Here you have the list with best rated folding camping tables, affordable and easy to use, and suitable for outdoor and home use.
About terminology
The term folding tables used here denotes camping and picnic tables that fold when packed and remain as a single piece all the time. This implies that there is no particular assembly here. You just unfold the tabletop and expand/unfold the legs.
Their construction is such that legs fold from two sides into the tabletop, and then the tabletop itself folds in half. The resulting packed table looks like a very thin box, and you normally have a handle to carry it that way.
My list of lightweight folding camping tables
So here is the list with all folding tables ordered by weight from lighter to heavier:
- ARROWHEAD OUTDOOR Heavy-Duty Portable Camping Folding Table
- REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table
- Sportneer Adjustable Height Camping Table with Mesh Layer
- REI Co-op Outward Side Table
- GCI Outdoor Compact Outdoor Folding Table Large 25
- Timber Ridge Folding Table
- Snow Peak Single Action Round Table Low LV-071TR
- Timber Ridge Adjustable Height Camping Table
- Snow Peak Single Action Low Table
- VINGLI 4 Foot Folding Table with Adjustable Height
- Coleman Pack-Away 4-in-1 Adjustable Height Table
- Coleman Living Collection Folding Table
- Coleman Store More Cupboard Table
- GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Table
- CampLand Outdoor Folding Table
- REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table 6 Foot
- Trademark Innovations Portable Folding Picnic Table
- REDCAMP Outdoor Picnic Table
- Timber Ridge Camping Foldable Cook Table
- GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Outdoor Cook Station
- REI Camp Prep Table
- iKamper AIOKS All-In-One Outdoor Kitchen System
- ALPHA CAMP 3-Piece Folding Camping Table with Bench Set
- Core 4 Foot Outdoor Table with FlexRail
- GCI Outdoor Master Cook Portable Folding Camp Kitchen
- Core 6 Foot Picnic Table 3-in-1 Combo
- Bushtec Adventure Sierra Canvas Camp Cupboard & Camping Table
- Stansport Heavy Duty Picnic Table and Bench Set
Note that most of the tables here are described in detail in my separate texts so please follow the links for more details and for updated prices.
1. ARROWHEAD OUTDOOR Heavy-Duty Portable Camping Folding Table
This ARROWHEAD OUTDOOR Heavy-Duty Portable Camping Folding Table is very light with its 3.7 lb (1.68 kg) of weight, and nicely packable so that it can be carried attached to a pack.
It is also very easy to use, with a soft tabletop, and with great capacity. You will want to know that it comes at a great price.
2. REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table
This REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table is with a tabletop size is 35.4 x 23.6 inches (90 x 60 cm), and it folds in the middle as you can conclude from the picture above. It becomes thin when packed, only 2.7 inches (7 cm).
It is in this position in the list here because of its incredible weight which is only 4.5 lb (2.1 kg). So for such a type, this is an ultralight camping table.
Note also that it has adjustable legs, more precisely you have 2 lengths and this gives the height of 15 and 27.6 inches (39 and 70 cm). I have included it in my list of tables with adjustable legs.
The frame is aluminum and the tabletop is a medium-density fiberboard. You will want to know that it comes at an incredibly good price.
3. Sportneer Adjustable Height Camping Table with Mesh Layer
With its 5 lb (2.27 kg) of weight, this table can be described as ultralight. It is a versatile and functional folding table, nicely packable into itself, and it is also incredibly affordable.
There are three possible heights, and the feet are also adjustable. The tabletop is a medium density fiberboard.
4. REI Co-op Outward Side Table
This REI Co-op Outward Side Table is a very easy to use and it looks great with its wooden handles. Everything else is metal, a combination of aluminum and steel.
This is a small table but with strong construction, it supports up to 50 lb (23 kg). The weight is 5 lb 2 oz (2.3 kg), and the dimensions are (L x H x W) 21.3 x 12 x 11.8 in (54 x 30.5 x 30 cm).
5. GCI Outdoor Compact Outdoor Folding Table Large 25
This GCI Outdoor Compact Outdoor Folding Table Large 25 is the larger of the two in a series. It is extremely easy to use and this is an all-aluminum construction with a great price tag.
The table is folding as the name suggests, so there is no assembly, it is ready in seconds. It weighs 6.2 lb (2.8 kg), and its weight capacity is 60 lb (27 kg), you will never need more.
6. Timber Ridge Folding Table
This table is very easy to use, when you expand it all you have to do is to tighten the straps in the corners.
