Best Camping Chairs For Heavy People (400 – 1000 Lb Capacity)


Here you have my list with the best camping chairs for heavy people, all very strong folding chairs with 400 – 1000 lb (181 – 454 kg) capacity.

Best Camping Chairs For Heavy People


Folding camping chairs currently on the market are typically with a weight capacity of around 300 lb (136 kg) or so. This may be good enough for most of the users but clearly, this cannot be strong enough for some heavy and large people. This is why I have decided to present this list with extra strong chairs with the capacity range mentioned above. They are strong because of their frames that are usually built from powder-coated steel, and because of their high-denier value fabric. 

So why the upper limit of 1000 lb? This is simply because this is the upper limit available. I have not seen any chair on the market with a bigger capacity. Anyway, who would need it?

How about the lover 400 lb limit? Well, there is no particular reason except that I wanted to show a very exclusive group so this is well above the typical capacity mentioned above. If you need something with a lower capacity, please check my list with folding camping chairs.


Heavy-duty camping chairs for heavy people – my list

So here is my list of chairs ordered by the capacity, from lower to higher:

  1. ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair
  2. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat
  3. Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support
  4. GCI Brute Force Chair
  5. GCI Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table
  6. Guide Gear Oversized XL Padded Camping Chair
  7. Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Oversized Chair
  8. Pacific Pass Camping Chair
  9. Prime Time Outdoor Giant Kingpin Folding Chair
  10. REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair
  11. ALPS Mountaineering Camp Chair
  12. Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440
  13. ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair
  14. ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair with Lumbar Support
  15. ALPHA CAMP Hammock Camping Chair Folding Swing Chair
  16. Bolderton Heritage Oversized Club Camp Chair 
  17. Bolderton Heritage Oversized Deck Chair
  18. Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman Director’s Chair with Side Table
  19. Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair
  20. Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool
  21. Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair
  22. Guide Gear Oversized Rocking Camp Chair
  23. Guide Gear Oversized Tall Director’s Camp Chair
  24. OZARK TRAIL 500 lb Capacity XXL Director Chair
  25. YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair
  26. Coastrail Outdoor XXL Oversized Director Chair
  27. Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair 
  28. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director’s Chair
  29. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair
  30. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Camp Chair
  31. Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner
  32. Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair Oversized
  33. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair
  34. ALPS OutdoorZ King Kong Chair
  35. Browning Camping Kodiak Chair
  36. LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair

 


1. ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair

ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair
ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair.

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.

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).

Read my ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair review.


2. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat.
ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat.

The ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat is designed to support even the heaviest users, the capacity for each side is 400 lb (181 kg).

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.

The length is such that both users have plenty of space, it is 56.5 inches (143 cm) long. Note that both users have a bottle holder and a storage pouch. The chair weighs 16.3 lb (7.4 kg).

Read my ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Loveseat review.


3. Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support

Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support
Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support.

This Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support is with a huge capacity of 400 lb (181 kg), and this is the reason for having it in the list.

You have a folding type, and its name tells you that it has a lumbar support that includes an adjustable strap behind the lumbar area. This is why it is in my list of camping chairs with lumbar support.

 This is not all, here you have a very wide seat so it is on my list of extra-wide camping chairs. You also have a headrest, a cooler is integrated into its armrests, and a carry bag included. The weight is 12 lb (5.4 kg).

Read my Coastrail Outdoor Camping Chair with Lumbar Back Support review.


4. GCI Brute Force Chair

GCI Brute Force Chair.
GCI Brute Force Chair.

The GCI Brute Force Chair is a folding type and it is very easy-to-use. The chair is a reliable and nicely built product for one of the best-known outdoor brands.

The capacity is impressive 400 lb (181 kg), and the weight is 10.3 lb (4.47 kg). You have solid armrests. A carry bag is included.

Read my GCI Brute Force Chair review.


5. GCI Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table

GCI Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table.
GCI Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table.

This chair is here because of its impressive weight capacity which is 400 lb (181 kg). Note that it is also a bit heavy with its 14.5 lb (6.6 kg).

But it is also equipped with a patented spring-loaded system. With this you have a smooth rocking motion no matter where you use the chair.

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).

Read my GCI Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table Review.


