The best camping chairs: 10 genuinely comfortable outdoor chairs, tested

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Ready to carry on camping this summer? I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that a good collapsible camping chair can change your life. If you’ve never used one before, you’ll be astonished at how comfy a folding chair is, letting you sit off the cold ground when you’re cooking, eating, or just chilling out around the fire, and making every evening at camp a social occasion.

There’s a folding camping chair out there to suit everyone, including wild campers who only carry the essentials, glampers, and camper van fans who like a bit of luxury. I’ve tested 10 of the best folding camping chairs, from tiny portable stools that collapse to the size of a baguette to cushioned monster chairs that wouldn’t look out of place in your sitting room, at prices to fit all budgets and starting from just £15.

Best camping chair overall:
Vango Kraken 2 oversized chair
_{£41.95 at Outdoor Action}

Best budget camping chair:
Mountain Warehouse folding chair
_{£14.99 at Mountain Warehouse}

Best camping chair for two:
Kelty Low loveseat
_{£114.95 at WildBounds}

Best lightweight camping chair/best camping chair for kids:
Helinox Chair One
_{£89.95 at Helinox}
Helinox Chair One Mini
_{£79.95 at Helinox}

Best heavy-duty camping chair:
Coleman Deck Chair
_{£36.99 at UK Camping and Leisure}

Best camping chair for comfort:
Big Agnes Big Six armchair
_{£204.95 at WildBounds}