Best Collapsible Camping Chairs

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In this text you have the best collapsible camping chairs that are available on the market. All of them are top-notch items from renown brands.

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What you have here

• Regarding the setup, the chairs presented here are from the group of collapsible chairs that need assembly. This makes them different from those that belong to folding chairs. But the assembly which you have here is always very simple – the frame is built from shock-corded aluminum tubes so they are all one single piece. This is a press-fit structure similar to the poles of a camping tent. So when you set up the frame in a few seconds, you simply add the sling above and that’s all.

• Weight-wise, the list includes chairs above 2 pounds of weight.  There is no particular reason for such a lower weight limit, I just wanted to present those that, although lightweight, are probably not backpacking tools, at least for ounce-counting backpackers. So if you need ultra-lightweight chairs suitable for backpackers and hikers, please check this list. This list together with the one you have in the text here gives you plenty of options to choose from.

But clearly, even those super-light backpacking chairs belong to the group of collapsible chairs that you have here. In some cases, there may be some difference in the comfort, a bit heavier chairs presented here are usually larger, with a higher back section, so they may be more comfortable than the tiny backpacking chairs.

• Yet another difference with respect to those folding chairs, is that in most cases you do not have armrests, but there are exceptions. So in that sense, these collapsible chairs typically offer less comfort. Bear this in mind if this is important to you and if you plan to spend lots of time just sitting in the camp.

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My list of the best collapsible camp chairs

So here is my list with chairs ordered alphabetically, so the numbers are just for navigation, there is no ranking here.

 

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1. Alite Designs Stonefly Camping Chair

This Stonefly Camping Chair is a new item on the market, very lightweight, collapsible, and nicely packable. It comes with some unique patented features that are unusual to find in chairs of this type. These include cup holders and armrests.

As you realize, the legs are in fact bars, so this is a good design that makes the chair suitable to use on any surface. It will not sink if used on soft ground.

The chair is fully collapsible and this is why it is in the list, and the weight is in the range which is above those ultra-lightweight backpacking chairs. So it weighs 2.75 lb (1.25 kg) and as you realize this is a very lightweight and backpack-portable chair. The capacity is impressive 330 lb (150 kg). The packed size is also very good. Please read more in my full review.

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2. ALPS Mountaineering Dash Chair

This ALPS Mountaineering Dash Chair is a collapsible and backpack-portable chair from their new Dash series. They launched it together with their Dash Table presented here in the site.

This is an aluminum structure with shock-corded tubes and the other element is the fabric seat. So it needs a simple assembly but this is done in seconds.

It comes with a carry bag. The chair weighs 3 lb 2 oz (1.42 kg) so you realize why it is backpack portable. The weight capacity is 250 lb (113 kg).

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3. ALPS Mountaineering Ready Lite Low Chair

This is an almost ultralight collapsible chair, with its 2 lb 6 oz (1.08 kg) it is one of the lightest here in the list. This is a low chair as its name suggests and its legs design is such that it will not sink easily in the ground.

There is a hub element on the front and you can see in the picture, and the poles converge to it. So this is a large contact area with the ground, but the two back legs are curved and create a large contact and this is what makes it stable and suitable even for a soft surface.

So you have four separate legs which you attach to the hub element and then add the seat above. The packed size is 15 x 7 x 4 inches (38 x 18 x 10 cm), so this with the given weight implies that you can indeed carry it attached to the pack.

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4. ALPS Mountaineering Simmer Chair

Here you have a completely new chair on the market which this brand launched for the season 2020 together with a camping table under the same Simmer name.

So this is lightweight with its 4 lb 6 oz (1.98 kg) and it is a backpack-portable chair, but here you have a steel frame.

You have a carry bag included, the packed size is simply great. You will want to know that the chair is incredibly affordable for such a renown brand.

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5. Big Agnes Big Six Camp Chair

This Big Six Chair may look similar to some others here in the list, but inspect the frame and you will realize that there are no plastic hub elements where poles connect. So what you have here is a patented design and this is a new chair on the market.

The backrest is high and the chair offers a headrest. Note also that the seat is high, 20 inches (51 cm), so this is suitable for taller people. The chair weighs 3 lb 3 oz (1.45 kg) therefore it is in the group of very lightweight chairs. It comes with a nice carry bag and its packed dimensions are excellent (L x D) 21 x 3.5 inches (53 x 9 cm).

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6. Big Agnes Big Six Armchair

This Big Agnes Big Six Armchair is a new item they launched recently, and it is very similar to their chair shown above, but you have armrests added here.

