Hi-Gear Mantua Deluxe Moon Chair

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One of our new faves is the Vango Thor folding chair – a great chair from a great company who stand by their warranties and have been around for what seems like Thorever! I’ll get my coat…

The Alpha Camp chair folds down into a 137cm long bag (53.9 inches) and weighs about 6kg (1 stone) – this isn’t the lightest, but the weight gives a feeling of solidity and reliability. It will fit easily into a car boot or campervan/caravan, but you would not want to be carrying it a long distance. Style: The moon-shaped design of the chair is unique and stylish, adding a touch of sophistication to your camping setup.We were hooked on this chair from the moment we removed it from its drawstrung bag and unfolded the legs – you literally sink into it and never want to get up again. The drinks holder in the right hand arm is of good quality and makes it a substantial improvement over their cheaper outdoor camping chair we reviewed previously, but for double the expense. Is it worth that extra? Well to our minds yes it is. If camping is a way of life for you, where you might spend many hours per year drinking in the countryside views, then having a decent chair is worth 30 quid of your money. You promised me the Moon and all I ended up with was this chair – well to be honest it was a great deal! Then the clever bit – the velcro part is rolled over itself a few times to slightly reduce the volume of the enclosed space. This increases the air pressure inside and gives the bag a decent amount of support. And boy is this lounger comfortable! The KingCamp chair uses a tried and trusted folding collapsible leg system, seen on countless other competitors. In this case there are three poles emanating from the rear feet rather than the usual two – this provides greater stability than cheaper alternatives.

It’s worth noting that the Orson is not the cheapest of the pumpless inflatable loungers – there are lower priced rival inflatable products such as the Siphly chair. The chair legs are strong and sturdy – this is a quality item and is capable of supporting people up to 180kg. That’s alot of weight, and this chair is very sturdy. Each foot of the chair has three legs sprouting out which also gives excellent stability. Kingcamp are a fairly new camping equipment company, but we have found that they consistently offer decent value with sturdy and comfortable gear. I thought I’d miss having armrests to relax my arms, but I barely noticed they weren’t there and it made the chair lighter. The one downside is that the drinks holder has to be strapped onto the bottom, as you can see in the photo. It holds a water bottle, but up-ends any glass with a stem, predictably. The chair legs are strong and sturdy – this is a quality item and is capable of supporting people up to 150kg in weight. Each foot of the chair has three legs sprouting out which gives excellent stability.

If you’re after a more traditional foldable and reclining camping chair then we recommend this Quechua Camping Chair from Decathlon. Not ridiculously over-priced as so many chairs are at the moment, but providing a quality feel and premium performance. The Homecall chair uses a tried and trusted folding collapsible leg system, seen on countless other competitors. In this case there are three poles emanating from all four feet rather than the usual two poles – this provides greater stability than cheaper alternatives. Storage Portability: The chair is lightweight and comes with a carry bag, making it easy to transport and store. The first portable folding stool is believed to have been made over 4,500 years ago in Mesopotamia, but JB Fenby’s 1881 folding chair in wood and canvas set the standard and still inspires many of the camping chairs made today, including the Snow Peak bamboo chair below. The arrival of lightweight aluminium post-WW2 expanded the possibilities and nowadays there’s a huge range of specially-designed outdoor seats to choose from, usually made from weatherproof synthetic fabrics and meshes.

In use, we found it comfortable and rugged – there doesn’t seem much chance of legs breaking or material wearing away. There’s also a drinks holder fitted to the right hand arm rest – just where most of us need it! Homecall are a fairly new camping equipment company, but we are finding that they offer sturdy and comfortable gear at decent value for money.

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The KingCamp Padded Director’s Chair continues that tradition and offers some nice little extras which raise it on to the winner’s podium of folding camping chairs. The seat can be adjusted from upright to near lie flat – with 7 options available – meaning you can completely chill, without actually getting chilled. The fabric is robust and durable, yet comfy to touch, and is padded and designed to radiate heat, meaning once the pad warms up (which literally takes seconds), you feel the benefit almost immediately. Phoebe Smith is an adventurer, author of Wilderness Weekends: Wild Adventures in Britain’s Rugged Corners and host of the Wander Woman Travel Podcast The Hi-Gear Mantua Deluxe Moon Chair is a high-quality and comfortable camping chair that provides a unique and relaxing seating experience. It is perfect for camping trips, festivals, and other outdoor adventures where comfort and style are important.