6 Best Camping Chairs of 2024

The Yeti brand is well regarded for making high-quality gear for the outdoors, and it shows here. The company’s Trailhead Camp Chair is extremely comfortable. It also folds easily and fits into a small carry bag that you can sling over your shoulder or wear as a backpack.

This heavy-duty camping chair can hold up to 500 pounds, especially impressive because it only weighs a little over 13 pounds. The seat, which features a built-in cupholder, is made from an easy-to-clean mesh fabric (you can simply hose it down with water and let it air dry) and UV-ray resistant additives to help mitigate fading from sun exposure, according to the brand.

Conveniently, the arms are taped with instructions for how to set up and fold the chair. Also, the product boasts a generous five-year warranty. However, it’s the most expensive camping chair we tested.

Weight: 13.3 lbs | Weight capacity: 500 lbs | Dimensions: 29.9"D x 25.1"W x 36.3"H | Seat height: 16.75" | Features: 1 cupholder | Carry bag: Yes

This chair from GCI Outdoors is like a La-Z-Boy for the outdoors. Its zero-gravity construction allows you to sit upright, lay back with your legs up or recline to a weightless position, where your legs are elevated above your heart. It comes equipped with a comfortable head pillow that’s perfect for napping. The chair's nylon mesh material is durable, easy to clean, and provides good airflow — a nice feature on hot days.

That said, this chair does not come with a carry bag, making it harder to haul than the others on this list; that may explain why the company’s product page says it's popular for picnics, rather than camping. The chair also weighs about 26 pounds, which is heavier than most.

Weight: 25.9 lbs | Weight capacity: 300 lbs | Dimensions: 35"D x 30.3"W x 43.1"H | Seat height: 20.7" | Features: 1 combination beverage and phone holder | Carry bag: No

This camping chair is very comfortable, making it good for not only camping trips, but also extended seating times, such as when you're at the beach or your kid’s soccer game. It has ample height and width for taller or larger body types, though smaller testers also found it comfortable. At just over 4 pounds, it's also pretty lightweight.

The aluminum pole frame assembles quickly and feels very sturdy and stable, including on uneven ground. Despite its outsize comfort and convenience, the Big Six still folds to a fairly compact pack size of 5" x 6" x 22."

This camping chair, however, is on the pricier side.

Weight: 4.2 lbs | Weight capacity: 300 lbs | Dimensions: 24"D x 26"W x 40"H | Seat height: 20" | Features: 2 cupholders | Carry bag: Yes

If you’re looking for a camping chair that’s easy to transport, look no further than the Helinox Sunset Chair. This chair weighs just 3.44 pounds when packed into its compact carry bag, making it perfect for a hiking trip. It also has a modern look and mesh paneling for breathability and ventilation.

But there are a couple small caveats. Most notably, the chair needs to be assembled when taken out of the carry bag and disassembled to fit back inside the bag — although assembly and disassembly took us less than two minutes. It was also a bit less supportive than other camping chairs we tested, a tradeoff of its extremely lightweight design. But it's still comfortable enough for one to two hours of use at a time. (Note: The chair doesn't include a cupholder, but you can purchase one separately for $15.)

Weight: 3.25 lbs | Weight capacity: 320 lbs | Dimensions: 28"D x 23"W x 38"H | Seat height: 14" | Features: None | Carry bag: Yes

This padded loveseat from Kelty is a great option for couples who like to camp or attend outdoor concerts. Our tester found it to be equally comfortable sitting on his own or along with his wife. It offers a large 42 inches of seating space, features a durable steel frame and each seat has its own insulated, size-adjustable beverage holder.

A unique feature: The product’s carry wrap doubles as a padded dog mat, giving your pooch a comfortable place to rest too.

As the name implies, the loveseat sits just 13.5 inches off the ground, which may not suit everyone's taste. It’s also heavier to transport than most single-seat camping chairs, and the weight capacity tops out at 400 lbs. Because the seats are padded, they’re less breathable on a hot day.

Weight: 15.38 lbs | Weight capacity: 400 lbs | Dimensions: 23"D x 46"W x 31.5"H | Seat height: 13.5" | Features: 2 cupholders | Carry bag: Yes (rolled tote)

Here's a chair that comes with some extra-convenient bells and whistles including an insulated cup holder, an armrest caddy with several storage pockets and a small fold-out side table. In online reviews, many customers praised its lightweight design, wide seat and cool pattern options, such as a red-and-black buffalo plaid. A few Amazon reviewers also said the chair folds up easily.

Some customers, however, reported issues. In one review on the company’s website, a customer reported that “the laminate began to buckle on the side table, either from the heat or rain,” but they said the company provided a replacement for free. Furthermore, several reviewers on Amazon said the chair was bulky and, as a result, difficult to carry.

Weight: 12 lbs | Weight capacity: 300 lbs | Dimensions: 19.5"D x 13.5"W x 32"H | Seat height: 17" | Features: 1 insulated cup holder, 1 armrest caddy with storage pockets and 1 small fold-out side table | Carry bag: No