It barely misses being the lightest chair of its kind, yet it’s significantly more comfortable and stable than its lightweight counterparts. When sitting down in the Zero, we immediately noticed the back support provided by its shape and the stability of the legs that keep its wobble to a minimum for such a light chair. When it comes to buying furniture, saving money and high-quality furniture are two of the decision factors. Our kitchen and dining room furniture products are manufactured by trusted brand names such as Broyhill, Lane, Real Living and more. We carry complete dining room sets that can complement or update your existing design, as well as individual dining room and kitchen tables, and the dining room chairs to match.
We also considered what body position the chairs put us in. When spending just a few minutes in a chair, most are comfortable enough. But, some chairs stood out for supporting the back for longer sessions.
There’s no getting around the fact that this model is substantially heavier than the superlight models on the market. That said, we all know that person willing to haul an extra pound or two to improve their camp amenities. If you don’t mind a bit of extra Ozark Trail Camping Chairs weight, this model offers unmatched comfort wrapped up in a reasonably small travel size. 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.
This cancelation applies to all overnight accommodations, including campsites. The Therm-a-Rest Z Seat and Nemo Chipper only need a quick unfurl from their accordioned positions, and they are ready in an instant. You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag. This low-profile chair is easy to carry, and it adjusts for uneven ground. Select a chair with a built-in canopy, which will give you a little patch of cool at any campsite or cookout.
The spacious seat is wide and tall and offers a high enough back for a headrest, a feature not found on any other chair this compact and lightweight. Its size is enormous for the small 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 21.5″ bundle it makes when packed up, and the comfort it offers may even encourage you to take a catnap. This chair is still a decent amount heavier than the lightest model in the category, so for those that are ultra-conscious about going ultralight, 29 ounces may still be too heavy.
We were impressed with the usability of Renetto’s signature design. The canopy quickly and easily transforms into a carrying case—just wrap it around the chair and snap it closed with two plastic buckles, and you can carry the whole thing on your back like an oblong backpack. We brought this chair to a dense Los Angeles neighborhood to watch Fourth of July fireworks. We got some admiring nods en route to the celebration—and we had one of the more comfy seats at the show. After six months of regularly using the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair, we think it’s the best choice for most people who are seeking an upright chair for car camping, tailgating, and outdoor gatherings.
We found this model to be slightly more comfortable and easier to pack than other, similar chairs. As a group of people who have wrestled with our share of outdoor equipment, we feel that the product you are willing to take with you will be one that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out. Sometimes we may be willing to learn how to operate a more complicated piece of gear when the benefits balance out the struggle, but often we want to be able to pick it up and have it work. Setting up these backpacking chairs is by no means difficult, but some models have the setup dialed in.
Because comfort is a significant part of this review, we allocated 35% of each chair’s overall score to this metric. She has backpacked thousands of miles through the Appalachian mountains, the deserts of Southern Utah, and the high Sierra, both alone Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags and with her husband and two girls. Elizabeth and her family can be found traveling the country, living in their converted school bus, seeking adventure through climbing and hiking, and enjoying our public lands as their outdoor living room.
We pay attention to each model’s comfort during an extended sit, how much work it is to set up and break them down, their sizes and weights, and how stable they feel on different surfaces. You’ll find this review helpful in narrowing down your options in a market full of excellent chairs. We also let two boys, ages 1 and 5, play with them and sit on them in the backyard for six months.