Most Comfortable Camp Chair in 2024

I love roughing it with the best of them, but when I’m not pitching tents and driving my motorhome down forested trails, I’m on a personal quest for comfort. 

Besides, when camping, you have to take whatever creature comforts you can get, and a cozy seat is one of my must-haves. 

I have tested more camping chairs than I can count, plunking them down in the great, wide wilderness and seeing how they fare. 

After documenting my findings and narrowing it down, I’m here to share my favorite camping chairs. You’ll find something great for you ahead, whether you have a huge budget or can’t spend more than $50.

The Most Comfortable Camping Chairs in 2024 to Improve Your Outdoor Experience

Kelty Low-Love Seat Camping Chair – Best Overall

Hubby and I always go camping together, and I figured that instead of separate chairs, why not buy one bigger chair? I couldn’t find many seats that fit the bill. 

Then I came across the Kelty loveseat camping chair.

This cozy, oversized camping seat is 46 inches wide and has a weight capacity of 400 pounds, so there’s room for two. If you like camping solo or just want your own seat, you can always stretch out on this bad boy and take a nap. Just grab a pillow and you’re off to dreamland. 

The Kelty loveseat camping chair has slight cushioning throughout. The 600-denier polyester, which is available in several two-toned color combos, provides some insulation, and it’s tough enough that even if you let the kids or the rambunctious family dog sit, you don’t have to worry about frays and tears. 

I love how easy it is to pack up this camping chair. I was caught in a sudden shower and wanted to get in my camper and away from the rain. All I needed to do is open the roll tote, fold the loveseat down, and tuck it inside the tote. 

I didn’t get soaked, and my camping chair didn’t get moldy. It was a win-win.

Pros

• If you meet the weight limit, the alloy steel frame is designed to hold up the whole family. 
• The color varieties are appealing, with your options Canyon Brown (tan) and Beluga (dark greenish-brown), Deep Lake (brown and bright teal), and Dill (forest green and bright green).
• The roll tote unfurls, giving the kids a place to play or your pup a spot for resting.
• Cupholders on either side ensure you don’t have to bump elbows when taking a drink. 

Cons

• At 15 pounds, this chair is a bit heavier than you might want to lug around, but that’s only because of its size. 

Nemo Stargaze – Best for Reclining 

The problem with a lot of camping chairs is they force you to sit stock straight. I don’t know about you, but that’s not my preferred way to sit when I’m relaxing. I want to lean back and feel comfy.

That was why I was super excited to try the Nemo Stargaze. This isn’t your average camping chair. You can lean back and recline to your heart’s content.

The best way I can describe it is like sitting in a hammock but without all the anxiety that it’s going to fall at any moment.

The aluminum frame keeps this chair lightweight, an advantage it has over the Kelty loveseat. The mesh material makes it bearable to use during the thick, soupy heat of the summer. It will breathe, so you won’t have to worry about sweat stains when you get up.

So, how does the seat recline? Tension straps allow you to set the reclining angle, whether you want to tilt slightly back or lie nearly flat.

However, my favorite feature is how the seat is height-adjustable. After you finish using it, you can let a shorter guest like a child enjoy it, reducing the clutter in your camper since not everyone needs their own seats.

Pros

• The reduced center of gravity makes the Nemo Stargaze ready to use on more types of terrain, even unlevel ground.
• This camping chair has a carrying case for effortless transport. 
• You get a cup holder for keeping your favorite drink close at hand.
• You can choose from six colors: Coriander (light tan), Hazy Aqua (light blue), Lagoon (dark teal-green), Huckleberry (dark magenta), Blue Horizon (bright blue), and Black Pearl (black). 

Cons

• The angle of the cupholders make it easy to spill your drink on your lap (and trust me, I know this from experience, unfortunately). 

Alite by Grand Trunk Monarch Chair – Best Compact Chair

Listen, between finagling with the hitch setup for your towing vehicle, packing expeditiously, and balancing the weight in your trailer, the last thing you want to do is wrestle with a camping chair. 

