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NEMO Stargaze EVO-X vs REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

NEMO Stargaze EVO-X comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Car campers who want to recline and lounge in near-weightless comfort and will pay a premium for it. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

NEMO Stargaze EVO-X

4.5

$179.95as of Jun 7

The Stargaze EVO-X is widely called the most comfortable camp chair on the market thanks to its reclining, gently swinging seat that feels closer to a hammock than a chair. A padded headrest, breathable mesh back, and one-motion setup add to the lounging appeal. The catches are a steep ~$200 price, a hefty 14-pound frame, and a missing footrest.

Strengths

— Reclining, swinging seat that feels like a weightless hammock
— Padded headrest, cushioned poles, and breathable mesh back
— Deploys in a single motion with no assembly

Watch-outs

— Expensive at around $200, double the King Kong
— Heavy 14-pound frame, not for backpacking
— No footrest, so feet hang awkwardly when fully reclined

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Ranked #5 in Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair

4.2

$89.95as of Jun 7

The Flexlite Camp Chair is the ultralight pick: at just 1.7 pounds it is the lightest chair in OutdoorGearLab's entire lineup and packs to the size of a loaf of bread. It is a hammock-style scoop seat that's great for smaller campers and short carries. The trade-offs are real, it gets wobbly when you shift, and larger or taller campers find it less comfortable.

Strengths

— Just 1.7 pounds, the lightest chair in this comparison
— Packs down to about the size of a loaf of bread
— Intuitive setup with reinforced pole pockets

Watch-outs

— Frame is unstable and wobbly when you shift side to side
— Less comfortable the larger or taller you are
— 250-pound capacity, the lowest in this group

$89.95 · Buy at rei.com Full review →

How they stack up

NEMO Stargaze EVO-X

The most luxurious lounging chair here thanks to its recline and swing, more comfortable for relaxing than the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong, Helinox Sunset Chair, REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair, or GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro, but pricier and lower-capacity than the King Kong.

REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair

The lightest and most packable chair here, beating even the Helinox Sunset Chair on weight, but far less comfortable and stable than the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong, GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro, or NEMO Stargaze EVO-X, and lower-backed than the Sunset.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	NEMO Stargaze EVO-X	REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair
Weight	14 lb	1.7 lb
Weight Capacity	300 lb	250 lb
Frame	Steel, one-motion	Aluminum, hammock-style
Recline	Auto-reclining swing seat	—
Back	Padded mesh with headrest	—
Packed Size	40 x 10 x 8 in	15 x 4.5 x 4.5 in
Setup	Single motion, no assembly	Pole-and-pocket
Price Class	Premium	Mid
Seat	—	Ripstop polyester with airflow slits
Sold By	—	REI Co-op

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