After a couple of camping trips, we concluded that a strap is more convenient than a bag—quicker and easier for a kid to grab the chair and go, without parental help. The REI chair is rated to hold up to 150 pounds, the same coleman chair as the L.L.Bean and Walmart chairs. We think the REI chair is most appropriate for toddlers and kids up to about 7 or 8 years old, though reviews reveal that some small adults have found this to be their favorite seat.
We also have a list of our favorite camp chairs across the board; check it out to see how the Cooler Quad stacks up against other top contenders. Within the realm of Coleman products, their Big-N-Tall Quad is a true beast of a chair. With a max capacity of 600lbs, cushioned back, and self-bailing seat, it’s one of the only models that can give the Cooler Quad a run for its money.
Again, nothing broke on this chair during our few months of testing, but we are skeptical of its longevity. Always have a cold drink within easy reach at the campsite, tailgate or kids’ ball game thanks to the cooler built into the coleman sleeping bag armrest of the Camping Chair with Built-In 4-Can Cooler. Any appropriate exchanges, credits and refunds will be issued for the purchase price of the returned item(s); taxes are refunded in accordance with applicable state law.
Bring a comfortable seat with you to the campsite with the Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Camping Chair. Ideal for camping, picnics, or backyard barbeques, this versatile folding chair offers premium comfort in a roomy yet portable design. It features a breathable mesh back that allows the breeze to cool your back on hot days, plus an integrated mesh cup holder that keeps a refreshing beverage within your reach. Designed to ensure your comfort, the chair features an extra-wide 21.3-inch seat that offers plenty of room to lounge and adjustable arms that let you customize the chair to suit your preferences. The strong steel frame can support up to 250 pounds and withstands seasons of heavy use.
If you’re after a novelty chair with an included cooler, you’ve found it. But if you want something comfortable enough to watch an all-day soccer tournament and durable enough to bring back every season, we don’t think this one is a winner. Though it’s one of the least expensive chairs we tested, we’re still not sure it’s worth it. Lackluster performance and a cooler that’s only moderately useful but surprisingly in the way make us feel like there are much better options out there, even if the chair and cooler have to be separate. It had some thickness, with at least a couple layers of fabric making up the body, but this doesn’t help the integrity. The armrests are technically adjustable, though they are only attached through round discs, making it easy to accidentally push them down with your elbow during a routine readjustment.
We also let two boys, ages 1 and 5, play with them and sit on them in the backyard for six months. After all that, we concluded that the REI Co-op Camp Chair – Kids’ is the best choice for anyone who wants to buy a practical, portable outdoor chair for a small child. The Helinox Chair One weighs about 2 pounds, compresses smaller than a 2-liter bottle of soda, and is the most comfortable and easy to stow of the three top backpacking chairs we tested. Like competing chairs, the Chair One has a nylon and mesh seat and aluminum legs, which are linked with shock cord (the chair legs are made out of the same material as high-end tent poles).