Ozark Trail XXL Director Chair Review & Buying Guide 2023

I also took them to the beach, rolling them down the beach path and testing them on the sand. In spring 2021, I tested four additional beach-friendly wagons during several trips from my home in Santa Monica to the beach (10 blocks away) and back. I hauled both of my sons along with beach gear like boogie boards, coolers, chairs, and endless amounts of sand toys. The Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart has the largest wheels and, at 6.7 cubic feet, the largest volume of any wagon we tested.

Like the Seina, our former pick for sand, the Mac Sports has a carrying capacity of up to 150 pounds. However, we think the Mac Sport’s much larger internal space—6.7 cubic feet, compared with the Seina’s 3.6 feet—is worth the higher price. Like the regular Mac Sports wagon, the Heavy Duty model comes with a one-year warranty. The Mac Sports wagon’s skinny rubber wheels, compared with larger-wheeled models we tested, sunk into the sand a bit during testing. This wasn’t too problematic when the wagon was carrying an average load (beach chairs, towels, drinks, and snacks). But with a kid or two added to the mix, this wagon’s wheels started to drag deeper.

Of all the folding wagons we tested, this Mac Sports wagon was the most adept at making sharp turns to navigate a small obstacle course on grass or concrete. Walk around any campground or tailgate party, and you’ll notice the popularity of this variety of accordion-style seat. ozark trail canopy Should you receive an item that does not match its description, we will gladly offer store credit upon its return. Nothing about the XXL Director chair by Ozark Trail is adjustable. Also, it is marginally above average, where camp chairs are concerned as far as comfort goes.

Most of the chairs of this type are with such a capacity, you will see some in the comparison table below. 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. REI’s Flexlite Chair has been replaced by an entire flock of Flexlite chairs; the one that is the closest to replacing the original Flexlite in the lineup is the Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair. The design, size, and weight is nearly identical, but the nylon fabric has been replaced with polyester. Select a chair with a built-in canopy, which will give you a little patch of cool at any campsite or cookout.

Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). The GCI Outdoor chair also has a pocket built into the back that can hold a phone or a book. This chair comes in green or blue and is rated to hold up to 250 pounds. Portable outdoor chairs are also helpful for anyone who doesn’t have the room or budget for permanent backyard furniture.

Between barbecues, crawfish boils, and annual family reunions, the great outdoors sort of feels like my second home. After spotting the Ozark Trail Oversized Mesh Cooler Chair on TikTok, I immediately knew I had to get my hands on it. The weather was in low 90s during the test, the coolers were in full sun for most of the morning, and we opened them several times throughout the day.

We don’t regard any of these as outright deal-breakers, and at least where the storage issue is concerned, there’s an easy DIY fix. I also like that it has aluminum arms which are more supportive than the canvas ones usually found on these types of chairs. There’s a very nice drink holder (won’t hold your coffee cup, must be in an insulated tumbler) and a mesh pocket to hold your cell phone or other similar-sized item. Living in the south, spending time outside is practically second nature. 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.

The ice melted in the Coleman in 39 hours and the Ozark Trail in 73 hours. The water turned warm in both coolers ozark trail canopy fairly quickly after the ice melted. My name is Charles and I am the owner and creator of Coolersworld.com.

In the case of a recliner or lounge chair, it matters because if the seat is too wide, you won’t be able to make effective use of more than one of the armrests. But where camp chairs are concerned, it’s not the end of the world. These are occasional seating options, and you won’t typically be spending such extended periods sitting in one that it starts to be an issue. Good design with a small pocket to place your cell phone or snacks near the cup holder. Being protected from the suns harmful UVB rays is probably why you wanted a canopy tent in the first place, and this Ozark Trail tent meets all criteria in this department.

Check out our review of the Coleman Atlas Series 65-Quart Cooler with Wheels. If you are lucky and receive a model that has the quality issues discussed above ironed out, Ozark Trail ozark trail chair Coolers are one of the best bargains in the industry right now. Still, if you happen to get an ice chest that has these kinks ironed out, you will enjoy a solid competitor. With a bit of Victorian influence, Hickory Cove charms us all with its steeply pitched roof, shutters, and planter boxes hanging from the windows.