Camp Furniture

Recent Camp Furniture Reviews

Helinox Chair Zero

This is a super light chair which is very useful in the backpack or even the paniers on a bike trip. It weighs less than a full water bottle, and it is great for a picnic. The legs will sink into loose dirt, mud, or sand—so pick hard ground. The chair has been a great addition to the backpack and paniers on day trips and adventures in the woods. It works for adults and kids, making it something we fight over! It also is great for the living room when adults, who are perhaps not as nimble, are… Full review

Helinox Swivel Chair

The Helinox Swivel Chair is a comfortable chair that swivels 360 degrees with ease. It’s pretty big and heavy, which means it’s not ideal for backcountry use, but it’s great for car camping, tailgating, fishing, hunting, backyard cookouts, etc. The chair is well-made and sturdy, which makes for a pretty comfortable sit. Conditions: For nine months, I’ve used the Helinox Swivel Chair as my go-to chair for things like car camping, hunting, backyard cookouts, etc. Because of the weight and… Full review

Stansport Aluminum Camp Stool

The Stansport Aluminum Camp Stool provides a comfortable sit for only a few bucks. If you are willing to add 17 ounces to your pack in order to have a more pleasant experience in camp, then this is a stool worth investing in. A year ago I spent a week on the Ozark Trail with another hiker from my area, "Astro." Riding on the top of his pack was this stool. As breaks occurred, I would be scoping for the perfect log to sit on, while Astro simply reached over his head, pulled his chair out, and sat… Full review

Klymit Cush Seat

A super lightweight pad, that packs down tiny, when you want a little something between your tush and the ground. On most day hikes, I like to have a little something to sit on when I am having lunch or chilling creek-side. For years, I have used a Therm-a-Rest Z-seat, a compact closed cell mat for that. But sometimes, when going fast and light with a small pack, I don't really have space for it. I kept getting emails from Klymit offering the Cush Seat pad "for free. You just pay the shipping."… Full review

REI Flexlite Chair

I overlooked the wobble in favor of size and weight. However, my mesh developed a rip, not due to weight (I'm 160 lbs) or misuse. There is NO customer service! These chairs are not cheap, and there are NO resources for replacement parts. REI will not replace them after one year. Youngone Corp who manufactures the chair is impossible to contact. There is NO customer service or even an email. So they are essentially a $90 throwaway. Shame on those that preach sustainability or carbon footprint.    … Full review

Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair Kit

The Trekker Chair Kit is a relatively light and supportive supplement to your air mattress so you can lounge around camp at the end of a long day. It packs away in a small roll, adapts to different sized pads, and provides decent lower back support. It could be a bit taller in the back, and is usable but not overly comfortable on its own without a pad. As it’s a seat on the ground, it fits well for lounging around in your shelter but would get dirty sitting around camp and takes a little while… Full review

Therm-a-Rest UltraLite Cot

This is excellent for side-sleepers! I can sleep through the whole night and wake up refreshed with no soreness. Packs down reasonably small and is reasonably lightweight. I have used it for backpacking. (Note: This is the newer version that's green, with crescent moon shaped side supports, not the full circles.) I am a side sleeper and I have had difficulty sleeping on traditional sleeping pads that backpackers use. I typically wake up multiple times each night, tossing and turning, and in the… Full review

Helinox Chair One

The chair is lightweight, simple to put together, and keeps you off the cold/wet ground. I’m a solid 240lbs and wasn’t worried at all regarding the structural integrity of the chair. They boast a 320lb-rating and I see no reason to question those specs. The reason for only 4-1/2 stars was due to the legs wanting to sink in the soil...larger feet pads could help eliminate that. Overall a great addition to one's gear closet! The chair is lightweight, simple to put together, and keeps you off the… Full review

Helinox Chair One

These chairs are light, pack small, and are pretty comfortable. Who says they are not for backpacking? I take mine on every trip. Just wait until you get a little older. A chair changes everything when it comes to comfort in the outdoors. Easy to set up. Works like it is supposed to. Well made. The first thing I do at the end of a day on the trail when backpacking is take off the pack, set up the chair, and sit down and take off the hiking boats and slip into a pair of crocs. That is living.  On… Full review