Reviewed: the New Helinox Chair One (re) Camp Chair

Uncovering the source of the (re) name addition led me to (re)Tension Design technology, a calculated addition of a second tensioning line tracing the suspended seat’s circumference. Located inside its contact point with its supporting frame, this second band improves the weight distribution onto the aluminum frame and provides a more stable experience.

The seat material continues to use a Bluesign-certified and recycled polyester material, but there is a sizable shift from a 600-denier poly on the original Chair One to a lighter 300-denier on the new Chair One (re). This change to a 50% lighter fabric fortifies the improvement brought on by the design, “the increased stability of the (re) tension line enabled us to change the spec to a lighter material yet maintain the same durability,” Karl Fritzsche, Global Product Manager at Helinox tells us.

Supporting the redesigned seat also comes a refreshed frame made from repurposed aluminum material collected in Helinox’s manufacturing process. A refreshed nylon hub design creates a more durable connection to the recycled aluminum tubes, whose underseat cross bar now rests at a 30% higher position than the original Chair One for improved accessibility. Like the Chair One, the Chair One (re) continues to support 320 pounds of weight.

Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/helinox-chair-one-re-review