Small modifications that make a world of difference
I love my Helinox Chair One. In the jungle, it is like the one piece of gear that made all the difference. No more squatting or sitting on wet soggy ground that’s infested with creepy crawlies. I love it to bits! To make it even better, I have decided to add side pockets onto them. All the small little things like drinks, smoke kit can fit into them while I enjoy my lazing around in the jungle.
There is the Helinox tactical version with side pockets. This model came a few months after I got my Chair One. Adding the side pockets makes a lot of difference in terms of user friendliness. My only serious considerations were material integrity and correct positioning of the pocket’s location. I have also decided to go with zippers for the pocket. Don’t want to lose anything valuable.
The cut out of 1000D cordura for the side pockets
Not only am I able to keep items like drinks in the pockets but I can even keep some small essentials on a permanent basis in it. Items like a small key chain sized LED light or even a lighter. As for zippers, it had to be YKK. The best I can find from my suppliers.
Adding value to the chair
The pocket can expand from the inside to accommodate bigger items
Once the pockets are added, I tried them on at home for a couple of hours watching TV. With the occasional walk up and replenish my drinks and nature call, the pockets seems to be holding up really well. The integrity of the original structure is not compromised (though I cannot say the same with the warranty…hahahaha).
The side pockets finished
I enjoy modifying items like this to suit specific needs. This Helinox Chair One side pockets is completed and will be accompanying me on more of my trips into the jungle for sure.
