Ultralight Backpackers HATE This… But Should You Still Bring It?

Is bringing a backpacking chair against the ultralight rules… or is it actually one of the smartest comfort items you can pack? In this video, I compare four popular trail chairs — from budget-friendly Amazon options to premium ultralight models — to help you decide whether a chair is worth the weight on your next backpacking trip. We’ll look at: • GyFree Highback Chair (35.4 oz) - https://amzn.to/3MQIhvV • Trekology Low Chair (39 oz) - https://amzn.to/3Yhf7bN • REI Flexlite Air (16 oz) - https://www.rei.com/product/242847/re... • NEMO Moonlite Elite (22 oz) - https://amzn.to/4px3Yjg And at the end, I’ll reveal the most ultralight way to sit that weighs under 1 ounce — the foam mini pad from Garage Grown Gear. If you’re trying to find the balance between comfort and ultralight philosophy, this video will help you decide what’s right for your backpacking style. 👉 QUESTION FOR YOU: Is bringing a chair breaking the ultralight rules, or do you bring one anyway? Let me know in the comments! New here? I’m Ricky from Your Trail Buddy — real gear, real trips, real talk. Subscribe for weekly backpacking tips, ultralight gear breakdowns, and honest, experience-based trail advice. MY 2026 GEAR LIST PACK & WATER Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 — https://alnk.to/8PHmaKj Garmin InReach Mini — https://amzn.to/3WtKYFl Smartwater Bottles (1–2L) — https://amzn.to/48tiD9D Katadyn BeFree Filter (compact 1L filter) — https://backcountry.tnu8.net/Qjqr0z SHELTER & SLEEP SYSTEM Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 — https://amzn.to/4mWMtqi Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad (3" thick, warm & quiet) — https://amzn.to/4mZCzEG Inflatable Pillow — https://amzn.to/46W6mba Outdoor Vitals 15° Quilt — https://alnk.to/4BJaDbX Ultralight Dry Bag - https://www.garagegrowngear.com/produ... 🔥 COOK SYSTEM & FOOD STORAGE MSR Pocket Rocket Stove — https://amzn.to/4mQtXQp Small Fuel Canister — https://amzn.to/3VY085C Titanium Cup w/ Lid — https://amzn.to/3J44yoA Titanium Spoon — https://amzn.to/46WEovR Ursack Food Bag (bear-resistant) — https://ursack.com/ Chapters: 0:00 – Is Carrying a Chair Against the Ultralight Rules? (Hook) 0:23 – Welcome to Your Trail Buddy + What This Video Covers 1:10 – Comfort, Morale, and the “Rules” of Ultralight Backpacking 1:34 – Why We’re in the Gear Shop Instead of the Snowy Yard 2:29 – Chair #1: Amazon High-Back G4Free – Big, Comfy, and Over 2 lb 3:49 – Chair #2: Budget Trekology Amazon Chair – Cheap but Bombproof 4:52 – Stepping Into the Ultralight Chair World 5:03 – Chair #3: REI Flexlite – 1 lb Ultralight Chair on a Budget 6:16 – Chair #4: Nemo Moonlite Elite – Expensive, Adjustable, and Comfy 8:02 – Tall-Guy Comfort Test: Recline, Support, and Real Trail Use 10:23 – Smart Design: Using the Stuff Sack as a Stable Ground Base 12:18 – The 0.95 oz Sit Pad – My $10 “Ultra-Ultralight Chair” 13:34 – How I Actually Use the Sit Pad for Sitting and Kneeling 14:24 – So… Is Bringing a Chair Really Against Ultralight Rules? 15:00 – When I Bring a Chair and When I Leave It at Home 15:39 – Do You Carry a Chair? + Subscribe & 2026 Ultralight Setup Teaser #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #gearreview #backpackingchair #hikinggear #backpackingforbeginners #yourtrailbuddy