Our not-too-discriminating underage testers liked all the kids’ chairs, though over time we found several reasons to declare the REI Camp Chair the best of the bunch. The REI chair’s polyester seat material feels both more forgiving and more durable than the thinner material on the Ozark Trail Kids’ Folding Camp Chair from Walmart. The box-shaped cupholder is a little roomier than the round cupholders on the Coleman and the L.L.Bean Base Camp chairs—better for stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate around the campfire. We found that the cheaply constructed Walmart chair had a cupholder that was too small for a soda can, or any of the hard-plastic or metal water bottles that the kids we know brought on a camping trip. It will fit a Capri Sun pouch or a narrow, rectangular juice box, but that’s about it.
Plus, there’s a mesh storage pocket in case you’d like to keep lotions, books, snacks, tools, or other items nearby. The light can be set to either high for up to 78 hours or low mode for 275. No matter which mode you choose, there’s no glare, and the lantern is lightweight yet sturdy enough to withstand frequent use and inclement weather. But after half a dozen excursions, we found—as we had with the Renetto Original Canopy Chair—that having a chair you can easily carry without a bag is preferable. In real-world conditions, you’re often packing up fast to try to get ahead of crowds or traffic.
It’s equipped with a thermal shut-down system, tip-off switch, and oxygen depletion sensors for your safety. Even if you’re camping with a group, it’s important to have a few items just for you. Here’s the Walmart camping gear we think you should consider to optimize your own experience. Since the canopy creates 100 square feet of shade and comes with a double roof that encourages fresh airflow, you can rest, cook, or eat comfortably underneath it.
We brought this chair to a dense Los Angeles neighborhood to watch Fourth of July fireworks. We got some admiring nods en route to the celebration—and we had one of the more comfy seats at the show. Despite the Renetto’s weight, our testers found it easy to carry and simple to set up and ozark trail canopy adjust. We discovered that even though most testers had not previously considered a shade-equipped camp chair, once they used one they appreciated the comfort and convenience of built-in sun blocking. Each comes with a convenient carrying bag that you can sling over your shoulder.
The Ozark Trail XXL Director chair is a good, if somewhat basic director’s style camp chair, offered by a company with a solid reputation in the market. While it does have a few shortcomings, these are generally easy to fix and easy to overlook. Besides that, you need to know if you have enough room in your vehicle to fit the chairs. Some fold up small enough to fit in backpacks, but you should double check how much these seating options weigh before buying them. The cupholders on the L.L.Bean Kids’ Base Camp Chair aren’t as roomy as those on our picks, and they are not as adept at holding stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate.