A chair is one of the absolute necessities for a campsite. The prices vary, but we found some great options that are cheaper than you would pay at an event and probably even more comfortable!
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting on wet ground or in the mud at an outdoor event, then it is safe to say that you need a camping chair. Luckily, there are affordable options available both online and offline so we can avoid feeling like crap after a full day of live sets!
We’ve tried to find the cheapest high street options, so you can pick one up today in a hurry and avoid paying loads more at a festival. The cheapest we’ve found so far is The Range with two chairs for £14, but as they’re £9.99 each, the cheapest place for just one chair is B&M Bargains at £8.
We’ve also found some great chairs available online, offering a much better chair for less than the price of a basic chair at an event.
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Camping chair tips
- Unless you’re at a really chill festival, make sure you move your camping chair inside your tent when you leave the campsite. It will definitely get stolen otherwise, especially if you’re at Leeds. It helps if you have a decent tent with a living area.
- If your camping chair gets soaked, stand it upside down. The water will run off and it’ll dry faster.
- Sitting with one leg over an armrest is comfy, but it’ll reduce the life of your chair.
- Letting someone sat on your knee will keep you warm but will also reduce the life of your lovely new camping chair.
Basic / Cheap Camping Chairs with cupholder and armrests
First up, the aptly named Steel Folding Camping Chair. Loads of retailers stock very similar basic chairs like these and we’ve found there’s usually so little difference between them that you might as well buy whichever is cheapest or most convenient at the time. We’ve looked at a load of more expensive chairs with extra features and comfort below, but we’ve always found these good enough quality to last for dozens of festivals and longer if looked after!
They’ll fold up into a nice bag. You’ll probably lose the bag, but try not to, because it makes it loads easier to carry into the festival. Without the bag and shoulder strap, a chair can end up requiring an extra trip to the car just to bring it inside!
Standard camping chair with cup (i.e. can) holder and a carrying bag with strap. That’s often all you’re looking for in a festival chair.
Cheap camping chair price comparison
| Amazon | See below |
| Asda | TBC |
| Argos | £13 each, 2 for £18 |
| B&M Bargains | £8 each, £2 for £15 |
| Blacks | £9 each |
| eBay | £12 each inc delivery* |
| GoOutdoors (£5 membership required) | £9 each* |
| Halfords | £10 each, 2 for £16 |
| Home Bargains | TBC |
| Millets | £9 each, 2 for £15 |
| Mountain Warehouse | £14.99 each |
| Sports Direct | £14 each, 2 for £22 |
| Tesco (Clubcard prices) | TBC |
| The Range | £9.99 each, 2 for £14 |
| Ultimate Outdoors | £9 each, 2 for £15* |
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Amazon camping chair comparison
Amazon stocks so many different basic chairs with frequently changing prices that we’ve moved them into their own section. All of these are usually available with Prime delivery (though not always!), which means it’s free for Prime members – or for everyone when spending over £20.
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Bonus accessory: Clip-on Camping Chair Side Table
Want be to the envy of the campsite?
These clip-on side tables should fit any of the camping chairs listed above, and are a worthy upgrade. You’ll get two solid cupholders, alongside a safe place for your phone and whatever else you’re holding onto.
This will prevent you dropping everything you’ve left on your lap on the floor every time you stand up.
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Padded / luxury camping chairs
Coming soon
Camping chairs with insulated cupholders
Coming soon
Main image credit: Acabashi