Choose from a foot pump, hand pump or an electric pump which will do all the hard work for you. You can also use your pump for your inflatable tent and camping furniture, making it a useful addition to your camping kit. If you want something a bit easier to access, you could always drill a small hole in one corner of the tray table and affix the D-Ring there, but many people will balk at the idea of defacing their chair. Either way, it’s easy to add a bit of storage if you want or need it. The good news is that there are options available, and the Ozark Trail XXL Director Chair is a great option. We’ll be quick to point out that it’s not a perfect option, but it definitely belongs on your shortlist of options to consider.
Our folding chairs not only pack away neatly, but they are also super comfortable and come in a range of styles and designs. You can even choose the comfort level you require, such as armrests, headrests or reclining. If you want to add some extra luxury to your seating options, then how about our Milestone Deluxe Chairs? They have extra foam padding to give you more support, but you can still fold them and pack them away just as easily.
The low height instantly turns the ground into a footrest, and the seat is wide enough to provide leg support that makes you feel like you're reclining. The Everywhere Chair keeps your bottom about 4 inches off the ground. The strap that supports the back (and doubles as a carry strap) allows adjustments to control your angle of recline, from upright to a stargazing-appropriate angle. Unlike other portable chairs, the Everywhere Chair is designed to sit on uneven slopes; this can be handy when space is limited at a fireworks show or an outdoor theater performance. Our panel of testers at the Wheeler Gorge Campground deemed the Everywhere Chair to be the most comfortable of the three low-to-the-ground chairs we tested.
Aside from the impressive amount of weight the chair can support, the thing we like best about the numbers above is the width of the seat. We found the Coleman Kickback Breeze Chair to be a simple yet very comfortable seat, though women liked it more than men did (many of them judged it to be too snug). Anecdotally, we found that this chair category in general is more popular among women than among men, who generally prefer a higher, upright seat. We think the REI chair functions better and will last much longer than the similar chair from Walmart. But the price difference is significant—and after six months of near-constant outdoor use, the Walmart chair was still in decent shape. If you are looking for an ultracheap choice, the Walmart chair is one.
We recommend buying this type only if you intend to carry your chair long distances, whether you’re backpacking or trekking across Central Park. If you do need a fits-in-a-knapsack chair, we recommend the Helinox Chair One. We found this model to be slightly more comfortable and easier to pack than other, similar chairs. In our opinion, the best camping chair is the ALPHA CAMP Oversized Folding Chair.