Head-to-head · Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong vs GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro Chair

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about Car campers and tailgaters who want maximum comfort, stability, and storage and don't need to carry the chair far. — read the strengths below before deciding.

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ALPS Mountaineering King Kong

4.3

3 sources1 derived$79.99as of Aug 1

The King Kong is the consensus best overall camp chair, topping both OutdoorGearLab and CleverHiker for comfort, stability, and value. A jaw-dropping 800-pound capacity, a big padded seat, and loaded storage make it a fortress of comfort at $90. Bulk is the trade-off: at roughly 14 pounds and 39 inches packed, it is strictly a car-camping chair.

Strengths

— Most universally comfortable chair tested by OutdoorGearLab
— 800-pound weight capacity with rock-solid stability
— Loaded storage: two cup holders, two side pockets, headrest pocket

Watch-outs

— Heavy at about 14 pounds, the bulkiest chair here
— Long 39-inch packed size is awkward to haul
— Quilted seat retains water if left out in rain

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Ranked #4 in Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro Chair

3.8

2 sources1 derived

The Comfort Pro is the budget pick built for tall and larger campers. A tall seat and high mesh back make getting in and out easy and keep you cooler, all for about $55. OutdoorGearLab calls it one of the more supportive chairs at its price. The catches are an awkward 45-inch packed length and a weight that rules out backpacking.

Strengths

— Tall seat and high back are easy to get in and out of
— More supportive than most chairs in its budget price range
— Breathable angled mesh back panel for hot-day ventilation

Watch-outs

— Long 45-inch packed size is awkward to carry and store
— About 8.3 pounds, too heavy and bulky for backpacking
— 300-pound capacity trails the King Kong by a wide margin

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong

The most comfortable and stable chair here, with far more capacity than the Helinox Sunset Chair, REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair, GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro, or NEMO Stargaze EVO-X, but also the heaviest and bulkiest of the group.

GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro Chair

The budget tall-camper pick here, cheaper than the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong, Helinox Sunset Chair, REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair, and NEMO Stargaze EVO-X, with a higher seat than most but a bulkier packed size than the King Kong.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	ALPS Mountaineering King Kong	GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro Chair
Weight	14 lb	8.3 lb
Weight Capacity	800 lb	300 lb
Seat Height	19 in	~15 in (front edge ~20 in)
Packed Size	39 x 8 x 8 in	45 x 7 x 5 in
Frame	Steel, accordion-style	Steel
Storage	2 cup holders, 2 side pockets	—
Setup	Seconds, no assembly	Fold-out, no assembly
Price Class	Budget	Budget
Material	Polyester & Polyester Blend	Metal, Foam
Dimensions	20"D x 24"W x 38"H	—
Back	—	High angled mesh panel

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