The 13 best folding camping chairs

*Review of the best according to the editors. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying requires consultation with a specialist.

Going on a fishing trip? Or want to take part in a multi-day hike? Or you need to overcome by car the distance measured in thousands of kilometers? In all of these cases, folding chairs come in handy. They are also called travel chairs. But you should not buy the first chair you see. Better check out our selection of quality models that are virtually unbreakable.

Rating of the best folding camping chairs

TrampF-046

Rating: 4.9

This camping chair does not involve rotation of the person sitting in it. But it can at least boast some armrests and a very large footrest on the right side. This tabletop can hold a bottle of beer and a plate of cooked fish. Very comfortable! It should be noted that it is made of wood, no claims can be made against it.

Practically any size of person can sit on this chair. The manufacturer claims to be able to carry a 150-kilogram load. And there’s no reason not to believe him. The fact that the chair is made of high-strength materials. In fact, the creators used steel pipes 25 mm in diameter with a polymer coating. The downside of this solution is the high weight of the chair – it is 7 kg. However, it was immediately clear that this is not a product for hikers. This kind of chair will only be taken by motorists. It will also look great at the cottage.

If we talk about the fabric, it uses polyester type 240D. Additionally, it is equipped with foam padding. There is a mesh mesh mesh on the back of the chair. Customers of the chair will not let you lie: it is incredibly comfortable to sit on. More comfort can only be felt while on the couch or in a computer chair.

If you want to save money, there is a more budget version of this chair. Most of all it is distinguished by the lack of a table.

Advantages

• Quite modest size when folded;
• There is a mesh mesh mesh;
• Uses high-quality polyester;
• Able to support a very heavy person;
• Complemented by a folding table;
• Provides the maximum comfort.

Disadvantages

• Very heavy weight;
• High price.

Envision Comfort Chair 5 Plus

Rating: 4.7

This folding chair has a very interesting design. It allows a person to stay in a semi-reclining position. This feature comes in very handy if you are going to rest for a long time – some people can even take a nap.

This touring chair is made of metal alloy, which explains its rather high price. The manufacturer claims that his creation can withstand even a 100-kilogram load. It should be believed, because the product collects only positive reviews, which do not mention any breakage. The chair itself weighs 4 kg. Quite a decent value. But no one doubted that this model is not intended for use by hikers.

Interestingly, the Envision Comfort Chair 5 Plus does not only imply a semi-reclining position. The angle of the back is adjustable, so the chair will also come in handy if you decide to celebrate a fish catch. You can also adjust the height of the legs, like some tripod. This means that the chair can be placed even on a very uneven surface.

The fabric used here is 600D Oxford polyester. You can be sure of its quality. As in the entire chair as a whole. It is ideal for outdoor recreation or fishing. Also it can be found in some people’s summer houses. This is a case where the product does not have any particular disadvantages. But someone will definitely say that the chair could use some armrests. And the price is definitely not for everyone.

Advantages

• The chair turned out to be sturdy and reliable;
• Easy to fold;
• The slope of the back can be adjusted;
• The height of each leg can be changed;
• It uses high-quality polyester.

Disadvantages

• High Cost;
• No armrests;
• The chair cannot be called lightweight.

Walkstool Comfort 45 L

Rating: 4.6

Would you agree to pay as much money as you want for a folding chair?? In this case, it makes sense to consider buying a Walkstool Comfort 45 L. This product comes in a carrying case. It is characterized by maximum simplicity. There is no backrest or folding table. The manufacturer even reduced the number of legs to three! Strictly speaking, this is the main advantage of this model. The fewer legs – the less weight of the camping chair.

Get ready. This is very hard to believe. The mass of this chair is 825 grams! No wonder the Walkstool Comfort 45 L finds its place even on hikes and on multi-day bicycle trips. The dimensions of a camping chair are also very small. The folding design has reduced them. Here each leg is telescopic, which reduces the height from 45 cm to 25 cm. And you don’t have to worry that it will break apart the first time you sit down with someone with an obese body. The manufacturer claims the product will withstand even a 200-kilogram load! Wonders!

