On a hike or a tour, a chair is usually a choice between comfort and weight. You sit on a rock, or you give up pack space for something bulky. The Naturehike YL08 Camping Chair tries to get around that: it’s very light and still supports you properly, which makes it a tempting piece of ultralight gear.
We tested it to see whether the aircraft-grade aluminium frame is comfortable enough to justify an extra kilogram in the pack. If quick setup and low weight matter to you, read on.
What’s in the box
A compact camping chair that weighs 1 kg, with an aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium frame that carries up to 120 kg. It has 600D fabric, breathable mesh and detachable anti-sinking feet for soft ground.
What we like
- Ultra-strong 7075 Aluminium frame
- Packs down tiny (37 x 9 x 9 cm)
- Featherlight carrying weight (1 kg)
- Anti-sinking feet included
- Breathable mesh and 600D fabric
What we don’t
- Seat is low for tall camp tables
- Max load capacity is 120 kg
- A gentle push needed for setup
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Naturehike |
| Model | YL08 |
| Material | 7075 Aluminium Alloy Frame600D Oxford Fabric |
| Colour options | GreenBlackOrange |
| Weight | 1,053 gour scale |
| Max load | 120 kg |
| Size | 31 × 41 × 71 cm |
| Packed size | 37 × 9 × 9 cm |
| Included | Storage pouch |
| Features | Anti-sink feetSide mesh panels |
First look
Unpacking the Naturehike YL08 ultralight camping chair, the first thing you notice is how small it packs. It fits into the side pocket of a hiking pack. At 1 kg it makes a real difference when you’re trying to keep your load down.
Setup is quick thanks to the bungee cord inside the frame: the shock cords pull the poles into place and the frame almost builds itself. The seat fabric takes a moment, because the last reinforced corner needs a gentle push, but the whole thing is ready in well under a minute. Sitting in it, the chair feels supportive straight away. It’s a small chair and quite low to the ground, so it’s not ideal for eating at a standard 70 cm high camp table. For lounging, it’s more comfortable and stable than you’d expect from something this light.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The frame is 7075 aluminium alloy, an aircraft-grade material that is very strong for its weight. Naturehike says it’s 67% stronger than standard aluminium, and the reinforced dual-pole design does feel secure, even on slightly uneven ground.
The seat is heavy-duty 600D polyester Oxford fabric. It’s tear-resistant, with double-stitched seams and reinforced corners, so it copes with regular use and loads up to 120 kg. The mesh panels on the sides let air through, which keeps you comfortable on long sits in hot weather. A stiff frame with strong, reinforced fabric is something ultralight chairs often lack.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The main reason to buy the Naturehike YL08 ultralight camping chair is how easy it is to carry. It weighs about 1 kg (1,053 g on our scale) and packs into a roll 37 cm long and 9 cm across, which makes it one of the most backpack-friendly camping chairs around. And it gets there without flimsy materials.
In use, there’s a trade-off. It’s a small chair and you sit low. That’s great for stability and for lounging by a campfire or on the beach, but not if you want to sit at a table of normal height. We found it works best with a smaller, lower camp table made for lightweight setups. The anti-sinking feet are handy on sand or mud, where they stop the legs sinking in.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
The Naturehike YL08 gives you a stable, comfortable seat straight away. Despite the minimal design, the 7075 aluminium frame took loads up to 120 kg without creaking or wobbling. You can go from packed to seated in about a minute, which is ideal at a lookout or on a quick break along the trail.
The extras help too. The mesh side panels keep you from getting sticky in summer heat. The fabric is anti-static, so it picks up less dust and dirt. And the carry bag doubles as a storage pouch: it attaches to the frame under the seat, which keeps your phone, headlamp or keys off the ground and within reach.
Naturehike chairs comparedChair comparison
We’ve now reviewed three Naturehike chairs. The YL08 and the YL01 are both low chairs with a pouch under the seat; the YL08 is the lighter of the two, and the YL01 is the wider chair (54 cm against 41 cm) and takes the most weight, 200 kg. The YL06 is the high-back one, with a full back and a headrest.
This one YL08 |  YL01 |  YL06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Ultralight backpacking | General camping | Lounging |
| Back support | Mid-back | Mid-back | Full back, headrest |
| Seat height | 34.5 cm | 38 cm | 41 cm |
| Overall height | 71 cm | 73.5 cm | 98 cm |
| Weight | 1.05 kg | 1.42 kg | 1.30 kg |
| Max load | 120 kg | 200 kg | 150 kg |
| Price paid | $60 | $70 | $75 |
| Our score | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
Conclusion: Naturehike YL08 Ultralight Camping ChairConclusion
The Naturehike YL08 Camping Chair is for people who put low weight and small pack size first. It weighs 1 kg, packs to 37 x 9 x 9 cm and the 7075 aluminium frame carries up to 120 kg. The seat is low, so it doesn’t suit a tall camp table, and the seat fabric needs a push to fit. With its quick setup, anti-sinking feet and breathable mesh, it’s a very good chair for hikers, bike tourers and fly-campers.
For an ultralight chair, it’s very stable for its 1 kg.
The 7075 aluminium frame feels strong, the bungee cord makes assembly quick, and the anti-sinking feet are useful on soft ground. It sits low, which helps comfort and stability.
- Backpackers
- Hikers
- Motorcycle tourers
Yes. A 1 kg chair with a 7075 aluminium frame, anti-sinking feet and a tiny pack size is excellent for the price. The seat is low for normal camp tables and it’s rated to 120 kg.
