Camping Chair reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Camping Chair brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/camping, r/CampingGear, r/RVLiving, r/ontariocamping, r/BuyItForLife. Top-rated brands include Helinox (4.3/5), Kelty (4.8/5), Nemo (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews167
Subreddits16
Posts36
Brands64
Products61
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#1
Helinox
4.3
(15)
"Have 2 chair zero’s and I won’t use them now."
"My Chair Zero has never let me down and it’s got enough of a lean back to it it takes a load off my legs."
"Check out Helinox for portable camp chairs. I have a pair of the original chairs that are still going strong a decade later."
"280lb 6'4".... Helinox Savanna! Great for napping too!!!"
"It is a solid chair and weighs less than 500g."
"Maybe this ultralight chair could be a good fit for your camping and fishing trips."
"Helinox look pretty sweet and light."
"Hellinox Chair Zero on sale or used on r/ulgeartrade."
"Both make great chairs."
"I have 3 knock off Helinox like chairs that work great. I bought 3 for less that the price of 1 of the name brand, and they have been used a lot over the last 5 years."
#2
Kelty
4.8
(13)
"You guys sold me! I bought a Kelty
Thank you for the help! I can't wait to enjoy it!"
"Kelty loveseat really is the GOAT"
"I love how we are all on the Kelty bandwagon here at r/camping. Once you go Kelty, you can t go back to cheap camping chairs."
"I just purchased the Kelty loveseat a month ago, I had my eye on it forever and can t wait to use it. My dog always wants to climb into my camp chair so hopefully this solves that problem.It seemed to be of a much higher quality than others I looked at."
"Another for the kelty low loveseat, it's amazing"
"+1 for kelty low loveseat. worth every penny, you wont be disappointed"
"The Kelty loveseat is really comfy, it s at a perfect angle"
"The Kelty is very comfy, has held up around kids."
"Amazingly comfortable and high quality."
"It’s comfortable and it’s got a great carry system."
#3
Nemo
4.6
(8)
"When I must carry a smaller chair my go to these days is a Nemo Moonlite. I found it to be more comfortable than my OG Helinox Chair One, and easier to get out of as well."
"Out of all the chairs I’ve tried the Nemo Moonlite is the most comfortable."
"I have been a big fan of the Nemo moonlite chairs. I have used several chairs including two different models from alite, the rei flexlite, and the Nemo chairs have been my favorite."
"Hands down the most comfortable camp chair I have."
"It’s expensive but for me it’s been a game changer."
"Nemo Moonlite"
"Little more expensive than I was planning but love Nemo chairs."
"Nemo Moonlite"
#4
REI
4.3
(8)
"If space isn’t an issue I really like my REI classic low lawn chair."
"Packs down small enough for kayak camping, but comfy enough to sit around a fire for hours."
"REI Flexlite"
"REI sells an expensive one, the 'Outward' as mentioned already."
"REI Flexlite Air is $99. I listed the Helinox Zero because they might not be American (REI) and almost every other chair on the market is double the weight."
"I have both the REI Flexlite and the Helinox Chair. REI is heavier but it’s also a little bigger. Both are very comfortable but I do find the REI more comfortable since it is a wider and taller."
"REI flexlite or Helinox zero."
"Have had a pair of REI chairs for years. Can't find them on the site, so I assume that particular model has been discontinued, but basically the same style as the all popular Alps King Kong."
#5
Coleman
4.4
(7)
"Those things are great and I got them in sale for $20 each."
"Easy to pack, lightweight, comfortable, and durable."
"I bought full size Coleman camp chairs (not for hiking). I use them on the construction site."
"If you really want a good chair though, try this Coleman chair. Super comfy."
"Get any one that has bars in the seat fabric so it keeps the seat fairly rigid."
"We’ve had a Coleman ComfortSmart chair for a few years now. It holds up well."
"The chair that's lasted the longest for me is a Coleman Bigfoot chair."
#6
GCI
4.8
(6)
"We got the rocking ones. GCI brand. From Dicks. 10/10 would buy again."
"We have GCI rockers, too! I love them! We have the Comfort Pro rockers and they don't have the pesky bag, just an attached carrying strap."
"GCI Freestyle Rocker. Folds like a normal type of outside/sports/camp chair, but it rocks...and it rocks!"
"Everyone always loves, myself included."
"My in laws have some GCI ones from academy that are so comfortable."
"Seems to have the ergonomics nailed."
#7
Walmart
4.0
(7)
"Finally found the one I’ve been looking for in Walmart. It’s semi reclined with a headrest and there’s a footstool strapped to it."
"Surprisingly nice! We even have the matching pop-up shower tent thingie."
"It’s easy to use and as comfy as basic camping chairs can get."
"Simple collapsible cheap chairs from Walmart have turned out to be best for us. They’re lightweight."
"I got the most heavy-duty ones that Walmart had and they have held up well."
"The Walmart chairs aren’t as comfortable but for 10% of the cost definitely Best Buy!"
