Pull Up a Seat With These Amazing Camping Chairs

Camping chairs are one of the most valued pieces of gear we own, mainly because of their multitude of uses. They're not just for lounging by the fire at camp: You can haul them down by the stream and dip your toes in the water, set them up by the playground while the kids run laps, lounge on the sidelines during a little league baseball game, catch some rays at the beach, post them up at a tailgate, and the list goes on.

The Best Camping Chairs

• Best Investment: ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair
• Most Comfortable Backpacking Chair: Nemo Moonlite Reclining Chair
• Best Wide One-Seater: Coleman Portable Camping Quad Chair with Cooler
• Best All-Around Value: Stoic Hard Arm Chair
• Best Heavy-Duty Chair: GCI Outdoor Brute Force Chair
• Most Compact: Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Compact Camping Chair
• Best Lowrider: Kelty Lowdown Mesh Camping Chair
• Best for Couples: Kelty Loveseat Double Camping Chair
• Best Lounger: ENO Lounger DL Camping Chair
• Best for Back Pain: Caravan Sports Infinity Zero Gravity Chair

What to Consider

Camping chairs have come a long way from the cheap, classic, throw-away folding chairs of old. We keep camping chairs in our car, garage, and backyard and are always finding new uses for them. This means we are constantly testing the newest models so we can provide the most up-t0-date testing feedback to our readers. We evaluate camping chairs based on their style, intended use, and price, among other factors like weight, packability, and setup process. Here's what to keep in mind before purchase:

• Style: Classic camp chairs are still the most frequently used, readily available, and affordable. But styles have expanded quite a bit in recent years to include low chairs, double chairs (love seats), rockers, loungers, suspended, scoop, and more.

• Intended Use: Traditionally speaking, lighter chairs were less comfortable, but a lot has changed. Classic chairs are the easy choice for most occasions, but they can also be quite uncomfortable for longer periods of time because of how they round your body forward. So if you can find it in your budget, a heavier, more supportive chair could be a wise investment for vehicle-powered adventures. And if you plan to carry your chair from car to concert or deep into the backcountry, a lightweight, packable one is a must.

• Price: If simple and cheap is what you're after for car camping, a classic chair will work just fine. But we recommend you think about how much time you'll spend in this chair, then consider upgrading — just think about how jealous your friends will be when you're lounging like a queen or king next to the fire or down by the river.

Once you invest in a quality camping chair, you'll never know how you enjoyed lounging for hours outdoors without one. With so many options available — from minimalist to luxury — there's a rugged seat out there for whatever your preferences may be. These are the best camping chairs worth buying today.