Eagles Nest Outfitters, better known as Eno, is a hammock company first, but that expertise has translated nicely with their Lounger DL Chair. Like the brand’s hammocks, the Lounger practically cradles you on all sides, with an aluminum frame that suspends the nylon seat. And unlike the similarly shaped Helinox Sunset above, the Eno includes a cup holder, two cargo pockets, and even a pillow for cushioning your head as you recline. Nemo’s Moonlight Reclining Camp Chair might look relatively unassuming on the outside, but make no mistake—this minimalist design packs a real punch. At a very competitive 1 pound 14 ounces, the Moonlight is substantially lighter and more portable than most traditional chairs without any major sacrifices in overall comfort or quality. In fact, our testers liked the chair so much that they immediately purchased a second one and convinced friends and family to place orders, too—a clear testament to the Moonlight’s excellent all-around performance.
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All this at a good price, making it an incredible value for a comfy camp chair that’s built to last through countless seasons. Backpacking chairs are much lighter than traditional camp chairs, but they also often sport different (and non-conventional) leg designs for easy packability and weight savings. This frequently has a major impact outdoor patio furniture on stability compared to ultra-solid, standard camping chairs like the REI Co-op Skyward or Alps Mountaineering King Kong. For example, a crossover camping/backpacking option like the Helinox Chair Zero is easy to rock back and tip over due to its thin legs that are connected to the middle of the chair rather than the sides.
It was a little jerky to set up, but we did appreciate our own little shade that kept us from baking in the sun. The one other really unique feature we saw was the cooler in the armrest of the Coleman, which fits four 12-ounce cans and some ice. The camp-style chairs, like the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong, Coleman Cooler Quad, and Kijaro Dual Lock, generally score the highest as they all packed into their own included carrying bags.
They have taller backs, are farther off the ground, and offer the best support and stability. In addition, they have the most features, from cup holders to storage pockets, and some even have a recline option. Because weight isn’t a major factor, you can get a well-made and comfortable camping chair at a reasonable price—starting at around $50 and reaching as much as $300 for the Yeti Trailhead. Top choices from this category include the REI Co-op Skyward Chair, Alps Mountaineering King Kong, and GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker. In stark contrast to Helinox’s minimalist Chair Zero above, their Sunset Chair puts a premium on comfort and support with a high back and wide, cradle-like seat.
That said, the build quality of the Coleman is still lower than the similarly designed but more expensive Alps Mountaineering King Kong. Double camping chairs, like the Kelty Low Loveseat above, can be a nice choice for couples. Most have two armrests and an open double-wide seat for two, folding lawn chairs although some resemble two single chairs fused together with a middle storage compartment or cup holders between them. Double chairs are predictably much heavier than their single-person counterparts (the Kelty Low Loveseat comes in at 15 lb. 6 oz.), which makes them bulky for hauling.