Backpackers and campers will immediately see the utility of Grand Trunk’s Compass 360 Stools. The 360 swivel feature, simple packability, and light weight make them ideal for any campsite — whether you drive or hike there. When I go camping, I tend to sit on coolers, bundles of firewood, and logs if I can find a good one — or not at all. My partner and I share a Kelty camp couch, but in reality, the other seat is occupied by our dog more often than me.
With its spacious seat width, this chair also offers more room than any other model we tested. And its backrest extends higher up than those of other chairs; this is nice for taller folks or people who like a good slouch with some head support. No other chair in our testing pool—except perhaps the extremely pricey Yeti Trailhead—came close to matching the King Kong’s build quality. Our testers consistently said the King Kong chair was the most heavy-duty-feeling model of all the chairs we tested. If you’re planning a car-camping trip, you’ll probably want to bring camping chairs.
After six months of frequent use, the stitching along one arm had come unraveled, and the small straps holding up the back of the armrests had both ripped in half. The Helinox Chair One is the best chair for anyone who needs a lightweight, portable chair. We also found that, even when fully open, the wagon bed doesn’t lie flat.
A center height of 78 inches makes this a great choice for taller people, as any good cabin tent should. It’s also got a center height of 7′ and ozark trail canopy has a T-style door on one side. Although they’re a little harder to use, they allow you to move bigger furniture in and out of the tent easily.
The bare-bones Uline Utility Wagon was not as highly rated as the Mac Sports wagons. After researching dozens of wagons and testing 10, we concluded that the Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon is the best all-around wagon for basic toting. From mega deals at REI to a sweet giveaway lottery from BUFF, browse our weekly selection of the outdoor industry’s coolest offers and discounts.
Senior staff writer Lauren Dragan said the Renetto is her most comfortable camping chair. In fall 2023, we asked a panel of paid testers with a wide range of body types, dexterities, and mobilities to examine our picks and other camping chairs and to share their perspectives. Kalee Thompson is the senior editor heading up Wirecutter’s kid coverage.