This is a chair with a high backrest and I have included it also in my list of best high back camping chairs with headrest.  But this is a collapsible chair and this is why it is here in the list.

The chair is lightweight with its 3 lb 14 oz (1.76 kg) and it is backpack-portable. You have 2 cup holders and a carry bag is also included.

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7. Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair

Here you have a chair that weighs only 992 grams, this is why I have included it also in my list of best backpacking chairs. It is not the lightest option but this is a unique design with an all-metal frame, there are no plastic hubs here.

The dimensions are good for such a type and weight, and it measures (H x W x D) 29 x 22 x 19.5 inches (74 x 56 x 50 cm). The packed size (L x D) 17.5 x 3.5 inches (44 x 9 cm) is such that you can easily attach it to the backpack. It comes with a nicely designed carry bag.

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8. Big Agnes Mica Basin Armchair

This Big Agnes Mica Basin Armchair is a new chair from this brand, fully collapsible and lightweight with its 2 lb 13 oz (1.28 kg) of weight. So I would not use it as a backpacking chair but it is definitely possible to carry it in the pack on shorter tours.

It is very easy to use and without any plastic elements in the frame. The frame tubes are shock-corded aluminum. A carry bag is included.

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9. Cascade Mountain Tech Outdoor High Back Lightweight Camp Chair

This chair is collapsible and this implies two separate elements, a shock-corded frame, and the seat fabric. This all comes in a nicely done carry bag that measures 19 x 5 x 5 in (48 x 13 x 13 cm). The chair weighs 3 lb 4 oz (1.7 kg).

So this is a backpack-portable and easy-to-use chair. You will want to know that the price is more than fair. The official capacity is 250 lb (113.4 kg).

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10. Coleman Mantis Space-Saving Full-Size Low-Profile Chair

This chair is easy to use as it only includes a frame and a fabric as two separate parts. It is a part of Coleman Mantis collection that has several products built in the same style.

It folds and packs into its included carry bag, and when packed, the size becomes 19 x 5 x 5 inches (48 x 13 x 13 cm).

As you see it is very compact, and it weighs only 5.5 lb (2.5 kg). The capacity is 250 lb (113 kg), and the seat is 15.5 inches (39 cm) above the ground.

The frame is a yellow painted steel typical for this Mantis collection, and it includes two unique hubs with integrated cup holders.

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11. DOD Sugoi Chair

This DOD Sugoi Chair has only two elements, a folding shock-corded frame and a piece of cotton canvas fabric. It is incredibly versatile with its 10 sitting positions.

This is because of its telescopic legs that offer three different heights each. So you can combine different lengths on the front and on the back. 

It is easy to use and lightweight with its 5 lb (2.3 kg). The capacity is 220 lb (100 kg). The seat height is in the range 8.7-17 inches (22-42 cm) dependent on the chosen length of the legs. You also get a nicely designed cotton canvas carry case with a pleasant handle.

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12. Eagles Nest Outfitters Lounger SL Camp Chair

This is a collapsible and backpack-portable lightweight chair that weighs only 3.6 lb (1.6 kg). You have an innovative shock-corded frame design with a base that is like a tripod. The frame is a 6061 anodized aluminum frame with plastic hubs.

You have a storage pouch on the side, and the chair comes with a carry bag included. The overall structure looks like a hammock with such a deep and high backrest. The packed size is 20 x 5 x 5 inches (51 x 13 x 13 cm).

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13. Eagles Nest Outfitters Lounger DL Camping Chair

This collapsible chair has a unique set of features, so perhaps it is appropriate with its legs. They can be folded and they are 10 & 3 inches long in two different setups, therefore the chair has two different heights.

But as you see from the picture, here you also have a very high backrest and it offers a great headrest with a pillow. So I have included it in my list of chairs with headrest.

The chair has two cargo pockets, a cup holder, soft armrests, and you also have a carry bag included. It is lightweight and backpack-portable, it weighs only 4.63 lb (2.1 kg) and its packed size is (L x D) 23 x 7 inches (58 x 18 cm).

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14. Eureka Tagalong Highback Chair

Here you have a large camping chair with a headrest and soft armrests that includes a bottle holder. It is included also in my list of best chairs with a headrest.

The chair is very easy to use, and with a nicely designed carry bag. The weight is 4.15 lb (1.88 kg) and the capacity is 265 lb (120 kg). Overall dimensions are 33 x 26 x 39 inches (84 x 66 x 99 cm).

