A small army of testers each tried every single camping chair, rating them for how comfortable they were to sit in, how stable they felt, and how easy they were to get in and out of. Add a clamping universal cup holder* - if your compact collapsible camping chair is short on cup holders, this is a great workaround

This Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair is here because of its huge weight capacity. It supports up to 500 lb (227 kg). We bought every camping chair we tested and our comfort testers each tried out every single seat. Comfort and stability It comes with a side table, and you also have solid and padded armrests. Observe that the seat is quite high, it is 20 inches (51 cm) above the ground. The width of the chair is also impressive, it measures 26.4 inches (67 cm). Comfort While it's somewhat personal, our 35 testers (of different ages and ability) generally agreed on the best camping chairs for comfort and for tall or short people, as well as the worst.

As expected from this brand, this is a very reliable chair, affordable, and you also have a carry bag included. Folded dimensions are (L x D) 31 x 7 inches (79 x 18 cm).

Low camp chairs do have their place though - they’re great for beach camping, or setting up on soft terrain where a higher center-of-gravity may feel unstable, or even to take along to music events where chair height may be restricted. But if you go with a low seat height, be prepared for your kids to routinely swipe them from you because kids love them too! It is folding and very easy to use, and it is also padded and with a quilted structure which you can see in the picture.Though one of the heavier chairs that we tested, the stable design provides seating for two at a more affordable price This chair is fully padded, and the fabric is a pleasant poly-cotton fabric. This is a combination of a heavyweight 600D polyester and 12-oz. waxed cotton canvas. The frame is steel, and this is behind its huge 500 lb (227 kg) capacity.

A camping chair is subjected to a good deal of abuse - from windy campfire flops to drunken brother-in-law plops, you want a camp chair that will hold up to anything you may throw at it. Keep an eye out for things like loosely riveted plastic joints and weak stitching around fabric attachment points as these can be an indication of a low quality camp chair. This Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner is huge and with an impressive 600 lb (272 kg) capacity, so this is why it is here in the list. Camping chairs tend to be just single-seater, but they can hold a range of weights. Despite being minimalist in their design, these seats can support up to 120 kg meaning they're perfect for all users. Note that this is a rare example here in the list with solid armrests. This may be helpful and useful for elderly people. But because of this, it remains quite large when you fold it like a book. The ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair is lightweight with its 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), but its capacity is 400 lb (181 kg). It is also very easy to use and with a strong but very breathable mesh.

There are so many options….. camping chairs for babies …. toddler camping chair with tray…. camping highchairs ….. junior camping chairs ….folding chairs for kids…the list is endless. One thing’s for sure, if you are looking for an outdoor chair for children, you want to make sure it is lightweight, portable and easy to store. Obviously in a VWT5 storage is key in a small space, but comfort is essential. Our kids love the Vango Heated chairs. This has been one of our best camping chairs over the years – a great option for when the weather is not guaranteed – particularly when camping in the UK with kids.