We also don’t have suggestions for couch-style or loveseat chairs (we’d like to look at those someday, though). This versatile, light, easy-to-use wagon totes everything across different types of terrain and folds up to a compact, easy-to-carry size. Comes with the same compact bag with a shoulder strap for carrying. First, we judged the assembly process by unboxing the fire pits and combing through the instructions and list of parts to ensure everything was included and not damaged. The easiest fire pits to set up had clear instructions and took a reasonable amount of time based on the size or tools required. To test portability, we lifted and moved the fire pits around for at least five minutes to evaluate the weight and how comfortable it was to transport.
The Chair One is rated to hold up to 320 pounds—more than any other lightweight chair we tested aside from the Moon Lence. There’s even a bottle opener attached to the inside of the cooler to cover all the bases for chillin’ and grillin’ outside. On the back is an elastic slot and Velcro bands to secure an overhead umbrella, and underneath the seat is a strap that collapses the chair for easy transport. Several Wirecutter staffers have owned the Coleman chair for years, using it on camping trips, in backyards, and at sporting events. For the most part, it’s held up well, but one common quibble is that the seat bottom begins to sag after several years of use.
Since 2016, our testers (with different body types and physical needs) have subjected camping chairs to multiple camping trips. We chose the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair as the model with the right combination of comfort, durability, usability, and price for most campers. Like the Mac Sports Heavy Duty ozark trail backpack Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart (our pick for use on sand), the Mac Sports Outdoor wagon has an easy-to-use, telescoping handle. Of all the folding wagons we tested, this Mac Sports wagon was the most adept at making sharp turns to navigate a small obstacle course on grass or concrete.
The grill was used to cook burgers in testing, and there was no issues getting the heat up to a high temperature. If you’re planning on grilling, you’ll want to note that you must remove the grill top to add more wood, which could be difficult to do if there is food on the grill or if the exterior gets too hot. For a budget-friendly price, we still think this compact fire pit is worth it for leaving no trace on camping trips, picnics, and road trips. 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.
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. The Dual Lock seat’s name comes from a locking mechanism that secures the chair when it’s folded or expanded—releasing the lock is a matter of pushing a button on one of the legs.
Some fire pits we tested claimed to be smokeless and didn’t live up to their name, but not the Inno Stage Smokeless Portable Fire Pit. This medium-sized fire pit didn’t emit any smoke, leaving us satisfied and smelling smoke-free. On top of that, there weren’t any sparks or ash coming from the flames, which is especially ozark trail chair ideal if you have kids or pets around. It comes in two easy-to-assemble pieces that stack on top of each other and can be packed into a storage bag for safekeeping. The only downside is that the fire pit requires wood pellets or small pieces of wood, and we found that the pellets can sometimes be difficult to light.
I also took them to the beach, rolling them down the beach path and testing them on the sand. Additionally, I tested each wagon (filled with soccer equipment) on grass and bumpy, broken concrete surfaces, paying attention to how the suspension and wheels performed under different conditions. In spring 2021, I tested four additional beach-friendly wagons during several trips from my home in Santa Monica to the beach (10 blocks away) and back. I hauled both of my sons along with beach gear like boogie boards, coolers, chairs, and endless amounts of sand toys.
The REI Co-op chair’s polyester seat material feels both more forgiving and more durable than the thinner material on many other kids’ chairs. Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer. After new testing, we still love the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair for most outdoors situations. But we also have picks offering better support, higher weight capacity, and greater portability.