5 recommended outdoor chairs. Portable and great for both the sea and the mountains

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Beach, camping, picnics... In the coming season, outdoor chairs are convenient for enjoying the outdoors without crowds.

Some of them are stable enough to sit on on rough ground, some are super lightweight that you can carry on your back for hiking, and some have a roof that is convenient for shade. All of them can be expected to have durability that can be used for many years, not just for one summer.

This time, we will introduce recommended outdoor chairs carefully selected by Wirecutter. Which one are you most interested in?

Outdoor chair for everyone: Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler

Big, sturdy outdoor chair. Evaluated as the most comfortable among the many products I have tried.

If you go to an outdoor store, you may find similar outdoor chairs. But the Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler is far more sturdy than similar products. (Based on my experience of camping 3 times and using it in my home garden for half a year!) And even compared to outdoor chairs that cost twice as much, it's practical with plenty of storage space for your drinks, and it's practical for any occasion. The seat is very comfortable, even for people with large body types. It's big, it's tough, it's an outdoor chair for everyone.

Recommended outdoor chair with a roof: "Renetto Original Canopy Chair"

Heavy and large outdoor chair. Comes with a convenient roof for shade at campsites. It is also a point that if you fold it, you can hang it from your shoulder and carry it.

The Renetto Original Canopy Chair, with its convenient shaded roof, is heavy, but well-designed, portable, and easy to set up. Even though they weren't originally looking for an outdoor chair with a roof, after using it once, many people were hooked.

Recommended outdoor chair (low chair): "GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair"

Easy to carry low chair. It is an outdoor chair that is easy to stabilize firmly even if the ground is rattling.

For events such as outdoor theaters and concerts, the GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair is a low chair that can be enjoyed without obstructing the view of the people around you. The comfortable back support is particularly popular, and it can be installed even in places where the ground is shaky and unstable.

Recommended outdoor chair to carry around: "Helinox Chair One"

Ultra lightweight and compact outdoor chair. The point is that it is minimal and fits in an ordinary bag rather than a backpack.

Many of the latest outdoor chairs that can be carried in a backpack are truly ultralight and surprising. However, compared to general products, it is expensive and not very comfortable, so I do not recommend it unless you are carrying it on your back for a long time such as hiking. If you still need one, the Helinox Chair One is slightly more comfortable and portable than the others.

15,980 yen

Recommended outdoor chair for kids: "REI Co-op Camping Chair - Kids"

Comes with an easy-to-use cup holder. As there is a carry strap, it is convenient for carrying around. Above all, you can rest assured that the material is sturdy and sturdy compared to other products.

How many people have had the experience of buying a cheap outdoor chair for kids and it broke in one summer? The REI Co-op Camp Chair - Kids is made from durable materials and has a stable design to prevent tipping. Even if you buy it for a 2-year-old, it should hold up until it's too big to sit on.

Recommended outdoor chair for everyone: "Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler"

As a result of daily use for half a year, "Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With" is recommended as an outdoor chair for everyone. Decided on Cooler. We also went camping three times in national parks, and it was overwhelmingly popular with other participants.

The Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler (pictured above) has an insulated compartment for multiple beverages, including beer bottles (330ml-350ml sizes) and soda cans. There are also mesh cup holders and mesh pockets for smartphones, tablets and books. "It's an ideal outdoor chair for camping."

It comes with a carrying bag that can be hung from the shoulder. The weight is 3.4 kg and the load capacity is about 150 kg. I used it outdoors almost every day for half a year under the strong sunshine of Southern California, but unlike other companies' products (dark red became pinkish), it didn't fade.

It's been a few years since I bought it in 2016, and it's probably more economical in the long run than a cheap outdoor chair that lasts and wears out after a summer.

Recommended outdoor chair with a roof: "Renetto Original Canopy Chair"

To be honest, I thought that if the sun was strong, I could do something with a parasol or a hat, so I used an outdoor chair until now. I never thought I would need a roof. But that was until I met the Renetto Original Canopy Chair.

I camped in Joshua Tree National Park in California, and in beautiful but harsh conditions (it was a winter day when the temperature was in the 20s, it felt like 30s), and the shade was a big help. Did.

Weighing about 6.8kg, this is a heavy and large outdoor chair (twice as heavy as the Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler, which is recommended for everyone). Made from 600-denier polyester mesh and steel, the maker says it's three times thicker than other cheaper chairs. When you actually sit down, the mesh part has good breathability, and the awning part is just the right size to block the dazzling sun. When folded, the sunshade covered the chair well, and I was impressed because I could carry it on my back like a backpack. On the company's website, there is a video showing how to use it, from assembling to folding.

I had taken this outdoor chair to see the fireworks on Independence Day, but the parking lot in my neighborhood (Los Angeles) was almost full, and I finally found a place about 800m away from the bleachers. It was the place. I had a stroller and other luggage, so I thought about leaving the outdoor chair in the car, but the "Renetto Original Canopy Chair" was surprisingly easy to carry, and I was able to carry it around after arriving at the venue. I felt like I had a more comfortable seat than anyone else.

