Which is better for camp cooking?

The Camp Chef Sherpa Table. Its 28 in height and larger aluminum top give you a real prep and stove surface, and the zippered compartments hold utensils and ingredients.

Which is easier to carry?

The Helinox Table One. It weighs about 2.2 lb and folds into a zippered case that fits in a backpack, while the Sherpa weighs 4.5 kg and packs long and flat.

Is the Helinox Table One strong enough for a stove?

It holds up to 110 lb, but the 14.2 in height and mesh top make it a side table, not a cooking station. Use it for drinks, plates and small gear next to a chair.

Is the Camp Chef Sherpa worth the extra $70?

If you cook and eat at a full-height table at camp, yes. At $219.99 versus $149.95 at Backcountry.com as of November 4, 2026, you pay for height, surface area and four storage compartments.

Both use aluminum frames. The Sherpa's 600 denier fabric and aluminum top resist camp wear, but its fabric has no UV fade protection. The Helinox mesh top is light and needs a flat, stable surface to avoid stress.

Can I use either indoors?

The Sherpa is intended for outdoor use. The Helinox Table One is also built for camp use, so treat both as outdoor furniture.

Camp Chef Sherpa Table vs Helinox Table One

Buy the Camp Chef Sherpa Table if you need a full-height cooking and prep surface at camp. Buy the Helinox Table One if you want a small, packable side table that fits in a backpack. As of November 4, 2026, the Sherpa is $219.99 at Backcountry.com and the Table One is $149.95 at Backcountry.com, so the Helinox costs about $70 less.

Today the Helinox Table One costs $70.04 less at its best price.

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