The GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker is also impressively easy — just pull the two sides away from each other with a large labeled handle, and you’re good to go. While the Yeti Trailhead is somewhat more involved ozark trail lounge chair than simply pulling opposing corners, the instructions make it easy to follow along. With extra features come several extra pounds, making the King Kong one of the heaviest single-person models we tested.
After three straight years of regular use and some severe sun exposure, it’s fading a bit but is still as comfortable as the first day we got it. This chair has grown on our lead tester the longer she has owned it, a credit to its impressive longevity and comfort. Though some gear seems to display a fairly linear correlation between price and performance, we don’t find this to be the case for all camping chairs. Some of the best-performing models have moderate price tags, while some of the most expensive options didn’t score as well as anticipated. Contenders that exemplify the highest value for the buck in this review are the REI Co-op Camp X and GCI Comfort Pro. Both of these chairs provide above-average comfort for a below-average price.
If you have an oversized tumbler you like to drink from, there’s nowhere to stash it on the Comfort Pro. Additionally, there are no large pockets for snacks, books, or magazines — just a single small pocket that’s sized to hold your smartphone. And for those with shorter legs, the 20-inch high front edge may lead to dangling feet. But if you’re taller, larger, or older and want a supportive seat that’s easy to get out of, this budget-friendly option easily fits the bill. The seating platform is more compact and sits somewhat low to the ground, which is a bonus for shorter bodies but could be an issue for taller folks. Due to the lower backrest that promotes a slouching posture, we wouldn’t recommend this option as one of the most supportive in the review.
She has taught workshops and guided extensively worldwide on topics as diverse as snow camping and expedition kayaking. Over the years, Maggie has spent extended amounts of time living out of backpacks and her teardrop trailer, arrangements where packable comfort items go a long way. Trish spent years living out of a popup camper and can appreciate durable gear that saves space without sacrificing optimal performance. After many years spent adventuring and rock climbing, Trish is happy to trade her former crashpad seat for the comfort of the right camping chair. Maggie and Trish recruited the help of friends and family to test and judge all the chairs in this review. This crowd included children, numerous people over 6 feet tall, several dogs, a dozen senior citizens, and a flock of Girl Scouts, spanning ages 12 to 80 years old.
The pocket is especially handy for keeping track of your phone or other small items you want to access easily. The legs extend to give the top peak a height of about 8’10” which will be plenty of headroom for anyone underneath. All these contenders dried well on the trail, taking a similar amount of time to dry on foot. Another favorite for comfort and performance is the Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight, a well-fitting ozark trail chair sock with superior underfoot protection. These can be as strong, or even more so, than aluminum poles (especially cheap ones), but they’re always bulkier, heavier, and not as nice to handle. The ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous is also a reasonably portable chair with a low profile.