Supreme x Helinox Bench One
The original behind the Supreme x Helinox Bench One is the Helinox Bench One — $300 retail vs Supreme's $378.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Helinox Bench One is a two-seat collapsible camp bench with a DAC aluminum-alloy frame, a 600-denier polyester seat, a 420-pound weight capacity, and an assembled footprint of 43.5 by 16 by 16 inches that packs to 17.5 inches; it retails for $300. Helinox was founded in 2010 in Seoul, South Korea as a division of DAC, the aluminum tent-pole manufacturer that supplies Black Diamond, MSR, and most major tent brands. The SS22 Supreme collab uses the same frame and seat construction with printed logo branding on the top, and released July 7, 2022 at $378 in red and black.
About Helinox
Helinox is a South Korean outdoor furniture manufacturer founded in 2009 by Jake Lah in Seoul, South Korea. Helinox is a sister company to DAC, Lah's tent-pole manufacturer founded in 1988 that supplies most major tent brands worldwide. All Helinox furniture is built around DAC's TH72M aluminum alloy tubing, the same material used in expedition tent poles. The Chair One launched in 2012 at 1.9 pounds and effectively created the lightweight portable furniture category, followed by the Bench One, Cot One, and a range of folding tables. Supreme has collaborated with Helinox on the Chair One, Ultralight Table, and Bench One in checkered and red colorways.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $378 |
|---|---|
| Helinox retail | $300 |
| Hype tax | +26% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Helinox Bench One just the regular Bench One?
The Supreme x Helinox Bench One, released in Spring/Summer 2022, is based on the Helinox Bench One. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Helinox Bench One is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Helinox Bench One than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $378 for the Supreme x Helinox Bench One; the Helinox Bench One retails for $300. That's a 26% markup — buying the original saves you $78, or 21% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Helinox Bench One?
You can buy the Helinox Bench One direct from Helinox or from Amazon. Retail price is $300. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
