Makeshift camp chair

Cody Ray · 06-17-2012, 01:15 AM

Has anyone tried using an inner tube as a camp chair? Really it would be awesome for backpacking because it compresses down so small. Just gotta keep it a safe distance for flame and not to set it on some sharp rocks. Something designed for swimming, not a tire tube.

Hagan · 06-17-2012, 11:09 AM

My dad has a chair that weighs less than a pound for backpacking. Sure it compresses down small but how do you suppose you pump it up when your in the middle of no where?

**armadillon** · 06-17-2012, 11:58 AM

I've got an extensive history in backpacking. When we went extreme minimalist we used a square piece of foam from a ground mat. Either that or the simple tripod-style camp chair always worked well.

The only frustrating thing about the inner tube is that you can't always get comfortable and eat your food in a good position. I got tubing on the rivers here and they call it tubing a lazy sport, but it sure can be a heck of an ab-workout.

Flat Toy · 06-17-2012, 01:18 PM

Back in the '70s in my first apartment with no money for such things we needed a place to sit. We got 2 big truck inner tubes and 2 car inner tubes. Stick the small tube into the center of the big tube for a back rest and good to go. Just have to watch for the valve stem. Used those two chairs even after we got a real couch and chairs.

Dugan · 06-28-2012, 05:58 AM

I just roll a log over.. or sit in the dirt it doesnt bother me

06-17-2012, 01:15 AM	#1
Cody Ray Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 150 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	Makeshift camp chair Has anyone tried using an inner tube as a camp chair? Really it would be awesome for backpacking because it compresses down so small. Just gotta keep it a safe distance for flame and not to set it on some sharp rocks. Something designed for swimming, not a tire tube.
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06-17-2012, 11:09 AM	#2
Hagan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salem, OR Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: causing headaches Posts: 591 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	My dad has a chair that weighs less than a pound for backpacking. Sure it compresses down small but how do you suppose you pump it up when your in the middle of no where? __________________ 1986 Ranger 2.3t -Turbo'd/SAS'd - FW HP D44, FW 8.8, 5.13's, Spartan lockers, 1 ton steering, EB 4.5" WildHorses Springs, Chevy 63's, Extended radius arms, 35" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC's...
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06-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#3
armadillon Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX Year: 93 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0L Class: 2WD Off-Road/Daily Driver Used For: Licking the steering wheel. It's cleaner than my other vehicles. Posts: 756 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	I've got an extensive history in backpacking. When we went extreme minimalist we used a square piece of foam from a ground mat. Either that or the simple tripod-style camp chair always worked well. The only frustrating thing about the inner tube is that you can't always get comfortable and eat your food in a good position. I got tubing on the rivers here and they call it tubing a lazy sport, but it sure can be a heck of an ab-workout.
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06-17-2012, 01:18 PM	#4
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06-28-2012, 05:58 AM	#5
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