GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Director’s Camp Chair with Side Table

GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Director’s Camp Chair with Side Table is an innovative design from a renown brand, and it comes with a great price tag.

Key features & benefits

What type of chair is this

GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Director’s Camp Chair has been on the market for several years already. This is a folding construction of a particular type – it needs some small assembly.

The upper part of the back is such that the frame detaches from the rest of the chair but it remains attached to the structure through the sling. You simply fold it inside of the seat and then fold the main part from both sides towards the center, this is how the chair is packed.

The chair is with solid armrests and this is why it remains large when packed; the folded dimensions are 32 x 21.5 x 4.25 inches (82 x 55 x 11 cm). Here you see why they use the term ‘slim-fold’ in the name of this chair, it is indeed only 11 cm thick when folded, but see the other two dimensions.

You also have a side table as the title tells you, so this is some hard plastic and quite large. I have included this chair in my list of chairs with side table.

Who is it for

Capacity-wise, the chair supports 250 lb (113.6 kg) of the weight. This is quite a modest value and if you need something for heavy users, check this long list with folding chairs.

Weight-wise, with its 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) of the weight, it is on the heavy side, but this is still rather typical for such chairs. You will see below how it compares with some other chairs of such a type.

Size-wise, the dimensions and proportions of this chair are good, 24 x 21.5 x 37.5 inches (61 x 54.5 x 95 cm). The seat is at 19.5 inches (50 cm) above the ground, so this is a rather high chair and with a full back support.

You have seen its dimensions when folded, so to transport it to your camping place you will need a car. Note that you do not have a stuff sack, but there is a handle on the side to carry it around.

Materials & construction

This is a powder-coated steel chair with bars instead of feet, this is why it is so heavy. Such a design allows you to use it on any surface, it will not sink considerably even if used on the sand. The legs are with nylon cups for the floor protection, so you can use this chair even in a large family camping tent.

The padding on the armrests is quite minimalist, some polyurethane foam, but you have at least something between your arm and the steal. The sling is polyester and nylon mesh on the back, there is no padding here.

The side table is a hard plastic and it is with an integrated cup holder. Please see more in this short video:

My rating, pros & cons

As of the moment of writing this text, there are 38 reports from Amazon customers and the chair has received a 4.4/5 average rating which is also very exceptional. See how I rate it:

Specifications

• Type: folding chair.
• Weight: 11.7 lb (5.3 kg).
• Capacity: 250 lb (114 kg).
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 24 x 21.5 x 37.5 in (61 x 54.5 x 95 cm).
• Folded size: 32 x 21.5 x 4.25 in (82 x 55 x 11 cm).
• Seat height: 19.5 in (50 cm).

GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Director’s Camp Chair vs Competitors

In the table below you have this GCI Chair side by side with two others built in the same style, this might help in making an informed decision. Please follow the links for more details.

Final thoughts

Thank you for reading. In the table above I gave a couple of alternatives in the case you need to see more, and much more you will find if you check in the category Camping Chairs here in the site.

Please use the comment box below if you have a question or comment. I wish you a nice day.