Kijaro Dual Lock Portable Camping Chairs - Versatile Folding Chair, Sports Chair, Outdoor Chair & Lawn Chair - Dual Lock Feature Red Rock Canyon

Why it's worth it

The Kijaro locks open so the frame can't fold on you, and its mesh back keeps you cooler than solid fabric in July. It's heavy for a trail but easy to haul a few hundred yards from the car to a field.

The dual-lock frame won't collapse when you lean. Standard snap-open chairs can fold sideways if you shift hard to grab something out of a cooler. Kijaro's lock removes that failure mode. If you've ever had a folding chair dump you at a tailgate, this is the feature you're paying for.

The mesh back is the best reason to pick this over a padded chair. Sitting in solid fabric on an 85-degree day gets sticky fast. The breathable mesh seat back moves air against your shirt, and owners who camp in the South mention it more than any other feature. In cool weather you'll want a layer, which is the fair trade.

From our review of 5 portable camping chairs, by Genevieve Dubois, Home & Living Expert

What we like

• +The dual-lock frame won't collapse when you lean
• +The mesh back is the best reason to pick this over a padded chair
• +It's loaded with the small stuff you actually use
• +At 300 pounds capacity and no-sag diamond ripstop, it holds its shape

What to know

• –Nine and a half pounds rules out any real carry
• –The lock adds a step when you're packing up in a hurry
• –The open mesh gives you less lumbar structure than a padded back