The perfect camp chair?

[Wayne]

After the Wintermoot, I’m In the market for a comfortable camp chair that doesn’t feel like it’s about to break every time I seat down and more importantly allows me to get out of it once seated.

Main use will be chilling around the campfire watching others work. Occasionally I’ll be seated whittling or instructing.

What’s considered the best light but strong camp chair on the market in the UK. Google is full of brands that don’t seem to ship here or cost silly money.

Budget up to £80

 

[bopdude]

Is this car camping or carry in ? ULOG have some good ones

 

[Broch]

I think this is a very subjective topic; different people look for different things. I've had loads of chairs over the years and the one thing that was consistent, despite paying quite high prices for some, was that they broke due to the insistence of the manufacturers of putting holes/pins/screws through aluminium tubing. Typically just as you're pushing yourself up on the arms after a few glasses of malt

So, I've resorted to using directors' style chairs (as shown at the Winter Moot below). They are much stronger, you can get up without fear of the legs breaking, there's a fold away table to the side for your drink etc. & pockets on the other side for tools (or a bottle ). They are probably not the luxury comfort of some designs but I like the seating position for 'doing stuff'.

 

[Stew]

Vegas XL!

 

[Van-Wild]

I have this. It's brilliant. Bomb proof and fits in my van no probs as it folds down.

https://campervanculture.com/shop/folding-safari-camping-chair/

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[Nomad64]

I have this. It's brilliant. Bomb proof and fits in my van no probs as it folds down.

https://campervanculture.com/shop/folding-safari-camping-chair/

If it will cope with the bulk of the average Afrikaner then it should support with the average Brit with a bit to spare!

 

[Van-Wild]

If it will cope with the bulk of the average Afrikaner then it should support with the average Brit with a bit to spare!

I'd recommend Front Runner products to anyone who spends time in the outdoors. Top of the range robust kit but not very pricy when u compare it to other brands, especially if durability is high on your list of priorities!

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[Nice65]

Oztent King Goanna is my super comfy chair. It’s not that light, but very nice to sit in.

https://www.oztent.co.uk/acatalog/King-Goanna-Chair-37.html#SID=16

 

[Wayland]

Fishermen like to sit in chairs for long periods of time.

A few of them are gravimetrically challenged as well so some of the fishing products are both tough and comfy.

 

[Mesquite]

Fishermen like to sit in chairs for long periods of time.

A few of them are gravimetrically challenged as well so some of the fishing products are both tough and comfy.

Yup, that's very true which is why I got this from a bootfair for £20.

New they're about £80, solidly built, adjustable legs so you can set it up for your exact preference and has adjustable back whch is very handy for a snooze by the fire

 

[Robson Valley]

Mesquite: that is the design of chair that I need. Do I see "FOX" brand?
Sitting is not the issue for me. Trying to stand up again is the puzzle.
I have to get my feet & legs under me for my crappy sense of balance.
Then I can launch myself out of the chair and keep from tipping over with my cane.

l those other chairs have some criss-cross nest of tubes below the front.

 

[Erbswurst]

If weight doesn't matter I would have a look to fishermen's chairs.

 

[Robson Valley]

Not much bank fishing here for anything. Either mountain rivers or on a lake in a boat.
There are 180 different camp chairs in the Home Depot online catalog and just 2 of them do not have criss-cross bars under the front.

 

[MartinK9]

https://www.anchorsupplies.com/british-army-landrover-chair.html

 

[Robbi]

check out Landrover chairs....like this but there's lots out there much cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/brittish...h=item23b5fe14cf:g:fmgAAOSwYkRcZGP6:rk:2:pf:0

 

[jimbo75]

Fishing chairs every day of the week! I got a Dunlop one from argos really cheap. It's a great bit of kit! And even better with a reindeer hide on it.
Only downside was a lack of a drink holder, although when its low to the ground (has adjustable legs)... you can just put drinks on the ground !