Big Agnes
Big Agnes Skyline UL
D
Ranked #10 in Camping Chairs
301 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Ultra-lightweight but with a seat that feels less supportive after long use.
Consolidated from 7 cited sources across 6 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 glowing source
- 4 positive sources
- 2 mixed sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Ultra-lightweight frame
- ✓ Comfortable seat
- ✓ Comfortable back
- ✗ Seat feels less supportive over time
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 4 articles, 2 video reviews and 1 community source
4 positive sources
C
CleverHiker Jory Brass · reviewer
Enwild Enwild · 89K subscribers · Jun 2019
CleverHiker Jory Brass · reviewer
Bushcraft Heroes Bushcraft Heroes · 312 subscribers · Nov 2025
If you want the easiest chair to sit in and get out of , this is our top recommendation. At a whopping 15 inches, the Skyline boasts the second- tallest seat height on this list (behind the 17.5-inch REI Flexlite Air Stool below). Since most backpacking chairs are lower to the ground, we found those extra inches can make a meaningful difference in comfort and accessibility.Read E
This is the Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair. It's compact and lightweight, so you can take it camping, on a river trip, even for a quick overnight backpacking. It really beats sitting on a stump or on the ground, and it packs down small, but has big comfort. Let's check it out. The seat sits up about 15 inches off the ground, making it easy to get in and out of.Watch C
We don’t hesitate to recommend the Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair for any camper who wants the most comfortable and stable backpacking chair under two pounds.Read B
The Big Agnes Skyline UL chair delivers on that front, offering a surprisingly comfortable sitting experience for something that's so lightweight.Watch
2 mixed sources
B r/backpacking u/bassaholicfishing · owner
Sectionhiker Article
DISCLAIMER.I LOVE this chair. For it's size, it is extremely comfortable, packs well, and just overall a well built quality chair, this post has nothing to do with the chair itself, but the LACK of support for the product line in the event something happens similar happens to you.Read thread S
For example, the Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair is probably the best chair for big and tall backpackers, but it is significantly heavier than the Helinox Chair Zero or the REI Flexlite Air Chair.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #10 of 13 on our camping chairs tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 7 cited sources across 6 outlets.
None of the 7 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Seat feels less supportive over time.
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