A colleague at Wirecutter, who owns three of the Renetto Original Canopy Chairs, said, "I get asked where I got it when I use it not only for camping, but also at the beach, at outdoor concerts, and at my kid's soccer games." There is."

Renetto is licensed to a company called Kelsyus and is sold at discounted prices at Target and Walmart. However, according to Steve Tinto of Renetto, there is a difference in quality, and Renetto is far superior.

The color development is usually 8 to 10 colors. One caveat: the red chair I bought in January (I deliberately let it sit for half a year to test its resistance to the elements) faded in the scorching LA sun. Not only Renetto, but many other outdoor equipment manufacturers recommend that you store your equipment away from bright sunlight and rain when not in use.

Recommended outdoor chair (low chair): "GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair"

A low chair close to the ground is comfortable for outdoor concerts, movies, theater performances, etc. without blocking the view of people around you. great to sit on. After camping three times and using it in my home garden, beach, and park for half a year, the most comfortable chair is the "GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair." The point is that it is simple and easy to fold and carry.

The height from the bottom to the ground is about 10 cm. The strap that supports the back can be used as a convenient carry strap, and you can adjust the reclining angle (from right angle to the perfect angle for looking up at the starry sky). Unlike other portable chairs, it can also be used on uneven ground. It was well received that it was the most comfortable sitting comfort among the multiple low chairs that I tried.

Similar to the Renetto Original Canopy Chair, which has a roof and is recommended, it does not come with a bag that can be used as a container when carrying it, but it is not inconvenient. This "GCI Outdoor Everywhere Chair" is convenient because it can be easily closed with just a strap.

In addition to the cup holder, there is also a pocket on the back where you can store a smartphone or a book. Available in two colors, green and blue. The load capacity is about 110kg.

Recommended outdoor chair to carry around: "Helinox Chair One"

As a result of daily use for half a year, the "Helinox Chair One" is recommended as an ultra-lightweight outdoor chair that can be easily carried around. . It weighs about 900g, has a load capacity of about 145kg, and can be stored more compactly than a 2L PET bottle.

The seat part is made of nylon and mesh material, and the legs are made of aluminum (the same material as high-end tent poles). To assemble, simply insert the legs into the slots and extend the seat to the frame. It's small and light, so you can take it on a backpack trip or put it in a large PC bag and take it to an outdoor movie or concert after work.

Although it is naturally more comfortable than sitting on a rock during a camping break, it is a super lightweight outdoor chair that is convenient to carry around, so compared to the ones introduced above, the difference in comfort is obvious. If you don't need to be ultralight, a larger outdoor chair is more comfortable and costs less than half the price.

Recommended outdoor chair for kids: "REI Co-op Camp Chair - Kids"

Selected up to 5 out of many outdoor chairs for kids, 16 kids in total I tried it at the campsite. After having three kids aged 1 to 5 use it in their garden for half a year, the most recommended outdoor chair for kids was decided to be "REI Co-op Camp Chair - Kids".

The polyester seat is sturdy, and the box-shaped cup holder is a little more roomy than the round cup holders on the L.L.Bean Basecamp and Coleman Outdoor Chairs to hold a larger water bottle or mug. Also convenient.

It is made of steel with a weight of 1.8 kg, and the load capacity is up to about 68 kg. It comes with a carry strap for carrying around, so you don't have to store it in a special bag every time you fold it, making it easy to use. It's probably best suited for toddlers to 7-8 year olds, but it's an outdoor chair that can be comfortably used by smaller adults as well.

Available in two colors, red and blue. Its website also has a high rating of 4.7/5 stars (at the time of writing).

Other recommended outdoor chairs

The REI Co-op Camp X Chair is much smaller than the Coleman Oversized Quad Chair With Cooler.

The Coleman Kickback Breeze Chair is simple and comfortable. While some men complained that it was a little small, it was popular with women.

The REI Co-op Camp Stowaway Low Chair is comfortable for everyone. However, the folding structure is troublesome. It is now discontinued and replaced by the REI Co-op Camp Low Chair. The sitting height is about 5 cm high and there is no cup holder. A good alternative to Stowaway is the Rendezvous.

The REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair is the latest in the Flexlite series. Almost the same weight and design as the original. The material is polyester.

The Coleman Youth Quad Chair is thicker and sturdier than the REI Co-op Camp Chair - Kids.

L.L.Bean Kids Base Camp Chair's cup holder is just as spacious as the REI Co-op Camp Chair - Kids.

The “Helinox Chair One Mini” is a stylish outdoor chair for kids. It became a big favorite of the one-year-old child who participated in the review. However, other children seemed to feel that the larger outdoor chair with a little more space was more comfortable to sit on. Unless you're a fan of aesthetics or looking for a kid's outdoor chair that fits in a backpack, you may want to look elsewhere for long-term use.

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