6. Guide Gear Oversized XL Padded Camping Chair

Guide Gear Oversized XL Padded Camping Chair.
Guide Gear Oversized XL Padded Camping Chair.

The weight capacity of this chair is 400 lb (181 kg). So now you know why it is here. From the picture you also realize that this is a generously padded chair, and it offers comfort and support even for the heaviest users. 

You have an enormously wide seat, so there are two storage pouches on the inner side. The frame is a strong powder-coated steel and the fabric is durable and with a high denier value. 

The chair weighs 12 lb (5.4 kg), and it folds easily and stores in its included carry bag. 

Read my Guide Gear Oversized XL Padded Camping Chair review.


7. Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Oversized Chair

Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Oversized Chair.
Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Oversized Chair

The capacity of this Kijaro XXL chair is 400 lb (181 kg) so it is on the opening position here in the list. As for the weight, it is quite typical for such a type, it weighs 12.4 lb (5.62 kg).

This is a very popular chair and for all good reasons. The design is so elegant and with mesh sections, there is no padding here. The letters XXL in the name tell you this is a large and comfortable chair. It has an efficient locking mechanism, just a press-button, hence the words Dual Lock in the name. With this, it remains locked both when it is unfolded and when it is folded.

Note that it has an extra strap on the back to carry it attached to the shoulder even without its carry bag. You also have a storage pouch and two cup holders. This is an incredibly popular chair with hundreds of reports on Amazon alone.

Read my review.


8. Pacific Pass Camping Chair

Pacific Pass Camping Chair Heavy Duty
Pacific Pass Camping Chair.

This beautifully designed Pacific Pass Camping Chair is here because of its 400 lb (181 kg) capacity. As you realize from the picture it really looks like a heavy-duty chair and is also fully padded. Even its solid armrests are padded.

This is a folding design so the chair is easy to use. A carry bag is included, and you also have a bottle/cup holder and a storage pouch. The chair is very affordable.

Read my Pacific Pass Camping Chair review.


9. Prime Time Outdoor Giant Kingpin Folding Chair

Prime Time Outdoor Giant Kingpin Folding Chair.
Prime Time Outdoor Giant Kingpin Folding Chair.

I guess I should first stress that the picture above is not photoshopped. This is the real size of the chair.

So it is here because of its capacity which is 400 lb (181 kg). This should be good enough to support two people, and the dimensions are such that this is possible. The chair measures 67 x 37.5 x 58 inches (170 x 95 x 147 cm).

This is a steel construction with a cooler, 6 cup holder, and a stuff sack included. It is a bit heavy, it weighs 21 lb (9.5 kg) but this should not be surprising in view of its dimensions. Please follow the link for more.

Read my Prime Time Outdoor Giant Kingpin Folding Chair review.


10. REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair

REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair.
REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair.

This chair is extra strong and you realize this when you see its legs with all those support bars. The official capacity is 400 lb (181 kg).

The structure is folding, there is no assembly, so it is very easy to use, padded and pleasant. It is also very affordable. You have a storage set on the side and cup holders integrated into its adjustable armrests. The weight is 10 lb (4.5 kg).

Read my REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair review.


11. ALPS Mountaineering Camp Chair

ALPS Mountaineering Camp Chair.
ALPS Mountaineering Camp Chair.

The capacity of this Alps Mountaineering Camp Chair is impressive 425 lb (193 kg) and the weight is quite good 10.5 lb (4.76 kg).

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.

It may be a bit low if you are a particularly tall person, the seat is at 17 inches (43 cm) above the ground. This is why having such solid armrests is good because getting in and out of the chair is easy. Observe that you have padding on the seat and on the back.

The chair comes with a bonus cup holder shown in the picture. Please follow the link for more.

Read my review.


12. Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440

Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440
Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440.

This Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440 is here because of its strong construction and the weight capacity that is mentioned in its name already, this is 440 lb (200 kg).

So this is an impressive chair from a reliable brand, a folding camping chair suitable for very heavy people. It comes with a great carry bag and an incredible price.

You have cup holders, armrests, a side pocket, and it is padded as well, so I have added it to my list of best padded camping chairs. Note that its backrest is high so it offers a great headrest, this is why it is also in my separate list of chairs with headrest.

Read my Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440 review.


13. ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair

ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair
ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair.

This ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair comes with a strong steel frame so its incredible weight capacity of 450 lb (204 kg) is not surprising

The size is also such that it is suitable for tall and heavy users. This is an easy to use folding design, and the chair comes with a cooler and storage elements. This is why I have added it also to my list of chairs with a cooler.

You have soft armrests here and the chair is padded. It comes with a carry bag. It weighs 13.2 lb (6 kg) and the price is great.

Read my ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair review.


14. ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair with Lumbar Support

ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair with Solid Armrest
ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair.

This ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair is with a huge capacity of 450 lb (204 kg) so it is clear why it is here. But it is also full of features, you have adjustable lumbar support and very unique solid and padded armrests that are detachable.

The complete chair is fully padded so it is also on my list of best padded chairs for camping. The chair is folding and easy to use, you have a cup holder and storage elements, and it is a great size as its name suggests. A carry bag is included. The weight is 14.1 lb (6.4 kg).

Read my ALPHA CAMP Oversized Camping Folding Chair with Solid Armrest review.


15. Bolderton Heritage Oversized Club Camp Chair

Bolderton Heritage Oversized Club Camp Chair
Bolderton Heritage Oversized Club Camp Chair.

This is a generously padded chair and with a huge capacity of 500 lb (227 kg). Now you understand why it is here.

The chair has several features that set it apart. So the fabric in the picture is polycotton, i.e., a blend of cotton and polyester. It also has two pockets and two bottle holders. The frame is a powder-coated steel, and the weight is 13.12 lb (5.95 kg).

Read my Bolderton Heritage Oversized Club Camp Chair review.


16. Bolderton Heritage Oversized Deck Chair

Bolderton Heritage Oversized Deck Chair.
Bolderton Heritage Oversized Deck Chair.

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.

You have solid and padded armrests. The weight is 15.7 lb (7.12 kg). The seat height is 20 inches (51 cm), and its dimensions are (W x D) 20  x 17 inches (51 x 43 cm).

Read my Bolderton Heritage Oversized Deck Chair review.


17. Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman Director’s Chair with Side Table

Cabela's Big Outdoorsman Director's Chair with Side Table.
Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman Director’s Chair with Side Table.

This is an easy to use and folding chair with a very wide seat that measures (W x D) 28 x 17 inches (71 x 43 cm). This is why it is also in my list of chairs with extra wide seats.

As you see from the picture, it comes with pleasant anatomic armrests, and with a folding side table. I have added it also in my list best folding camping chairs with a side table.

You also have a huge 500 lb (227 kg) capacity which is the reason for having it here. It is affordable and it weighs 21.2 lb (9.6 kg).

Read my Cabela's Big Outdoorsman Director's Chair with Side Table review.


18. Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair.
Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair.

This Guide Gear chair is here because of its 500 lb (227 kg) weight capacity. But this is also a nicely designed and plush chair and you can realize this from the picture above.

This is a steel structure with support bars and the fabric is very durable 600D polyester with a PU coating. You have a storage system on the side for small items and a cup.

The weight is 13.12 lb (6 kg) and the packed size is 42.1 x 12.6 x 11 inches (107 x 32 x 28 cm). The dimensions are very good (W x D x H) 34 x 25 x 37 inches (86 x 64 x 94 cm).

Read my Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair review.


19. Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool

Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool
Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool.

The Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool is a great camping set of two items shown in the picture. The chair is generously padded, and you have a separate footrest that can double as a side table as well. 

The capacity of the chair is 500 lb (227 kg), and its weight is 13.12 lb (6 kg). Note that the seat is large, 20 x 20 inches (51 x 51 cm), and it is 20 inches (51 cm) high. You also have multiple storage options.

Read my Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair and Foot Stool review.


20. Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair
Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair.

This Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair is here because of its huge weight capacity. It supports up to 500 lb (227 kg).

This is a folding design so there is no assembly, you simply open it up. A carry bag is included. It comes with a storage pouch, bottle holders, soft armrests, and padding. The weight is 12.6 lb (5.7 kg).

Read my Guide Gear Oversized King Camp Chair Review


21. Guide Gear Oversized Rocking Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized Rocking Camp Chair.
Guide Gear Oversized Rocking Camp Chair.

This chair is in the list because of its impressive 500 lb (227 kg) capacity, so it is strong enough even for the heaviest users.

