Choosing A Folding Camp Chair, Best Camping Chairs Guide

The Folding camp chair and other camp chairs are a great piece of camping kit to have, the best camping chairs and Folding camp chairs are made by various brands and different features to suit an individuals camping needs.

We took a good look at the different camp chairs available on the market and chose the best top 3, we liked.

Choosing A Camping Chair

Choosing a camp chair is not rocket science, there are a few considerations that helps before making a choice whilst searching for the best camping chairs. Here are a few:

Weight: When car camping weight is not usually an issue, although the chairs have to be carried sometimes some distance to where the tent is pitched. Its worth checking the weight if your considering wanting a camp chair that's easy to carry.

Size: Size is important because we are all different in height and weight, chairs will not be the same fit everyone. When buying online its worth checking the dimensions, or if buying in a store you should be able to try it out to see if it will be comfortable and fits well.

Storage: Before and after camping we have to think about storing equipment. Folding camp chairs are a type that makes sense when trying to save space within the home or garage. The folding camp chair also saves space within the car when packing and unpacking gear.

Features: Having cup holders or a small table is a feature many camp chair users like, for the extra relaxing effect of sipping a coffee and reading a book. Aluminium is the lightest of materials used.

The various types of Camp chair includes the Folding camp chair, Camp stools (smaller than camping chairs, no back or arm rests), deck chair types ( heavy duty) and the simple camp seat (stadium seat) made from material (small seat sits on floor and supporting the bum and back).

Our Choice Of Best Camping Chairs

Alps mountaineering make a fair few quality camp chairs and other camping furniture.

The Alps Mountaineering Camp Chair has a sturdy aluminium frame and durable polyester material that will hold up to 425 pounds; this chair is sturdy and buyers recommend it for durability.

The folding frame and detachable back makes easy packing, the padded arm rests, and side drink holder allows a user to sit relaxing enjoying the weather. Weighs 10lb 5oz (4.7kg) and dimensions are 24 x 22 x 36in (61 x 56 x 91cm).

The Alps mountaineering is a solid camp chair made for comfort and durability, priced at about $60. The disadvantage would be the price, although if it lasts it will be money well spent.

The Therm-a-Rest Compack Camp Chair is a basic but very comfortable seat. Them-a-Rest are well known for quality sleeping pads, and this camp chair is no different. Weighing only 6oz (171g) this is suitable for backpacking and taking those 15 minute break to boil some coffee.

We now like the idea of using a small chair for backpacking on multi day trips to prevent the unwanted effects of sitting on damp grass and rocks, although we know room in a backpack is always for essential gear, this would be the best camping chairs type we would use.

The price is Ok at about $40, although it would be great if a pad would be included, even if it did bump the price up. The Therm-a-rest pad is to be bought separately.

Of course the minimalist backpacker hitting the trails would not be suited for these, but if backpacking and wanting some comfort, its pretty cool.

This Coleman camp chair, the Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler seemed the best option overall for price, features and size.

This folding camp chair is generously sized, with adjustable armrests, a padded seat and back, with a sturdy steel frame. This camping chair has a mesh cup holder a place to store magazines, personal items, and beer while seated.

These folding camp chairs come with an attached soft cooler, with an 8-by-3-by-8-inch (W x H x D) compartment that holds 3 to 4 beer cans and a Coleman Chillers Brite Ice ice pack (sold separately).

The oversized quad Coleman camp chair, weighs roughly 10 pounds and comes in a gold color, with the backing of a 3 year warranty. Many users have bought this chair claiming it to be one of the best camping chairs made by Coleman.