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I used to be like so many people here...
>you're bringing FURNITURE??
>what are you, some kinda pussy????
>larper!!
>it's soooo inconvenient!!
>(cue nasally lisp) I tried one once and I was unimpressed; therefore, you can't have one.
>Grrrr! I'm so angry that other people are bringing chairs!!!!
>it's a luxury (didn't we all agree that we aren't bringing luxuries?)
>you CAN'T have luxuries!!!!!
Stop being stupid. Stop trying to impress imaginary people on the internet who are much stupider than you. There is no gear police who are going to come into your campsite and patrol for luxuries. There is no rule against being able to sufficiently rest your body after a long day hiking and before you actually go to sleep.
You can get one of these chairs and carry it with you for the cost of 1-2 pounds, depending on the model. That's less than a liter of water. It's not that hard to find a place for one in your pack. What it comes down to is this: How much more tired are you going to be at the end of the day for carrying an extra pound compared to carrying a pack that weighs pound less but you don't have a comfortable chair that you can relax in when you get to camp?
I've been ultralight camping many times and the ground was muddy, logs were wet and there weren't any clean boulders to sit on. It's not a good situation.
I've tried all sorts of gear through my life. I've gone overnight backpacking with a pack weight well over 60 pounds (and at the time, I thought all of it was essential), and I've loaded up with super ultralight gear to stay overnight with a 15 pound pack weight, including food and water. There's a direct relationship of pack weight on how quickly you get worn out, but regardless of your pack weight, it's important to get your rest when you're not moving. You feel more energetic, it puts you in a better mood and it lets you hike farther the next day. Having a chair that gets you off the ground and has a backrest is important.
