The Perfect Hunting Chair Quest

Smithhammer · December 28, 2011, 10:45:00 AM

I've been on a quest for the perfect hunting chair/stool for a while now, and can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Hoping someone on here may be able to point me in the right direction. The "perfect" chair for me would be:

- Under 3 lbs, and collapsible, so I can strap it to the outside of my pack.

- Absolutely silent.

- Comfortable for sitting in for hours at a time (I know this is somewhat subjective)

- Ideally less than $75.

Is this too much to ask for? So far, everything I've found is either lightweight, cheap and noisy, or expensive and ridiculously heavy. Anyone know of anything out there that might fit the bill?

wtpops · December 28, 2011, 11:23:00 AM

Sent you a PM

**DONOTDELETE** · December 28, 2011, 11:44:00 AM

small folding chair from academy has done me well.

Pete McMiller · December 28, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=110328#000007

Smithhammer · December 28, 2011, 12:18:00 PM

Thanks folks! I should probably add that it needs to be a free-standing seat - I don't like being limited to having to find the right tree in the right spot in order to set up, and I hunt open country a fair bit as well.

And I want to be at a normal sitting height, not just slightly off the ground.

Maybe I'm too picky. Might just have to build it!

Norminator · December 28, 2011, 12:45:00 PM

I have a six dollar Wally world camp chair. It might even be a kiddy chair. It has one attached Velcro strap to keep it folded when carrying and an adjustable shoulder strap. Weighs maybe 3lbs. I have used it for years. I finally found a spare, but had to add my own straps. If your inseam is over 31" , your legs may be too long to be comfortable in it, but it holds my manly 235 lb frame comfortably for hours at a time. I can lean forward and shoot a 60" bow or simply slide onto one knee to shoot..... Norm

GingivitisKahn · December 30, 2011, 09:46:00 AM

This meets your described criteria though it may not be exactly what you're looking for.

Cost is low - get a milsurp wool blanket or hammock material or... whatever. Add to that about $0.50 in paracord.

Weight is low (or it can be) - the only thing you have to carry is an ounce of paracord and your seat material. Of course a big wool blanket busts your 3 lb restriction but you can certainly make lighter options work.

Silence is great - use the right seat material and you are a comfy ninja.

Comfort is too good - I woke my self snoring yesterday.

The only downside is that you have to prepare poles (preferably in the off-season). That will make some racket but once they are cut - you are good to go.

Smithhammer · December 30, 2011, 09:49:00 AM

Thanks, GK. I'm going to put a little more time in the upcoming year to scouting and setting up a few more permanent blind spots, and I like the simplicity of your idea.

Nice looking 'hawk there too.

heydeerman · December 30, 2011, 10:20:00 AM

I have been checking this one out for a couple weeks now and think I have a couple in my future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KBWpeTnUr4&feature=related

mjh · December 30, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

There is no PERFECT hunting chair, lots of options out there though, also different chairs for different applications...good luck in your search...

1/4 away · December 30, 2011, 10:28:00 AM

Jim, Thats an interesting seat.....

Smithhammer · December 30, 2011, 10:32:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by heydeerman:
I have been checking this one out for a couple weeks now and think I have a couple in my future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KBWpeTnUr4&feature=related

Wow. That's not exactly what I thought I was looking for, but that seems pretty sweet, simple and versatile.

But I didn't see any contact info, etc. Do you know who makes it?

heydeerman · December 30, 2011, 10:53:00 AM

I eliminated the link to the company who makes the hammock seat per the rules. If someone needs the info pm me.

Smithhammer · December 30, 2011, 11:06:00 AM

heydeerman · December 30, 2011, 11:08:00 AM

I did send an e-mail to the company asking them to consider becoming a sponsor.

GingivitisKahn · December 31, 2011, 04:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Smithhammer:
Thanks, GK. I'm going to put a little more time in the upcoming year to scouting and setting up a few more permanent blind spots, and I like the simplicity of your idea.

Nice looking 'hawk there too.

Hey thanks! That's a Ron LaClair Shrew Hawk.

QuoteOriginally posted by 1/4 away:
Jim, Thats an interesting seat.....

Wool blanket, paracord and some poles. Drink lots of coffee and do your best to stay conscious. :D

Smithhammer · December 31, 2011, 04:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by GingivitisKahn:

Drink lots of coffee and do your best to stay conscious. :D

Sounds a lot like most days for me, hunting or not...

WhiteOaks · December 31, 2011, 04:26:00 PM

Check out the hammock seat

Bob Morrison · December 31, 2011, 06:15:00 PM

Got the Hammock seat a week or two ago..
Pros: very comfortable, easy packing, easy setup, easy to shoot out of great range of shooting...
Cons: Noisy, Noisy, and the most difficult,, Made in Ch----.... I'm going to replace the original cloth with cotton to quiet it down. should be perfect.

December 31, 2011, 11:28:00 PM

A while back everyone was talking Huntmore chairs, so I bought a second one. I understood the first night out with it why my wife never complained about lugging hers around. It took me a bit to able to assemble mine as fast as she could, but it just takes a few minutes and it works anywhere. I like mine because I am comfortable, even with my very bad back, and in a ready to go position. The only time the weight is any problem is when I am climbing very steep slopes, those that tend to be a problem for me without the chair.