Best Outdoor Chairs for Heavy People

If you need an outdoor chair for the heavy-set individual, you are at the right place. Here we review a collection of the best outdoor chairs for heavy people with a capacity of up to 800 lb.

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So what is included in this list?

The chairs in the list below include several different aspects and features to bear in mind, and those include the following:

• First, all the chairs are with an official weight capacity in the range of 400 – 800 lb (181 – 363 kg). So there is no doubt you will find what you need, no matter how heavy the user can be.
• Second, these are all products of the best-known brands in this industry, you will realize this when you inspect the list. This should put your mind at ease because you know what you are buying.
• Third, I have tried my best to include chairs of various types and in various styles. This means that here you have the best representatives from various groups of camping chairs, and these include:
  • Chairs with mesh suitable for warm weather, and also chairs with padding that may offer more comfort and they are also suitable for a cooler environment.
  • On the other hand, you have chairs with soft armrests as well as chairs with solid armrests that may be a great option for elderly users because getting in and out of such a chair is easier when you have solid arm support.
  • There are also rocking camping chairs. So if you are used to having one chair of that type at home, there is no reason why not to have one when you are on some outdoor adventure.

The camping chairs presented here are all folding, so there is no assembly, you open such a chair in seconds. Some of them spread and fold like an umbrella so they are elongated but narrow, and some fold like a book and they become thin and flat when packed.

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My list of outdoor chairs for heavy people

The chairs in the list below are ordered by the capacity, from lower to higher:

 

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1. Kijaro XXL Dual Lock Oversized Chair

This chair is not only with a great weight capacity of 400 pounds (181 kg) but it is large as well, hence the letters XXL in its name. Note that the seat height is 21 inches (53 cm) and this makes it suitable for taller users. It belongs to those that close like an umbrella, so it is very easy to use, with a great packed size and with a reasonable weight of 12.4 lb (5.62 kg).

The Dual Lock words in the name mean that you have push-buttons on the side so you lock it both when unfolded and when folded. This makes it easier to carry it and also to store in its included carry bag.

The seat is breathable mesh and this makes it a great choice for warm-weather camping. Other features include cup holders integrated in its soft armrests and a storage pouch. Note that some sellers have the chair under the name Kijaro Red Rock Canyon Dual Lock XXL Portable Heavy Duty Camping Chair, this is the same, so do not get confused.

What I like:

• Size.
• Ease of use.
• Quality.
• Durability.
• Price.

What I dislike:

• A bit on the heavy side.

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2. ALPS Mountaineering Camp Chair

When I describe this chair as having great capacity this means 425 pounds (193 kg). You have a very strong frame that is a combination of aluminum and steel. The chair folds so that it becomes thin when packed, but it remains a bit large in two dimensions. This is why you have solid anatomic armrests here. So this is a feature suitable for heavy and/or elderly users.

From the picture above you realize that the chair is with padding on the seat and on the backrest. The fabric is a 600D polyester, quite typical for camping chairs. Some cover is available also on the armrests so that you do not touch metal. A bonus cup holder is fixed on one of the legs. The seat is not particularly high, it is at 17 inches (43 cm) above ground.

The chair is quite light among the chairs here on the list, it weighs 10.5 lb (4.76 kg). The feet are narrow, but the picture above shows that you have stabilizing bars very close to the ground, so even on a soft surface these bars will prevent any sinking.

What I like:

• Very stable.
• Easy to use.
• Very durable.
• Solid armrests.

What I dislike:

• A bit large when folded.

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3. Bushtec Adventure Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440

This Oversized Camping Chair Charlie 440 is a top-quality outdoor item, a typical example of this brand. This is a folding chair with 440 pounds (200 kg) capacity; now you know the meaning of the number 440 in its name.

It comes with a nicely designed carry bag, cup holders integrated in its armrests, and it is high enough so that you have a headrest. Note that there is a top zippered pocket so you can add some pillow inside or just pieces of clothing and have more padding for the head.