By the way, the name reflects the height of the chair in unfolded state. There are slightly higher modifications. You should look in their direction for those who don’t care about the weight of this product.

There are rubber pads on the legs of this model. As for the seat, it was created from a mesh material. You can be sure that the chair will not cause discomfort for sure. It just makes you feel bad about the money you spend. The thing is that the Swedish manufacturer is asking for over 9 thousand. rubles. That’s some crazy money to buy, for example, a huge tent. No wonder that in the Russian-language Internet almost no reviews on Walkstool Comfort 45 L – a rare resident of our country is able to spend that much money on a folding camping chair.

Advantages

• It’s unusually lightweight;
• Capable of withstanding a 200-kilogram load;
• It has quite modest dimensions;
• Quality mesh material is used;
• Comes with cover.

Disadvantages

• Astronomical price tag;
• Someone will complain about the lack of a backrest;
• No armrests.

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SAD Camping 69591

Rating: 4.6

Another relatively inexpensive folding chair. Usually it is sold for 1700 rubles, but during sales there is a noticeably lower price tag. Here you can already feel that the manufacturer has focused on the fact that his creation will be used during trips to nature. In this regard, the product has received both decent reliability and a nice appearance.

The weight of this model is 2.35 kg. This does not make it advisable to buy it for hiking. And when you go on a nature trip by car the chair will show itself in the best way. It will not take much space in the trunk, as the size of the product in the folded form is only 77x17x17 cm.

As befits a quality camping chair, Nika Premium 3 can boast a metal frame. As the fabric is used here is the now familiar polyester. All this makes it clear that the chair will hold even a well-fed person with some obesity. And indeed, the manufacturer claims a 100-kilogram maximum load.

Perhaps this is one of the best folding chairs for fishing. You can also put it near the garden, enjoying the rest during a break from sowing. It’s nice that the manufacturer did not forget about the cover – transportation of the chair over long distances is recommended in it. But he did not think about the armrests. A pity, with them, the chair would be perfect.

Advantages

• Easy to fold;
• Not particularly high cost;
• Able to withstand a serious load;
• Long service life;
• It comes with a case;
• Available in two colors.

Disadvantages

• No armrests.

Norfin Sandnes NF Alu 22x20x27 cm

Rating: 4.5

One of the smallest among the folding chairs. In order to reduce the size, the manufacturer had to give up the backrest. But it will seem terrible only to those who are set up for a long rest on their stool. If you’re going to take the chair on a hike, it will do you good. You will also appreciate the carrying case, which is included in the set. It makes it even easier to transport the chair, as well as protects it from all kinds of scratches.

Sold for 2 thousand. The product is made of aviation aluminum. This is why the chair is made extremely lightweight. It’s hard to believe, but the scale beneath it shows only 300 g! It would seem that such a chair should be incredibly fragile. However it is not so. Aluminum itself is able to withstand a very serious weight. This happy picture is completed by polyester 900D – a very strong material, which can be damaged only with a knife. As a result, the stool can withstand a 120-kilogram load without any problems.

And let’s briefly run through the figures of interest to many. When folded, the size of the tourist chair is 26x14x4 cm. Such a product can be thrown somewhere, completely forgetting then, where exactly it is now. When unfolded, the size increases to 20x22x27 cm.

Of course, this model is not ideal. As mentioned above, it is not designed for long and comfortable rest, because there is no backrest or armrests.

Advantages

• Made of heavy-duty polyester;
• Can fit in a backpack;
• Comes with a cover;
• Claims a huge maximum load;
• Tiny weight;
• It is easy to fold.

Disadvantages

• No backrest and armrests;
• The chair turned out to be quite small;
• Some models are fragile.

Irit IRG-504

Rating: 4.5

One of the most unusual tourist chairs in our selection. In fact, it is a full-fledged travel bag, which includes a folding chair! Very interesting idea! It was only its implementation that let it down. If you are going to take this chair on a hike, you will be disappointed. The backpack is very sloppily sewn, and its locks can not withstand any serious load. And the length of the straps here is a little short. That’s why we recommend buying the Irit IRG-504, for example, to fishermen. They can throw gear and other accessories in the bag, and then throw it all in the trunk of the car.

