This Might Be the Prettiest Camp Chair You’ll Ever Own
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A good piece of gear combines decades of functionality with a touch of beauty. One that works flawlessly, and encourages you to use it more, because, well, you just can’t stop looking at it…
That’s the vibe of the newest (and final) release from Crazy Creek’s artist collaboration series — it’s a love letter to slow summer days.
And if you’ve spent any time outdoors, you’ve probably come across Crazy Creek Chairs. They’re lightweight (barely more than a pound), roll up to about four inches in diameter, and still manage to offer real back support on uneven ground.
Whether you’re backpacking into the woods, paddling to a quiet shoreline, or just claiming a patch of grass at a concert, they solve a simple but universal problem: where and how to relax when the ground isn’t cutting it.
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A Chair Made for Wildflower Season
The just-launched Hex 2.0 Chair in the Mountain Lupine print wraps up a three-part collaboration with artist Rachel Pohl, following earlier releases in the Snow Ghost and Pine Creek colorways.
The new design is based on Pohl’s “High Country Bison” painting, with a lone bison standing among lupines at twilight. It’s both quiet and powerful, which is fitting for something you’ll likely use in your own quiet moments outside.
“The fact that wildflowers bloom after the bleakness of winter is proof that color and warmth return, even after the hardest seasons. The lupines on this chair are a symbol of renewal, resilience, and the promise of a new chapter – one full of gentle sunshine, buzzing bees, and time spent being present with the world around us,” said Rachel Pohl. “I wanted to capture that feeling of a whole summer stretching out before us and incorporate it into something you can actually take with you on your travels, adventures, and relaxation missions. This Crazy Creek chair is covered in my hand-painted lupines, a dream come true since I’ve been using these chairs for over 30 years. May this be the chair you bring along for all your wildflower picnics, slow evenings by the lake, or quiet moments watching the light change on peaks in the backcountry.”
It’s not just a pattern slapped on a camping chair. It’s a vibe that most outdoor lovers can relate to.
Built for the Way We Spend Time Outside
If you’ve ever carried a folding chair farther than you meant to, you already know why these have such a loyal following.
The Hex 2.0 is designed to go wherever you go; it rolls up to about four inches in diameter and clips right onto your backpack without awkward hauling or wondering if it was really worth packing.
The Hex 2.0 is lightweight, but still built to handle real use:
- Tough ripstop polyester with reinforced rubber
- Carbon-reinforced fiberglass stays for back support
- Closed-cell foam for insulation (aka: no cold, soggy ground seeping into your trail pants)
- Adjustable straps so you can sit upright or lean back and stay awhile
It’s the kind of gear that earns its place in your pack, at camp, at a festival, on a summit, or at the edge of a lake at sunset.
Why We Love Crazy Creek Chairs…
Founded in 1987 in Red Lodge, Montana, the company was born in the backcountry and built for people who spend real time outdoors, specifically on uneven, uncomfortable ground.
For more than three decades, they’ve focused on one simple idea: make it easier to “Take a Seat” wherever you end up, whether that’s deep in the wilderness or just a patch of grass close to home.
Crazy Creek Chairs are meant to get dirty, be tossed in the car, be clipped to a pack, and be brought along on every adventure. They live in our car and are perfect for impromptu picnics and hikes.
The Final Piece in the Rachel Pohl Collection
With the Mountain Lupine release, the Rachel Pohl collaboration comes full circle. If you missed the earlier designs, the Pine Creek and Snow Ghost colorways are still available, or you can grab a set of all three at a discounted rate.
These beautiful chairs make a statement without being loud, and they may just encourage you to spend more time ‘just sitting there’ and enjoying the abundant gifts of the natural world…
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