The 13 Best Camping Chairs for Relaxing in Style

If you’re tired of searching for the perfect balance of truly comfortable and portable, the Helinox Sunset camping chair may be the solution you’ve been looking for. You wouldn’t expect a camping chair that barely weighs more than three pounds to feature a body-cradling ergonomic design this comfy, but it gets even better when you take its adjustable headset and premium back support into consideration.

Campers who aren’t impressed with chairs hovering just above the dirt underfoot won’t mind carrying around this featherweight, compact alternate option with the rest of their gear, as its wide aluminum alloy frame provides reliable stability and durability in equal measure. The Sunset’s innovative elastic shock-corded frame practically assembles itself, and it’s just as easy to take it down and pack up when you need to hit the trail again.

Some may not be happy that this camping chair lacks cupholders and that its mesh pockets are admittedly tiny, but you can’t find a model that better combines the luxurious comfort of a bulky lounger with the advanced level of portability that Helinox chairs are known for. If it’s in your budget, the Sunset camping chair is worth every penny.

Buying a nice set of camping gear can be hard on your wallet, especially if you have your eye on premium tents, bags, and other items. But for anyone who needs to get their money’s worth, Kelty’s Essential Chair is easily the best budget-friendly model out there. While it lacks the high-end ergonomic back support found in pricier models, the Essential Chair features a set of adjustable arm rests, a rugged, powder-coated steel frame, and is a breeze to set up at a moment’s notice when you need to get off your feet. Perhaps its most valuable feature is its pair of insulated cup holders, which are perfect for keeping drinks hot or cold for much longer—a handy add-on rarely seen even in much pricier camping chairs.

While it weighs seven pounds, Kelty’s Essential Chair includes a helpful strapped carrying bag, and its wide base provides extra stability for camping by the lake or beach. It’s not the best chair for back support, but between its impressive durability, usability, and versatility, this is the best camping chair you can find for under $80.

Campers who value portability above all else will be pleasantly surprised at the Helinox Chair One’s featherweight build and posture-supporting design. At just over two pounds, and easy to stuff into its tiny companion carrying bag, you can’t find a better chair to strap onto the side of your favorite camping bags and then instantly forget it’s even there. The Chair One’s aluminum frame is dependably durable and the creatively designed bungee-like system of elastic inside effortlessly pulls itself together in seconds.

The Chair One’s wider stance felt sturdy on solid ground, and while its pointed feet aren’t well-suited for sandier environments, as long as you can set it on level earth, you’ll be fine. Although Helinox’s vibrantly colored Chair Ones aren’t as cozy as a big reclining model, it’s without a doubt the most comfortable chair in its weight class by miles, and a must-own for campers who tend to walk long distances with their gear.

When it comes to durability, stability, and overall comfort, Alps Mountaineering’s Breeze Rocker is the most impressive rocking camping chair on the market. The Breeze Rocker’s wide seat, high weight capacity, and breathable TechMesh material accommodates most body types, and its hefty powder-coated steel frame was made to last. Most importantly, the Breeze Rocker’s signature feature is a gentle and cozy rocking motion. With its wide, stable base and ergonomically designed seat, you’ll be tempted to relax a little longer than you normally would.

This model’s biggest caveats are its substantial weight of just under 16lbs, and the lack of a handy carrying bag, but it is a snap to fold down, locks into place with a notable click, and was clearly designed for short strolls from your camper to the beachside. If you want to rock yourself to sleep under the stars, the Breeze Rocker is without a doubt your coziest option.

When it comes to premium durability, Yeti’s hulk of a camping chair easily dominates the competition, with its powder-coated steel frame and extremely rugged FlexGrid fabric. The heavy-duty frame isn’t just durable—its wide stance ensures that it isn’t going to blow over in anything less than a severe thunderstorm. This chair is as comfortable as it is sturdy, as its proprietary breathable and durable FlexGrid material conforms to your body, and its upright backrest provides a level of ergonomic upper and lower back support rarely seen in other models.

While camping enthusiasts will love melting into an extremely comfortable Yeti Trailhead, there are two points that hold this otherwise impressive model back: Its sky-high price and substantial weight of 13.3lbs. This chair includes a comfortable backpack-like carrying bag that’s just as durable as the Trailhead itself, but its weighty design makes this comfy and ultra-rugged model best suited for short walks from the camper to the lakeside or beach.

The idea of easily carrying a genuinely comfortable, reclining camping chair along on a lengthy hike sounded absurd, until we discovered the Nemo Moonlight Reclining Chair. At just 1.8lbs, this lightweight model is worth throwing in your pack for the range of reclining motion it provides. The chair’s brilliantly designed ball and socket joint connectors and stretchy, body-conforming, breathable material work together to eliminate uncomfortable pressure points for a reliably cozy, weightless-feeling lounging experience, no matter how far back you recline.

Of course, its light and airy seating sensation is its greatest feature, but the Moonlight’s featherweight aluminum frame is also especially rugged, while its wide stance helps to keep it from sinking into the ground for a more stable recline, and its intuitive design makes it a literal snap to assemble and take apart. If you’ve been searching high and low for a consistently comfortable, yet surprisingly lightweight reclining camping chair, the Nemo Moonlight is your best bet.

Every bit as rugged as it is relaxing to lean back in, KingCamp’s premium chair sports an ergonomically designed high back support, a highly adjustable reclining feature, and breathable, padded fabric that makes it easy for campers with spinal issues to comfortably lay back and enjoy the great outdoors. Although, at just under 14 pounds, the awkwardly-named Ergonomics Adjustable High Back Camping Chair is a bulky model, as a specialist option to accommodate adventurers with back issues, it’s well-worth bringing along in its convenient carrying bag. Easy to assemble for the first time and easier to fold down for transport, this camping chair’s durable steel frame and thicker, supportive material is reliably sturdy.

