If you order one of these, it will arrive ready to go right out of the box. Just unpack, unfold, and sit down—that’s all there is to it. It would be overselling it to call this a handsome chair.
But keep in mind that your kid will eventually outgrow this one. 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. We ranked Value for Money as a 5 as this really is exceptional value considering the the build and comfort of the chair.
And it avoids the slouchy shape of most traditional camping chairs, which can sag to create a hunch-and-slouch posture. Each comes with a convenient carrying bag that you can sling over your shoulder. Made from an easy-to-clean polyester fabric and metal frame. During a camping trip, I sat in a friend’s REI Flexlite Camp Boss, which is a larger version of REI’s Flexlite line of chairs that we mention in the competition.
Its durable PVC material is puncture-resistant and ensures even weight distribution for multiple sleepers. The box-shaped cupholder is a little roomier than the round cupholders on the Coleman and the L.L.Bean Base Camp chairs—better for stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate around the campfire. The Chair One has a 600-denier polyester and mesh seat and aluminum legs, which are linked with shock cord (like what you’d find inside high-end tent poles). The Helinox Chair One is the best chair for anyone who needs a lightweight, portable chair. Camping chairs can also be reasonably priced, casual (albeit less comfy and less durable) alternatives to patio furniture, if you don’t mind the lack of aesthetic appeal. The Ozark Trail Camping Chair is perfect for other outdoor activities such as fishing as it gives you a decent level of comfort over extended periods.
Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer. You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag. I would find it challenging to carry this chair long distances with a backpack and all my other kit. It is much longer than other chairs and although it’s not particularly heavy, it’s slightly bulky and not as portable as the OEX Ultra Lite Camping Chair for example.
That’s because it’s among the most durable and comfortable chairs we’ve tested. It’s large enough to accommodate a wide range of body types, and its steel frame supports up to 325 pounds. Compared to similar camping chairs on the market, the Ozark Trail Camping Chair stands out for it’s exceptional value for money. It has the highest weight capacity and largest seat of any chair we tested. Out of all the chairs we tested, this chair’s capacity—800 pounds—is the highest (the next-highest is the Yeti Trailhead’s 500-pound weight limit). In the sections that follow, we’ll tell you everything ozark trail chair this well-priced chair has to offer and be quick to point out its shortcomings.