremely lightweight and small but offers great lower back support. The design allows it to conform perfectly to my back when sitting.

The QwikBack is a surprisingly adept UL chair. It's hard to appreciate how well this chair will works before trying it. I'm been carrying the Helinox Zero for some time .. figured it was hard to beat. To be clear, this isn't a full on chair like the Helinox, but if you are OK getting down on the ground, this is absolutely just the ticket to allow you to lean back, and relax. Given the substantial weight savings, for the longer-mile treks, this will be my go-to "chair" for winding down at camp. I will still take the Hellinox for base camping, but at 2.8oz, there is just no reason to not take the QuickBack on the longer treks.

I thought I was going to have to lug a 16oz Helinox chair on our backpacking trip, because I’m old and need a chair. So glad I got this one - featherlight, packs really small, works great & provides good back support. Throw a light sit pad on it & I’m good to go.

I bought this together with the Folding Sit Pad and just came back from a backpacking trip with them. I especially liked the very comfortable back support which the chair provided. This fully met my expectation. My only improvement comment would be that the material is a little slick and therefore there is a little slippage, requiring the chair to be periodically adjusted.

If you’re not looking to carry a pound or more with one of the collapsible frame chairs, but still want something with some support for your back, this is the chair for you. Ultralight, extremely packable, and surprisingly comfortable. I definitely recommend including the sit pad for both the cushioning and the insulation. Customer service is fantastic - Litesmith worked with me on a last minute change and I was able to enjoy this chair on a recent four day trip.

I have been patiently waiting for this chair because I love to read in high country meadows after a day of backpacking and have sadly felt that other chairs were too heavy. This chair exceeded my expectations and worked beautifully on both rock and soft surfaces. I did also order the lightweight sit pad and this really improved the comfort and function of the chair. This will be coming on all future trips and I'll be purchasing another several for friends later.

I weigh ~194lbs and I didn't have any issues. I used the chair on rock plateaus as well as directly on the ground. I do recommend some kind of seating pad but it's certainly not required (I didn't use one).

I bought this chair knowing it would be a little fiddly to sit in, but it's really not that hard to get it right. It's great to have a way to sit back and savor your coffee or just sit and listen to the sounds of the forest. I used the back pad of my pack to cushion my behind. I'm a small person, 5'3" and the chair for me is comfortable to sit in and a great way to improve my camping comfort while adding negligible weight to my gear.

Wow! A dream come true: an amazingly comfortable chair for only 2.65 ounces (but I had to also use the 1 ounce seat pad inside the end section folded inside out to keep from sliding down). Note however that this chair is not very robust and must be treated carefully. How could it be at less than 3 ounces? But I'm a small person (120 lbs) and it works great for me and will always be in my pack. I can't imagine camping without it now.

We are satisfied with the design and storage method. The back can be adjusted to your liking and relaxed. I want to use the seat pad in combination with the seat.

I can't say enough good things about this chair. Bout it as a means to both downsize pack weight and have comfort on my day hikes. It by far exceeded my expectations. Takes a little getting use to but, its very comfortable once you figure it out. I added a small sit pad to it as a ground barrier however; it makes for a nice addition with the padding. You can't go wrong with it. Worth every penny.

Good lightweight chair, (nothing lighter) ' you definitely need to bring a butt pad along to use this for extended periods of time. Would be five stars except the price seems a bit excessive... But for the super light nerds it's a no brainer.

This QwikBack chair checks all the boxes for me: Very lightweight; I could never justify the backpacking chairs that weigh a full pound or more. A simple setup; not fiddly or time-consuming to set up. Comfortable and supportive; I use it with the sit-pad that I carry all the time anyway. Not bulky to carry; it's nice the way it rolls up into itself. I've tried a number of chairs and methods for making chairs when backpacking because I really like to have back support when I sit in camp at night. This chair is the best design I've seen for this purpose.

Haven't tried this in the field yet, but I can tell it will be great.I attached a Gossamer Gear Nightlight pad with Velcro discs and it actually stays up when I get up! Love it!

Amazing design and superior customer service! Plus being the envy of your friends on the trail who didn't bring one.

This is a real ultralight chair. Nothing fancy but it works. Add a small sit pad and it is very comfortable. Add A small piece of Tyvek under it if gtround is wet

I ordered this some time ago, and have used it on 2 trips. What a luxury! No one has a chair lighter than this. I actually saw an article on the top items for 2017, and they were talking about how great another chair was that used your trekking poles. It was much heavier, and for most of us, the trekking poles are used for our tent. I left a comment about this chair, which is much better constructed, lighter, and doesn't require any trekking poles. It is unbelievably light, but surprisingly well constructed, and I used it constantly!

This "chair" is exactly as described. Light, small and did I say light?!? I have a multitude of back issues/injuries which require back support at end of day. Took it out for overnight shake down; sets up fast and easy and the legs are very sturdy. Like any chair of this type, getting into it takes some maneuvering. It provides very good back support and is comfortable while stationary. Legs straight or crossed, no problem. Why I gave it four instead of five. Once in the chair, if you want to adjust your sitting position by moving your butt around, the chair will collapse on you. I would imagine this happens with any chair of this type. The other issue I had is the width of the seat is thin and you will get very dirty. I don't carry one but I would recommend other users place a ground sheet (3' x 3' tyvek should do it) under the seat to provide some barrier from dirt. Also, you will need to carry a foam sit pad for your butt. Understand, this seat is exactly as advertised and is probably the leader in this technology. It's my personal back issues that cause me to adjust my sitting position so often, not the discomfort of the chair. Get a wider barrier for the dirt and you will be good to go. Great technology and well worth the purchase.

What a fabulous idea this was! This chair gives me the ability to experience comfort on the backpacking trail I never thought possible. This product will become common place in the backcountry, and I hope the company founders sail around the world in the Mega Yacht this little chair will afford them!