The CrazyCreek Hex 2.0 Original Chair is a winning combination of extremely low weight, compact pack size and good levels of comfort, says Lara Dunn.

At first glance the CrazyCreek Hex 2.0 Original Chair resembles a short sleeping mat with some straps at the side, but that would be to seriously underestimate just how technical and engineered this camping chair actually is.

Lara Dunn highly recommends

This is a seat designed to deliver a winning combination of extremely low weight, compact pack size and good levels of comfort.
Pros
  • lightweight
  • compact
  • rugged
Cons
  • none
Quick specs
Price: $69.95 / £69.95 (available from WildBounds)
Weight: 585g
Materials: 210D C-Zero DWR coated Ripstop Nylon with high density 8mm EVA foam HEX-pattern core
Features: Durable water resistance, adjustable recline/seat position, carbon fibre stays
Sizes: One (the alternative is a LongBack chair, at £74.95)
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This is a seat designed to deliver a winning combination of extremely low weight, compact pack size and good levels of comfort. The Hex 2.0 is the lightest of the range of outdoor seats created by CrazyCreek and aims to be a realistic partner to any outdoor adventure.

Weighing in at only 585g and rolling up small enough to easily pack into a 30-litre pack or strap onto the outside of a smaller pack, even the most weight-conscious of hikers might consider packing it. Obviously not everyone will see a chair as a must-have on a hike, but as someone with a long-term grumbly back, it makes a world of difference to brew stop comfort when sitting on the bare ground just is not an option.

The CrazyCreek Hex 2.0 Original Chair is a winning combination of extremely low weight, compact pack size and good levels of comfort, says Lara Dunn.
Lara’s husband has bought one for himself, too! Credit: Lara Dunn

The Hex 2.0 pops into life in a jiffy, simply unroll and sit! Tough webbing side straps adjust easily to suit the desired angle of recline and once adjusted can be left for easier deployment. Made from DWR treated ripstop nylon with an 8mm EVA foam HEX pattern core, there’s an excellent level of cushioning even on uneven ground, particularly considering the low weight and bulk. It also excels in insulating the user from the cold ground, thanks to that foam/HEX core.

Once adjusted, it offers really good levels of support thanks to its carbon fibre stays, and contours around the back beautifully. The seat size (42cm tall x 42cm deep x 39cm wide) and weight carrying capacity of 113kg make it suitable for a good range of builds and body shapes and sizes. It’s so good, my husband bought one too!

How we tested

Lara used the chairs throughout late winter, spring and early summer on a variety of walks and hikes in the Malvern Hills, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. She is 5’5” tall with a spinal fusion that means she asks a lot of a camping chair’s comfort!

Compare this with other models in our camping chairs buyers’ guide. This review was first published in the January 2026 issue of The Great Outdoors magazine.