It has several storage options visible in the picture, and this includes also a shelf underneath the tabletop. The table is very light with its 6.4 lb (2.9 kg). The packed size is 36.6 x 10.2 x 5.1 inches (93 x 26 x 13 cm).
7. Snow Peak Single Action Round Table Low LV-071TR
Here you have a very unique folding table with a bamboo tabletop and an aluminum frame. It folds in half the tabletop width, and this together with the legs that fold into the tabletop.
The structure weighs 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) and its dimensions are (D x H) 25.6 x 8.3 inches (65 x 21 cm). You have a carry bag included, and the table comes with a lifetime guarantee.
8. Timber Ridge Adjustable Height Camping Table
This Timber Ridge table folds in the middle and you can carry it as a thin box, there is a handle on the side visible in the picture above. But it comes with a carry bag included so you can carry it that way as well.
It weighs 11.88 lb (5.39 kg) and its dimensions when packed are 26 x 25.5 x 3.5 inches (66 x 65 x 9 cm). So you realize it is a bit large yet it is thin. But see its tabletop size which is 47 x 23.5 inches (119 x 60 cm).
It comes with several storage elements shown in the picture, and this sets it apart from its competitors.
The legs are adjustable and you have 2 heights here, 21 and 28 inches (53 and 71 cm). All in all, this is a real dining table but you can also use it as a side table when needed.
9. Snow Peak Single Action Low Table
This table is incredibly easy to use because of its ingenious folding construction. The tabletop folds in half and the legs fold together in one simple move.
You have a bamboo tabletop and an aluminum frame. A carry bag is also included. The table weighs 12 lb (5.5 kg) and its dimensions are (L x W x H) 33.3 x 19.5 x 15.7 inches (84 x 50 x 40 cm).
10. VINGLI 4 Foot Folding Table with Adjustable Height
This Vingli table folds in half and its packed size is relatively large 23.6 x 23.6 x 2.7 inches (60 x 60 x 6.9 cm). But this is nothing unusual for the tables of this type.
Its tabletop size is impressive, it measures 47.2 x 23.6 inches (120 x 60 cm). Yet another great feature here is that it has 3 different heights, 21.6, 23.6, and 27.6 inches (55/60/70 cm). So clearly you can use it as a dining camping table or as a side table.
The weight is 12.2 lb (5.53 kg), the frame is aluminum, and the top is an MDF material. You might want to know that it is incredibly affordable.
11. Coleman Pack-Away 4-in-1 Adjustable Height Folding Camping Table
This Coleman table is unique here and also on the market in general. As the name suggests, this is a 4-in-1 camping table and a modular design. So you have two tables that can be combined in several ways.
Both tables are folding and they fold in a single box-like. In addition, the legs are adjustable and you have 4 different heights.
The frame is aluminum and the tabletop is an MDF laminate. The weight is 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) and each tabletop dimensions are 31.5 x 15.5 inches (80 x 40 cm). You might want to know that this is an Amazon Choice product, and it is very affordable.
12. Coleman Living Collection Folding Table
This table weighs 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) and the weight is justified because you have a wood tabletop. This all folds nicely into its included carry bag.
The legs offer two heights, so you have two tables in one, a dining or cooking table and a side table in the camp. This is why I have included it in my list of best camping tables with adjustable legs.
13. Coleman Store More Cupboard Table
This Coleman Store More Cupboard Table is a nicely designed aluminum folding table that stores in itself. When packed it becomes very thin, only 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).
But it also has a great storage system, this is a collapsible soft cupboard that stores together with the table. This is why I have included it also in my list of tables with storage elements. The frame is lightweight aluminum. The set weighs 13.45 lb (6.08 kg).
14. GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Table
Here you have an all-aluminum structure. They build it in two sizes and both are quite impressive.
With such a material and size, this is a versatile outdoor item. You can use it for dining and cooking, and as a grill table. It is also very easy to fold and unfold.
The legs at the two ends are with bars on the base, so it will not sink in a soft ground. The regular size weighs 14.6 lb (6.6 kg) and its dimensions are 54.3 x 24.2 x 26.8 inches (138 x 61 x 68 cm).
It folds into 27.2 x 24.2 x 3.5 inches (69 x 61 x 9 cm), so now you realize the meaning of the words Slim-Fold in the name.
15. CampLand Outdoor Folding Table
This CampLand Outdoor Folding Table is a very functional height-adjustable table with legs that can be adjusted in the length range 24.02 – 27.36 inches (61 – 70 cm).
