We got some admiring nods en route to the celebration—and we had one of the more comfy seats at the show. “This is the Platonic ideal of your camp chair,” one of our campers gushed. With five reclining positions, this rust-free aluminum chair is the go-to for beach goers. Hardwood armrests and an integrated towel bar combine to provide classic style and comfort. This 4 position Tommy Bahama high beach chair sits higher off the ground, making it easy to get in and out of and more comfortable and versatile.
Between the integrity of its build and the wide, solid feet and base, you can throw the Cooler Quad on most any approximately level surface. I found that the hardest part about using the chair was deciding how I wanted to stock the cooler. By making a simple folding camp chair well- Coleman’s Cooler Quad has made the rankings as one of our favorites.
These hanging pockets have quickly become the industry standard for folding chairs across a wide range of types. Coleman’s take on the pocket is in line with the quality we see in the rest of their chair. The pocket is backed with the same high-tensile fabric that makes up the rest of the seat, and the mesh is divided into three separate compartments. As is the case with many mass-manufactured chairs, there tends to be some variance in quality over the years. I haven’t experienced any issues with mine despite pushing the weight limit and the cooler capacity up to the limit, but there is enough evidence floating around to question the integrity of the joints. Like most chairs of this type, the Coleman Oversized Quad comes with an over-the-shoulder carry bag.
It’s definitely one of the more comprehensively comfortable models that we tried out. If the arms were a little longer and a little higher, it would be perfect- but by no means is this a deal-breaking oversight. This Coleman camping chair also did a great job staying dry when the sun came out, and I started to sweat. It never managed to soak through, though I doubt that would be the case in any kind of rain.
Walk around any campground or tailgate party, and you’ll notice the popularity of this variety of accordion-style seat. You can pick one up at just about any big-box store (sometimes for as little as $10), order one with your favorite sports team’s logo, or pay a premium for a similar model from Cabela’s or REI. You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack coleman cooler or even a work bag. Select a chair with a built-in canopy, which will give you a little patch of cool at any campsite or cookout. Are you a car camper or do you plan on socializing in friends’ backyards? Grandstand provides the labeling service for Prop 65 compliance free of charge for our California customers, or any customer whose products may end up in California.
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. 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.
Take comfortable seating with you anywhere you go with the lace-up aluminum beach backpack chair. The lace-up suspension on this backpack chair adds a touch of nautical style. This backpack chair features 4-position seating, cup holder, molded plastic arms, and an adjustable contoured pillow. The lightweight aluminum frame carries easily with padded backpack shoulder straps.
Overwhelmingly, the Coleman came out on top, with campers praising its comfort and stability. For the ultimate tailgating chair, shop for designs with your favorite team’s logo. Zero-gravity chairs bring the comforts of a reclining chair to the campsite.