Note that they have yet another Eureka Tagalong Lite Chair from the same series presented here in the site. It is very light and compact, easy to use and backpack portable, with a great carry bag included.

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15. Helinox Beach Chair

This chair is fully collapsible and its packed size is only 18.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches (46.5 x 14 x 11 cm). The weight is 3 lb 4 oz (1500 g) and in principle, this is a portable chair so you can carry it attached to your backpack, at least some shorter distances.

The seat is very low, only around 11 in (28 cm) above the ground, as you would expect from a chair with such a name. The backrest is high, so I have included it in my list of best camping chairs with headrest.

They use an advanced DAC aluminum pole system for the frame, and the chair comes with an incredible 5-year warranty.

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16. Helinox Cafe Chair

This is lightweight and easy to use chair designed to be used as a dining camping chair. So its height is such that it fits any dining table.

But it is also fully collapsible and it needs a simple assembly. When packed, its size is 24 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches (62 x 19 x 12 cm). It is also lightweight and backpack portable with its 3 lb 2 oz (1403 g).

The construction is typical for this brand, so you have a shock-corded aluminum frame and the fabric. These are the only two separate elements, plus a carry bag.

These are high-tech and advanced materials, and you have a 5-year warranty. The capacity is 320 lb (145 kg). 

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17. Helinox Camp Chair

This chair weighs 2.9 lb (1315 g), so this is still light enough to carry to some shorter hiking tours. As you realize from the picture, its back section is quite high so you have great back support here.

But see also its capacity, it is able to support the weight of up to 319 lb (145 kg), this is quite in the range of those much heavier steel folding camping chairs. Yet here you have just an aluminum frame but this is of the best quality.

The packed size is reasonable, you have it nicely packed in its carry bag which is only around 19.7 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches (50 x 14 x 11.5 cm). So you can transport it even on a bicycle. Please follow the link to see more.

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18. Helinox Chair One XL

This Chair One XL is an enlarged version of the award-winning Helinox Chair One hence the letters XL in the name. So naturally, it does not fit in my list of ultralight backpacking chairs. But this is an excellent collapsible camping chair that is still backpack-portable.

They have used very advanced materials here. So the frame is a durable DAC aluminum, a special type TH72M aluminum alloy, and the connectors are a high-strength nylon 66.

The chair weighs 3.52 lb (1610 g) and its packed size is very good, 18.5 x 5.1 x 4.7 in (47 x 13 x 12 cm). The seat is 18.5 inches (47 cm) above the ground. Please follow the link for more details.

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19. Helinox Chair Two Rocker

It is obvious from the name what the best feature of this chair is. So indeed it has two rails which you attach and you have a great rocking chair in the camp. You realize also that these rails may play a big role if you have to use the chair on very soft ground. It will not sink with something like this, but it will not be a rocker in such a situation.

But apart from this, the chair is very tall so you have great back and head support. The weight is 4.1 lb (1.85 kg), so this is only for camping. But you do not have to use the rails and can leave them at home, it will be considerably lighter, just to know.

The capacity is also great, it supports up to 320 lb (145 kg). Please follow the link for more.

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20. Helinox Incline Festival Chair

The Helinox Incline Festival chair is unique, very light, and backpack-portable. It has adjustable front feet and this also changes the backrest angle.

The chair is built in 2 different colors, with an anodized DAC aluminum alloy frame and bluesign-approved. The weight is 2 lb 9 oz  (1.15 kg) and its capacity is 320 lb (145 kg). The packed size is 20 x 6 x 5.5 inches (51 x 15 x 14 cm).

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21. Helinox Playa Lightweight High-Back Collapsible Beach Chair

This Playa Chair has a very low gravity center when you sit in it, the seat is only 11 inches (28 cm) from the ground. The backrest is very high and it offers a great headrest, you have some extra padding in the head area.

There are soft armrests as well so this is a very comfortable option for outdoor relaxing. The frame is all one piece with shock-corded elements and this is the best of the best DAC stuff.

The chair weighs 4 lb 3 oz (1900 g) and the capacity is very good 320 lb (145 kg). It comes with a nice carry bag so you can transport it attached to a backpack.

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22. Helinox Savanna Chair

This Savanna chair is a new item on the market, and the most important feature is its high backrest and headrest. This is one of the tallest chairs here in the list, no less than 44 inches (114 cm) from the ground. Note that the seat is 17.5 inches (44 cm) high. So this tells you that it offers a great headrest.