As you realize from the picture above, it comes with a very useful storage system underneath the tabletop with two separate storage compartments. When you fold the table, these storage elements remain inside ready to be used when you open the table next time.
You can remove the storage system if you wish, there are 8 Velcro tabs (two on each of the legs) and 4 hooks and loops in the corners.
The weight is 16 lb (7.3 kg) and the tabletop dimensions are 47.24 x 18.5 inches (120 x 47 cm). The folded size is 23.62 x 18.5 x 3.96 inches (60 x 47 x 10 cm).
16. REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table 6 Foot
This REDCAMP Aluminum Folding Table 6 Foot is very impressive with its length. This is an outdoor dining table with an aluminum frame and very easy to use in spite of its size.
It is nicely packable and it folds in itself so you have a thin box. The legs are adjustable so you have two heights, plus small adjustability in the case of uneven ground. I have added it to my list of tables with adjustable legs.
The table weighs 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) so it is portable to short distances. Note also that it is very affordable.
17. Trademark Innovations Portable Folding Picnic Table with 4 Seats
Here you have an ingenious design that includes a table and 4 integrated seats. It is compact for transportation, it folds in itself and becomes a box that measures 33.75 x 14 x 4 inches (86 x 36 x 10 cm).
This set is very easy to use, portable, and also incredibly affordable The total weight is only 16.5 lb (7.5 kg).
18. REDCAMP Outdoor Picnic Table
Here you have a very large table with several bonuses. As you realize it comes with 4 chairs, and its legs are also adjustable. The tabletop is 47.2 x 23.6 inches (120 x 60 cm), and the maximum height is 27 inches (69 cm).
The frame is aluminum and the tabletop is an MDF material. The legs are thick with 25 mm diameter and the tabletop is 2.8 cm thick. So the weight capacity is great. The table weighs 17.4 lb (7.9 kg).
The packed size is 24 x 18 x 3 inches (61 x 46 x 8 cm) and you have a handle to carry it short distances. Note that it is designed with a parasol hole in the middle.
Please see how you can have it ready:
19. Timber Ridge Camping Foldable Cook Table
This Timber Ridge Camping Foldable Cook Table is completely folding, there is no assembly, and this is why it is here in the list. You just open it and expand it when you need it. When not in use, it folds in itself and it becomes a thin box. But you also have a carry bag included.
This is an easy-to-use kitchen station and the picture above shows its functional storage organizer with multiple shelves and pockets. Because of this, I have included it also in my list of best tables with storage features. The weight is 17.6 lb (8 kg).
20. GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Outdoor Cook Station
Here you have an incredibly functional and easy-to-use outdoor cooking table with multiple storage and attachment elements.
This is a steel construction so it is a bit heavy and this explains its position in the list. It weighs 18.9 lb (8.6 kg). So this is a folding camping table with multiple side tables. The main tabletop is heat-resistant aluminum. Note also that this is a patent-pending design.
21. REI Camp Prep Table
All the elements in this structure are pre-attached and this all folds into itself so it looks like a case created by the tabletop. You have a carry bag included as well.
This is a sturdy and stable all-metal construction with an aluminum tabletop, and with adjustable telescopic legs.
The weight is 19 lb 11 oz (8.93 kg), and the mentioned height adjustability is in the range 22-31 inches (56-79 cm). So you can use it as a side table and as a dining or cooking table.
22. iKamper AIOKS All-In-One Outdoor Kitchen System
This set of 4 tabletops and one box shown on the right all folds into a compact box equipped with wheels and a retractable handle.
The box offers storage for your cooking stuff. This a completely unique product on the market.
The only removable elements are its six adjustable legs. With this you can have the tabletops perfectly leveled on any terrain.
Regarding the materials, the tabletops are a waterproof birch plywood and the frame is aluminum.
23. ALPHA CAMP 3-Piece Folding Camping Table with Bench Set
This is a versatile set with the table that has two heights, this is why I have included it also in the list of tables with adjustable legs. It is compact for transportation, it packs into itself and everything measures only 35.4 x 13 x 5 inches (90 x 33 x 13 cm).
The set weighs 20.5 lb (9.3 kg). This is all aluminum and the tops are a high-density fiberboard.
24. Core 4 Foot Outdoor Table with FlexRail
Here you have a feature-rich and functional outdoor table that offers several different heights in the range 56-91 cm.
