When camping, there are essential pieces of equipment such as tents and cookers. Then there are the few luxuries we allow ourselves. Sometimes these come in the form of nifty gadgets; sometimes they come in the form of a comfortable chair.
In this article, you will find a top range of expertly selected camping chairs. They range from super lightweight chairs for hiking, to sustainable chairs made from recycled material, to larger, more comfortable chairs for the summer camping holiday.
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The best camping chairs:
Outwell Catamarca
Editor's pick
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For a sturdy and comfortable camping chair, look no further. The Catamarca XL has a solid steel frame for strength and taut polyester fabric for comfort. Consequently, it has a maximum user weight limit of a massive 150 kilograms. At four kilograms, the chair itself is no lightweight but the trade-off benefits are thoroughly worthwhile for relaxing summer campers.
Specifications
Weight: 4.1kg
Max user weight: 150kg
Pack size: 96cm x 23cm x 20cm
Opened size: 96cm x 90cm x 62cm
Helinox Chair One
Best lightweight camping chair

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The Helinox Chair One is a highly regarded product in the camping market. This is because of its extremely lightweight design, which incorporates light, but very strong, steel tubes to build up the frame of the chair. The seat itself sits very close to the ground, which also helps to reduce the amount of material needed in the construction. The result is an item that folds down to a very small, hike-friendly package.
Specifications
Weight: 0.96kg
Max user weight: 145kg
Pack size: 35cm x 12cm x 10cm
Robens Geographic High
Lightest camping chair

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Bearing a super light but strong aluminium frame, this stool from Robens is your go-to when you want a chair that takes as little space as possible but doesn't suffer from being flimsy. It's as simple as that.
Opened size: 66cm x 52cm x 50cm
Specifications
Weight: 0.34kg
Max user weight: 120kg
Pack size: 42cm x 7cm
Opened size 33cm x 33cm x 32cm
Bel-Sol Diva Eco-Friendly Camping Chair
Sustainability award

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The Bel-Sol camping chair is made from recycled PET bottles. Often people consider an eco-friendly option as a compromise on quality but that is not the case, at least here. This camping chair has an adjustable backrest and has a maximum user weight of 120 kilograms. It also looks great and is very comfortable to sit in.
Specifications
Weight: 5.3kg
Max user weight: 120kg
Pack size: 97cm x 23cm x 21cm
Opened size: 105cm x 51cm x 47cm
Outwell Acadia Signature Lounger

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The Outwell Acadia Signature Lounger is something like a portable armchair. The fabric of the seat holds tightly to the frame, the well-padded backing offers extra comfort. The headrest is adjustable to support the head and neck. It's a large chair, so it's best used at a campsite accessible via vehicle, or even in your own garden at home.
Specifications
Weight: 6.3kg
Max user weight: 180kg
Pack size: 100cm x 68cm x 21cm
Opened size: 114cm x 85cm x 68cm
Coleman Deck Chair
Best deck chair
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Coleman's Deck Chair is a great choice for those looking for a seat with taut fabric and a long-life. The design of the chair's frame ensures that the seat is tight even under the pressure of weight, and the thin padding adds a nice, if not excessive, bit of insulation into the mix. The rust-proof frame and 600D fabric should ensure this one lasts for many years to come.
Specifications
Weight: 2.6kg
Max user weight: 113kg
Pack size: 75cm x 53cm x 13cm
Opened size: 78cm x 62cm x 53cm
Vango Thor Oversized Foldable Camping Chair
Most comfortable

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Imagine a camping chair with padding enough to sink into; solid and stable like your favourite chair at home. Well the Thor from Vango is it. Like the Samson above, the Thor has a steel frame capable of taking up to 180 kilograms. Meanwhile, the fabric is called DuoWeaveu2122; the idea being that it provides both soft comfort and durability. Mission accomplished.
Specifications
Weight: 6.3kg
Max user weight: 180kg
Pack size: 105cm x 30cm x 25cm
Opened size: 93cm x 87cm x 80cm
Amazon Basics Camping Chair
Best budget camping chair
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This is probably the design most think of when it comes to camping chairs. It's a basic seat, but it does the job well, being affordable, foldable, and even packing a cup holder and chiller to boot. While the frame design does mean a little sag develops in the seat underweight, it's nevertheless a comfortable and reliable chair.
Specifications
Weight: 3.6kg
Max user weight: 102kg
Pack size: N/A
Opened size: 97cm x 91cm x 61cm
Zempire Moonbase Chair
Best moon chair
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Zempire is one of the brands in the world of camping and glamping. Its Moonbase Chair really is the essence of Zempire: big, luxurious, and a real quality item. While it can't match the Vango chairs above, the Zempire moon chair also features a steel frame (maximum user weight 120 kilograms) and durable yet highly padded 600D polyester fabric.
Specifications
Weight: 6.92kg
Max user weight: 120kg
Pack size: 108cm x 48cm x 20cm
Opened size: 89cm x 60cm x 60cm