Is it worth noting that my very favorite chair is the ground?
You can find it just about anywhere, it's solid, doesn't usually break, and easy to maintain. It also saves you a BUNCH of space in the vehicle.
What is the difference between the elite and the other one besides cost?After trying a Strongback Elite at Mountain Rendezvous 2013 (thanks Linda), I bought one. The most comfortable camp chair ever. The lumbar support built in is fantastic. On her recommendation, bought from LL Bean for $80 with free shipping. Everyone agrees that it is amazing.
The Elite had hard armrests and is longer when folded. The Zen has soft armrests and is around 34" long collapsed. Still has lumbar support and is very comfortable.Size, I believe. Not sure exactly the difference in size though.