Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. 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). I’ve lived in Southern California, Washington, and the home state of Vermont. I’ve camped throughout those regions and everywhere in between, toting gear to mountains, forests, beaches, and deserts. Wherever I go, a crucial piece of the camping setup is a stable, comfortable chair. Comes with the same compact bag with a shoulder strap for carrying. While most of the furniture you can buy online today comes unassembled, that’s rarely the case for things like camp chairs. If you want something easier to access, you could always drill a small hole in one corner of the tray table and affix the D-Ring there, but many people will balk at the idea of defacing their chair. Either way, adding a bit of storage is easy if you want or need it. Aside from the impressive amount of weight the chair can support, the thing we like best about the numbers above is the width of the seat. At a whopping 28”, this chair can accommodate just about anyone. The good news is that there are options available, and the Ozark Trail XXL Director Chair is a great option. They essentially combine the best parts of having a hammock with an outdoor lounge chair, without having to struggle tying something between two trees. Like a hammock, they allow you to sit and swing back and forth, much like a portable rocking chair. We explored the LivingXL Heavy-duty Portable Chair, a robust option for outdoor enthusiasts weighing up to 1000 pounds. Everything feels natural and normal until you reach a certain speed, then the bike’s limitations make themselves known. Buying the Ridge was nothing like the bike-shop experience. We were helped by a nice lady who unlocked the bike from its rack and accompanied us to the register at the neighboring electronics section where they sold us the bike, and we walked out the door. A quick safety check revealed that all but one stem face-plate bolt were tight, the headset loose and the rear derailleur was pretty far out of adjustment. A built-in pump is a game changer for blowing up air mattresses efficiently, and one person said it took less than five minutes to inflate Ophanie’s queen-size version. Over 3,800 shoppers gave the velvety-soft air mattress a five-star review, which speaks volumes about its reliability. So they felt comfortable leaning onto the frame for extra support. With its spacious seat width, this chair also offers more room than any other model we tested. And its backrest extends higher up than those of other chairs; this is nice for taller folks or people who like a good slouch with some head support. We ranked Value for Money as a 5 as this really is exceptional value considering the the build and comfort of the chair. It ranked less well on Design and also under Performance simply due to the fact that it's slightly bulky and large to carry over long distances - not perfect for hiking but just the ticket for camping. It’s not the typical cutting-edge, high-performance model we test and all dream of. 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). It's perfect for tall individuals due to the longer back and head rest panel which gives stability and ample back support to the chair. The wide seating area makes it comfortable for users of all heights and everyone can benefit from the longer back panel. The trail is currently composed of thirteen sections, most of which are joined to other sections, though some gaps exist. The sections vary in length from 8 to 40 miles (13 to 64 km). The longest continuous stretch available for hiking in as of 2008[update] is 225 miles (362 km), from Onondaga Cave State Park to the Eleven Point River. The exact routes for incomplete sections have not been established, so the total length of the trail when completed remains undetermined. The Ozark Trail Association was founded in 2002, and has added more than 50 miles of trail to date, most constructed by volunteers. The association continues to maintain and expand the Ozark Trail. Its reach and head angle are springily confidence-inspiring right up until the trails start getting on the really steep side. Kenda’s tires are also shockingly good, offering decent traction across a wide range of conditions. When paired with flat-pedal shoes (costing a third of the bike’s price), the bike’s plastic flat pedals even felt grippy and supportive—good stuff. This might come as a surprise to many, but the test riders were all smiles when it came to the climbs on this bike. Perspective is key here; you’re not flying uphill like you do on a high-dollar XC racer, but it’s not a painful experience, either.