Camping Chair

[Az.]

I have been thinking recently and come to a conclusion that my life would be so much better if I was able to take a camping chair on my cycling trips.

I travel very often with my kids and it means we stop in random places and I have to spend hours sitting on rocks, logs, grass, benches in full sun etc etc. It would be so nice to have a camping chair, sit in a shade, read a book and wait for kids.

So... do you take camping chairs with you? Any recommendations?

 

[sjpt]

Not the same as a chair, but the simple folding seat cushion is really light and compact and makes a big difference (especially in keeping your bum dry).

e.g.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Foldable-Camping-Outdoor-Folding-Cushions/dp/B08FDSJQJ8/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=folding+cushion&qid=1690207653&sr=8-7

but there are lots out there; I can't recommend this one especially

 

[guerney]

I recommend you stay away from this, because you'll end up with a bad lower back problem. It's absolutely awful. You may experience back pain just looking at it. I do. It's only good feature is the beer can holder.

Wilko Folding Camping Chair | Wilko

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[StuartsProjects]

Not the same as a chair, but the simple folding seat cushion is really light and compact and makes a big difference (especially in keeping your bum dry).

I used to take somthing very similar out when walking in the hills, agreed, well worth the few grams.

But I also cheated a bit, I cut up the ground sleeping mat you would normally take camping, into 3 pieces, joined it with gaffa tape and used it (folded) as a liner for the back of my rucsac. I could then easily take it out to sit on, or unfold and sleep on it.

 

[StuartsProjects]

Try one of these Ultralight chairs, small when packed, 35cm long x 10cm diameter, 1.2Kg. Very comfortable. Not as easy to assemble as a standard folding camping chair, but then they weigh a ton and are huge packed.

 

[guerney]

£3.99 at Aldi a couple of weeks ago, £1 at Poundland about 4 years ago. 700g, quite packable:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shakespeare-Compact-Folding-Stool-Brown/dp/B004AHLRU6/

 

[EddiePJ]

I bought a Trekology fold up chair when it was on special offer last year.
It is surprisingly strong, easy to use, and doesn't take up a great deal of room, but if I were to be in the market again for one, I would look at the OEX version, as it better at spreading the load to the ground. I generally have to use the lids of jars, to stop the feet from sinking.

 

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[StuartsProjects]

but if I were to be in the market again for one, I would look at the OEX version, as it better at spreading the load to the ground.

Indeed, the nylon mat bottom of the OEX, is a key factor in stopping the legs dissapear into soft ground.

 

[Az.]

Thanks guys for suggestions. I think this is what I am looking for:

YL06 Oversized Lightweight Camping Chair

Naturehike 600D Cationic fabric and Alluminum Alloy Support Fishing Beach Picnic Chair. DURABILITY, SET UP in SECONDS, ULTRALIGHT, Perfect for hiking, camping, tailgating, BBQ, picnics, concerts, sporting events, the beach. backpackers, car camping or anywhere you travel!

www.naturehike.com

However 50cm when folded is a challenge as it is bigger than my panniers. I might need to compromise and buy something smaller.

 

[guerney]

This is not the chair you are looking for. Titanium, 247g. (good luck getting a refund They'll probably post you a winged rubber hamster).

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[flash]

This is the one I use it is very light and compact fits easily in a pannier. I have had it for 18 months and no problems. Link

 

[Oldie]

Thanks guys for suggestions. I think this is what I am looking for:

YL06 Oversized Lightweight Camping Chair

Naturehike 600D Cationic fabric and Alluminum Alloy Support Fishing Beach Picnic Chair. DURABILITY, SET UP in SECONDS, ULTRALIGHT, Perfect for hiking, camping, tailgating, BBQ, picnics, concerts, sporting events, the beach. backpackers, car camping or anywhere you travel!

www.naturehike.com

However 50cm when folded is a challenge as it is bigger than my panniers. I might need to compromise and buy something smaller.

The low back ones mentioned earlier are very comfortable and have a much smaller pack size.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B082S8LKGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I also use castor cups for soft ground - £2.49 for 4.

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[richtea99]

Oxford Products are usually very good quality, but I can't personally vouch for this specific item:

Oxford Camping Chair

Oxford Camping Chair from the UK's leading online bike store. Free UK delivery over £25 and easy returns on our range of over 80,000 products.

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

 

[StuartsProjects]

Oxford Products are usually very good quality, but I can't personally vouch for this specific item:

Oxford Camping Chair

Oxford Camping Chair from the UK's leading online bike store. Free UK delivery over £25 and easy returns on our range of over 80,000 products.

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

The significant problem with chairs like that is that they cannot cope with soft ground, the legs are only suited to firm ground.

One easy low cost solution to this would be plastic plates maybe 15cm diameter which you could put on the legs to stop them sinking.


The mat under the legs on the OEX one in post #5, might look a bit odd, but it helps on soft ground.

 

[guerney]

The significant problem with chairs like that is that they cannot cope with soft ground, the legs are only suited to firm ground.

It's the same with my bike's kickstand... ever so slowly tips over....

 

[richtea99]

The significant problem with chairs like that is that they cannot cope with soft ground, the legs are only suited to firm ground.

One easy low cost solution to this would be plastic plates maybe 15cm diameter which you could put on the legs to stop them sinking.

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[guerney]

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4" x 3 1/2"

I like it, but that's too big to adhere permanently using superglue+baking soda to the end of my bike's kickstand, would catch on something when folded in, prevent a flush fold... I'll probably cut a bit of thin plastic chopping board (or something) to size and shape instead. The same could be done for camping chair legs.