After a couple of camping trips, we concluded that a strap is more convenient than a bag—it’s quicker and easier for a kid to grab the chair and go, without parental help. It has the most comfortable and supportive seat shape of any chair we tested. The Dual Lock chair has a firmer backrest and seat bottom than the competition. And it avoids the slouchy shape of most traditional camping chairs, which can sag to create a hunch-and-slouch posture. After new testing, we still love the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair for most outdoors situations. But we also have picks offering better support, higher weight capacity, and greater portability. Kids deserve a great outdoor seat as well, and this bestselling chair is a great pick. It has a safety lock, it's sturdy and holds up to 125 pounds. The canopy attachment is also beneficial feature for keeping children safe on extra sunny days. Rather than spending time searching for a free picnic table, bench or log, camping chairs provide both convenience and comfort that can be transported anywhere. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag. We recommend these products based on an intensive research process that's designed to cut through the noise and find the top products in this space. It's also easily foldable, can hold up to 300 pounds and has unique features such as a cup holder, mesh pockets and a carry bag. The canopy is big enough to block most, if not all, sunlight any time of day, and the chair’s seat has a strip of breathable mesh down the middle for airflow. Senior staff writer Lauren Dragan said the Renetto is her most comfortable camping chair. It has the highest weight capacity and largest seat of any chair we tested. Out of all the chairs we tested, this chair’s capacity—800 pounds—is the highest (the next-highest weight limit is 500 pounds).