This makes it suitable for cooking, dining, and use as a side table as well. It comes with a patent-pending design that includes storage elements, cup holders, a bottle opener, and a paper towel holder.
The table is folding and easy to use, it folds in half for transportation and becomes very thin. This is why it is here in the list.
Note that it is a bit heavy, it weighs 21 lb (9.5 kg), but its capacity is officially 200 lb (91 kg).
25. GCI Outdoor Master Cook Portable Folding Camp Kitchen
This huge construction all folds as one single piece, so now you realize why this is a patent-pending design. As you see it includes several side tables, storage elements, a lantern hanger, and even a soft non-removable sink with a drain.
This is a large outdoor cooking station with practically all you need for your outdoor cooking. The frame is steel and the tabletop is aluminum. The weight capacity of all these elements is huge, more than 170 lb (8o kg). It weighs 22.7 lb (10.3 kg).
26. Core 6 Foot Picnic Table 3-in-1 Combo
Here you have a unique and very large and versatile set that includes three elements shown in the picture. So you can use them together or separately.
The two benches are with telescoping connectors, so you can attach them to the table. You have two distance settings for this.
As the name suggests, the table is very large and it is with a stain and UV-fade resistant tabletop surface.
This all is easy to use, there is no assembly, you simply unfold each of the three elements.
The table weighs 23 lb (10.4 kg), so it may look heavy but see its size. It measures (L x W x H) 72 x 36 x 29 inches (183 x 91 x 74 cm). Benches weigh 16 lb (7.3 kg).
27. Bushtec Adventure Sierra Canvas Camp Cupboard & Camping Table
This Bushtec Adventure Sierra Canvas Camp Cupboard & Camping Table is fully folding, so it is practically without assembly. It is very nicely built and versatile. It has a large storage area that you can use as shown in the picture, but it comes also with a hanger so you can store your clothes.
It is heavy, it weighs 24 lb (10.9 kg) but this is because of its strong steel frame. This is a very reliable construction.
If this is too small for you, note that they also have a double-size version under the name Bushtec Adventure Sierra Double Canvas Camp Cupboard and Camping Table so please follow the link to read more.
28. Stansport Heavy Duty Picnic Table and Bench Set
Here you have a complete 3-piece set that includes a camping table and two detached benches, suitable for outdoor dining and sitting. The legs of the table are telescopic, and there are two heights 19 and 28 inches.
The set is heavy, the weight is 43 lb (19.5 kg). Note that each of the two benches has a capacity of 500 lb (227 kg).
How to choose a folding camping table
So you have seen all the tables, and if you are undecided on how to choose here are a few tips.
Legs adjustability: This is important because of several reasons. This adds to the versatility of the table in the sense that you can use it as a dining and cooking table, or as a side table.
But this is also great in the camp where the ground is rarely flat. So you can change the height and make the tabletop horizontal. This is particularly so with tables that offer any height within the given range.
Note also that most of them offer adjustability in pairs, for two legs adjustable together. But there are examples where you can adjust each of the legs independently.
Storage elements: Several tables in the list have storage elements. This is useful to keep stuff off the ground, they are removable so you can use them when you want. All in all, having such an addition adds value and functionality.
Packed size: It is not much you can do about this, all the tables in the list are designed to be thin when packed but also large in two dimensions.
Weight: There are big differences in the weight, by a factor of three or so. But in general, these portable outdoor folding tables are not designed to be carried long distances, so I do not think that weight is so crucial. You can check our separate list with best backpacking tables if the weight and packed size are essential.
Ease of use: All the tables here are really easy to use, so there is not much to think about this issue. You simply unfold the tabletop and then unfold the legs.
Durability: You will notice that typically the tabletop is an MDF laminate. Such materials are water-resistant but I would not expose them too long to rain. This is because water can get in if there are tiny cracks or holes in the covering layer, or it can get in from the sides where you normally have some aluminum frame with screws.
Height: You will notice that most of them are not particularly high even in the highest position. Typically the maximum height is around 70 cm and this is not so impressive. So choose camping chairs to fit, you have them many here in the site.
Price: All these tables are here because of several reasons and one of them is their affordability. But there are differences, of course, so check always and bear in mind what the table offers.
Final thoughts
So this was my list with best rated folding camping tables, it will be updated whenever I find a table that fits the group. This is why you might want to bookmark this text and check occasionally.
These are outdoor tables for camping and picnics, but you can use them also in the garden for family events and barbeques.
Thank you for reading. Please use the comment box below in case of questions or comments. Have a nice day.