Though we assigned this metric the lowest weight, each blanket’s features and design elements still impact the overall performance. The apparent frontrunners in this metric are the two smallest down blankets we tested, the Rumpl Down Puffy and Horizon Hound Down. These blankets weigh barely more than a pound and can be squeezed into tiny spaces, making either of them solid contenders for a winter backpacking trip. Both also come with nearly identical stuff sacks that are narrow and thin with a roll-top that lets you compress them to a reasonably small size, even without a separate compression sack. This portability is ideal for travel where space is at a premium. Some blankets are perfect for picnics or as a layering pad underneath you at the campsite.
For day trips, GGO members frequently take students to Forest Park, a great option for those who do not have a car. His visit to Shawnee came early in his OC tenure, making it all the more eye-opening. The box-shaped cupholder is a little roomier than the round cupholders on the Coleman and the L.L.Bean Base Camp chairs—better for stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate around the campfire. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your product, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days following your delivery.
We blame the crossbar design, which runs front to back rather than side to side; this creates a lot of wobble from right to left, especially if the chair is not on perfectly even ground. Its base design is the same as for other variations, the Flexlite Camp Dreamer and Flexlite Camp Boss. Despite the Renetto chair’s weight and bulk, our testers found it simple to set up and adjust. 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.
Overall, it is important to find a camping chair that is both safe and comfortable. Look for chairs with wide legs or adjustable feet for stability on different terrains. Consider chairs with padded seats and back support for extended periods of time. And don’t forget to check the surface of the chair for comfort, especially if you plan on using it for long periods of time. You want to make sure that your chair can support your weight without tipping over.
Make sure the surface of the chair is comfortable to sit on, as well. Some chairs have a mesh or breathable fabric that can help keep you cool on hot days. However, not all of them lived up to their claims or our expectations. Models that repelled all spilled water during our testing ozark trail canopy include the Rumpl Down Puffy and Yeti Lowlands. The REI Co-op Camp very nearly repelled all of our spillages but took up a little bit of water at the seams. The Chair One is rated to hold up to 320 pounds—more than any other lightweight chair we tested aside from the Moon Lence.