Camping chairs: your comfy seat wherever the journey takes you
After a long walk along the coast, a day on the campsite or an evening by the fire, there is one thing you really look forward to: sitting down properly. A damp picnic blanket or a hard cool box just does not do the job. A good camping chair gives you a dry, stable and genuinely relaxing place to rest – and it folds away small enough to travel with you. Whether you pitch up at a festival, head to the lake with the fishing rod or simply want extra seating for garden guests, our camping chairs are built to come along for the ride.
Which camping chair suits you best?
Not every seat has the same job to do, so it helps to know the main types before you choose:
- Classic folding chairs: lightweight, quick to open and perfect for picnics, sports days and barbecues. Many models have armrests and a practical drinks holder.
- Director's chairs: a higher seat makes getting up easier, and a side table is ideal next to the camping kitchen while you cook.
- Reclining and relaxer chairs: adjustable backrests and padded headrests turn a coffee break into a proper snooze in the sunshine.
- Camping stools: super compact for hiking, angling or the boot of a small car.
- Loungers and recliners: stretch out fully when you have the space, much like your sun loungers at home.
If you mainly want seating for the patio rather than the campsite, take a look at our garden chairs or the cosy beach chairs instead.
What to look for before you buy
A few details make the difference between a chair you love and one that stays in the shed:
- Load capacity: check the maximum user weight – our frames are tested for everyday use so everyone can sit down with confidence.
- Frame material: aluminium stays light and resists rust, powder-coated steel offers extra stability.
- Fabric: weather-resistant polyester or Oxford fabric dries quickly and wipes clean after a muddy weekend.
- Pack size and weight: a chair you carry on foot should weigh around 2–3 kg; for car camping, comfort can come first.
- Comfort extras: padded seats, adjustable armrests, cup holders, side pockets and a carry bag.
- Ground grip: wide feet stop the chair sinking into soft grass or sand.
Setting up your perfect camp
A chair rarely travels alone. Pair it with one of our camping tables for meals and card games, add a picnic basket for the drive and keep the sun off with a parasol. For the night, comfortable camping beds and roomy tents complete the set-up, while our packing-friendly suitcases keep your kit tidy on the way there. Browse the whole camping range to see how easily everything combines.
More than just camping: everyday uses
Folding chairs are brilliant multitaskers. Keep two in the car for spontaneous days out, line them up around the BBQ when friends arrive, use them under a gazebo at a summer party or take one to the touchline on a chilly Sunday morning. They also work as flexible extra seating when your armchairs and rocking chairs are already taken. On balmy evenings at home, swap the chair for one of our hammocks, chairs and loungers and simply enjoy the moment.
Care tips that keep your chair going for years
Let the fabric dry completely before folding the chair away – trapped moisture is the main cause of musty smells and mould. Brush off sand, wipe the frame with a damp cloth and store everything in its carry bag, ideally in a dry corner of the garage or in your garden shed. Check the hinges and screws once a season and give moving parts a quick spray of lubricant. Treated this way, a well-made folding chair will survive countless trips.
Take a moment to think about where you will sit most often, how far you need to carry your chair and how much comfort you want – then pick the model that matches. With the right camping chair in the boot, every stop becomes a little break worth looking forward to.