Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Helinox Sunset Chair comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about buyers wanting comfort + packability — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Sunset Chair is the packable comfort pick — Helinox's high-back chair that packs small.
The Flexlite is the value packable pick — REI's lightweight packable chair at $60.
Best packable comfort. High back. Premium.
Cheaper than Helinox. REI return policy. Thinner fabric.
| Spec | Helinox Sunset Chair | REI Co-op Flexlite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | DAC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back | High | — |
| Packed | Small | Small |
| Brand | Helinox | REI |
| Capacity | — | 250 lb |