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    Senior Member Twistytee's Avatar
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    The Helinox Ground Chair is actually heavier than the Chair Zero, 1 lb 7 oz in the bag vs 1 lb 2 oz for the Chair Zero (according to the Helinox website). I think some of the heavier weight is due to the more sturdy frame, although I believe the fabric they use for the Ground Chair is a bit heavier than the one used on the Chair Zero.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twistytee View Post
    The Helinox Ground Chair is actually heavier than the Chair Zero, 1 lb 7 oz in the bag vs 1 lb 2 oz for the Chair Zero (according to the Helinox website). I think some of the heavier weight is due to the more sturdy frame, although I believe the fabric they use for the Ground Chair is a bit heavier than the one used on the Chair Zero.
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    There's also the new Big Agnes Skyline chair. It's a bit heavier than the Chair Zero but sits higher. https://www.bigagnes.com/collections...yline-ul-chair

    Noticed it in this roundup: https://youtu.be/9OjA50HEMLY?t=118

    But yeah, I've been doing some asian squats every day to keep me from having that issue.

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    If a hammock is really wide, it’s difficult for most to get out of it.
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    one thing I do because i have a rather wide hammock, is ill take the edge of the extra fabric on the side i want to get out on, and pull it up and over towards the middle of the hammock and laying it down on the inside. Basiaclly folding it up the fabric on that side, then ill put my legs over all that and get out. Imagine you have a piece of paper and you fold it hot dog style, but instead of edge to edge, you do edge to the middle of the paper. thats what im doing with the edge of the hammock, except i dont go to the middle of the hammock, just say, 6 inches in from the edge give or take.


    its more stable and less stress on the fabric than just the normal edge.when youre laying on it. I think Shug has a video where he demonstrates this. I'll try to find it, but if someone knows which video it is off the top of their head feel free to share.

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    I use ridge line from tarp pull self up. But as you had heart attacks that not going to help you. Not meant put arms above head Me Dad was told!
    Swing my legs out to the side, put feet flat on the ground and walk back ways The hammock will support you as step back to stand up.

    especially in the middle of the night
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    If you've got a structural ridgeline made Amsteel (or equivalent), you could try adding a grab handle of some kind the the ridgeline. That might give you the help needed to get in and out.

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    When I am canoe camping I keep my chair nearby to hold onto. When backpacking, my trekking poles are there.
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    I try to reduce the amount of times I have to get out, especially at night! Have a gatorade on the drive out and then keep the bottle to empty in all night! Game changer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by medicineman2 View Post
    I try to reduce the amount of times I have to get out, especially at night! Have a gatorade on the drive out and then keep the bottle to empty in all night! Game changer.


    Your choice to make, though

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