The chair is supposed to be an easy part of your routine, and with the Alite by Grand Trunk Monarch chair, it can finally be again.

This no-frills camping chair is simple, straightforward, and installs fast. I hardly believed it myself until I tried it. The chair uses a basic pole and hub system, all built from aluminum to keep the weight under 1.5 pounds. 

The Alite chair might not have much to it, but do you know what it does include? Rubber feet. I’m so grateful for that, especially considering this chair has no armrests or headrests. You don’t want to feel like you’ll topple over, and the rubber feet offer a good degree of stability. 

Pros

• Speedy, efficient, simple – what more can you ask for?
• The Alite chair is cost-effective.
• You can select from four fun colors for the whole family: Urban Camo, Clay Red (bright red), Storm (light blue-gray), or Horizon (striped and patterned).  

Cons 

• Since it has no armrests, the Alite also lacks cupholders. 

Coleman Portable Camping Chair – Best Budget Chair 

A camping chair shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg if you ask me! Fortunately, you don’t have to do much digging to find a low-cost option under $100. 

However, this awesome chair doesn’t sacrifice a thing, especially if you choose the bundle edition with the tent. That’s right, you can buy both together and start your camping expeditions off on the right foot!

The fabric and mesh seat is one of the more straightforward I’ve covered, but that’s fair for the cost. It has a steel pole skeleton with crisscrossing legs for stability. The fabric seat covers the metal pole arms.

Beneath one arm is a mesh drink holder, while the other includes a deep hanging pocket for stowing your phone, keys, and other essentials you can fit close by. You will hardly have to lift a finger! 

Pros

• The bundle is one of the best options on this list if you’re on a budget and want to go camping this weekend. 
• A carry bag helps you transport your chair with ease, and it folds down so fast you can be on your way to your next adventure in minutes. 
• Back cushioning makes this chair comfy enough to sit and relax in for several hours. I had a great time using it.
• The cooler pouch is insulated and can stash four cans at once, keeping them frosty for longer. 

Cons

• This arms aren’t the most comfortable, as the fabric offers very little protection from the harsh metal bars.  

Yeti Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair – Best Collapsible Chair 

Collapsible camping chairs are a must if your camper has limited space. You can squash your chair down, place it neatly in your trailer, and be on your merry way. When you arrive to your next destination, there’s your chair, ready and waiting to be opened up and used again. 

The Yeti Trailhead caught my eye for its all-mesh seat. Then I realized it could collapse, and I was sold. 

Let me do the mesh material more justice. It’s called Flexgrid, and it has some of the best weight support around. Although this chair doesn’t look it, can hold up to 500 pounds! That’s not bad for a chair for one. 

The Flexgrid fabric moves with your body and is designed to reduce pressure points. I also love the stately blue fabric of this chair. It’s the type of camping seat that when you pull up to an RV resort or campground and pull it out, your fellow campers will be jealous.

I know because I’ve seen it happen several times!

Pros

• The color will hold up longer due to the UV-resistant fabric. 
• The dual-strapped carry bag is wearable two ways, whether as a backpack or on your arm. 
• Locking tensioners keep you secure, so you don’t have to stress about your chair falling. The wide, multi-terrain feet will also keep you upright. 
• An included cupholder can fit many Yeti beverage containers, from wine tumblers to bottles. 

Cons

• This chair is way expensive, costing over $250. 

Ozark Trail XXL Folding Padded Director Chair – Best XXL Chair 

You thought you’ve seen big camping chairs, but you ain’t seen nothing yet!

The Ozark Trail director camping chair is XXL-sized, measuring 36.5 inches tall, 42.9 inches wide, and 25.6 inches deep. With specs like that, it’s no wonder this chair can support 600 pounds, the most of any seat on the list.