But it comes with quite a number of other features. This is a rocking chair as well and I have included it in my list of best rocking chairs. This is not all of course, the back section is very tall so you have a great headrest and yes I have included it also in my list of chairs with headrest.

You have solid armrests as well and a bonus cup holder. The chair is quite heavy, it weighs 17.5 lb (7.9 kg). Note also that this is a folding design so it remains quite large in two dimensions when you fold it for storage.

Read my Guide Gear Oversized Rocking Camp Chair review.


22. Guide Gear Oversized Tall Director’s Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized Tall Director's Camp Chair
Guide Gear Oversized Tall Director’s Camp Chair.

This chair is here because of its 500 lb (227 kg) capacity, but this is also an exceptional chair with a seat that is 22 inches (56 cm) above the ground. So if you need a chair for a really tall user, this is it. I have included it in my list of chairs for tall people.

The chair is a folding type, easy to use, large, with solid and padded armrests and a side table. The weight is 16.9 lb (7.66 kg).

Read my Guide Gear Oversized Tall Director's Camp Chair Review.


23. OZARK TRAIL 500 lb Capacity XXL Director Chair

OZARK TRAIL 500 lb Capacity XXL Director Chair.
OZARK TRAIL 500 lb Capacity XXL Director Chair.

This is an extra strong and extra wide chair, its capacity is mentioned in the name so you realize why it is here. The seat width is 28.1 inches (71 cm), so it is also in my list of extra wide camping chairs.

The chair is padded and with padded solid armrests. The side table visible in the picture folds together with the chair. The weight is 19.8 lb (8.9 kg).

Read my OZARK TRAIL 500 lb Capacity XXL Director Chair review.


24. YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair

YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair.
YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair.

This YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair supports up to 500 lb (227 kg), so now you realize why it is here and in such a position in the list. This brand is known for the quality of its products and this is what you have here.

The chair is a folding type, and it is very easy to use. The armrests are solid and you have several locks that keep the chair stable and with this same system you create tension in its fabric which is unique, it looks like a tensioned trampoline.

The chair weighs 13.3 lb (6 kg), and its dimensions are (H x D x W) 36.25 x 29.87 x 25.12 in (92 x 76 x 63.8 cm). 

Read my YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair Review.


25. Coastrail Outdoor XXL Oversized Director Chair

Coastrail Outdoor XXL Oversized Director Chair.
Coastrail Outdoor XXL Oversized Director Chair.

This chair is with a huge capacity of 600 lb (272 kg). It also offers a very wide seat that measures 23.6 inches (60 cm). Because of this, I have included it also in my list of extra wide chairs.

You have a storage system on one side and a side table on the other side. Note also that it is padded. The chair is easy to use and reliable, and it weighs 16.3 lb (7.4 kg).

Read my Coastrail Outdoor XXL Oversized Director Chair review.


26. Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair

Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair.
Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair.

With its capacity of 600 lb (272 kg), this Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair is remarkable even within this extraordinary group of chairs. The weight is typical for the chairs here, it weighs 9.9 lb (4.5 kg).

This is one of those that fold like an umbrella so the packed size is relatively small, and this is possible because of the soft armrests. The seat size is (W x D) 24 x 19 inches (61 x 48 cm), and its height is moderate, it is at 19 inches (48 cm) above the ground.

Such a capacity goes with a strong steel frame, and the fabric is with some padding. There are several bonuses that include a cup holder, a media pocket, and a smartphone sleeve.

Read my review.


27. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director’s Chair 600-lb

Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director’s Chair 600-lb
Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director’s Chair 600-lb.

This Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director’s Chair is enormously wide, with a seat that is (W x D) 25 x 16 in (64 x 41 cm), so I have added it also to my list of extra-wide camping chairs. But it is here in the list because of its huge 600 lb (272 kg) capacity.

The chair is folding and very easy to use. It weighs 16.5 lb (7.5 kg), and its seat height is moderate 17 in (43 cm).

Read my Guide Gear Oversized XXL Director's Chair review.


28. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair.
Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair.

This impressive chair is here because of its 600 lb (272 kg) capacity, but the letters XXL in the name tell you this is a huge chair. So indeed the dimensions are (W x D x H) 33 x 33 x 44 inches (84 x 84 x 112 cm).

This is also a rocker chair so I have included it in my list of best rocking camping chairs. The chair is also padded, and it comes with molded solid armrests. The backrest is high so the chair offers a headrest. This is why I have included it also in my list of chairs with headrest. Please follow the link to read more.

Read my Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair review.


29. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Camp Chair

Guide Gear Oversized XXL Camp Chair.
Guide Gear Oversized XXL Camp Chair.

This is yet another chair from this brand with an impressive capacity, it is officially for the weight of up to 600 lb (272 kg). For such a capacity, the weight of 14 lb (6.35 kg) looks normal.

But see also its extremely wide seat, and the chair is padded as well. It comes with a bottle holder and storage pouch, and this all is at a very reasonable price.

Read my Guide Gear Oversized XXL Camp Chair review.


30. Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner

Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner
Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner.

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.

But it is packed with features, easy to use, and very reliable. You have a headrest here and it doubles also as a lumbar support if you want to use it that way. You also have a footrest, the chair is a recliner as well, and it is padded.

This is also what is called the zero gravity chair, designed for deep relaxation. The picture shows also that you have a folding side table. The chair is heavy with its 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) of weight.

Read my Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair Oversized Recliner Review


31. Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair Oversized

Timber Ridge XXL Director's Chair Oversized
Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair Oversized.

If you are curious about the word ‘oversized’ in the name of this Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair, this is about the seat width that measures 28 inches (71 cm).

But the chair is here because of its incredible capacity that is 600 lb (272 kg). This is a folding and easy-to-use chair with an integrated side table. It comes also with a phone pocket under the seat. It is a bit heavy with its 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) weight.

Read my TTimber Ridge XXL Director's Chair Review


32. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair.
ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair.

Here is one of the chairs that represent the top of the top, one of the strongest chairs currently on the market with its 800 pounds (363 kg) capacity. Note that its dimensions are appropriate for such a capacity so if you are looking for camping chairs for large people this is one of them.

The chair is not lightweight, it weighs 12.5 lb (5.7 kg), but this is a strong steel structure so the weight is expected. You need a car for transportation in any case. From the picture you can see it is also completely padded.

The chair comes with several bonuses. So you have two cup holders and pouches on both sides, and it comes with a storage pocket on the back. Note that this popular chair has been on the market for a number of years already, and it has received more than 1100 reports by Amazon customers, so all is known about it, it has been tried and tested by users.

Read my review.


33. ALPS OutdoorZ King Kong Chair

ALPS OutdoorZ King Kong Chair.
ALPS OutdoorZ King Kong Chair.

This Alps Outdoors King Kong chair is with a similar name as the previous chair and also with the same features. So you have again 800 lb (363 kg) capacity and the weight is almost the same 13 lb (5.9 kg).

When packed it remains a bit long only in one dimension, its carry bag is of the size (L x D) 41 x 7 inches (104 x 18 cm). The armrests are soft and adjustable, you have straps on the back to regulate their position.

The chair comes with bonuses that include dual cup holders, dual storage pockets on the side, and a large pocket on the back.

Read my review.


34. Browning Camping Kodiak Chair

Browning Camping Kodiak Chair.
Browning Camping Kodiak Chair.

Perhaps you do not know but Browning Camping, Alps OutdoorZ, and Alps Mountaineering brands have the same owner. This is why you have very similar items here in the list. What they build is usually very reliable and the chair presented here is a great example.

So the capacity of this chair is also 800 lb (363 kg), and as I said above this is the maximum I have seen so far on the market.

This chair is built in the same style as the two chairs above, so it is a very durable folding type, and it comes with bonuses. You have an insulated cooler on one side, dual cup holders are available, a storage pouch is on the back, and it comes with a carry bag.

You probably want to see some numbers, so the weight is 13 lb (5.9 kg) and the dimensions (W x L x H) are 38 x 20 x 38 inches (97 x 51 x 97 cm).

Read my review.


35. LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair

LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair
LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair.

This LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair is what its name says. There is currently no other chair that would exceed its 1000 lb (454 kg) capacity. This would be pointless in any case, there would be no users needing such a capacity.

This is a folding structure with armrests, a cooler, a bottle holder, a storage pouch, and a back pocket. The chair weighs 15 lb (6.8 kg).

