Head-to-head · Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong vs NEMO Stargaze EVO-X

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

The short answer

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). 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.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

ALPS Mountaineering King Kong

4.7

$79.99as of Jun 7

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. The trade-off is bulk: 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 #2 in Best Comfortable Camping Chairs

NEMO Stargaze EVO-X

4.5

$179.95as of Jun 7

The Stargaze EVO-X is widely called the most comfortable camp chair on the market thanks to its reclining, gently swinging seat that feels closer to a hammock than a chair. A padded headrest, breathable mesh back, and one-motion setup add to the lounging appeal. The catches are a steep ~$200 price, a hefty 14-pound frame, and a missing footrest.

Strengths

— Reclining, swinging seat that feels like a weightless hammock
— Padded headrest, cushioned poles, and breathable mesh back
— Deploys in a single motion with no assembly

Watch-outs

— Expensive at around $200, double the King Kong
— Heavy 14-pound frame, not for backpacking
— No footrest, so feet hang awkwardly when fully reclined

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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.

NEMO Stargaze EVO-X

The most luxurious lounging chair here thanks to its recline and swing, more comfortable for relaxing than the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong, Helinox Sunset Chair, REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair, or GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro, but pricier and lower-capacity than the King Kong.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	ALPS Mountaineering King Kong	NEMO Stargaze EVO-X
Weight	14 lb	14 lb
Weight Capacity	800 lb	300 lb
Seat Height	19 in	—
Packed Size	39 x 8 x 8 in	40 x 10 x 8 in
Frame	Steel, accordion-style	Steel, one-motion
Storage	2 cup holders, 2 side pockets	—
Setup	Seconds, no assembly	Single motion, no assembly
Price Class	Budget	Premium
Recline	—	Auto-reclining swing seat
Back	—	Padded mesh with headrest

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