What is a Camping Chair?

In order to go into detail about different camping chairs we want to look at… we must first understand what a camping chair is and it’s function.

Sometimes, for amusement and an escape from the world, people go on long trips into the wilderness.  This is sometimes done with a car, or even just a backpack.  People like to do this in order to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.  But, unfortunately, nature is not so kind to our backsides.

History

Thus, an invention was made in which a very early human neanderthal brought a rock around that he found comfortable.  Through the centuries the rock evolved into a log, or a net, or a piece of plastic until it took the shape we all know today.

Now, thanks to the genius of mankind’s need for comfort, we have comfortable chairs in which to take with us when we enjoy the wide open world.

Types of Camping Chairs

Sometimes these chairs are plastic, sometimes they are a simple cloth strung between two trees, but all of these marvelous objects are used for our personal comfort.

Depending on the trip you will be taking, you may desire a completely cloth hammock.  Other times you may prefer a tougher, folding type of chair.  the type of chair you desire will be based on it’s comfort, it’s weight, and it’s ease of construction.

Comfort

Comfort, as we have discussed, is a vital part of a chair.  It is what first started the chair on it’s explosive evolution and subsequent arrival in the camping world. In order to have a comfortable chair you must decide on the kind of chair that suites you.  Some folks like a tougher seat, while others enjoy a soft, cushion-like feel.

Weight

The weight of this chair is almost as important as it’s comfort. In order to take a chair camping you must carry it with you. Whether that is in a car or on your back makes all the difference.  If you were traveling in a car or truck you have more free choice on you chair needs.  Depending on room, you could take a big wooden chair or even a rocking chair.  but if you were planning on hiking around while carrying your camping chair you may prefer to have a lighter, more practical chair like a pillow or a cloth hammock.

Ease of Construction

It is also important to make sure you are not taking a chair that is not right for the environment.  for instance, you wouldn’t take a hammock to the desert where there are no trees to string it to, and you wouldn’t take a liquid filled chair to the north pole.  Ease of construction and the environment it will be used in is a very important factor to consider when choosing a camping chair.

Conclusion

In this site you will find posts and information on different styles of chairs, their usefulness and their practicality.  Keep reading, and always remember to sit and enjoy the scenery!