One shopper says they will “never go back to ordinary camp chairs again.” Snag it in black for only $70 right now and start rocking. The Coleman Cooler Quad has been our pick since 2016, through numerous camping trips and several testing sessions. That’s because it’s among ozark trail canopy the most durable and comfortable chairs we’ve tested. It’s large enough to accommodate a wide range of body types, and its steel frame supports up to 325 pounds. The Yeti Rambler 14-ounce mug is the ideal traveling companion to keep your drinks warm or cold at campsites.
For many owners we’ve talked to, it’s been an essential chair for watching sporting events or any other time you’ll be in the direct sun for hours, like cookouts, picnics, birthday parties, and field trips. It has the most comfortable and supportive seat shape of any chair we tested. The Dual Lock chair has a firmer backrest and seat bottom than the competition. And it avoids the slouchy shape of most traditional camping chairs, which can sag to create a hunch-and-slouch posture. Testers consistently ranked this chair as one of the most comfortable models (typically second to the Yeti Trailhead, which costs almost four times as much).
When dealing with the elements you need to be prepared. And you don’t want to get ready to leave, only to realize that there are key items that need to be replaced or have been on your wish list. The cupholders on the L.L.Bean Kids’ Base Camp Chair aren’t as roomy as those on our picks, and they’re not as adept at holding stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate.
They’re also ideal for sporting events, field trips, outdoor concerts and movies, and picnics in the park. Sipping freshly brewed coffee while enjoying the fresh morning air is a necessity for coffee lovers. And the Stanley Adventure French Press coffee maker is designed to tackle this job with added versatility. It can churn out a smooth cup of coffee, as well as cook or boil, making it ideal for everything from soup to hot chocolate. It is made of durable stainless steel and can be used on a stove or over a campfire. It has a 32-ounce capacity, measures about 4 inches in diameter, and is almost 8 inches tall.
Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer. A functional cupholder, a convenient carry strap, and durable fabric distinguish this kids’ chair from similar seats. But keep in mind that your kid will eventually outgrow this one.
It’s the lightest, most portable chair that is still comfortable. The Helinox Chair One weighs about 2 pounds, compresses smaller than a 2-liter bottle of soda, and is our most lightweight pick. Other chairs we tested sacrificed too much comfort in order to shave mere ounces off of their weights, and we don’t think the trade-off was worth it. Keep in mind that lightweight chairs won’t be nearly as comfortable as traditional camping chairs, so take the word comfortable with a grain of salt. If you’re planning a car-camping trip, you’ll probably want to bring camping chairs.
This chair costs slightly more than the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair, but it’s still a budget-friendly option. It delivers a solid baseline of build quality, comfort, and reliability that we didn’t find in other, similarly priced chairs. This time-tested classic is reasonably priced, roomy, and dependable enough to last for years. It’s not our lightest, most comfortable, or toughest pick, but it’s close enough, and it’s reasonably priced.