“Enjoying some ‘downtime’ in nature is a wonderful pastime. But after that long hike, it is always nice to get back to base and sit around the fire with fellow campers.”
Buying the best camping chair in the UK isn’t as easy as you think. That is why our ultimate buying guide helps you with your decision.
You should stray away from picking up any old chair for under £10. Instead, look for something comfortable, easy to fold and is sure to last you for many adventures.
Like most, we love the part of camping, when you get to sit down. By the time you finish using our buyer’s guide- you’ll have your camping friends trying to steal your chair the moment you leave it!
Quick Look: Best Camping Chairs
- Coleman Fold Up Camping Chair
- Quest Elite Pro Recliner Camping Chair
- Songmics Outdoor Camping Chair
- Trekology GO Portable Chair
- Outwell Catamarca XL Camping Chair
- Regatta Forza Chair
- Coleman Deck Chair with Table
- Vango Recliner Camping Chair
- Trespass Settle Camping Chair
- Trail Outdoor Luxury Camp Chair
- It is a fold away chair for all occasions.
- Has a stylish mesh design.
- Durable and robust for years to come.
- Comes with a holder for your drink.
- Easy to clean.
- Great value.
- There are lighter options.
- There’s no cushion.
Coleman are renowned for their camping expertise and they have demonstrated that in this camping chair.
The fold-up essential is easy to pack-away and offers the ideal comfort on your travels.
This addition comes with a mesh design, a sturdy back, soft material and two arms for your comfort. It also comes equipped with a cup holder and requires no setup.
You can make the most of a beach, a camping trip or even use it around your own garden. Transport it with ease, weighing less than 5kg it can be taken with you, wherever you go.
We picked out this Coleman Fold Up as the best camping chair due to its ease to move around, the comfort and its great value.
Features
- Dimensions: 66 x 70 x 91 cm.
- Material: Polyester.
- Weight: 4.3kg.
- Holds up to 136kg.
- You can enjoy it with your feet up.
- A soft and comfortable cushion.
- Robust and premium design to last.
- Super lightweight at just 499 grams.
- Good weatherproof technology.
- It doesn’t lie completely flat
Boasting weatherproof technology, a reclining design and a comfortable cushion, Quest have innovated a sought-after camping essential.
Getting the perfect chair is a must; we’ve found one that does it all. The chair reclines to your preference. Allow your companions to endure sitting up straight as you get to show off with your legs up. Live the life of camping luxury, thanks to this latest 2019 camping chair.
With QTex fabric it is able to withstand all conditions. It is perfect for the outdoors and is also able to be adapted as a bed, if you’re looking to save space.
If you are looking for the most comfortable choice, then this is your pick- it has a super soft cushion, a strong steel frame and an adjustable head rest.
Features
- Dimensions: 66 x 80 x 118cm.
- Material: Polyester.
- Weight: 499g.
- Holds up to 120kg.
- Resilient fabric and design to stand up to your adventures.
- Material: Oxford Style.
- Weight: 5.5kg.
- Holds up to 250kg.
- There are more comfortable options available
Able to withstand 250kg of weight, this heavy-duty camping chair stands up to the wear and tear of the great outdoors.
It comes complete with tear resistance, Oxford 600D fabric and robust legs.
Easy to foldaway, it weighs just 5.5kg and is compact. The hardwearing engineering ensures that your cooked marshmallows and corn can be enjoyed throughout your trip, without the worry of putting your chair and too much duress!
Features
- Dimensions: 79 x 61 x 98cm.
- Material: Oxford Style.
- Weight: 5.5kg.
- Holds up to 250kg.
- It is ultra-lightweight, weighing only 1.1kg.
- Easy to transport and take with you.
- Made from a durable Nylon material.
- It has adjustable height settings.
- Available in different colours including red, blue, green and black.
- It is comfortable, but it doesn’t provide extra cushion.
Incorporate comfort and transport friendly equipment whilst on a budget. The Trekology invention has been designed to provide complete comfort, yet it is available for less than £30.
It’s been created to offer lots of room and also evenly distribute the weight, ultimately ensuring that the chair is sturdy and robust.
Providing ultra portability, the chair can be folded away and put in a bag. You no longer need to stress about lugging around bulky chairs. You won’t lose the carry bag either, as it seamlessly attaches to the chair, out of sight, for your convenience.
We loved this selection, due to its portable design, bag and the value!
Features
- Adjustable Seat Height: 64, 66, 68cm.
- Material: 600DD Nylon.
- Weight: 1.1kg.
- Holds up to 135kg.
- Built-in cup holders on each arm.
- Easy to fold away and transport.
- Soft and comfortable.
- Robust frame can hold up to 150kg.
- Great for those that seek comfort on a budget.
