Our not-too-discriminating underage testers liked all the kids’ chairs, though over time we found several reasons to declare the REI Camp Chair the best of the bunch. The REI chair’s polyester seat material feels both more forgiving and more durable than the thinner material on the Ozark Trail Kids’ Folding Camp Chair from Walmart. 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.
We recommend buying this type only if you intend to carry your chair long distances, whether you’re backpacking or trekking across Central Park. If you do need a fits-in-a-knapsack chair, we recommend the Helinox Chair One. We found this model to be slightly more comfortable and easier to pack than other, similar chairs. Coleman camping chairs are a mainstay on camp grounds, festivals and sporting events.
The cup holder on the armrest provides a secure place to hold your beverage while you relax. The coleman cooler with Built-In 4 Can Cooler is the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re camping, tailgating, or enjoying a day at the beach, this chair provides comfort, convenience, and a refreshing cold beverage. Deck chair with cooling mesh back, carry handles and comfortable, padded solid arms.
There’s no reinventing the wheel here, just a few decades of practice that have culminated in a really good product. The Helinox Chair One weighs about 2 pounds, compresses smaller than a 2-liter bottle of soda, and is the most comfortable and easy to stow of the three top backpacking chairs we tested. Like competing chairs, the Chair One has a nylon and mesh seat and aluminum legs, which are linked with shock cord (the chair legs are made out of the same material as high-end tent poles). Made with durable and sturdy materials, this camping chair is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. The steel frame provides stability and support, while the cushioned seat and backrest offer optimal comfort even during extended periods of sitting.
Our testers liked the comfort and back support of the GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair, as well as the ability to adjust it to sit on uneven ground. They also appreciated its cupholder (rare in chairs of this sort) and its quick close-up-and-carry design. Upgrade your outdoor seating experience with the Coleman Camping Chair with a Built-In 4 Can Cooler. Stay cool, comfortable, and relaxed wherever your outdoor adventures take you. The chair features a built-in 4-can cooler pouch on the armrest, allowing you to keep your favorite drinks cool and within reach.
From there, our best camp chairs of the season can give you side-by-side comparisons of some of the top picks across the industry. Folding up a Coleman camp chair is easier than you might think, regardless of how many pockets, coolers, or other fancy features they may have. All you need to do is grab onto the armrests and draw them towards the center, and the rest of the chair should collapse. After this, you’ll want to slide the folded chair into the carrying sling, and then you can be on your way. For all of the features and the size of the Cooler Quad, setting it up is just as easy as any other basic camp chair. The only thing between you and an afternoon of grilling is getting it out of the sleeve.