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Best Camp Chairs for 2025

We all know the fight for a good seat.

In fact, we consider it in almost every aspect of life, sometimes subconsciously.

Where will we sit in the cinema?

Where’s the best position on the sidelines of a sports game to catch all the action?

What’s the most ideal spot around the campfire for maximum warmth and minimum smoke?

Of course, the most important factor is the seat itself. The comfort and convenience of the chair beneath your derrière can make or break a social experience (well, aside from the jokes you tell). At the campsite, usually on offer is the modest wooden log, the humble tree stump, the ground, possibly your mate’s lap… or any of the camp chairs in this year’s best sellers list!

Stripped of all bias, this selection is based on our sales data over the previous 12 months. From padded backs and Hotspot pockets to quad-fold designs and knick-knack holders, take a seat and read up on what makes these the most popular camp chairs for 2025.

An Oztent camp chair facing a campfire among tall trees.

From padded backs and Hotspot pockets to quad-fold designs and knick-knack holders, take a seat and read up! Image: Oztent

Best All-Rounder

Oztent King Goanna and King Goanna HotSpot

One of the most comfortable chairs on the market, the King Goanna Chair provides hours of seating comfort in every Aussie campsite.

Boasting a tough 600D fabric over a heavy-duty steel frame, the chair features front support struts and machined steel feet to support up to 200kg. A fully padded seat combined with adjustable lumbar support also delivers ultimate tailored comfort, while two insulated drink holders and accessory pockets keep necessities at hand too. For added warmth in the wintery weather, check out the Hotspot version too.

With added padding on the carry bag for safe and secure storage, the King Goanna delivers years of reliability at the campsite.

Oztent King Goanna Chair

Oztent King Goanna Chair

Best for the Beach and Beats on the Green

Coleman Deluxe Mesh Event, OZtrail Festival Arm Chair, and Exped Sit Pad Flex

Great things come in three’s, like this triplet of low-rise retreat seats!

Firstly, a great value chair for any outdoor event is the Coleman Deluxe Mesh Event, offering cool but compact comfort. With a low-seated design and super strong mesh for breathability, kick back and enjoy the outdoors with an easy, breezy, seating solution in warmer weather. At a lightweight 2.9kg too, it remains neat and compact when packed into its included carry bag.

Next, the OZtrail Festival Arm chair has been designed for seaside slumbers and festival frivolities alike. Built akin to a regular quad-fold camp chair only with a low powder-coated steel frame and generously padded seat and back to ensure stable comfort wherever you park your derriére. Keep the bevvies at your beckoned call thanks to a cup and stemmed wine glass holder, while an included carry bag offers simple storage and transport from the backseat to the seaside. Go seamlessly from sand and sun to shaded grassy parks with the OZtrail Festival Arm chair.

From hiking to kayaking adventures beyond the treeline — the Sit Pad Flex by Exped delivers lightweight comfort wherever you park your backside! This clever closed-cell foam pad features a 3-panel design that folds out quickly for instant field seating. At just 1.8cm thick with R-Value 1.5 (ASTM tested), it provides cushioned insulation against cold surfaces while sliding effortlessly into bike bags, mesh panels, or backpack pockets.

Left to Right: Coleman Deluxe Mesh Event Chair, Exped Sit Pad Flex, and OZtrail Festival Arm Chair

Left to Right: Coleman Deluxe Mesh Event Chair, Exped Sit Pad Flex, and OZtrail Festival Arm Chair

Best for the Loafers and Loungers

OZtrail Galaxy 2- and 3-Seater Lounges

It’s never easy to choose between your best mates – until the Galaxy 2- and 3-Seaters waddle their way into camp!

With room for two and three respectively, these extra-long seats boast a hard-wearing 600D denier fabric with double-layer padding, while their powder-coated steel tube frames offer durability against wear, tear, and your derrières! From picnics and campsites to kicking back at a concert, keep the bevvies close by in the integrated wine glass holders at either end and stash your phone, book, or tablet in the mesh pocket too.

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves – until we don’t have to, thanks to the Galaxy 2- and 3-Seaters!

OZtrail Galaxy 2- and 3-Seater Lounge Chairs

Left to Right: OZtrail Galaxy 3-Seater Lounge and Galaxy 2-Seater Lounge

Best for Cold Weather Camping

Oztent Koala Hotspot Lounge

Like a giant hug on legs, the Koala Hotspot Lounge from Oztent is the cuddliest cradle in our camp chair range!

Fully padded for surrounding comfort, a 600D ripstop polyester fabric covers a durable steel frame boasting a 200kg weight rating. With adjustable lumbar support too, a HotSpot pouch provides passive heat on the frosty mornings and chilly evenings for added consolation at camp. An insulated drink and phone holder on one side keeps the necessities in arm’s reach, while two mesh pockets hold other knick-knacks and essentials for those drawn-out lounge-abouts!

Curl up in cushioned comfort with the Koala Hotspot Lounge.

Oztent Koala Hotspot Lounge Chair

Oztent Koala Hotspot Lounge Chair

Best for Watching Campsite Drama

BlackWolf Compact Directors

Grab the popcorn.

