What is a King Kong camping chair?
The King Kong camping chair from ALPS Mountaineering is the solution to all those times your standard folding chair just couldn’t stand up to the rigors of camp life. It’s built like a brick you-know-what and while it may not be able to accommodate the adult Kong it could probably handle his younger self without much problem.
Are there different types of camping chairs?
Until recently there wasn’t a lot of variety when it came to camping chairs. You had the 60s era lightweight aluminum jobs that would break when the dog jumped in your lap or the fugly vinyl strap folding outdoor chairs that began to lose their integrity after being sat in for about 10 minutes.
What is a camping chair and why do you need one?
Camping chairs are the kind of item that hardcore outdoor types who catch their own meals, make fires with a flint and trek 30 miles a day won’t be interested in. For the rest of us humans though a good camping chair can make the difference between an enjoyable week at the campground and one we’d just as soon forget.
What is the best mountaineering rendezvous folding camping chair?
Another advantage of the ALPS Mountaineering Rendezvous Folding camping chair is the weight, which is a very reasonable 6.8 pounds. The camping chair comes with a sturdy canvas carrying sack so it can be easily toted into the woods a bit if your campsite happens to be off-road.
What is a camping chair made out of?
The seat and seatback are one piece of durable but comfortable polyester blend fabric that’s water-resistant and cleans up easy. The whole camping chair folds up in a snap and while it may not be backpack material it’s not going to waste space in the trunk of your car either.
Why helinox camp chairs?
Helinox revolutionized camp chairs with a new approach based on advanced materials and disciplined design. The result is a range of camp chairs that are significantly lighter and more compact than regular chairs. Carry a comfortable chair in your backpack on the trail.
Which camping chair is right for You?
The following camping chairs didn’t make our final list, but they’ve still got a lot of good things going for them. You never know, one of these camping chairs might be perfect for you: REI Flexlite Camp Dreamer – less expensive portable camp chair with high back