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Helinox
Helinox Chair One
$110
Best Camping Chairs · head-to-head
Helinox Chair One vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair
$99.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Helinox Chair One or REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair?
The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair is the cheaper at $99.95. The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Helinox Chair One | REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $110 | $99.95 REI list price. |
| Brand | Helinox | REI Co-op |
| Released | — | — |
| Packed weight (lb) | 2 | 1.06 |
| Packed dimensions | 14 x 5 x 4.5 in | 14.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 in |
| Max capacity (lb) | 320 | 250 |
| Seat height (in) | 14 | 7.5 |
| Frame material | DAC anodized aluminum alloy poles with nylon resin hubs | Aluminum, hubbed pole/shockcorded architecture |
| Cup holder | No | No |
| Recline positions | 0 | 0 |
| Fabric type | 600D breathable mesh polyester | Ripstop nylon, DWR finish made without PFAS |
Sources — Helinox Chair One: outdoorgearlab.com (verified 2026-08-01). REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair: outdoorgearlab.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Helinox Chair One and REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Packed weight (lb): Helinox Chair One 2 vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 1.06
- Packed dimensions: Helinox Chair One 14 x 5 x 4.5 in vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 14.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 in
- Max capacity (lb): Helinox Chair One 320 vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 250
- Seat height (in): Helinox Chair One 14 vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair 7.5
- Frame material: Helinox Chair One DAC anodized aluminum alloy poles with nylon resin hubs vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Aluminum, hubbed pole/shockcorded architecture
- Fabric type: Helinox Chair One 600D breathable mesh polyester vs REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair Ripstop nylon, DWR finish made without PFAS