Second vote for the Helinox. They're lightweight, small when folded up, they adjust to uneven surfaces, comfortable for long periods of time, and you can bring them along in your backpack for day outings or overnighters.

They're pricey but pay off in the end.

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> On Sep 9, 2017, at 10:41 AM, Bruno Walser <bruno.walser@MULTAVISTA.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric,
> 
> We like the Helinox camp chairs. Lightweight and small when packaged up.
> Comfortable too.
> 
> Bruno and Barbara
> Currently camping on Madeleine Islands
> 
> 
>> On Sep 9, 2017 14:30, "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> I hope this is more then a Friday topic.
>> 
>> some of my My most used items in my camping time with my Vanagon are my
>> Bus Depot awning my buese shelf, light weight padio rug for outside the
>> slider door, and my camp shairs.
>> 
>> I currently use aluminum folding lawn chairs with wood slatts, right out
>> of 1960s or so.  They work ok other then  taking up a lot of room and
>> needing padding for comfort.
>>        I�fve not yet found a replacement I like for long term sitting by
>> the van.
>> 
>> I�fd like to find comfortable light weight space saving chairs.
>> 
>> As my birthday and Christmas are coming I could start to drop hints if I
>> knew what to ask for!
>> 
>> Any suggestions on possible improvements?
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>>