[Review] The Sunset Chair by Helinox

We’ve been using the Chair One for 6+ years so we were psyched to try out a new style of chair by Helinox. The Sunset Chair by Helinox is everything we love about the Chair One but a little bit bigger and more comfortable. While a little bit bigger and heavier, we are digging the added comfort of the larger chair back and slightly higher seat height.

Of course one of the key features of Helinox chairs across the line is that they take up little space when packed up. This is perfect for our lifestyle whether we are traveling in our daily driver, toy hauler, or van. People are often amazed when we pull out such a rad chair from such a small package. Packed up, the Sunset Chair is 4.5 in x 18.5 in x 5.5 in and weighs in at 3 lbs 4 oz. The Sunset Chair has a 320 pound carrying capacity. I probably won’t hit that weight in my lifetime. However, I am 190 pounds and sometimes Hank (90-pound hound) likes to crawl up into my lap and with the added weight capacity of the Sunset Chair, I can feel confident that when he does we won’t stress the chair.

We’ve seen first hand just how well Helinox chairs hold up and we have no doubt the Sunset Chair will be consistent. We’ve had our Chair Ones for 6+ years and they are still in pretty dang good shape. The fabric is a little dirty and the cases look like they’ve taken some abuse (they have) but overall they are still 100% usable.

Not only do we like the higher seat height of the Sunset Chair (14in off the ground at the lowest point), the added back support is awesome. It’s less of a camp chair feel and more of an outdoor dining chair feel. You can also rest your head comfortably. Throw a jacket or two in the Sunset Chair’s carrying case and you have yourself a nice pillow for ultimate comfort. If you don’t like improvising, you can buy an air or air+foam pillow accessory from Helinox that Velcro’s onto the pillow area.

With Helinox, we’ve found that they are not ideal in sandy conditions however they still work! If you don’t like the feel in the sand, you can either buy larger feet for the Sunset Chair or a ground sheet which also works to evenly distribute the weight. You can even purchase rocking feet for the Sunset Chair (talk about relaxation station!). With all of the available accessories definitely comes a price which is a small drawback for me. I will say, I think the Sunset Chair is absolutely worth $150 because I know first hand how many years this chair will handle the abuse I will throw at it. We’ve always used ours, no matter the environment, without any accessories.

If you’re looking for a packable, comfortable, and durable chair that will stick with you for many years to come, check out the Sunset Chair by Helinox. While it’s not their smallest, lightest, and most packable chair, there’s something to be said about the comfort that it offers! If you’re interested in purchasing the Sunset Chair, doing so using our provided link supports us as we get a small kickback from your purchase. We appreciate the support!

*We received this chair for free in exchange for a review, however, it’s important to know that all thoughts are our own.