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YETI Trailhead Camp Chair vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair is cheaper at $199.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair or Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair?

The Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair is the cheaper at $199.95. The Big Agnes Skyline UL 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 YETI Trailhead Camp Chair Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair
US price $280 MSRP. $199.95
BrandYETIBig Agnes
Released
Packed weight (lb) 13.3 1.75
Packed dimensions 43 x 11.75 x 9 in 17 x 3.5 x 3.5 in
Max capacity (lb) 500 275
Seat height (in) 16.75 15
Frame material Rust-resistant powder-coated steel Ultralight aircraft aluminum, hubless pole system
Cup holder Yes No
Recline positions 0 0
Fabric type FlexGrid tight-knit, breathable, quick-drying mesh fabric 70-denier Robic nylon 66 ripstop, waterproof UTS coating without intentionally added PFAS

Sources — YETI Trailhead Camp Chair: cleverhiker.com (verified 2026-08-01). Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair: campfirecycling.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair and Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packed weight (lb): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 13.3 vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair 1.75
  • Packed dimensions: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 43 x 11.75 x 9 in vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair 17 x 3.5 x 3.5 in
  • Max capacity (lb): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 500 vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair 275
  • Seat height (in): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 16.75 vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair 15
  • Frame material: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair Rust-resistant powder-coated steel vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair Ultralight aircraft aluminum, hubless pole system
  • Cup holder: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair true vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair false
  • Fabric type: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair FlexGrid tight-knit, breathable, quick-drying mesh fabric vs Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair 70-denier Robic nylon 66 ripstop, waterproof UTS coating without intentionally added PFAS

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