Q: Is the Kermit Table a good item?

[BMW Triumphant]

I will be camping at the rally, and need a chair and a table. I know the chair is great, how about the table? Anybody have one?

 

[MCMXCIVRS]

I haven't used my Kermit chair since getting a Helinox chair instead. It packs much smaller and lighter and is equally comfortable to sit it. I later got a second one for my wife and the Helinox table as well (they now have a hard top version too). All three pack to the same size as one Kermit chair.

 

[Rinty]

I haven't used my Kermit chair since getting a Helinox chair instead...

That's an elegant piece. Looks light enough to backpack with, even.

 

[bluegrasspicker]

I will be camping at the rally, and need a chair and a table. I know the chair is great, how about the table? Anybody have one?

I've got one. I think it would be great to have at the rally...

 

[Rinty]

Here's a review from ADVrider:

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/kermit-table-review.929157/

 

[BMW Triumphant]

Thanks!

I haven't used my Kermit chair since getting a Helinox chair instead. It packs much smaller and lighter and is equally comfortable to sit it. I later got a second one for my wife and the Helinox table as well (they now have a hard top version too). All three pack to the same size as one Kermit chair.

That was very interesting news. I had been looking at those too. And, nice to know about the packing, as that is an issue for everyone.

 

[BMW Triumphant]

Thanks Tom and Rinty

Good info and link too.

 

[ekin]

Helinox chairs definitely pack up smaller and are lighter than the Kermit chair. The minute I sat in the Helinox I noticed it was missing arm rest. Even though this might seem like a small detail to some, for me it was the deciding factor to pack my heavier Kermit. I also like the way my Kermit chair holds it's shape while sitting in the chair over time.

In regards to the table I think Helinox is a great option outside of the price. The table is larger than other camping tables, but also packs down just as small as the competition. I have found one of my side bags from the bike works well as a table if I need a spot to rest my cup of coffee in the morning.

 

[Paul_F]

I have a Helinox chair and yes it packs small and is light, but I am considering a Kermit chair. With the Helinox chair, I find that for my short legs, that about an hour is all that I can sit on it before taking a short hike to get the circulation going again in the legs.

 

[powwow]

I looked at both the Helinox and the REI Flex Lite...ended up buying the REI chair during one of their 20% off sales. We use them for backpacking and the REI version is 6 oz lighter than the Helinox. I sat in both and they felt equal in comfort to me, so why not save the $$?

https://www.rei.com/product/877258/rei-flex-lite-chair

I still use my Kermit for M/C camping, which I do believe is more comfortable for longer periods.

 

[chasman]

Bought the table in June of 2014. Works fine, not inexpensive, would not sit on it. Great for making morning coffee with a Jet Boil or as a nice side bench for drinks or snacks. Would buy again. Three other friends also have them with no issues to date.

 

[Bud]

I have a Helinox chair and yes it packs small and is light, but I am considering a Kermit chair. With the Helinox chair, I find that for my short legs, that about an hour is all that I can sit on it before taking a short hike to get the circulation going again in the legs.

Paul,

As you know I sold my Kermit, own the Helinox, bought another Kermit with leg extensions. FWIW

 

[bluegrasspicker]

FWIW along with my kermit table I also have this one that I really like.


https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Micro-Table/dp/B00RGVCQIU

 

[JoeDabbs]

As a guitar player, the helix is great because it doesn't have armrests. Great for the beach, as it snuggles down in the sand. Built very well. Incidentally, the Nemo 3 person tent fits right into my WC RT trunk-enabling 2-up camping! Expensive, as well...

 

[powwow]

FWIW along with my kermit table I also have this one that I really like.


https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Micro-Table/dp/B00RGVCQIU

That's a nice table...thanks for the tip!