Coleman Portable Deck Chair With Side Table – Folding & Reliable

Coleman Portable Deck Chair With Side Table is a very reliable and lightweight folding camping chair with an aluminum frame and with a great price tag.

Key features & benefits

What type of camping chair is this

This Coleman Deck Chair is a folding type, so you have no assembly, all elements are permanently attached to each other and you can make it ready in seconds. But you should be aware of the fact that it remains quite large in two dimensions when you fold it; it measures 31.2 x 21.1 x 8.5 inches (79 x 54 x 22 cm), see the picture below.

So if this packed size is a big issue, check this KingCamp Compact chair which is with a similar design but it folds twice and becomes much smaller when packed.

This is a chair with bonuses – you have a side table and an integrated cup holder. So I have included it in my list of best folding camping chairs with a side table. You also have solid slanted armrests and they are padded for extra comfort. The back is also slanted a bit, but this is not a reclining design.

Who is it for

Capacity-wise, the chair is rather modest, it supports the weight of up to 225 lb (102 kg).

Weight-wise, this is a lightweight item. Together with the side table, it weighs only around 7.12 lb (3.22 kg).

Size-wise, the dimensions are quite good, the seat alone is around 20.5 x 20.5 inches (52 x 52 cm). The seat is at 17 inches (43 cm) above the ground, so the chair is relatively low, more suitable for shorter people. Though you have solid armrests and those will help you to get in and out. But the dimensions of the chair are quite different, the side table takes some space, so the total dimensions are (W x L x H) 34.5 x 20.9 x 31.1 inches (88 x 53 x 79 cm).

You realize that this is not a chair with a headrest, the back section is only some 15 inches (38 cm) above the seat; so if you need a chair with a headrest, please check this list.

So all in all, the chair is lightweight and portable, but it is bulky when packed and you need a car for transportation. Therefore you can use it for any outdoor activity at places with a car access.

Materials & construction

The frame is aluminum and this explains its great weight. The fabric is a heavy-duty polyester and the back and the seat are padded.

I have seen people asking if the sling is removable, the answer is no, this is all fixed. Note also that you have sewn-in carry straps for transport.

The legs

I wish to mention this separately; the legs are bars, so this is a floor-friendly design. They will not sink significantly even if you use the chair on the sand.

The side table

The side table is roughly 16.5 x 11 inches (42 x 28 cm) but note that it is not rectangular. This is a composite material and you have an integrated cup holder. Note that it is with rivets so it is not movable/removable, have seen people asking about that.

You can fold the side table independently and in this case, the chair needs less width if you use it at a camping table.

Please see how to make this chair ready in this short video:

The price & rating

There is no stuff sack to protect it from dust when you store it at home, pity. But you have a handle to carry it around.

The daily updated Amazon price is given in the link, and I find this more than affordable.

The chair has been on the market for a number of years already, so all is known about it and there are many reports and reviews. The average rating on Amazon is very high.

See how I rate it for several parameters, note I use the same criteria and formulas for all the chairs in the site so you can compare rather than focusing on the absolute values of the rating numbers:

My rating breakdown of the Coleman Portable Deck Chair With Side Table

Product Name: Coleman Portable Deck Chair With Side Table

Product Description: Coleman Portable Deck Chair With Side Table is a very reliable and lightweight folding camping chair with an aluminum frame and with a great price tag.

Brand: Coleman

• Weight - 7.5/10
  7.5/10
• Dimensions - 7.4/10
  7.4/10
• Packed size - 1.5/10
  1.5/10
• Capacity - 7/10
  7/10
• Comfort - 9.4/10
  9.4/10
• Craftsmanship - 9.4/10
  9.4/10

7.4/10

Summary

My overall rating is very affected by its packed size, but it is still Good:

Pros

• Very good price.
• Lightweight chair.
• Floor-friendly legs design.
• Padded solid armrests.
• Very easy to use.
• Bonus side table.

Cons

• No carry bag.
• Bulky when packed.

Sending

User Review

7.58/10 (26 votes)

Specifications

• Type: folding chair.
• Weight: 7.12 lb (3.22 kg).
• Capacity: 225 lb (102 kg).
• Dimensions (W x L x H): 34.5 x 20.9 x 31.1 in (88 x 53 x 79 cm).
• Seat height: 17 in (43 cm).
• Seat size (W x L): 20.5 x 20.5 in (52 x 52 cm).
• Packed size: 31.2 x 21.1 x 8.5 in (79 x 54 x 22 cm).
• 1-year limited warranty.

Coleman Portable Deck Chair vs Competitors

It may be useful to see how this chair compares with some chairs of other brands built in the same style. So here I give two of them, this might help in making an informed choice. As you see, the Coleman chair is lighter but its capacity is below the other two. Its packed size is in between the other two chairs. Please follow the links for more.

Final thoughts

Check on Amazon
Check at Walmart

Are you familiar with this chair? If so please share your experience here, there is a comment box below; use it also if you have any comment or question. Have a nice day.