In fact it is nearly identical in almost every way to the monarch chair review here except it is a bit heavier and packs a little bulkier.
Alite designs monarch chair review.
Now it is useless.
At 28 ounces these two chairs are much lighter than the travelchair joey or alite stonefly both 38 ounces in its bag the mayfly is smaller than the joey which we deemed appropriate only for front country use.
It lets you sit off the ground and feel like you are floating on air.
The frame of chair broke.
Alite designs monarch chair review 2 legs only if you need a super lightweight and compact backpacking and hiking chair this alite designs monarch chair review is the place to start.
5 0 out of 5 stars wonderful chair for backpacking reviewed in the united states on december 27 2014 i wasn t sure about this chair when i ordered it.
It combines sturdy materials with an extremely lightweight design and comes in at a price point fair for what it offers.
We just so happen to be one of those individuals and we want to share our opinions with you.
Alite designs has brought us yet another solution that is finding its way into the lives of thousands all over the world.
It was the lightest and most compact chair we tested and had the coolest design.
I m 6 0 230 ish pounds and this chair holds me just fine.
The mayfly is a tent style chair and packs down to about the same size as the rei flexlite and is also nearly identical in weight.
But it has only 2 legs.
The 2 rounded feet help keep the chair from being pushed too far into soft soil.
Here you have a chair that weighs only 1 3 lb 590 g.
Save you money don t believe their false advertisements.
This chair is outstanding.
All alite designs products come with a lifetime guarantee is what the alite website claims as of 1 21 2020 but you will receive an email stating otherwise if you have an issue with their product.
Reviews and videos indicated that it was strong and comfortable so i decided to take a chance.
If you have used the monarch and are happy with its comfort but looking for something a little more stable then the mayfly is a perfect alternative.
It s our top pick for a backpacking chair.