- It does everything well, but if you want more then prepare to pay extra elsewhere.
Outwell are famous for their due diligence when it comes to constructing the latest camping equipment. That’s why our team at Raw Outdoorz decided to take this XL camping chair for a test spin.
It’s more comfortable than it looks. The deceiving canvas chair makes for the perfect travel companion, as it easily folds and can be setup in less than a second.
Its robust frame and high quality design offers you years of camping with this much-needed item.
It doesn’t come with flashing lights and irrelevant technology, but it does the job just fine and is a great purchase for the cost.
A little tip, as well as having the option to buy separately, there’s a deal on a pack of two. If you need more than one, then grab the opportunity with both hands.
Features
- Dimensions: 90 x 62 x 96 cm.
- Material: Canvas.
- Weight: 4.1kg.
- Holds up to 150kg.
- Very comfortable thanks to the cushion
- Folds up with ease.
- Robust and thick frames to hold 150kg.
- Available at a small cost.
- There’s no cup holder.
Don’t you just love sitting back, relaxing and breathing in the fresh air that nature provides? The setting is our ultimate priority when camping, along with ensuring the best tent and sleeping arrangements. We have previously highlighted how important it is to stay warm and layered up.
One thing we shouldn’t overlook though, is a comfortable chair. This Regatta Forza is a model that showcases cosiness whilst also providing undeniable value.
You’ll be lucky to pick up a better budget camping chair for under £40. You could argue for this chair to be placed higher up on our list. The number five pick trumped this one simply due to the pack of two offer that we managed to unearth.
We were a little disappointed that there was a lack of a cup holder on this one. But, due to the hard arms that it possesses, it wasn’t as easy for them to fix this chair up with holders.
Features
- Material: Polyester.
- Weight: 4.9kg.
- Holds up to 150kg.
- Lightweight.
- Comes with side table and drink holder.
- Fold up chair and side table.
- Built in straps to carry.
- Capacity maximum weight of 113kg.
This Coleman camping chair differs from the other selections. Rather than the conventional canvas fold-up chair, we have opted for a deck chair.
It comes with a twist- offering a side table that includes a place for your morning cup of coffee. It is ideal to take camping and has been designed for ultimate relaxation.
The shape has been created especially for you to sit back and enjoy the wooded land. It has a padded back and is shaped specifically for a comfortable posture.
Also comes with resilient 600DD Nylon material, foam arms and the side-table can be folded away when it’s not needed.
Features
- Material: Oxford.
- Weight: 3.46kg.
- Holds up to 113kg.
- Stylish and sleek camping addition.
- Easy to fold and transport.
- Has a robust frame design, made to last for years.
- Has adjustable setting that allow you to enjoy it as a recliner chair.
- It isn’t the easiest to place back into its carry bag.
Recognised as an industry leader, Vango continuously roll out innovative camping gear.
Here at Born Brave, we decided to trial this highly talked about camping chair from the famous outdoor outfit. As you can see, we rated it right up there with the best.
Although it didn’t make it higher than eight, we believe this to be one of the most comfortable camping chairs under £50.
In green, this essential addition displays a sleek colour scheme, a soft finish and a robust frame.
There are three seating options, enabling you to adjust form upright to reclined.
Features
- Material: Polyester.
- Weight: 4.4kg.
- Holds up to 130kg.
- Super lightweight and can be carried over shoulder with carry bag.
- It is extremely comfortable.
- A rare find for the price.
- Frames will last, but could be stronger.
Ensuring a relaxing camp trip doesn’t have to cost. You can enjoy this solid camp equipment for less than £20.
Although it is priced for so little, it’s a great addition. Trespass are a trusty outdoor brand that test all of their equipment before offering it to the market.
We were impressed with this chair. There are more comfortable ones but for the cost it is ideal.
Provides a cup holder, two arms and the canvas seat moulds to your body. Enjoy quickly folding it away and putting it in the carry bag without hassle.
Features
- Material: Polyester.
- Weight: 2.5kg.
- Padded backrest, that is high and supportive.
- Sturdy frame that can withstand 120kg.
- It’s lightweight.
- Brilliant value.
- Unsure on whether it will last longer than a year or two.
Although a lesser known brand, Trail have really exceeded our expert’s expectations.
This luxury chair is available at great value– yet it really is an amazing add-on to your camping gear.
It comes complete with a thick cushion, two arms, sturdy frames, a drink holder and is available in five colours.
Select from blue, green, pink, purple or red. The backrest is high and the tubes are thick, ensuring the utmost comfort during your time in the wilderness.
Features
- Material: Steel Frame & Padded Backrest.
- Dimensions: 104 x 88 x 104cm.
- Weight: 3.5kg.
- Holds up to 120kg.