The fabric is a 600D polyester canvas and inside you have some padding, this is what they describe as a double shock absorber system. The metal parts is a combination of a coated aluminum and steel, the tubes are 16 mm, 19 mm, and 20 mm in diameter.

With its huge capacity, you also have huge dimensions, so the chair measures 42 x 38 x 22 inches (107 x 96 x 56 cm). You will want to consider this chair if you need one for a tall and big user. But note that the chair is quite heavy, it weighs 18 lb (8.16 kg). This is one of those that fold like an umbrella, so the carry bag measures 42 x 9 x 8 inches (107 x 23 x 20 cm).

What I like:

• Overall quality & craftsmanship.
• Padding.
• Storage features.

What I dislike:

• The weight.

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4. Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair

As mentioned above, the chairs are ordered by the capacity, so this Guide Gear Oversized Club Camp Chair is at 500 lb (227 kg). This should be more than enough even for the heaviest users. But it is not only about the capacity, here you have an incredibly comfortable and pleasant folding camping chair, and you will want to know that they build it in several different color combinations.

The picture above reveals its large storage pouch combined with a cup holder. Note that you have solid armrests, although they are covered with such generous padding. So getting in and out is easy, but observe that the seat is a bit low, it is 17.7 inches (45 cm) above the ground. Dimensions are (W x D x H) 34 x 25 x 37 inches (86 x 64 x 94 cm).

The fabric is a very durable 600D polyurethane-coated polyester, and all that you see above is removable and washable. The frame is steel, and it includes many support bars for extra stability. The chair is moderately heavy, it weighs 13.12 lb (6 kg). A carry bag is included. This chair is also in my list of best padded camping chairs.

What I like:

• Padding.
• Overall quality.
• Comfort.
• Padding.
• Colors.

What I dislike:

• Price.
• Low backrest.

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5. Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair

Coleman has a series of outdoor products under the name Big-N-Tall, so this Quad Chair is one of them but it is not really big, I would describe it as moderate in terms of dimensions. It measures (W x D x H) 37 x 24 x 38 inches (94 x 61 x 96 cm). The seat is moderately high, it is 19 inches (48 cm) above the ground. But this is an incredibly strong camping chair with a 600 lb (272 kg) weight capacity.

The chair is exceptionally easy to use, folding, and moderately lightweight with its 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) of weight, as you realize it is among the lightest chairs here in the lits. The chair is lightly padded, and it comes with a bonus cup holder, a storage pouch, and a cell phone sleeve. It is also incredibly affordable.

What I like:

• Capacity.
• Ease of use.
• Price.

What I dislike:

• No headrest.

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6. Guide Gear Oversized XXL Rocking Camp Chair

The letters XXL in the name of this chair imply really impressive dimensions, the chair measure 33 x 33 x 44 inches (84 x 84 x 112 cm). As you realize, it is incredibly wide and also very tall so that you have a headrest. Yet another detail to bear in mind is its seat height which is 25 inches (64 cm).

So this is a chair for tall and large users, and its weight capacity matches the dimensions, the chair supports the weight of up to 600 lb (272 kg). What you also see in its name and in the picture above is the fact that this is a rocking chair, this is why it is included also in my list of best rocking camping chairs.

Note that the chair folds so that it becomes very thin but it is large in two dimensions, the folded size is 43 x 33 x 7 inches (109 x 84 x 18 cm). You have solid armrests with ergonomic covers, and the chair is padded. The chair weighs 17.5 lb (7.9 kg) so it is heavy, but you have seen its size. The frame is a very strong powder-coated steel and the fabric is a 600D polyester.

What I like:

• Capacity.
• Ease of use.
• Size.
• Padding.
• Rocking design.

What I dislike:

• Folded size.
• Weight.

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7. Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair Oversized

You will hardly find a camping chair that will match the width of this Timber Ridge XXL Director’s Chair, here you have the seat that is 28 inches (71 cm) wide. This explains the meaning of the word Oversized in the name. It is included also in my list of extra wide seat outdoor chairs.

To continue with numbers, the chair supports up to 600 lb (272 kg) weight. The chair weighs 20.3 lb (9.2 kg), and its dimensions are (H x W x D) 34.6 x 38 x 22 inches (88 x 97 x 56 cm). Note that the seat is 18 inches (46 cm) high.

This is a folding chair, one of those that fold like a book, so the folded size is not its best feature, the measures are 35.1 x 27.7 x 5.4 inches (89 x 70 x 13.7 cm). But observe how thin it is when folded. The side table is an extra bonus, it folds together with the chair.

The legs are such that you can use the chair in floored family camping tents, you have bars on the ground, and they are with protective caps, so they will not damage the floor.

What I like:

• Capacity.
• Width.
• Ease of use.
• Padding.

What I dislike:

• Weight.
• Folded size.
• Not very high backrest.

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8. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair

This ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Camping Chair is one of the best-known camping chairs on the market, and this is not surprising when you see its incredible capacity of 800 lb (363 kg). With its strong steel construction, it is suitable for the heaviest users. The picture above reveals what makes it so strong, this is a steel structure you have 8 support bars plus 4 vertical legs.

This is one of those that fold like an umbrella so the packed size when in its carry bag is (L x D) 41 x 7 inches (104 x 18 cm). The overall dimensions are (W x D x H) 38 x 20 x 38 inches (96 x 51 x 96 cm), and the seat height is 18 inches (46 cm). The weight is as expected for all these features, so the chair weighs 12.5 lb (5.7 kg).

It comes with a padded seat and backrest, and with adjustable armrests with straps on the back where you can regulate their position. There are several storage elements and those include cup holders on both sides, storage pouches on both sides, and a large mesh pocket on the back. The fabric is 600D polyester, and you have a carry bag included. This is also a very affordable chair.

What I like:

• Capacity.
• Ease of use.
• Padding.
• Storage features.
• Price.

What I dislike:

• Folded length.

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9. Browning Camping Kodiak Chair

This Browning Camping Kodiak Chair is one of the champions here regarding the official capacity, it supports up to 800 pounds (363 kg). Note that the seat and the backrest have large mesh sections, so the chair is most suitable for warm weather outdoor activities. The fabric is a 600D Realtree Edge, there is no sagging.

The patented frame is very strong powder-coated steel with numerous X-shaped support bars so the chair can accommodate anybody, no matter the weight. Note that the feet are very wide and they will not sink easily in the ground, they are also safe to be used in a floored tent.

The overall dimensions are 38 x 20 x 38 inches (97 x 51 x 97 cm). Note that the seat is at 18 inches (46 cm) above the ground. The chair folds towards the center so when you pack it in its included carry bag, you have an elongated tube that measures (L x D) 41 x 7 inches (104 x 18 cm). The adjustable soft armrests come with an integrated cup holder on one side and a cooler on the other side. There is also a large mesh pouch is on the back. The chair weighs 13 lb (5.9 kg).

What I like:

• Huge capacity.
• Ventilated construction.
• Storage features.
• Carry bag.
• Price.

What I dislike:

• A bit long when packed.

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So how to choose a camping chair for heavy people

This was my selection of best outdoor chairs for heavy people, and as you realize, the focus in the text is on the official weight capacity. There is no doubt that any chair from the list will be strong enough for heavy persons, this is simply because the lowest capacity is still above the weight of most of the potential users.

But there are some other features that might be important to you and which you might want to consider. These include padding or ventilated seats and backrests, solid or soft armrests, a headrest, the seat width & height, the packed size, the weight, rocking features, storage elements, a side table, etc.

All these features you will find in the chairs presented above, and clearly, none of the chairs has them all in the package, so you will have to have a priority list and to make some compromises. Think also about overall dimensions if you are a very tall person or very short as well.

Editor’s Choice

I have decided to put forward the following chair:

Because you are here, you probably need stuff for heavy people, so check also my list of extra heavy duty camping cots for heavy people, and also the list of extra-long camp cots for tall people. Thank you for reading. I love to hear from you, so please use the comment box below in case of questions or comments. Let me know what you think about the chair collection presented here.