It’s a lot more affordable than you’d expect, so it’s among the most versatile I’ve discussed.

This chair is the epitome of comfort. Not only is it ultra-wide so you can lean your entire body into it, but it has padding in all the right places.

Pros

• The alloy steel frame gave me lots of confidence this chair would hold up. 
• An extendable side table folds down. It’s the perfect spot for a meal outside!
• The bright red color of this chair is head-turning. 

Cons

• The arms aren’t as comfortable as they could be, and this chair weighs a heavy 19 pounds! 

GCI Outdoor Rocker Camping Chair – Best Rocking Chair 

Camper chairs sure can do a lot these days, can’t they? I already reviewed one that can recline, and now here’s a rocker courtesy of GCI Outdoor. 

Sitting in a rocking chair is soothing. While sure, it harkens many of us back to the days of wailing infants, without a baby in our laps, we can just close our eyes and enjoy the relaxing, repetitive motion. 

Now, imagine rocking while watching a sunset at your favorite campsite. That’s why I love the GCI Outdoor rocker camping chair. 

So, how does it rock, you ask? It’s simple! A series of poles with spring action let you sit back and push yourself forward, rocking with ease. 

The entire chair has a powder-coated steel frame to support 250 pounds. That’s a generous weight limit for a single-person chair, but you probably won’t want to give this one up to share with someone else. I know I didn’t!

You wouldn’t think this chair folds up, but indeed, it does. You can flatten it and easily stow it in your camper until your next adventure.

Breathable mesh panels up the back allow sweat to escape so you don’t feel slick and sticky when you get off this chair. The sturdy armrests are shaped plastic with a gentle curve to rest your arms on. 

Oh, and of course, there’s a cupholder! 

Pros

• The GCI Outdoor rocking chair weighs only 12.8 pounds, making it lightweight for its additional rocking mechanism. 
• You get a free carry bag with your purchase. 
• You can select from several rocking chair styles, including kickback rockers, freestyle rockers, and roadtrip rockers.
• The range of colors is so fun, with options such as Indigo Blue and Hunter Green available. 

Cons

• The additional metal rods that allow the chair to rock do complicate installation a touch and increase the chair’s weight. 

Timber Ridge Camping Chair – Best Zero-Gravity Chair

The weight limit on many camp chairs isn’t that much. If you get an allowance of 250 pounds, you’re lucky! 

That can put you in a tight spot if you’re bigger and taller, as you can search high and low for a chair that fits you. 

Although I don’t quite fit the size requirements, I could feel the durability of the Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Chair as soon as I sat down. This 350-pound XXL chair felt awesomely roomy for me. I could curl up with a good book and get lost on this chair for hours. 

The chair itself weighs 22 pounds, which I found remarkable, considering it’s so much larger and burlier than most of the other camping chairs I’ve looked at.

I also love how long this chair is. The fabric extends nearly to the ground so you can rest your legs. However, the chair is also more than 20 inches off the ground, so you don’t have to fret about it getting dirty if you’re camping out in the middle of nowhere. 

Part of what makes this chair so cozy is its padding. The main seat and back are padded, with a plush pillow headrest attached to the chair. 

Go on and lift your feet way up, as that’s what this zero-gravity chair is designed to it. The reclining position you’re in will make you want to sit around all day, and why not? You’re camping, so you make the rules!

I tested this chair from zero to 170 degrees, and it moves smoothly as you increase the recline angle. 

Pros

• The plastic cupholder is attached to the side of the seat and also has some tray space for snacking. 
• The steel frame feels sturdy, as do the plastic armrests. 
• I love how this camping chair has a pillow, as most don’t.

Cons

• The polyester material could be more breathable. There are mesh panels around the back, but they don’t help much. 

Wrapping Up 

With camping chairs more inclusionary than ever, you don’t have to forego seating comfort on your RV adventures when you need it most. Each of these chairs passed my standards here at Travels & Travails, so I know they will be just as great when you try one!