Read my LivingXL 1000-lb Capacity Heavy-Duty Portable Chair review.


How to choose & Editor’s Choice chair

So this was my current list with best camping chairs for heavy people. Many of them are with a similar structure, folding and with soft armrests. This type remains relatively large in one dimension only. The other type is with solid armrests and such chairs remain large in two dimensions when packed, but they become thin and you can store them in narrow spaces at home or in your trailer.

Other than that, this is just a matter of features and bonuses. So you might want to consider:

  • Padding: Not all of them are padded but if this is about summer camping perhaps you do not need this.
  • Storage pouches: This is always useful to have, the more the better.
  • Cup holders: This is surely a bonus.
  • Locking mechanisms. This extra bonus is rare, but it may be very useful to have.
  • Carry bag: This is good to store the chair and keep it clean from dust at home, and also to carry short distances.
  • Seat size: All of them are big, but there are differences so check the links in the text.
  • Seat height: This is important if you are particularly tall or particularly short.

Then there is the price as well, but all of these chairs are quite affordable and with reasonable prices for what they offer. In any case, just follow the links to see more and to check for the updated prices.

This list will be updated regularly and new models will be added, so bookmark this page and visit it from time to time.

Editor’s Choice

So this is one of the chairs from the list above:

Browning Camping Kodiak Chair
Browning Camping Kodiak Chair

Product Name: Browning Camping Kodiak Chair

Product Description: This Browning Camping Kodiak Chair is with the weight capacity of 800 lb and currently there are no chairs on the market with a greater capacity.

Brand: Browning Camping

  • Weight - 5/10
    5/10
  • Dimensions - 8.6/10
    8.6/10
  • Packed size - 5.5/10
    5.5/10
  • Capacity - 10/10
    10/10
  • Comfort - 9.8/10
    9.8/10
  • Craftsmanship - 9.8/10
    9.8/10
  • Price - 9.5/10
    9.5/10
8.3/10

Summary

Overall rating is Very Good:

Pros

  • Easy to use.
  • Great price.
  • Great patented design.
  • Carry bag.
  • Bonuses.

Cons

  • A bit heavy.
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Since you are looking for chairs for heavy people, perhaps you also need a cot with similar features? If so, please check my list of camping cots for heavy people.

Thank you for reading. Please use the comment box below in case of questions. Did I miss adding a good chair? If so, please let me know.


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43 thoughts on “Best Camping Chairs For Heavy People (400 – 1000 Lb Capacity)”

  1. Great list..thank you for the hard work you have done. One question, is there one or more you recommend for transporting? Weight and set up ease…..wonder if any 350+ chairs come with ease of set up and take down. Carry bags are not easy at times and wear out over time. Thanks!

    1. Hi Dave, I am sure that all of them here in the list are very easy to use, no big difference at all. These are all folding chair without assembly. But you are concerned about transporting, weight, and carry bag.

      So the weight depends on features, like armrests (solid or soft), side tables, rocking or non-rocking etc. The lightest is the first in the list, the ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair, but this is because it has no armrests. It is incredibly light for its capacity. The type of armrests determines the weight and packed size in the sense that you can have it solid and soft types.

      I would say the following, if you are fine with soft armrests, go for the Browning Camping Kodiak Chair or the other two from ALPS brands.

      If you want solid armrests, the YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair is a great options.

      But there are more great options in the list, it is difficult to suggest as I do not know which features are essential to you.

  2. Gwendolyn says:

    A mention of the warranties (if any) would be most helpful!

    1. It is mentioned in full texts so follow the links please. But for some chairs this is not available, so if you do not see it in full texts, this means I could not find it.

  3. Kim Smith says:

    Do they make a freestyle rocker with hydraulics and high back for a big and tall man that is rated for more than 250 lbs?

    1. Hi Kim, I do not remember any rocker with this type of mechanism that would have more than 250 lb capacity. This is interesting indeed. You can see them all in my separate list of rocking camping chairs.

  4. Fatima Ferreira says:

    This is the site we have been looking for! Wondering if it can have the measurements of these chairs. We would like to give one as a gift to a very tall family member. What is the height from floor to seat? we are looking for 21″. Vacation time has come and we need our family together. Would be nice not to leave one behind because of getting up issues. Thank you for your very informative website.

