The Best Camping Chairs For Outdoor Comfort In 2022

Our best overall camping chair has a lot of competition but the Stoic Fireside Lounger ended up being my favorite. It isn’t the most packable or lightweight option on our list, but its cozy design allows you to sink in and sit with your legs crossed or in odd positions, which are things I greatly appreciate in a chair. The colors are also much more fun than many of the options on the market as well. This chair was impressively stable and hasn’t had me tumbling out of it yet.

The mesh seat panel provides excellent breathability and dual cup holders are great for those who want to always have multiple beverages on hand, like me. So far, this steel-framed chair has been easy to pack, easy to clean, easy to use and easy to store. I probably won’t want to hike it very far, but it’s perfect for camping and fireside smores and lighter than many comparable options on our list. This one earned its spot in my van.

One of the joys of camping is sitting quietly in a nice, shady spot and enjoying the blissful sounds of nature. This experience is made all the better when you can sit in the marvelous comfort of our best budget camping chair, the AmazonBasics Portable Camping Chair. This camping chair has a fully padded seat and backrest all secured to a heavy-duty steel frame that is strong, durable, and convenient. The chair is foldable so you can easily stash one or more of them in your car and make sure you have a comfy place to sit, anywhere, anytime. I keep mine in my van, stored under the bed at all times. To keep it all neat, this budget camping chair also comes with its own carry bag. Of the chairs I tested, this was my partner Patrick’s favorite chair.

This is a fantastic camping chair to take with you when you go camping, fishing, or even poolside. I have used it next to rivers, while rock climbing, cooking and camping. It has a built-in cooler pouch on the armrest that is advertised to hold up to four cans of your favorite drink, but I’ve found two to three to be more reasonable without tipping over the chair when you get up. The integrated mesh cup holder nestles easily into the armrest of the AmazonBasics camp chair. You can even take a good book or magazine with you and keep it in the storage pocket. As far as cheap camp chairs go, this is a winner: cheap for your wallet, but not a cheaply made product.

I love inclusive products and I think very often we forget how many people we exclude when we don’t make products that accommodate larger, taller and differently-sized people. The small, fit and sub-250-pound folks are not the only ones who should enjoy the outdoors! Weighing in at just over two pounds and with a 300-pound weight capacity, the Big Agnes Mica Basin XL Camp Chair provides a marvelously packable and backpacking-friendly chair for those of all sizes. This chair was my friend Paul’s favorite in testing and it packs down much smaller than the other models I tested, which is great when you’re in a small camper van for the weekend. Every inch matters.

I love the instructions inside the bag, but the design is intuitive enough to not need them. I found the first assembly of this backpacking chair to be tricky but it was fine in subsequent set ups and easy to pack and take down. My only complaint about this chair was that if you sit in odd positions or cross-legged on the chair, it tips forward. This product was a contender for the top spot and the top four were very narrow. If you need a chair that is packable, great for backpacking trips, lightweight and accommodating, this model is the answer.

Coleman does outdoor equipment really well so it’s no surprise that they would produce one of the best camping chairs out there. The Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler is the epitome of the modern camping chair with its heavy-duty steel frame that can accommodate up to 300 pounds, its high degree of overall comfort, the built-in cooler sleeve on the side, and its attractive price. Store your cold drinks under the left armrest and on your right, there’s a cup holder and a sleeve to store your books or magazines or the writing tablet you’re using to take notes for your great American novel.

The adjustable armrests are a nice touch to make this affordable chair your own and the whole thing folds down nice and neat and stows away in the handy carrying sack. This is one serious camping chair that anticipates your needs and provides you with the ways and means to enjoy yourself. Toss a small bag of ice or two into the cooler along with a few drinks and you’re good to go for the entire afternoon or evening in front of the fire. There’s even a smaller mesh pocket for holding your insect repellent, lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses or whatever else you feel you need to optimize your experience. You can pay a lot more for a first-rate camping chair but at the very least this Coleman folding chair with a built-in cooler will have you asking why you should.

Find a quiet spot among the trees and watch the sun go down in this Trekology YIZI GO Portable Camping Chair. The first thing you’ll notice is the shape of the chair which has been designed to give you all the lower back support you need to sit back and relax without a care in the world. This camping sunset chair is super light and compact so you can take it with you anywhere. Now even hikers can ensure they have a nice chair wherever they go! It folds neatly into the carry bag and only weighs 2.1 pounds.

The construction of the chair is solid, sturdy, and durable aluminum allowing our lightest chair on this list the ability to hold a person up to 300 pounds. The frame is nice and solid as is the material for the chair. You can even add a sand cover to the bottom of this camping chair to prevent yourself from sinking on softer terrain. Never be left standing again when you have this light, ultra-portable, comfortable camping chair.

The ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous Folding camping chair is for those who feel that there’s just something a bit off about sitting up high at the campsite. The Rendezvous brings you right down to earth and does so with an absurd degree of comfort that’s going to make you look at your living room furniture differently. There’s no need to put your feet up on anything because the ground is right there. In this regard, this is one of the best beach chairs we’ve ever seen. You can dig it down into the sand a bit, in front of your beach tent, and have the perfect low-riding platform for kicking back and either copping some rays yourself or keeping an eye on the kids as they play in the surf. A low profile makes it less likely to be taken by wind at basecamp and keeps you closer to the warmth of the fire.

The thing also feels like it could withstand being run over by a tank, and maybe it could. The powder-coated, corrosion-resistant, heavy-duty steel frame can easily accommodate up to 300 pounds, and the broad sturdy feet will never let you tip over as can happen sometimes in more stand-up camping chairs. The one-piece seat has a mesh that runs right up the back so again, it’s great for keeping you cool at the beach. Another advantage of the ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous Folding camping chair is the weight, which is a very reasonable 6.8 pounds. The camping chair comes with a sturdy canvas carrying sack so it can be easily toted into the woods a bit if your campsite happens to be off-road. Add a five-year warranty and you may have the best camping chair for the money.

Finding camping chairs that not only have the capacity to take on more pounds, but also will last for years can be difficult. The Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Camping Chair fills that gap assuring that everyone has a chair they can comfortably relax in, regardless of their height or weight. The chair has been made with extra provision for bigger and taller builds; extra space and a lengthier form ensure all-around comfort. All in all, this budget camping chair provides a 600-pound weight capacity and a cup holder to boot.

Slightly larger individuals may not have an easy time alighting from low chairs as it takes extra effort to get up from such low positions. This high chair provides the ease you need to comfortably be yourself among others on outdoor trips; easily sit and stand up without pulling a muscle or breaking a sweat. It’s also great for expecting mums who may not have the luxury of going that low because of their budding baby bump; the high chair accommodates their form allowing the legs to stretch easily and comfortably. Take a seat on this thoughtfully designed high chair that will keep you at the top of the game all through your camping trip.

Coleman is known for its phenomenal design and expertise in manufacturing only quality and durable products. So when the Coleman Camp Chair with Side Table came out we knew it had to be a sturdy, comfortable product, uniquely crafted with an innovative design. While it comes with a small table, it’s quite portable making it very easy to carry around and transport – take it for practically any outdoor gathering from picnics, barbeques, family cook out, and of course, camping. The structure is held up with a strong and durable steel frame that will definitely stand the test of time. Made with weather-resistant materials, it fares exceedingly well in practically any weather condition providing long-term use and an excellent value for your money.

It also balances well in uneven and even terrain providing adequate support to the avid camper. The back form and armrests are equally well-padded to ensure comfort and convenience. With the introduction of the side table; drinks, food, snacks, and the likes can suitably be placed right by your side granting easy access to all the goodies. Enjoy the amazing features of this phenomenal camping chair that offers comfort, convenience, and portability all in one purchase.

The Caravan Sports Infinity Zero Gravity chair harkens back design-wise to the classic webbed lawn chairs of the past. But the recliner-like profile is where the similarities end. This camping chair is all business when it comes to providing you with a platform for total outdoor relaxation. The chair frame is high quality, powder-coated, corrosion-resistant steel that can handle up to 300 pounds. The chair locks in any position so you can sit up to drink or eat and lay back to catch some rays or nap under the shade of the forest popup canopy. There’s a built-in headrest that is fully adjustable and provides excellent support as well as contoured armrests that let your forearms rest naturally, no matter what position you choose.

The Zero Gravity chair from Caravan Sports lets you elevate your legs as much or little as you like. It’s so comfortable you may be tempted to use it in the family room in the basement and it will certainly be a welcome addition to the furniture lineup on the deck or in the backyard around the pool. At 18 pounds it may be a bit heavy to be lugging to and from the beach or camp but that will depend entirely on your conditioning. With its powder-coated corrosion-resistant frame, it will certainly stand up to the salty spray as good or better than any other beach chair you’ve ever had. There aren’t a lot of extras that come with the Zero Gravity but once you lay back and feel your cares melting away, will it really matter?

The Stylish Camping Full Back Folding Director’s Chair is a bit of a departure in the realm of the camping chair. In spite of its Hollywood ambitions, it’s actually a really great chair to take to the campsite or even the beach with you as it features a host of add-ons that will make your camping trip easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. Just off the left armrest are a slew of pockets designed to hold all your tech and non-tech items including sunscreen, books, notepad, mobile phone, tablet, sunglasses, different gadgets and more. Just off the right-hand armrest, there’s a fold-out tabletop that will hold your lunch or dinner items or anything else if you are far from your camping table.

The frame on this camping chair is flat-sided, high-performance aluminum, and is built to last. The fabric seat and seatback are one piece of durable but comfortable polyester blend fabric that’s water-resistant and cleans up easily. The whole camping chair folds up in a snap and while it may not be backpack material it’s not going to waste space in the trunk of your car either. At ten pounds the Stylish Camping Full Back Folding Director’s Chair won’t wear you out toting it from car to camp or vice versa and once you have it set up you’ll likely never look at other fold-up camping chairs quite the same way again. It is not the most portable chair, but it makes up for it in its features.

The Kelsyus Original Canopy chair isn’t going to win any style awards but what it will do is keep the baking sun off of you when you’re trying to enjoy yourself at the campground or the beach. The built-in canopy is made of heavy-duty synthetics that clean up easily and also provide up to 50+ UPF protection. While you won’t get full-body sun protection from the Kelsyus (that’s what sunblock is for), it will provide much-needed protection for your head, neck, shoulders, and upper arms. The sturdy powder-coated steel frame will hold up to 250 pounds without complaint and the seat features a mesh strip that runs from your seat to your upper back so that you stay cool.

The Kelsyus Original Canopy chair is one of the best camping chairs for camping trips, watching parades, lounging on the pool deck, or kicking back on the beach. It’s light, comfortable, affordable, and stain-resistant. It’s well-balanced, the canopy is easy to set up or take down, there’s a cup holder in the right arm and the whole thing breaks down into a tidy bundle that is tucked into a carrying case for easy transport. If you’re tired of lugging big umbrellas to the beach or don’t like the sunlight bearing down on you when you’re trying to relax at your favorite campsite, in front of your camping tent, or at the beach, you’ll want to have this one in the trunk.

With the TravelChair Slacker we’re getting into the realm of temporary outdoor seating. This easy to unfold 3-legged stool is the kind of camping chair that can come in handy if you’ve been huffing it down the trail all day and you need to take five to recover. It weighs less than two pounds so slinging it on the back of your backpack or even sliding it inside the pack won’t be a problem. As such, it falls into a category of outdoor kit some might call luxury accessories like a hunting GPS, tactical pants or a tomahawk: those things you can live without but live better with. This stool is also ideal for buskers or those who want to work on their posture.

This isn’t the kind of camping chair for pure relaxation, it’s better for mobility as there is no backrest. This is a camping stool that’s intended to meet temporary needs as they arise. If you’ve been waiting for your favorite float in the Thanksgiving Day parade to make an appearance and are starting to tire, set up the Slacker. If you stopped at the charity car wash to have your car cleaned, take the Slacker camping chair out of the trunk and have a seat. The Slacker camping chair will hold up to 275 pounds comfortably and the PU-backed polyester fabric seat will stand up to years of use without fading or tearing. A great piece of gear in your secondary outdoor kit to have available in a pinch. Best of all, this is a compact chair so it should fit under most camping tents.

The final entry on our list of best camping chairs is the Quik Shade Max: a camping chair with a canopy that’s no joke. The Quik Shade Max has a fully adjustable canopy that will protect most of your body from the ravages of the hot summer sun, and it features a heavy-duty steel frame that has a weight capacity of 225 pounds. It also has a large zippered storage pocket below the right armrest, and has a cup holder in both of those armrests, and folds up in a jiffy. Quick set up, quick take down, and loads of features to boot. This chair with a huge seat is a great choice for sunny days, river adventures and relaxation.

The Quik Shade Max camping chair tips the scales at a trim nine pounds so you can take it anywhere you believe you’re going to need to sit for a while and be protected from the sun. Do note, however, that the canopy doesn’t have a UPF rating, so don’t forget to slather that sunblock. This is one of the heavier camp chairs on our list but it is arguably the most comfortable camping chair if staying out of the sun is your version of comfortable. That would include the beach, the campground, the park to watch the kid’s soccer game, the pool deck, the tailgating party, or the balcony of the hotel where you’re staying. The canopy sets up in seconds and can be raised and lowered as well as tilted until you find just the right level of shade, while the 600D polyester fabric is highly breathable and will cradle you comfortably. Quik has redesigned the canopy from earlier models and it now provides up to 40% more coverage. If you’re heading into the sun for some holiday fun you’d do well to have the Quik Shade Max camping chair in the trunk.