"Those are easy to throw in back of car."
#8
Costco
4.2
(6)
"Costco seals great chairz."
"The one from CostCo is amazing! Had it 7 years now and it’s a beast!"
"They are a little bulkier."
"I also have one of those folding director style chairs w/ the side table from Costco and like it too."
"Costco has some zero gravity chairs we just picked up for 90.00 each."
"I like the Sam’s club or Costco hammock chairs but they don’t have good back ventilation."
#9
Amazon
4.4
(5)
"I am happy with this one. Its padded so comfortable and has nice wide, solid arms."
"I've used this one for 3 years now for hiking and camping and I love it."
"I bought this one https://amzn.to/3BdqYMH The main support is the other way which means it rocks front to back."
"This one is pretty good, and has head support."
"This portable camping chair for your reference."
#10
ALPS Mountaineering King Kong
5.0
(4)
"Incredible for car camping."
"For comfort and durability."
"Very sturdy. Comfortable. No complaints."
"It’s very stout."
#11
Cabela's
5.0
(4)
"It is a very comfortable and sturdy chair."
"It feels like it's air filled so comfortable"
"We buy exclusively from Cabela’s."
"It's solid af."
#12
Zero Gravity
4.0
(5)
"For a portable chair, i recommend the Zero gravity outdoor chair. it s not a tiny foldable, but if the car isn t too far away, it s lugable."
"I went with the zero gravity easier to nap in."
"Zero gravity are great and probably most comfy."
"Zero Gravity Chairs are among the most popular. Buy two!"
"Zero gravity chairs that are sold at most big box stores are incredibly comfortable."
#13
Cascade Mountain Tech
4.5
(4)
"We really like the high back ultralight kind. They are compact enough to take on a hike, and are really the smallest chair that's comfortable for hours around the fire."
"We love love love them."
"Cascade mountain tech ultralight from Costco. 2 for $90."
"The Costco version of this has the cup holder on the outside."
#14
Ozark Trail
4.3
(4)
"I can’t get enough of it."
"The best chair I’ve owned."
"I use generic Ozark Trail chairs, but they lock in the open position and tension the seat. Way more comfortable than normal folding chairs."
"This might be worth a shot. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Backpacking-Camping-Chair-Black-Adult/522742222"
#15
Yeti Chair
4.7
(3)
"It’s absolutely amazing."
"Https://www.yeti.ca/outdoor-living/chairs/26010000016.html"
"It feels really comfortable."
#16
GCI Rockers
4.3
(3)
"The absolute best."
"They are pretty comfortable."
"They are pretty comfortable."
#17
Big Agnes
4.3
(3)
"If you do want a back, Big Agnes Skyline UL is excellent. Very similar to a helinox, except all metal parts. No plastic."
"Big Agnes Slyline UL, a bit heavier than the other UL chairs but also feels way more sturdy."
"If you don't need a back, Big Agnes Skyline Stool."
#18
Timber Ridge
4.0
(3)
"Very comfortable."
"I have three of these. Got one several years ago, when I replaced it the wif3 wanted one too."
"Timber ridge are heavy duty."
#19
Decathlon
4.0
(3)
"Try mo sa decathlon"
"Chairs are pretty good and durable."
"Good na. Sturdy and can hold weight."
#20
Kijaro Dual Lock Chairs
5.0
(2)
"No floppy saggy camp chairs!"
"They sit higher and don't sag."
#21
Helinox Savanna
5.0
(2)
"Helinox Savanna, Sunset or Chair One."
#22
Nemo Stargazer
5.0
(2)
"Best chair I’ve ever had!"
"I highly recommend the stargazer."
#23
Alps Mountaineering
5.0
(2)
"Alps king Kong.... not the cheapest, but the best"
"Alps mountainering king kong chair... not the most portable but i have this chair for 4 years and i camp mostly in the desert. it has held up like a champ. most comfortable durable camp chair i have ever seen.."
#24
Core Equipment
5.0
(2)
"Core equipment"
"I love my core equipment chair."
#25
Lawnchair USA
5.0
(2)
"Easy to pack, put them on top of everything else in your car."
"These are by far the most comfortable for me."
#26
OneTigris
4.5
(2)
"Onetigris is one of the best. I am 280lb and it is super comfortable. I have both high back and low back."
"2 second search on Amazon disagrees. https://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Backpacking-Capacity-Gardening-Lightweight/dp/B08T1QZPHL/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=backpack+chair&qid=1661829673&sr=8-5&wIndexMainSlot=79"
#27
Kelly
4.5
(2)
"The two person Kelly love seat is the best thing I have ever purchased."
"We love our Kelly chairs. They even make a loveseat."
#28
Director's Chair
4.0
(2)
"I prefer the directors style camping chairs. They are more sturdy, the legs don’t poke into soft ground."
"The ones we find most successful are the good director's chairs."
#29
Cliq
4.0
(2)
"I love my Cliq chair. Easy to operate and folds small."
