Five Best Camp Chairs For More Rested Camping Days
A camping chair means a more comfortable camping trip. After a tiring day of walking, trekking, hiking, standing, or whatever you want to call it, your legs and feet just need to rest. Lay that aching back on a comfortable folding camping chair.
A good camping chair is designed to be mobile and compact; with a foldable frame but plenty of support. Along with your compact camping axe or camping air mattress, you can make the outdoors your domain.
You can actually use camping chairs anywhere or for anything. Aside from taking one camping, people love use them in the garden, for an afternoon in the park, on the beach or anywhere you want to relax your legs and body and savor the view and the fresh air. On camping trips you can easily fold one up, stuff it in the carry case, strap it to your backpack and go.
When shopping for a chair, look for one that is lighweight, has a durable frame, thick nylon canvas seating, sturdy balance, and of course comes with a warranty. If you love the outdoors, you'll find it more comfortable with a camping chair.
So, here are the best camping chairs I've either used or have researched.
Browning Camping Kodiak Chair
This foldable chair weighs only about 13 pounds, has a sturdy powder-coated steel frame, and has a weight capacity of 800 pounds (!). Its mesh center is reinforced with 600D High Density fabric. Although its fabric seems to be thick, it is made to breathe. It also has two large hanging pockets on the sides which you can use for your books and glasses, and it also has a beverage holder on each arm rest. Campers, mountaineers, and beach goers prefer this chair because of its functionality and its compact foldable design. You can easily shove it inside your car’s trunk or sling it on the side of your backpack. And did I mention it can hold up to 800 pounds?
Browning Camping Camp Chair
This outdoor folding chair looks like a chair you might have at home when you unfold it because it looks so solid. It has a powder coated aluminum frame and tough steel tubes and connectors. The cool reinforced mesh center has a 425 pound capacity so even a big guy can relax on this thing. Astoundingly this mobile chair only weigh around 10.5 pounds while being exceptionally sturdy. It is a bestseller among folding camp chairs because it is attractive, tough, has a wide padded seat, curved armrests, and pockets and cup holders on each armrest. When you have to fold it, it folds flat no problem. When you want to use it, it also quickly pops open with no need to straighten up those supports and joints. This chair is really great for camping, barbequeing out back, watching fireworks in the park, catching a sporting event or just sitting on your deck and enjoying the sunset.
Rio Sports Ultra-Light Backpack Chair
The Rio is great for backpacking trips because its easy to transport. It's designed so that your body is close to the ground; you can relax and let your legs spread out, especially on unstable surfaces like at the beach. The weight capacity of this sturdy chair is 240 pounds. It has adjustable shoulder straps with tough 600D washable polyester fabric. It also comes with a rear-access carry pouch.
Coleman Woodsman Chair (Charcoal)
If you, like me, love Coleman, take a look at this lightweight camping chair. It has comfortable seating fabric and is ideal for your camping trips, spending the afternoon in the park or just as an extra chair at home when needed. It is constructed with a very durable aluminum frame so it won't rust. It also has weather-resistant fabric that will not break even in harsh weather. It actually weighs just 1.78 pounds and is easy and quick to open and close.
Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler, Blue
If you want a ridiculously loungeable AND affordable foldable chair, this Coleman is it. It’s very comfortable, sturdy, convenient to use, supportive and has more room because of its wide frame. It has a cup holder on its left armrest and a cooler so you have an ice pack and a softdrink holder in one. It also has a side pouch where you can store your books, cellphone, keys, bug spray or anything you need when staying outdoors. As the name implies, this foldable chair is really large; a 300 pound man will fit right in to its sturdy padded seat and back support. Space and comfort is what this Coleman camping chair is all about. It's perfect for camping in the woods, lounging in the park, sitting and enjoying the calmness of the beach or reading your book in your garden.