Best Lightweight Camping Chair: Camping Awards 2024

WINNER – Best Lightweight Camping Chair 2024

Robens Searcher

£29.99

(photo courtesy of Robens)

Why the Robens Searcher?

When you reach a certain age, the thought of sitting around on the rocky ground after a day walking on the hills, does not appeal one little bit. A proper lightweight camping chair is a must – but the problem is that many of the good ones are incredibly expensive.

But, not for the first time, Robens has the answer. The Searcher is a brilliant little chair that packs small into its own carry bag and will slot easily into your rucksack. It weighs a not-too-shabby 1.83kg so won’t add a huge amount to your pack weight. When you reach your camping spot for the night, the chair will be assembled in a matter of seconds, with mesh panels providing breathability and extra comfort.

There’s even a side attachment for your drinking bottle. But the really impressive thing about this chair is the price – less than £30 for such a quality bit of kit is an absolute bargain.

Our verdict

Helinox produces some of the lightest camping furniture available and this is the lightest higher-backed chair that the company has made. Designed for campers looking for extra shoulder support, the Chair Zero High Back weighs just 690g and has a capacity of 120kg.

It combines DAC aluminium with a tough ripstop fabric. It packs into a bag that is only 40cm by 12cm by 12cm.