The best folding camp chairs should be lightweight, portable, weather and stain resistant, breathable and most importantly comfortable! You’ll be sitting outdoors for many hours in these chairs so they need to be highly functional and intelligently designed. Below are the 10 best camping chairs, each with their own distinct features.
10. Quik Chair Heavy Duty Folding Camp Chair
The typical portable folding armchair with quick pop-open assembly. Uses heavy duty 600 x 300D polyester fabric to support up to 500 pounds which makes this camping chair suitable for almost anyone. Has two arm rests with cup holders and a strong steel frame. |
9. Alite Designs Monarch Chair
A super lightweight and portable camping chair that sits very low to the ground. Weighs only 1.3 pounds! A bit expensive but it pays for itself in terms of portability and design. Very durable with breathable fabric and the perfect foldable chair for backpacking or hiking. |
8. Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Chair
An oversized camping chair for better posture and comfort support up to 400 lb. Also has two mesh cup holders (one 32 oz and one regular size). This is a fantastic chair that is easy to get in and out of for big and tall individuals. |
7. KingCamp Moon Saucer Camping Chair
This is a great lightweight leisure chair made with heavy-duty polyester fabric. The padded seat and arm rests offer lots of comfort and stability. A large pocket in the back provides storage for personal items. Comes with its own carry bag. |
6. TravelChair Slacker Chair Folding Tripod Camp Stool
While not technically a chair, this camping stool is perfect for hiking and weighs in at only 2.2 pounds. It rolls up to the size of a newspaper and support up to 275 pounds of weight. It is made from reinforced 600D Ripstop polyester fabric. This camp stool is great for taking breaks during long hikes and is surprisingly comfortable and low-profile. Can’t go wrong with the price either. |
5. ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous Folding Camp Chair
A tough, lightweight and easily transportable camping chair that sits very low to the ground. This allows you to lean back and stretch out for maximum comfort. Padded arm rests and lots of TechMesh fabric for a cooling air flow on hot days. Packs up into a compact 8×28 inch carry bag that is very portable. |
4. Kijaro Dual Lock Chair
A straightforward mesh chair with 2 cup holders and organizers with zip/mesh pockets. Much more comfortable and sturdy than similar but cheaper chairs. The quality is superior and the seat has better support and allows for a better posture. |
3. Quik Shade Adjustable Canopy Folding Camp Chair
Perfect for long summer days where you want to relax in the sun but don’t want to get burned. The patented canopy design allows you to raise, lower and tilt the sun shade to block the sun from any angle. The durable steel frame can support weight up to 220 lb and the tough 600D polyester fabric is water and stain resistant. |
2. Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler
This well-designed folding chair is perfect for any outdoor gathering. It has a durable, heavy-duty steel construction that can support up to 300 lbs, storage pockets to hold personal items, adjustable arm rests and built-in arm rest coolers to hold up to four cans. You can tell this chair will hold up comfortably over time. |
1. Caravan Sports Infinity Zero Gravity Chair
This zero gravity chair makes you feel like you’re floating by elevating your legs and reducing pressure on your back. Super comfortable and constructed with a high strength steel frame and outdoor grade fabric. Has a built-in head rest and an auto-locking system so you can simply lean back and lock into your favorite position easily. |