The chair weighs 4.3 lb (1.95 kg) and it is not so great to be carried attached to a backpack, but you can transport it on a bicycle. The capacity is great, 320 lb (145 kg). Note that you have two cup holders and a nice carry bag. Observe that they give 5 years warranty for this chair.

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23. Helinox Sunset Camping Chair

This Sunset Chair is very similar to the Camp Chair from the same brand shown above. But the most important difference is the back length. This is a tall chair with great back support, it is 38.6 inches (98 cm) tall.

The weight is excellent, 3.25 lb (1475 g), and the packed size is also very good, 18.5 x 5.5 x 4.7 in (47 x 14 x 12 cm). So the chair is backpack-portable although not an ultra-lightweight item.

You have top quality materials here, but it comes at a price. Please follow the link to read more.

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24. Kelty Linger High Back Chair

You see already from the title what the best side of this chair is – it is exceptionally tall and you have excellent back and head support. It goes up to 39 inches (99 cm).  The other dimensions are also great. So this chair is built for comfort in the camp.

When packed, it collapses to 20 x 6.5 x 4 inches (51 x 17 x 10 cm). So you can indeed transport it even on a motorbike and on a bicycle. The weight is 3 lb 6 oz (1.5 kg), and it supports the weight of up to 300 lb (136 kg).

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25. KingCamp Inflatable High-Back Folding Chair

This KingCamp Inflatable High-Back Folding Chair is collapsible and this is the reason for being here. But this is also a completely unique chair with an inflatable seat and backrest. This is why it is added also to my list of best padded chairs.

It packs nicely and it becomes small so it is backpack-portable. As the name suggests, the backrest is high so you have a great headrest as well. The weight is 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), the capacity is 220 lb (100 kg), and a carry bag is included.

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26. KingCamp Ultralight Compact Strong High Back Folding Chair

This KingCamp chair is here because of its collapsible design, so when packed it fits into its nicely designed carry bag which is only 20.1 x 5.9 x 3.9 inches (51 x 15 x 10 cm).

This chair also has armrests and a cup holder, and its backrest is very high so I have included it in my list of best chairs with headrest. Note that this is a design without plastic hubs. The weight is 3.7 lb (1.7 kg) and its dimensions are great, it measures (W x D x H) 26.2 x 32.9 x 39.4 inches (66.5 x 83.5 x 100 cm).

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27. KLYMIT Ridgeline Camp Chair

This KLYMIT Ridgeline Camp Chair is in the group of very light chairs, it weighs only 2.8 lb (1.3 kg). The official capacity is 265 lb (120 kg).

It offers a headrest as you see from the picture. It comes with a nice carry bag included. 

The chair is very easy to use with just two elements, a chock corded frame and the fabric. Note that it has a side pocket as well.

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28. LEKI Sub 1 Chair

This chair is in between the backpacking and camping chairs. With the weight of 2.07 pounds (940 g), it may be light enough for some people to carry it attached to the backpack. Its packed size is definitely such that this is possible, the packed dimensions are 13 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches (33 x 14 x 14 cm).

The LEKI Sub 1 Chair comes with a bonus cup holder, and its carry bag is designed so that you can attach it to the chair and use as a storage pouch, you see this in the picture. Please read more in my full review.

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29. MacSports XP High-Back Compact Camping Chair

This MacSports XP High-Back Compact Camping Chair is quite unique on the market, and as you realize it has a very high backrest and a nicely designed headrest. So I have included it also on my list of best camping chairs with a headrest.

This is a fully collapsible chair that packs nicely in its included carry bag. It weighs 6 lb (2.7 kg) and its packed size is 19 x 5.5 x 4 in (48 x 14 x 10 cm).

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30. MARCHWAY Lightweight Folding High Back Camping Chair with Headrest

This is a fully collapsible chair with several remarkable features. You see them already in the name: the high back and the headrest. Note that the headrest comes with an integrated bar which remains there even after you take the chair down.

The weight is 3.7 lb (1.68 kg) so this is a backpack portable chair for shorter trips, but I see it more appropriate for camping and for many other activities. It packs to 17 x 6.6 x 5.5 inches (43 x 17 x 14 cm). The frame is very durable aluminum and the capacity is 300 lb (136 kg).

Yes, it is built in several different and nice colors to choose from. Please follow the link for more.

