But if you love the classic look and want a simple, very portable lawn chair, this might just be the ticket. The Caravan Sports Infinity Zero Gravity chair is yet another comfy and spacious lawn chair for those who are serious about relaxing. It reclines to 50° and locks the backrest in place easily wherever you’d like it to stay.
Fitting with Gaines’s typical style, the chair cozier than the original vintage style thanks to a more muted color palette, rubberwood arms and a beige-painted steel frame. But functionally, you’re still getting a foldable and weather-resistant chair that should hold up well. For those looking to eschew vintage and take the modern route with their choice of lawn chair, Tupelo Goods is perhaps your best bet. The brand’s range consists of four ultra-contemporary outdoor chairs, but it’s the Loop Lounge Chair that’s best suited to take the place of a traditional lawn chair. The unique design consists of a single, unbroken line that’s completely seamless, making for a very striking silhouette. Made from heavy-duty polyethylene, the Loop Lounge is completely waterproof (it can even be used in pools shallower than 11 inches) and incredibly durable, with a weight capacity of 500 lbs.
Both of these chairs provide above-average comfort for a below-average price. We think the REI Camp X is the better deal for shorter individuals, and the GCI Comfort Pro has more appeal for taller folks. Though it costs more, it’s an investment that pays off in its serious comfort and exceptional durability. Finally, the Kelty Low Loveseat is worth a mention; despite a higher price point, it provides not one but two seats, upping its value by decreasing the price-per-seat cost.
The angled back continues that level of support without making you feel like you’re collapsing in on yourself the longer you sit. A mesh panel keeps air flowing across the spine even on a hot day, while a single cup holder perfectly fits your favorite refreshing 12-ounce canned beverage. The odd shape can also get easily caught when putting the chair back outdoor patio furniture into its carry bag. The seating platform also sits somewhat low to the ground, which could be an issue for taller folks. This isn’t the most supportive chair, with a typical seat slouch and an upright back. Still, we think this is an impressively versatile, comfortable, portable chair that also happens to be one of the most affordable options we tested.
It can be a little bit heartbreaking to find a gorgeous relaxation spot — with nowhere to hang up your favorite hammock. We love this chair for its incredible comfort, the DL Lounger features a high back topped with a cushioned headrest, outdoor patio shades a slight recline, and breathable fabric that practically begs you to take a nap in it. You can set the legs at either a 3- or 20-inch height, and there are two storage pockets and a cup holder for your lounging convenience.
The GCI Outdoor chair also has a pocket built into the back that can hold a phone or a book. This chair comes in green or blue and is rated to hold up to 250 pounds. “This is the Platonic ideal of your camp chair,” one of our campers gushed. Are you a car camper or do you plan on socializing in friends’ backyards?