It’s very comfortable and I absolutely love the cooler with the attached bottle opener,” praises one reviewer. “I got these chairs to replace my old-school bag chairs after sitting in my sister’s flat-bottom style bag chair—SOOOO much better than the old saggy bottom and slouchy back style. Totally worth the money if you’re going to be spending a lot of time in one,” writes one review.
Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). The Helinox Chair One is the best chair for anyone who needs a lightweight, portable chair. You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag.
Double cup holders are also extra large to hold bigger drinks. It has the most comfortable and supportive seat shape of any chair we tested. The Dual Lock chair has a firmer backrest and seat bottom than the competition. And it avoids the slouchy shape of most traditional camping chairs, which can sag to create a hunch-and-slouch posture. Testers consistently ranked this chair as one of the most comfortable models (typically second to the Yeti Trailhead, which costs almost four times as much). The few testers who didn’t like it often preferred the Kijaro Dual Lock XXL Chair, which costs a little bit more but provides a roomier seat.
This folding chair is made from durable polyester fabric wrapped around a steel frame for long-lasting comfort and convenience. An included carrying bag makes it easy to bring this chair with you almost anywhere you go. The camping chairs I looked at varied in price from $15 to $100, and as I pored over reviews, I focused on value and longevity, not just what was cheapest.
As a result, the chair feels grounded and less wobbly than its competitors. This was especially reassuring for testers with knee or hip issues, who noted that they felt confident using the Dual Lock seat’s armrests to stand up and get out of it. It’s extra-supportive for people with joint issues. Testers with knee and hip issues reported that when they were getting in and out of this chair, its armrests felt more stable than those of any other model. So they felt comfortable leaning onto the frame for extra support.
The mesh upper offers some extra breathability on hot days, and there’s two mesh cup holders and and a small side pouch to house keys and accessories. Holding up to 300 pounds, it’s quite durable, and the double locking ozark trail canopy system makes it easy to set up and put away, especially considering the included carrying strap. This convenient foldable camping chair collapses for easy storage and transportation and has one cup holder.
Stumps, stools, boulders, and picnic tables are fine for sitting briefly outdoors. But if you want to kick back and stay comfy, the right camping chair can make all the difference. Convenient carrying bag makes is easy to keep in the trunk.
Without their work, we’d still be sitting on those uncomfortable “X”-shaped folding chairs of yesteryear. The Chair One is rated to hold up to 320 pounds—more than any other lightweight chair we tested aside from the Moon Lence. 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. We’ve incorporated their feedback into this review. Higher back and a head rest that make it more comfortable. Good design with a small pocket to place your cell phone or snacks near the cup holder.