Best camping chair with footrest in 2023
Our roundup of the best camping chairs with a footrest
So you’ve trekked (or driven if you’re like us) to your campsite, had a fight with your tent (and possibly some family members) and now you just wanna sit back and relax.
Well, with the best camping chair with footrest you can do just that.
Sit back, put your feet up, and relax. What more do you want on a camping trip?
The best camping chair with footrest provides you with optimum comfort whilst still being small enough to store away easily when not in use.
There’s a wide variety of camping chairs with footrests built-in, and some offer other extras too such as removable umbrellas, the ability to transform the footrest into a side-table, and more.
So, whether you’re just after a basic camp chair with a footrest, or something a bit jazzier, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our list.
In a hurry? Here’s our top 3 picks for best camping chair with footrest.
Alps Mountaineering Escape Camp Chair
Most comfortable camping chair with footrest
- one cup holder
- supplied with carrying bag
- adjustable and removable footrest
- weight: 10lbs
Sport-Brella 3-Position Recliner Chair
Best camping chair with footrest and umbrella
- removable and adjustable umbrella and footrest
- one cup holder
- one large insulated pocket
- supplied with carry case
- weight: 13.5lbs
Best camp chair with footrest for older campers
- footrest can be transformed into a side-table
- one cup holder
- weight: 13lbs
Best camping chair with footrest
Alps Mountaineering Escape Camp Chair
A super comfortable camp chair that feels as dreamy as laying in a hammock
If you’re looking for optimum comfort the Alps Mountaineering Escape camping chair is your best bet.
The adjustable footrest means that whether you’re 5’ 4” or 6’ 3” you can find a super comfy position. This is something that can’t be said for most other camping chairs. Particularly if you’re on the taller side.
The hammock design of the chair offers a heavenly kind of comfort that again, can’t be found in most other chairs.
This design is also great for anyone with back issues as the floating part of the design ensures the canvas pushes into your back for lumbar support.
In terms of longevity and reliability, the chair features super tight stitching, thick materials, and powder-coated steel framing for long-lasting use.
Sport-Brella 3-Position Recliner Camp Chair
A feature-rich camp chair with added sun protection and superb comfort
The Sport-Brella camp chair is a great all-in-one choice if you don’t want to carry a separate umbrella or sun blocker.
At 13.5lbs it also doesn’t add much weight for the amount of utility it offers.
The umbrella can be mounted to either side of the chair and can be rotated front and back, so you’ll never find yourself trapped in the sun.
The footrest itself is adjustable and removable.
While it is suitable for a wide range of heights, it’s not quite as forgiving as the Alps Mountaineering Escape chair.
If you’re over 6’ your legs will dangle over the end of the footrest, though anything up to around 6’ 3” is still super comfortable despite the over hang.
The chair features tonnes of storage including a front pocket with bottle opener plus a left side pocket that’s large enough to hold a standard smartphone and includes an earphone hole to pass any wires through.
As with most camp chairs, there is only one cup holder. However, where this chair truly shines is in its insulated pocket located on the right arm of the chair.
It can easily fit an ice pack plus two cans in it.
So, once you’ve sat back and got comfy…you can rest easy knowing you won’t have to get up any time soon.
The carry case is large enough to easily pack everything back up once you’re done. No struggling with the umbrella or chair itself.
One important thing to note that lets this chair down however, is how unstable the umbrella is in wind. Its lack of proper support makes it virtually unusable in any sort of strong wind.
XGEAR 2 in 1 Camping Chair
2-in-1 design adds extra functionality to your footrest
The XGEAR 2-in-1 camping chair is perfect if you don’t always want to have a footrest and would like to have an integrated side table to save extra packing and space.
The footrest is easily transformed into the table and stays attached on one side for easy swapping.
You can however, remove the footrest/table completely if you wish to.
Another great use for the moveable footrest is for ease of getting up, especially useful if you are older or have pains that make it difficult to stand up from a laying down position.
The chair is suitable for both shorter and taller people, but definitely has its limits.
It’s super comfortable if you’re on the shorter spectrum, but if you are around 6′ your feet will dangle off the end.
If you’re 6′ it is still comfortable though. However, if you’re taller than 6′ we probably wouldn’t recommend you get this chair, but get the Alps Mountaineering Escape chair instead.
Despite the 2-in-1 aspect, the chair and footrest/table pack down easily into the supplied travel bag.
The chair reclines from straight to halfway to almost flat and can be done when either still seated or standing. We found that it’s actually easier to adjust while actually sitting on the chair.
The only con about the XGEAR camping chair is that the x-shaped strapping in the seat can be slightly uncomfortable.
Kamp-Rite Outdoor Camp Chair
A perfect option if you are taller and need more space, or if you’re looking for something that packs up to a super small size
The Kamp-Rite camping chair packs down to less than 7 inches tall, making it one of the smallest camp chairs with a footrest. An ideal option if you don’t want to take up lots of storage space when you’re not using it.
The Kamp-Rite is perfect if you are shorter or taller. Even at 6’+, the chair leaves plenty of room. In fact, we tested it with our 6′ friend and he said it feels like a full-sized bed when laying on it.
It can also handle substantial weight, think 200lbs plus two large dogs and its still solid.
So if you’re looking for something durable and strong, the Kamp-Rite can’t really be beaten.
Unlike the others on this list, the footrest is non-removable, which may cause difficulties if you suffer from back problems or just struggle to get up from a laying down position.