While there are other camping recliners, KingCamp’s standout model effortlessly reclines to lay completely horizontal, an incredibly convenient ability that adventurers who need to get the kinks out of their back will deeply appreciate. Its higher seat supports a natural sitting position for your knees and lower back, the armrests adjust to suit your height, and its tall backrest and solid, yet breathable oxford fabric does wonders for supporting your neck and upper back.

There’s no reason to settle for a basic folding chair when you can splurge for a luxurious option like the Alps Mountaineering Lay-Z Lounger. Like many other folding camping chairs, the Lay-Z Lounger quickly folds down for easy storage and transport, but its adjustable, plush headrest, ergonomically designed armrests, and impressive range of reclining motion sets it apart from the rest of the pack.

Getting comfy is as simple as leaning back and setting your favorite reclining position in place with its handy locking mechanism, and with this camping chair’s wide, stable stance and breathable, body-conforming Nylon fabric, you’d better point it at a beautiful view, because once you’re locked in, you won’t want to get back up for a while.

Although its powder-coated steel frame is reassuringly solid, this is easily the weightiest camping chair to make our list, at a whopping 21 pounds. Between its hefty design and lack of a carrying bag, this folding lounge chair is best for short strolls to the campground, but its compact folded form, relaxing reclining action, and premium durability is certainly worth the higher price tag.

Helinox’s Ground Chair is a top-tier pick for anyone weighing under 265 pounds, as its low profile, featherweight build, and surprisingly rugged design is perfectly suited to little campers. Weighing in at under two pounds and able to collapse into a tiny carrying bag, the Ground Chair is effortlessly simple to fit into your backpack as you head off towards far-off campgrounds. The Ground Chair’s breathable mesh material is suitably comfortable, and its elastic, shock-corded aluminum frame does most of the work of assembly when it’s time for a break. Nearly indestructible, extremely lightweight, and surprisingly comfortable, this tiny, yet versatile camping chair is worth the price for keeping kids comfortable while making smores by the campfire.

It’s rare to find a camping chair that has incorporated enough comfort-focused features to comfortably sit a wide range of body types, but the Big Six Armchair from Big Agnes has pulled it off. Taller, wider, and heavier campers will appreciate this model’s 20” inch seat height, bigger sides, and towering back, as they come together to provide genuinely comfortable knee, back, and neck support. Although the Big Six is optimized for bigger users, smaller campers will feel cradled and cozy, nestled in this roomy and extra-stable chair.

In addition to its universally comfortable design, the Big Six Armchair’s notable features include a pair of cupholders, a lightweight and durable aluminum build, and a color-coded frame that makes assembly a snap. The two unfortunate aspects of this otherwise great camping chair are its ability to catch the breeze like a sail and topple over if no one’s sitting in it, and its high price, but if you’re a big and tall camper, this is hands-down your best bet.

Why buy two quality camping chairs for you and your number one camping buddy, when you can get a sofa-like Kelty Low Loveseat and sit together instead? This double-seater features a wide seating area, a thick and well-cushioned material that’s extremely comfortable to lounge on with a friend or your dog, and setup is as simple as pulling its armrests apart to extend the loveseat, making it an especially user-friendly model for camping parties.

There is one seemingly deceptive aspect of this impressive camping chair, though: While it may seem roomy enough to comfortably seat three, the support beam running along the middle ruins that idea if you try it. That aside,, Kelty’s Low Loveseat is a plush and cozy chair, with a set of spacious cup holders and an extra-wide base that makes it one of the most stable camping chairs on this list. Its large frame, resilient material, and impressive 400lb weight limit understandably translates to a heavy 15lbs chair, making it a top pick for shorter walks to and from the campsite with friends.

The average camping chair isn’t known for turning heads, but while the chic design of a Snow Peak Luxury Low Beach Chair will grab your attention, its versatility, durability, and cozy feel will keep it long after you’ve returned home. Its soft, yet resilient canvas material and lower back support pairs well with its extra-low seat, and its fairly lightweight materials and slim carrying bag ensures that campers can easily take this stylish, collapsible chair along for the adventure.

Although intended for camping, you’ll be tempted to keep this luxurious chair on your porch or patio with the rest of your outdoor furniture thanks to its rugged, rust-resistant aluminum frame, the spacious mesh pocket on its back, and slick, teak wood armrests. Snow Peak’s best camping chair was designed with that perfect balance of form and function, so don’t be surprised if your camping buddies want to give it a try.

Campers in cooler climates experience the best and worst parts of roughing it in autumn weather, but what if you found a luxurious camping chair that makes those chilly fall days and nights bearable? The Kuma Lazy Bear sports an extra-wide seat and plush back and sides that already make it feel like you’re cuddling up on a piece of soft indoor furniture, but this edition includes an integrated heater with low, medium, and high settings, with a battery pack that provides up to six hours of continuous warmth.

It would have been incredible if the Lazy Bear’s backrest warmed alongside its toasty seat, but sadly, it doesn’t. It’s also unfortunate that this beast of a chair weighs in at an unwieldy 15 pounds. Still, if you aren’t lugging this big model too far to your campsite, its long-lasting warmed seat, soft padding, and tall, wind-shielding back and arm rests easily makes it the best heated camping chair on the market.