Despite the presence here of a full-fledged backpack, the product did not turn out to be either heavy or expensive. If we talk about weight, it does not reach even 800 g. As for the price, most Russian online stores for this model are asking only 700 rubles.

The bag is made of 600D Oxford polyester. No complaints about the fabric. As we have already mentioned, there are complaints only about tailoring – you can feel that the factory is working not a particularly professional seamstresses (or they are not paid enough, which is not surprising at such a price tag on the chair). Additionally the backpack is equipped with a PVC-coating. Think even a little rain won’t hurt it. But a downpour will surely soak everything inside.

As for the chair, we used steel pipes with a wall thickness of 0.6 mm. It seems that it is not enough. But the creators of the chair declared support for 100-kilogram load. You want to believe them, and the reviews do not say that this chair did not hold up under someone.

Advantages

• Includes a full-fledged backpack;
• Bag is made of thick fabric;
• The weight is not too great;
• Low cost;
• Holds a very serious load.

Disadvantages

• Very sloppy tailoring;
• The straps came out too short;
• Not particularly reliable locks;
• Backpack and chair dimensions are very small.

Kedar SSM-02

Rating: 4.4

Want to buy a folding chair for outdoor recreation, which can withstand even a very heavy person? In this case, we recommend considering the purchase of “Kedar SSM-02”. This chair stands on two D-shaped legs and is able to carry a maximum of 120 kilograms. It also has a backrest. As you have already noticed, not every folding chair can boast that.

It is impossible to call this model especially high. But it is not too small, because the height from the floor to the seat here is 40 cm. The seat size is 32×30 cm. As for the backrest, its height is about 32 cm.

The manufacturer of this chair did not try to reduce the weight of his creation. So he opted for a frame made of steel pipes, whose diameter of 22 mm. You can not doubt that these pipes should be able to withstand even the heaviest person. This can also be said about the fabric used here – 600D Oxford polyester. The total weight of the construction is 2280g. Not much, especially if you’re going to be transporting the chair in the trunk or back seat of your car. Dimensions also turned out to be adequate – they are 53x46x8 cm.

It remains to add that this product exists in two color variants. As for the price, they usually ask 700 rubles or even a little less for a chair. Not surprisingly, the demand for it at certain times of the year exceeds the supply.

Advantages

• Able to withstand a 120-kilogram load;
• Modest size when folded;
• There is a backrest;
• Very low cost;
• Dense fabric used.

Disadvantages

• No armrests;
• The weight can’t be called tiny.

KingCamp Four Legs

Rating: 4.3

Above we told you about the tripod chair. But it was an extremely compact, lightweight and very expensive model. If you are not looking for records, and you are going to travel by car, then you will be satisfied with KingCamp Four Legs. Here, however, are used not three but four legs. But they are arranged in a similar way. Above them is the seat, the size of which is 340×340 mm. It is located at a height of 460 mm. The seat is covered with 600D Oxford polyester. This is a very dense fabric, which also has a PVC coating.

The frame of the tourist chair is made of steel. Not particularly thick, judging by the weight, which is 1.5 kg. The folding mechanism is very convenient. And here you can find even a handle for carrying, which cannot but rejoice! In short, it is unlikely that you will regret the spent money. And it must be said that the sellers are not asking for a particularly large amount – our review mentioned much more expensive chair models.

Advantages

• The set has a handle for carrying;
• Not very high cost;
• Good stability even on an uneven ground;
• The frame is made of quality steel;
• Tight PVC coated fabric.

Disadvantages

• It would be nice to have a backrest;
• The manufacturer does not report the maximum load.

ECOS 993064

Rating: 4.2

Many inexpensive folding chairs are available in several colors. The ECOS 993064, which sells for 400 rubles, is not an exception to the rule. It can be in blue or green. Some other options are not excluded, but most often online stores are filled with them.

This camping chair is designed for not very heavy people. The fact that its frame was not made of a particularly thick metal. As a result, the breakage may occur after the person weighing over 80 kg sits on the chair. And it’s the carcass that will break, as the polyester used here can withstand much heavier load.

The thin metal had a positive impact on the weight of the chair. It is only 0.6 kg. Against the background of some brethren the product seems to be a feather. In theory, this chair could find a place in the backpack of a person who went on a multi-day hike. But it is better in such cases to take an even more compact product, even if it will be deprived of a backrest. And here it is present, so that when folded the chair does not feel too small. That’s why this model is often bought for long trips and not for camping. Also ECOS 993064 is often used by fishermen. They can only complain about the lack of armrests, which would make the fit even more comfortable. Another obvious disadvantage is the fact that the chair comes without a cover. Because of this, it can get some kind of damage in the trunk of the car, albeit minor.

It remains to add that the size of the seat is 32×28 cm, and it is at a comfortable height of 58 cm.

Advantages

• It uses 600D polyester;
• Very low cost;
• Easy folding;
• A decent size;
• Very low weight;
• There are two or three color variants.

Disadvantages

• It may not be able to withstand too heavy a load;
• Comes without a cover;
• There are no armrests.

ATEMI ASC-110

Rating: 4.1

This tourist chair is able to boast the fastest and most convenient folding. The price is not as much as the lack of a backrest and armrests. But at least you have a very beautiful chair. ATEMI ASC-110 is a rare case where the metal frame is not painted black.

The dimensions of this model are 24x24x28 cm. The weight is not more than 450 grams. This is an impressive result! It was achieved also due to the use of not very dense polyester. Interesting that it performs wonderfully even in the rain. The fact that the manufacturer has provided the fabric with a water-repellent coating.

Can I take this chair with me on my hiking or biking trip?? Perhaps, yes, if you like the weight. The size of the chair when it is folded is 34x7x7 cm. It seems that even photo tripods take up more space. It’s nice that for such dimensions ATEMI ASC-110 can boast the durability in front of very heavy people. Maximum aluminum frame can withstand a 100-kilogram load! In short, you can hardly feel sorry for the 700 rubles they ask for this model.

Advantages

• Polyester is supplemented with a water-repellent coating;
• The chair is able to withstand the most serious load;
• Very small weight;
• When folded, it has a very modest size;
• Easily foldable;
• Cute appearance.

Disadvantages

• No backrest;
• Comes without a case.

Green Glade PC330

Rating: 4.0

Our selection ends with one of the most inexpensive chairs. In Russian stores for this model usually ask only 450 rubles. In this regard, we should not be surprised by its simplifications. The creators even tried to use as little fabric as possible. This is clearly visible in the backrest, which contains a modest bit of polyester on it.

It should be noted that here at least the backrest is present, unlike some of the aforementioned competitors. Also, many will like the fact that the color of the fabric can be different – at least three options are available. Pleases and easy folding chair – it takes three to four seconds.

Steel was used to manufacture the frame used here. Diameter of each tube is 16 mm, in addition they have a polymer coating that protects the selected material from the weather. The frame must withstand a 90-kilogram load – that is the figure stated in the characteristics.

Dimensions of the chair in unfolded state are 73x43x32 cm. Decent numbers. That is why the Green Glade PC330 is often bought to put it near the pool. It’s rarely taken anywhere outdoors. It does fit in the car, because it is noticeably smaller when folded and it weighs only 1.7 kg, so it is no trouble at all.

Advantages

• Available in at least three colors;
• It is easy to fold;
• A good fabric is used;
• Very low cost;
• There is a polymer coating;
• There is a backrest.

Disadvantages

• May not be able to withstand a serious load;
• No armrests;
• The size can not be called very small.

Conclusion

Now you know about which folding camping chairs are the best. Of course, we have considered only those models, which can be easily bought in Russian online stores. It seems to us that even a perfect chair does not deserve to be ordered from abroad, facing a number of difficulties because of this.