The Best Camping Chairs

Design Preference:

Some camping chair options include the classic or standard camp chair, a two-legged chair, three-legged rocker, scoop chair, suspended chairs, camp stools, and more.

Once you know what you’ll be using your folding chair for, you can decide on what kind of folding camping chair is best for your needs. There are three main categories of chairs you’ll want to select from:

Minimal:

Minimalist camp chairs typically come in two main styles: foldable seats and stools. Since these are lightweight, they are ideal for backpacking trips where you want to make every pound and inch of space count. The folded dimension of this kind of lightweight chair will shrink dramatically, and the fabric and frames are thinner than the other chair options, so you’re not lugging around extra weight. This means that they aren’t the most comfortable for everyday use. Still, their streamlined, low-profile design is popular among passionate hikers or backpackers who have the way they want their outdoor gear to be arranged, and its weight ratio to their body weight down to a science.

Regular:

These are the standard chairs you see at get-togethers or outdoor concerts or at 4th of July picnics. They have aluminum legs, armrests, and cloth seatbacks, kind of like a cheap director’s chair. They also usually come with a carry bag that you can sling over your shoulder with a strap. If you’re not moving to a different campsite every day, but instead are staying at the exact location or have extra room on a multi-day river trip, these are the perfect kind of chairs. They are ideal if you only go camping a few times in the summer and are looking for something under $50. The chair frame may not be quite as well built as a top-of-the-line camping chair, and the fabric for the seat and backing may be a bit thinner, but you can still find plenty of viable and sturdy options in this price range.