There are just three options, but each one is a serious head-turner that just screams summertime fun (they’re also available as a beach chair). Many camp chair manufacturers provide a “weight capacity,” which can helpful in a number of ways. At the high end of the spectrum, the burly Alps Mountaineering King Kong has a very healthy 800-pound maximum, while the lightweight Helinox Chair Zero is listed at just 265 pounds.
We’ve carried and sat in each model to help bring you the details you need to make a confident purchase decision. The Best Choice Products Adjustable Zero Gravity provides comfort at a really affordable price. This option gives you two zero gravity chairs for the price of one of many other brands.
The Everywhere Chair closes like a book—simply lift the padded strap and go. Portable outdoor chairs are also helpful for anyone who doesn’t have the room or budget for permanent backyard furniture. And they can save your back, make it easier to juggle a picnic plate and a cold beverage, and generally help you to relax comfortably outdoor patio furniture outdoors. Walk around any campground or tailgate party, and you’ll notice the popularity of this variety of accordion-style seat. You can pick one up at just about any big-box store (sometimes for as little as $10), order one with your favorite sports team’s logo, or pay a premium for a similar model from Cabela’s or REI.
At 3 pounds 4.8 ounces, it’s too heavy and bulky to bring on overnight backpacking trips, but this Sunset is well made, easy to unpack and stow away, and offers great upper back and neck support for those that want it. This affordable, durable, comfortable chair is tailored to those who like their refreshments. The cooler pocket fits four standard cans and zips up to insulate your beverages of choice. In addition to the cooler, the chair has a mesh cup holder, two mesh pockets, and a roomy seat that’s 24 inches wide. It easily folds up and slips into its shoulder-strap carrying bag and is lightweight enough to carry to a picnic.
We really like how it reclines and raises easily, and the large drink tray is accommodating. If you’re looking for an outdoor chair that boasts style and comfort, you’ll find both in the Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized. There are multiple great features in this chair’s design, like a reclinable construction, a headrest folding lawn chairs pillow that detaches, and wooden armrests. We surprised ourselves by really enjoying the wooden armrests — they don’t heat up too much under direct sunlight, and they look great, too. Most importantly, this chair rose to the top of the heap because it was simply the most comfortable for relaxing in for hours on end.
We carry traditional lawn chairs that are lightweight, fold up, and store in a carrying bag for maximum convenience. These bag chairs are also a great choice for busy sports parents who are always looking for a comfortable alternative to bleachers. This review represents a combined effort of two of our senior review editors, Ethan Newman and Maggie Nichols. Not only that, but he’s spent years of his life car camping, and that means spending a ton of time in camp chairs. He has gotten even pickier over the past few years as chronic spine issues have surfaced, so he’s always on the lookout for a quality, comfortable, and supportive sitting surface.