  5. Fantastic List. Thank you very much!!!

  6. Andrea Pietras says:

    Do you have any recommendations for beach chairs? Seat can’t be more than 12” from the ground (used at an outdoor concert).

  7. Looking for collapsing, sturdy arm, high back, 400+ lbs

    1. Hi Donn, all of them are here in the list. I can see at least two that have all the features you want.

  8. What about portable rockers that fold up (not just in half) for at least 300lb-400lb capacity? Do you have a list?

  9. I’m a big guy, always looking to lessen my pack weight. When checking reviews, it’s important for me to have readily accessible packing weights available to help guide me. Thanks for your review. It’s a great start!

    1. Hi Rob, great to hear from you. If this is about carrying the chair in the pack, check also these backpacking chairs, they are ultralight but with less weight capacity, perhaps you might find something for you. I know how it is carrying a pack, just came from climbing in the Alps.

  10. Price on chairs and where to buy them

  11. Supposedly this chair’s seat is 25” and supports 600 lbs. I just ordered it, so fingers crossed the specs listed are accurate! If so, this is the widest seat w/the highest weight rating and solid armrests that I’ve come across.

    1. Hi Jen, you have chosen wisely this is a reliable chair. Please note that I have removed the link you gave, this is a bit against our policy.

  12. Hello! I am lookin for an outdoor chair that can be used on a patio that is tall and can support 500lbs for an elderly family member. Preferably easy for someone to get in and out of and one that isn’t foldable. Do you have any recommendations? Something that is roughly 28 inches wide and and 45 Inches high. Having a real hard time.

    1. Hi JT, I am afraid all the chairs in this site are folding or collapsible because they are for camping and similar activities. But you want a rigid chair. There are so many of them I would need more details about what you want, armrests, padding, wood or metal, headrest, such things. Please check these wood patio chairs as a start, they are strong and sturdy, but let me know some more details.

  13. Just bought a folding chair for my big guy at Academy for $39 (on sale). Made by Magellan Outdoors, Redwoods style. It is rated 500 lbs and has tension seating and hard arms for easy in and out. LOVE IT!! Extremely comfortable. Seat is fully padded and breathable mesh, extra tall for neck and back support.

    1. I know the chair, it looks great. They have several nicely built chairs. Pity they are not available at global sellers. Thank you for visiting the site.

  14. I am a big guy and need a chair as you have listed here however, I have bad knees and would love have a chair with a taller sitting surface. This way I am not having to put extra pressure on the arms of the chair to get up or having to get assistance to get out of it from sitting so low.

  15. Stuart Baird says:

    Hi Jovo
    I’m a heavy disabled man looking for a chair with a high seat with a 400lb at least capacity.
    Also most chairs you advertise in uk are unavailable at mo, they want a lot of money to send them from the states.

  16. Gar Johnson says:

    Am looking for a chair that my butt won’t sink down into. If does is hard to get out of.

    1. Hi Gar, it is best to go for those that have the highest weight capacity, and also choose some with good solid armrests this makes getting in and out easier. If you tell me more about the type (rocking or not, high backrest or not, and your body weight) perhaps I could say more.

      1. Hello, I am looking for a wide seat chair that will carry my weight (250 pounds) that has comfty arm rests and high neck rest, are you able to recommend one? Thank you I am based in the UK

        1. Hi Louise, I can recommend several of them, it is best that you check in my separate list of chairs with a headrest. Please scroll to the lower part of the list where you will find many of them with the features you need, i) solid armrest, ii) high backrest with a headrest, iii) wide seats.

  17. Brad Perque says:

    Hi, I am looking for a armless camping chair (with bag) with 500 pound capacity. Please help!

  18. I am looking for a heavy-duty camping chair 400lbs with a 24-26 inch seat height.

    1. John L Gorman says:

      Me too. Still looking… any luck?

  19. Cal Krueger says:

    Looking for one that is adjustable for shore fishing on uneven ground?
    Thanks
    C

      1. Cal Krueger says:

        Capacity-wise, it supports the weight of up to 300 lb
        OH well. Thanks

        1. I feel you are disappointed with this, sorry, do not remember any chair which would be in the group of 400 – 800 lb capacity, at least with the declared capacity. This chair looks very strong though.

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