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31. MARCHWAY Ultralight Folding Camping Chair

With the weight of only 1.98 lb (898 g), this MARCHWAY Ultralight Folding Camping Chair is included also to my list of ultralight backpacking chairs. This is a collapsible chair, incredibly compact when packed. The frame is shock-corded, and the other piece is the fabric that you attach to the frame.

The chair is built from the Cordura fabric yet it is incredibly affordable. Its capacity is 250 lb (113 kg). They build it in 6 colors.

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32. Moon Lence Compact Ultralight Portable Folding Camping

Note that in the title I use the name as it is displayed by the manufacturer. With the weight of 2 lb (907 g), this chair could indeed be called ultra-lightweight, but there are lighter options on the market.

This chair supports the weight of up to 242 lb (110 kg), its packed size is really good, it reduces down to 14 x 5 x 3.5 inches (36 x 13 x 9 cm). So it is in between the true backpacking and camping chairs, and this is what makes it so versatile.

The frame is aluminum of course, all pieces are shock-corded. The setup is simple and easy. Please see more in my full review.

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33. MOON LENCE Backpacking Chair

This MOON LENCE Backpacking Chair is collapsible and this is why it is here. The assembly can be done in seconds.

But this is also an ultra-compact and ultra-light chair, it weighs only 2 lb (907 g) and it packs small to (L x D) 13.4 x 4.7 inches (34 x 12 cm). This explains the word ‘backpacking’ in the name.

You have integrated storage pouches, a carry bag is included, and it comes with an incredible price tag.

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34. Nemo Stargaze Recliner Chair

This Stargaze Recliner Chair is unlike any other chair on the market, a totally unique design. Obviously, it is a collapsible chair and this is why it is in the list here. But as you see from the title, this is also a recliner chair with an automatic backrest adjustment system.

But this is not all. What you have here is a swing chair which is supported by the two side poles. Also very unusual for a collapsible chair is that you have solid and padded armrests.

The chair packs nicely and it is backpack-portable. It weighs only 5 lb 11 oz (2.59 kg) and the capacity is 300 lb (136 kg). Note that they also have a Luxury Recliner Chair in this series, with a headrest, and yet another Recliner Chair Low. Please follow the link for more.

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35. OneTigris Camping Backpacking Chair

This chair is indeed ultra compact, and with 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) it is almost ultralight. So it can be carried on the trail, and it can be used also as a camping item.

They build it in several interesting colors. Note that it has two pockets sewn-in on the sides. The carry bag is also nicely designed with its daisy chains and a handle. The price is simply incredible.

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36. REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair

This chair is obviously collapsible and this is why it is here. But it is also ultralight and you will hardly find something lighter. It weighs only 1 pound (454 g) weight, and it is also nicely packable.

The capacity is typical, it can support a weight of up to 250 pounds (113 kg). It is easy to use, and also very affordable. A carry bag is included.

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37. REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Dreamer Chair

This REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Dreamer Chair is very light with its 3 lb 7 oz (1.56 kg). It is fully collapsible and when in its carry bag, it measures (L x D) 22 x 7 inches (56 x 18 cm).

In view of these numbers, the chair is backpack-portable and versatile. The frame is aluminum. You have a bonus removable pillow included. Note also that it has two side pockets for small items.

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38. Snow Peak Take! Bamboo Chair Low

This is a chair with a folding bamboo-aluminum frame and a removable and machine washable cotton canvas fabric. So assembly means only adding the fabric to the frame.

The chair is lightweight with its 6.6 lb (3 kg) and its capacity is 220 lb (100 kg). The folded size is 38.5 x 6 x 3.9 inches (98 x 15 x 10 cm).

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39. Travelchair Joey Chair

By its weight, this Joey Chair is very close to the group of ultra-light chairs. It is just above 1 kg of weight, more precisely 2.35 lb (1.07 kg). It packed size is excellent, it comes in its carry bag which is with the dimensions 14 x 4 x 4 inches (36 x 10 x 10 cm) so you will hardly find a more packable camping chair.

The dimensions are normal for such a type, (W x D x H) 21 x 21 x 28 inches (53 x 53 x 71 cm), and the same holds also for its capacity of 300 lb (136 kg). As you see from the picture, it comes with foot caps that should prevent sinking in soft ground and sand.

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Final thoughts 

If you need larger and stronger chairs for camping, check the list with folding chairs. But if you would need a chair that provides sun protection, please check out text with best outdoor chairs with canopy or shade.

Thank you for reading. Please use the comment box below in case of questions or comments.

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