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dgallaway
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May 12, 2023

Picking out good camping chairs

It seems like every year we buy new camping chairs because after being stored away, they rot and break apart the moment you sit in them. I've been searching online and the only chairs I can find on Amazon that are not expensive, and have really good reviews, and cool features I've never seen are these:

https://amzn.to/42vqddP

Does anyone have any experience with this chair? It has a built-in drink holder, and rear shocks on the back to cushion your movements.
  • Have had 2 of those for at least 4 years and still look like new. Love the fact they are rockers
  • I've got two of those - at least ones that are almost identical. Bought them about three years ago from Academy sports. Still in perfect shape.

    Our camping buddies also have them. We all love them.

    Im with Jim - not sure what is happening to your chairs or why. I've never had issues with my chairs rotting from storage.

    Mike
  • I have no idea what chairs are falling apart or how you store them that might cause rotting/deterioration.

    I have simple, old fashioned lightweight aluminum/web chairs that typically last 5 plus years. After 5 years I re-web them. My original set is on the 3rd set of webs. I like them because they are very light weight. I leave them outside and travel with them on a ladder bracket. After being rained on, they dry almost immediately.

    The canvas chairs are heavier, collect dirt and don't dry quickly.