The idea of roughing it (for most people) often means forgoing simple pleasures to connect with nature. Some see this as venturing into the backcountry with just a tent, sleeping bag, and enough nourishment for a long weekend while others take to camping as an extension of their homes, bringing along everything short of the actual kitchen sink.
But regardless of what camp you're in, there's a creature comfort both sides can agree is a must-pack: a camping chair. Going camping without a reliable camp chair means you're stuck sitting on whatever you find around your campsite — stumps, fallen trees, large rocks, maybe even a decades-old picnic table. Those may suffice but bringing your own chair has the ability to make any camp or glamp trip that much better.
And there's an option for every type of camper, too. Lightweight options for backpackers, larger, more comfortable chairs for car campers, and even some designed to take a beating and still perform its ultimate function of providing a place to sit.
With so many on the market, picking out the right camp chair isn't as easy it might seem — and reading brand-speak only answers so many of your questions. To help, we brought in a variety of the top camp chairs from brands like Alite, Nemo, and Yeti, and spent actual time packing them in our vehicles, sitting in them at camp, and taking a long, hard look at whether they're worth the investment or not.
Here are our top picks for the best camp chairs: Read the original article on Insider