Check out our recommended chairs for festival weekend
Lightweight Durable Compact Folding Camp Chair - Portable Chair with Cup Holder
This lightweight, durable and compact camping chair is comfortable wherever you go. It is made using a Polyester PVC coating to make it easy to wipe down and clean with a damp cloth.
Sit back, relax and soak up the glorious UK sunshine. There's also a handy cup holder built into the armrest so your beer or beverage of choice is always close by. It's the little things that make us happy!
The durable steel frame is constructed using a scissor design, which allows for the chair to be easily folded and stored away, without taking up a lot of space. A handy tip is to fold it up and store it in your tent when you go off to the festival, to avoid it being nicked.
Comes with a durable, colour matched bag, to make it comfortable and easy to carry. The chair is extremely lightweight, weighing online 2.2Kg and can hold up to 45 times it's own weight! (100Kg/16stone)
This chair is by far the best value for money that we recommend. It is very versatile and robust, making it the perfect chair for camping, sitting in the garden, BBQs, trips to the beach, house gatherings, parties, and most importantly FESTIVALS.
Pros
Easily folded away for storage
Lightweight and easy to carry
Cup holder so your beer is always close by
Most reviews are good on amazon
Cons
Some reviews say it is uncomfortable
Other reviews say the chair isn't very big and not recommended for larger people
Some complain it is not very durable
Timber Ridge Camping Chair with Carry Bag, Armrest and Cup Holder
The Time Ridge camping chair is more then twice the price of our previous recommended chair, but you get what you pay for. This chair is very durable and can support up to 135Kg. The smooth foam padded seat and detachable padded arm rest with swivel cup holder on side provide a comfortable experience
Like most camping chairs, it is collapsible with a portable carry bag for easy transport and storage. Fold up dimension:30 x 17.8 x 105.79 cm.
Back Height is 56cm. Weight is 5.54kg. Width is 57cm. Over-sized seating provides extra comfort for long-time use.
Pros
Very comfortable and durable
More suitable for larger people
Cons
Quite expensive- but better quality
Somewhat heavy to carry
Sportneer Camping Chair with Carry Bag
The Sportneer camping chair is ultra light, portable, foldable, and can hold up to 158Kg. The frame is made of heavy-duty aluminium which ensures stability and a robust quality.
These portable chairs can be folded into a small piece of 14.25" x 5.25" including the carry-on bag and still weights only 1Kg (2lbs). It is extremely easy to carry during outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and backpacking. It would be very easy to carry to your campsite.
It is easy to set up, but you do have to set it up yourself. Simply unfold the poles and attach the seat net.
This chair is low height at 13.8" with a back height of 26". It MAY NOT be suitable for people with back pain problems or those who can't get up from low positions. This robust chair is capable of taking weight up to 158Kg (350 lbs).
Pros
Very lightweight and easy to carry
Well built and sturdy
One review said 'If you're in the market for a light weight compact chair, this is the one for sure. Great value.'
Cons
Have to set it up yourself
Very low height
One review said 'Was hard to put the mesh on the frame and too low to the ground'
ALPHA CAMP Chair with Shade Canopy
The Alpha Camp chair with shade canopy supports up to 158Kg (350 lbs). The padded armrest and oversize frame ensure maximum comfort. Extra supporting tubes on the bottom means that this chair can hold a weight of 160kg, and the leg tubs help to ensure safety, stability and quality.
This camping chair provides you with a cool shade in a hot summer day. Up to 50+ UPF sun protection. The chair is not only strong and durable, but also lightweight and foldable, easy to install and disassemble, and can easily be carried to your camp spot.
Made from anti-rust hammer-tone powder coating, which has a long service life. Uses durable, heavy duty steel stable frame, which keeps the chair very stable. Material is high quality, breathable and comfortable.
Two cup holders, one holds a larger 32-ounce drink, the other holds a standard cup size. Open size: 93cm x 60cm x 135cm, Weight: 6.3kg.
Pros
Shade canopy to keep the sun out of your eyes and a provides a cool shade
Two cup holders
High quality material
Cons
Quite heavy
Not much head support when leaning backwards
Quite expensive compared to other camping chairs
Trail Outdoor Leisure Folding Camping Chair
This chair is perfect if you're looking to use just for one or two festivals. It is very good value for money. It is strong, sturdy, and comfortable to sit in. Foldable with a bag to to easily carry to your campsite.
The camping chair has a tough tubular steel frame which folds out in a scissor style for superior strength and stability. Because it’s made from tubular steel, it’s lighter than solid steel, but strong enough to support a maximum weight capacity of 100kg. The frame is also powder-coated for enhanced rust-resistance.
The seat is made from canvas-style polyester material, which is hardwearing, fast-drying, and comfortable to sit in. It also features two polyester armrests for enhanced comfort when you’re sitting down and chilling. If the polyester canvas material gets dirty, simply wipe it with a damp cloth to clean it.
The right armrest has a mesh cup holder, so you can keep a cold can of beer or a bottle of water by your side when you’re relaxing in the sunshine. Relaxation is further enhanced by the way the frame and armrests widen at the front. This helps to give you a bit of extra space when seated.
The chair has an easy-fold design which allows you to set it up and pack it away in seconds. When stored inside the drawstring bag included it weighs 2.3kg. The bag has a strap to comfortably sling over your shoulder and carry on outdoor adventures.
When opened, the chair measures H85cm x W80cm x D50cm with a seat height of 40cm (approx.).
Pros
Low price
Strong, sturdy and comfortable to sit in
Lightweight and easy to carry
Cons
Some reviews say it breaks after a few uses, so might only be good for one festival weekend
Other reviews say it is a little uncomfortable
Not very suitable for people on the larger side