Featuring a folding steel frame that supports a sturdy seating platform, its durable padded seat and backrest also contribute to its impressive 140kg weight rating. A unique and compact folding action with built-in carry handle makes for easy transport, while a built-in side table, cup holder, and accessory pocket are handy touches.

Lights – camera – BlackWolf! Take action with the Compact Directors Chair.

BlackWolf Compact Directors Chair

BlackWolf Compact Directors Chair

Best Stool

Outdoor Connection Multipurpose Compact

Yep, just as it sounds: lightweight, portable, and found beneath your backside.

…Uh, not that kind of stool.

Constructed from durable material, the Multipurpose Compact stools feature a wave cylinder design with multiple locking points for strength and stability. Thanks to a simple pull-and-twist mechanism, they lock into place at your chosen height. Just like that solid piece of stump pretending to be a chair at site, these stools are tough and robust, boasting a 150kg weight rating – plus, a carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap for carrying convenience.

Use as a stool, side table, or footrest!

Outdoor Connection Multipurpose Compact Stools

Outdoor Connection Multipurpose Compact Stools

Best for the All-In-One Campers

OZtrail Emperor 8-Position Arm Chair

Ruling the roost from home to campsite — the Emperor 8 Position Recliner Chair by OZtrail delivers sovereign comfort wherever you reign!

This royal throne boasts padded seat and backrest with eight reclining positions to cater for every comfort whim. A sliding side table features integrated cup and wine holders, while moulded armrests provide regal support. The powder-coated steel frame combines 22mm and 19mm tubes supporting 150kg, meanwhile durable 600D polyester fabric withstands outdoor abuse.

OZtrail Emperor 8-Position Arm Chair

OZtrail Emperor 8 Position Recliner

A group of campers gathered around a campfire in various OZtrail chairs, talking and laughing.

The comfort of the chair beneath your derrière can make or break a social experience! Image: OZtrail

Best for Compact Packing

Helinox Chair Zero and Chair Zero High-Back

Worth their weight in gold — the Chair Zero range by Helinox delivers full-sized comfort at a drink bottle weight for trail-ready relaxation!

The standard Chair Zero features lightweight TH72M alloy frame supporting 120kg with reinforced grid fabric, while the High-Back model boasts advanced aircraft-grade aluminium construction with fibre-reinforced nylon hubs. Both pack compactly for rucksack transport and feature high-quality strengthened fabrics. From low-ground lounging to high-back luxury, these chairs blend durability with packability, ensuring you never sacrifice comfort when space and weight matter most!

Helinox Chair Zero and Chair Zero High-Back

Helinox Chair Zero and Chair Zero High-Back

Best for Lightweight Adventures

Helinox Chair One

Save your derriere from rocky perches — the award-winning Chair One by Helinox delivers lightweight luxury on every adventure!

Constructed from premium TH72M alloy by DAC with robust nylon hubs and durable seat fabrics, this chair offers superior strength without weight penalty. The elastic shock cord frame assembles itself while flexing comfortably to mould to your body. Packing down to just 35cm with convenient carry bag loops, whether you’re motorcycling, river adventuring, or trail hiking, rest comfortably with Helinox’s original lightweight champion!

Helinox Chair One

Helinox Chair One

Best Solid-Arm Quad-Fold

OZtrail Sovereign Cooler Arm Chair

Unwind in affordable luxury — the Sovereign Cooler Arm Chair by OZtrail delivers quality comfort for every outdoor escape!

This comfortable throne features sturdy 17.5mm high-tensile steel frame supporting 130kg with hardwearing 600D polyester fabric seat. One armrest boasts mesh drink holder while the other houses an insulated cooler for double-parking your beverages. A convenient grab-and-go rear strap ensures easy transport between sites. Pick the prime spot and perch yourself in maximum relaxation with OZtrail’s sovereign comfort!

OZtrail Sovereign Cooler Arm Chair

OZtrail Sovereign Cooler Arm Chair

Best Children’s Chair

Coleman Firefly Illumi-Bug

For the kids who like to kick back, the Firefly Illumi-Bug by Coleman provides the ultimate lounge-about hangout!

With glow-in-the-dark designs that kids will love, these cheeky chairs feature an insulated cooler pouch and mesh drink holder – plus a safety lock mechanism to keep the frame secure while in use. Embellished with a padded backrest and additional storage pockets, and bundling compact into their included carry bag – they’re the restful nests that put the ‘fun’ in functionality for the little campers with massive imaginations! Check out the sleeping bags in this range too.

Coleman Firefly Illumi-Bug Kids Chair

Coleman Firefly Illumi-Bug Kids Chair

Best for the Self-Proclaimed Kings of the Campsite

Oztent King Kokoda

Delivering true rustic royalty, the King Kokoda is the top-selling solid-arm chair – the alfresco throne blending sturdy and solid with tailored support and padded comfort.

Promising years of reliability, a heavy-duty steel frame works with a robust 600D fabric construction, while a fully padded seat combines with adjustable lumbar support to overdeliver on camp comfort. Two insulated drink holders and accessory pockets keep necessities at hand too – plus, a carry bag provides additional padding when stored within the headrest.

Oztent King Kokoda Chair

Oztent King Kokoda Chair

Ben and Lauren also discuss camp chairs in Episode 64 of the Snowys’ Camping Show:

Any chairs you reckon should have made the list? Let us know in the comments below!