At 30 pounds, the L.L.Bean Collapsible Wagon was the largest and heaviest of the folding wagons we tested. But even though it had nice wheels and construction, this wagon was a headache to fold and unfold. It took two people—and several minutes—to put the L.L.Bean wagon away after use. We had to wrestle the cover onto the bulky rectangle and tug it down to get it on. One of the wheels came loose when one of our testers was carrying about 100 pounds of gear, which is well under the stated weight capacity. If you’re looking for highly specialized or ultra-lightweight chairs for backpacking, our recommendations are probably not for you. We also don’t have suggestions for couch-style or loveseat chairs (we’d like to look at those someday, though). We were able to fix the problem, but a year of use has also led to scratches on the wheels and the plastic looking pretty shorn. One staffer who also owns the Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart has also noticed scratches on the wheels. But the Seina offers just half the internal space, and its 4-inch wheels were more prone to tipping when packed with the same beach gear. Both of the Grand Trunk Compass 360 Stools come in their own carry bags. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). The REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair and the Flexlite Air (its featherweight sibling) are lighter than any other chairs in their category, but they felt less steady. We blame the crossbar design, which runs front to back rather than side to side; this creates a lot of wobble from right to left, especially if the chair is not on perfectly even ground. Its base design is the same as for other variations, the Flexlite Camp Dreamer and Flexlite Camp Boss. I know some will immediately dismiss my review simply because I bought this pack at WalMart. Wagons can be helpful for all kinds of jaunts, including trips to the beach and the farmers market. In a space chock full of similarity, these looked and felt different. At first blush at least, they seemed like a clever and useful new take on camp seating. Similar to the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair in size, the Ozark Trail Oversized Mesh Camp Chair with Cooler was far less comfortable, with rough-feeling polyester that was obviously of lower quality. People who did like it tended to have smaller body types, so if you find that other camping chairs are too big for you, the Skyward might be a good fit. At a little over 7 pounds, it’s also the lightest traditional chair we tested—but it had the lowest weight capacity (250 pounds). It’s currently low in stock, but REI tells us this chair will be widely available again over the summer. It’s the lightest, most portable chair that is still comfortable. The Helinox Chair One weighs about 2 pounds, compresses smaller than a 2-liter bottle of soda, and is our most lightweight pick. Like the regular Mac Sports wagon, the Heavy Duty model comes with a one-year warranty. Also a good choice for youngsters who are new to hiking, or who need a rugged pack for toting school items. The Coleman Cooler Quad has been our pick since 2016, through numerous camping trips and several testing sessions. The 360 swivel feature, simple packability, and light weight make them ideal for any campsite — whether you drive or hike there. When I go camping, I tend to sit on coolers, bundles of firewood, and logs if I can find a good one — or not at all. My partner and I share a Kelty camp couch, but in reality, the other seat is occupied by our dog more often than me. The weight difference between the two stools is not significant — the UC weighs 1.2 pounds and the XT is 1.7 pounds — but the size difference is more notable. If you’re shopping for camp or backpacking chairs, compare the Compass 360 Stool with GearJunkie’s Best Backpacking Chairs and Best Camping Chairs. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.