The angled back continues that level of support without making you feel like you’re collapsing in on yourself the longer you sit. A mesh panel keeps air flowing across the spine even on a hot day, while a single cup holder perfectly fits your favorite refreshing 12-ounce canned beverage. The odd shape can also get easily caught when putting the chair back into its carry bag. The seating platform also sits somewhat low to the ground, which could be an issue for taller folks. This isn’t the most supportive chair, with a typical seat slouch and an upright back. Still, we think this is an impressively versatile, comfortable, portable chair that also happens to be one of the most affordable options we tested.
We like that the mesh material keeps things fairly breathable as the air temperature rises. The bungee attachment of the zero gravity chairs gives a pleasant amount of support, which we really enjoy. 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 folding lawn chairs chair’s design, like a reclinable construction, a headrest 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.
Another camp chair that features a perforated and breathable material that also resists damaging UV rays is the Yeti Trailhead. This luxurious chair is rated to 500 pounds and returns your investment by providing a durable cross-over frame that increases sturdiness and stability with grippy feet that hold the chair in place. Weighing in at 8.0 pounds, the REI Camp X is also a somewhat light model. It’s a bit shorter than most traditional chairs, and we always felt that bringing it with us was worth it. Our testers also love the Kijaro Dual Lock, which has a built-in carry strap on the back of the frame that locks into place so you can still toss it over your shoulder if you forget your carry bag.
These are chairs that look good in your yard, invite relaxation and good times and can easily be stored away (in most cases) when the leaves begin to change. With these criteria in mind, we’ve come up with this guide to the best lawn chairs to outfit your lawn with this summer, with picks for every style and budget. 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. The REI chair’s polyester seat material feels both more forgiving and more durable than the thinner material on the Ozark Trail Kids’ Folding Camp Chair from Walmart.
The Kelty’s polyester seat cover manages to meld a cloud-like cushion with a supportive feel that’s kind to your back after a long day of roughing it. Adjustable armrests are equipped with insulated cup holders that can be expanded to fit massive water bottles and oversized mugs. No one was surprised to see this chair pass our durability test with flying colors.
The GCI Outdoor chair also has a pocket built into the back that can hold a phone or a book. This chair comes in green or blue and is rated to hold up to 250 folding lawn chairs pounds. “This is the Platonic ideal of your camp chair,” one of our campers gushed. Are you a car camper or do you plan on socializing in friends’ backyards?
We also feature a selection of rocking camp chairs that are great to use while reading and relaxing outdoors. These rocking camp chairs are even comfortable enough to take a nap in the sunshine. For a wide selection of lawn chairs and camping chairs, start by shopping the selection at SCHEELS. 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.