"Cliq Chairs 4 Life. Fold up REAL small, built like tanks."
#30
Yeti
3.5
(2)
"Same quality as the Yeti for $79. Its canvas with mesh."
"If you want the most expensive....probably a Yeti...they're $300."
#31
Mountain Summit Gear
5.0
(1)
"I love it!"
#32
King Kong
5.0
(1)
"It’s built heavy-duty. I love it."
#33
Harbor Freight
5.0
(1)
"If you’re in the US, harbor freight sells a $30 green folding camp chair that’s very sturdy."
#34
Kijaro Sling Chairs
5.0
(1)
"For car camping, my family fought over our Kijaro sling chairs until I bought enough for everybody."
#35
Aluminum Frame and Nylon Web Chairs
5.0
(1)
"The best camping chairs are the old aluminum frame and nylon web chairs."
#36
Woods Canada
5.0
(1)
"Car camping, I swear to god the Woods Canada Mammoth chairs are like the La-Z-Boy."
#37
Director-Style Camp Chairs
5.0
(1)
"I only buy the director-style camp chairs that have the little side table that folds out, cup holder inside."
#38
GSA
5.0
(1)
"Strong enough to hold a tanker, no one steals them."
#39
Moon Lence
5.0
(1)
"Moon Lence chair. Buy it off Amazon. Weighs like 1-2 lbs. sturdy. Comfortable. Can support a big ol’ booty."
#40
Makro
5.0
(1)
"They have a super comfortable one with a 150kg rating."
#41
Zero Gravity Chair
5.0
(1)
"Zero Gravity great for relaxing."
#42
Kohl's
4.0
(1)
"Went with these as well. $60 bucks at Kohls. Didn’t get the Costco ones because they’re too big."
#43
Kathmandu
4.0
(1)
"We have the Kathmandu ones. Have lasted a few years camping. We chuck them in the car for holidays now. Bulky but comfy. I don t sit in chairs normally, I tend to curl up, put my legs in weird positions. Moon chairs suit that!"
#44
Mayfly
4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of the mayfly, found one on Amazon for under $100. 1.5 lbs"
#45
Sam's Club
4.0
(1)
"I'm a big guy and I get mine from Sam's club. They're relatively inexpensive and they hold me."
#46
Kuma
4.0
(1)
"Kuma is pretty decent as well"
#47
Sonoma Goods for Life
4.0
(1)
"Https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-5241226/sonoma-goods-for-life-anti-gravity-patio-chair.jsp"
#48
Tommy
4.0
(1)
"The table is kinda flimsy but okay for a beverage, and otherwise these are really nice chairs. Tommy only knock on them is they re a little harder to carry than the type of chairs that fold up smaller, but on the flip side they re more comfortable and sturdier."
#49
Strongback
4.0
(1)
"Strongback chairs are nice but not cheap or particularly light weight. They do have lumbar support, so unlike those other fabric sling type chairs are quite a bit more comfortable for the long haul."
#50
Kmart
4.0
(1)
"I've got these chairs and they're really good. Comfortable to sit in for hours, higher off the ground than a lot of other folding chairs so it's easier to get up, plus they have a little table for your drink/food/etc."
#51
Kijaro
4.0
(1)
"I rather like the Kijaro Dual Lock chairs. They make an XXL that I use as a 200lb 6'3" male."
#52
Crazy Creek
4.0
(1)
"Crazy Creek Hex line of chairs are pretty great for ground chairs."
#53
Campwerk Folding Chairs
4.0
(1)
"Own folding chairs by the German company 'Campwerk'. Geat quality, fold into a nice flat and rectangular shape."
#54
Members Mark
4.0
(1)
"We have members mark loveseat. Sam s club brand but looks like they have them at Walmart"
#55
Cabela's Fireside Chair
4.0
(1)
"Cabelas have 2 that are nice… fireside chair (no arm rest though) and their big outdoorsman lounger."
#56
Folding Director Chairs
4.0
(1)
"I like folding director chairs for people who need some more support."
#57
Overmount
4.0
(1)
"The Overmount Oversized Folding Camping Chair checks all your requirements, its easy to carry/store and doesn't need any assembly."
#58
Klymit
4.0
(1)
"If you are toting them with you a distance away from the car I’d give these a try. https://www.costco.com/klymit-ridgeline-camp-chair-short-2-pack.product.4000179997.html"
#59
Camping World
4.0
(1)
"My big recommendation is to go to Camping World/Gander Outdoor or to an outdoor store and test sit a few chairs."
#60
Parkit
4.0
(1)
"Parkit lawn chair"
#61
King
4.0
(1)
"King camp"
#62
Lawn Chair
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for a good old fashioned lawn chair."
#63
DOD
3.0
(1)
"DOD Sugoi"
#64
Blue Outdoor
3.0
(1)
"I have a cheapy Blue Outdoor chair off Amazon. It's pretty comfy and holds me up fine at 6'1", 260+ lbs."
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