But it doesn’t stop at check-in; we’re here for you anytime to replenish supplies or pick out the perfect souvenir to inspire your next adventure. This popsicle mold is not only easy to fill with various flavors and ingredients, but the lay-flat design also saves space in the freezer. The set includes a lid to help prevent freezer burn and 50 wooden sticks to last you through the season. With four wine glasses, plates and silverware, as well as a striped navy lining, insulated cooler compartment and matching blanket, this picnic basket is sure to elevate your park visits all summer long.
Conversely, if you’re quite tall, you might not want a lower chair, which may position your knees higher than is comfortable, and may prove to be a struggle to stand. A functional cupholder, a convenient carry strap, and durable fabric distinguish this kids’ chair from similar seats. But keep in mind that your kid will eventually outgrow this one. This chair’s big canopy provides ample sun protection at a campsite or sporting event, and it doubles as a backpack-strap-equipped carrying case. Several Wirecutter staffers have owned the Coleman chair for years, using it on camping trips, in backyards, and at sporting events. For the most part, it’s held up well, but one common quibble is that the seat bottom begins to sag after several years of use.
Make transporting plates, flatware, condiments and more a breeze with this all-in-one serving caddy. Reviewers rave about how convenient the napkin holder is, since you don’t have to worry about the contents flying off in the wind while enjoying a meal outside. These outdoor, 15-strand string lights will brighten up your backyard with a warm white glow.
Once the day is done, you can look forward to an easy cleanup because the blanket is machine-washable. It’s available in several different styles, including “Bear,” “Sun,” “Lights,” and “Stripe” designs. Moon Lence released a new generation of its Portable Camping Chair; this new version has a redesigned base and more mesh ventilation than its predecessor. It comes with a five-year warranty for its frame and a two-year warranty for its fabric; this rivals the warranty for our top lightweight pick. Renetto licenses its patent to a company called Kelsyus, which makes cheaper versions of the chair.
We love it when a product is so easy to use that it doesn’t come with instructions — and that’s just one of the things that sets the REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair apart from other hiking-focused camp chairs. Set-up was simple, as was collapsing it down and rolling it up to fit into the carrying case. The one-pound chair features a durable aluminum frame and ozark trail canopy a ripstop nylon seat that’s plenty durable — but it really wins points for being so portable, and it is small enough to store in a backpack for long hikes. We found that the seat almost cradles you while sitting, and it flexes a bit to avoid feeling too rigid. But even the most minimal camp chairs are still more comfortable than sitting on the ground.
The box-shaped cupholder is a little roomier than the round cupholders on the Coleman and the L.L.Bean Base Camp chairs—better for stubby water bottles or mugs of hot chocolate around the campfire. The Helinox Chair One is the best chair for anyone who needs a lightweight, portable chair. This chair costs slightly more than the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair, but it’s still a budget-friendly option.
Many testers found other chairs more comfortable and easier to put together than the Nemo Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair. This is also the most expensive lightweight chair we tested, and we think the Chair One is a better value. The REI Co-op chair’s polyester seat material feels both more forgiving and more durable than the thinner material on many other kids’ chairs. Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer.