Comfortable camping chair

[Poita]

I expect this to be heavily a matter of opinion, but looking for some suggestions!

Our camping chairs have finally been retired. Loved them. Super comfy, good quality and sensibly priced ($70). They lasted 8 years and coped a hammering but finally gave up. I initially made the shop assistant set up every chair they had in a row and sat in every one, then bought the one that was the most comfortable. Most local shops now only stock a small number and most of them are cheap rubbish.

So now on the hunt. Most camping chairs I have found are not comfortable. They cut the circulation from under the back of the legs and/or they have a terrible curve which wrecks your back. You may think I am being pedantic, but I don't get away as much as I would like, so when I do I spend a lot of time sitting in this chair relaxing. I want to enjoy every minute of it :P

Wants:
A cup holder is a must
Must pack down relatively compact
Be quick and easy to setup/packup

Don't want/care:
High back (as they don't pack down small)
Low seating position. Fine once you are in but a pain to get in and out of, especially with a plate full of food.

Price is not an issue, I am prepared to pay for comfort/quality!
Any suggestions?

[RUGGA]

Have you been to Snowys? All chairs Are set up and have quite a good range. I am sure you will find what your looking for there. Also some of the staff will be happy to tell you if they have a sale coming up (or not ie. Lowest price now) and to hang out a week or two for the sale..

I think how they pack up, as you said, is just as important as comfort too. Only you know what space you have to fit/fill. I will be interested to hear how Stevemcs' directors chairs (he bought from Snowys) went on the CSR. These have a side table, slight drink holder spot and fold flatish.

[dimmo]

Have you been to Snowys? All chairs Are set up and have quite a good range. I am sure you will find what your looking for there. Also some of the staff will be happy to tell you if they have a sale coming up (or not ie. Lowest price now) and to hang out a week or two for the sale..

I think how they pack up, as you said, is just as important as comfort too. Only you know what space you have to fit/fill. I will be interested to hear how Stevemcs' directors chairs (he bought from Snowys) went on the CSR. These have a side table, slight drink holder spot and fold flatish.

After you go to snowys, go to Discount Camping and see what the price difference is.
We got an Oztrail Big Boy and an Oztrail Iron Back for quite a bit cheaper than the big stores.

[Aussie_Dan]

We are using Oz-Tent Goanna chairs. Super comfy.
Bought them at a camping show a few years back after trying many different chairs.
The King Goanna has a high back, which we didn't want either.

https://www.snowys.com.au/Camping-Furniture/Camping-Chairs/Goanna-Chair.aspx?c=2&sc=25&id=3610

Cheers, Dan.

[grhyso]

We have an Oztrail model we picked up halfway through our kimberley trip earlier this year. It has a high back so no good but we paid $100 each in Broome and none of the camping stores online came in cheaper (anaconda, bcf, snowies etc) but a quick Google of the model brought up big w had them for $50. Obviously this wasn't helpful in the middle of a trip but we did contemplate suffering till we got home the save $100.

Once you find the model you want it's worth doing some searching.

[11T.Co]

I spend a long time looking for a chair that I would find comfortable and ended up with one from the Blackwolf range, this one: http://www.blackwolf.com.au/product/...77/category/29

You can get cheaper ones but I haven't found one that was comfortable and sturdy (the last cheap ones we had lasted 2 camping trips and were returned as they were falling apart)

[Poita]

Thanks for the suggestions! I haven't had a chance to get to Snowys yet, but have been meaning to.

[stevemc181]

I have the Blackwolf Compact directors chairs, very easy to fold and stow away and comes complete with little side table and drink holder.

I was using some Boab high back chairs that are super comfy, but too damn long to pack easily. The Blackwolfs compact directors chairs aren't as comfy but it's all a trade off. I won't ever use the quad fold chairs again, particularly if there is any sand around to get in the mechanisms, makes them painful to close and open up.

[Merts]

We use the Coleman 5 position padded chairs. They are comfy and can be set fairly upright or various degrees of reclined. Depending on your idea of compact they might not fold down as small as you are after though.

It's not an issue for me as I chuck them on the top of the camper before I put the travel cover on.

http://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/camp-furniture/chairs-stools/coleman-5-position-padded-chair-with-glassp/p/90027351?gclid=CLTd7_LVws4CFVJxvAodJEAOuw

[Sam Pato]

I have the high back version of this fella

https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/jet-tent-pilot-chair-large

For a 100kg bloke with a bad back, it's by far the best chair I've had. it has webbing under the seat and a lumber support - both of which really help. Steel frame is super sturdy but its a heavy chair.

Cheers


Sam

[dhula]

I brought a couple of these from Masters a while back --> Click here
I find them better than some chairs I've had in the past. It is comfortable enough for a good laz around the camp, easy to get into and out of and packs up pretty easily. When packed up it's pretty much a square/rectangle type shape which makes it relatively easy to store in the car or on the roofrack. The bonus I found with the carry bag is that it has two carry straps that can be used al-la backpack making it ideal for carrying, particularly going to events where you have to park away from where you sit as it keeps your hands free for the esky.

[old Jack]

Unfortunatrly light/compact does not come with drink holder, high seating position, comfort, side table , etc, etc. what ever you buy, there will be some compromise.
We changed from the Carrabie sling type folding chairs when we become empty nesters. We have Dune Nomad folding chairs, on special for $69 down from $110 at Annaconda.
They fold relative flat, are not overly wide or long, very comfortable, 8 position recline with high back/head rest so great for having a snooze in or star gazing. Because they have hoop bottom legs they do not sink into soft sand too much. No drink holders or tables but we have a small folding table that takes care of these requirements.

OJ.

[nj swb]

No drink holders or tables but we have a small folding table that takes care of these requirements.

OJ.

I've yet to find a drink holder that works well for Brie - definitely need a table for that.

[Dicko1]

I,ve tried them all and now I take a good quality plastic chair that you often see with the plastic table sets. Keeps your posture good, easiest to get out off and with a small cushion very comfy. Cheap as chips too. Got a couple of flash camp chairs here that I won in a competition and although they look the goods they are a bastard to get out of after a few minutes. You sink too much into them and this is no good for the back

ps....these are the opinions of an older fart. Those with good backs may not have this issue!!!

[Poita]

I know what I need exists somewhere as my previous chairs were exactly that!

Don't mind whether they are square or rectangle when folded up, either will work fine on the roof rack.

A cup holder I see is important as I will nearly always have either a coffee or a beer, but the swinging pocket style which are stitched to the chair seat aren't any good for a full cup of coffee. The pockets in the arms are better suited for that. I may need to make a compromise though...