GCI Outdoor makes several rocking chairs, and we plan to try more of them to see if they’re any better than the Freestyle Rocker, which we weren’t enthusiastic about. Compared with cheaper chairs of its kind (like those from Walmart), the REI Co-op chair functions better and will last much longer. We like this durable, well-constructed chair that has a frame that makes you confident to sit. As fate would have it, traffic was later routed north of that downtown stretch to Route 66’s current location. Past Kellyville, Bristow and Depew, you’ll come to Stroud, which is one of only two Oklahoma locations with an original Ozark Trail obelisk. Obelisks are tall, four-sided, narrow structures topped with a pyramid-shaped stone.
The center trusses on the Eurmax hang lower than we would prefer, limiting the available headspace, but this is our only caveat. The Tagalong sits a little low and isn’t adjustable, which affects the user’s ability to alter the canopy’s height or angles as the sun’s rays change. Still, the lightweight and portable design makes up for this, especially in the right use cases.
All things considered, the REI Screen House Shelter is our favorite portable model. This massive, 10×10 fully enclosed canopy packs down small and only weighs 13 pounds. It’s the ultimate mosquito net that is also lightweight and compact enough to hitch a ride on any adventure trip. The Eureka Tagalong scored a little lower but still holds its own in terms of craftsmanship. It is a lighter-weight product, which inherently involves thinner, less durable materials.
We also took note of the quality of the various storage bags. Its fully enclosed design protects users from sun, wind, rain, and bugs, making it a perfect shelter for camping. It was followed closely by the Eurmaxand E-Z UP Pyramid, though neither has sidewalls for complete bug protection.
And it avoids the slouchy shape of most traditional ozark trail chair camping chairs, which can sag to create a hunch-and-slouch posture. Our testers consistently said the King Kong chair was the most heavy-duty-feeling model of all the chairs we tested. Each comes with a convenient carrying bag that you can sling over your shoulder.
Testers consistently ranked this chair as one of the most ozark trail table comfortable models (typically second to the Yeti Trailhead, which costs almost four times as much). The few testers who didn’t like it often preferred the Kijaro Dual Lock XXL Chair, which costs a little bit more but provides a roomier seat. There’s also a mesh pocket behind the backrest, to hold things you don’t need to access quickly. This chair comes with a sturdy carrying case, with an over-the-shoulder strap, and it’s simple to expand and fold up accordion-style. Several Wirecutter staffers have owned the Coleman chair for years, using it on camping trips, in backyards, and at sporting events. For the most part, it’s held up well, but one common quibble is that the seat bottom begins to sag after several years of use.
Fortunately, this is also easy to remedy via DIY engineering. Buy a mesh bag for storage, attach a D-Ring, and clamp it onto one of the chair’s support struts. Suppose you think you may be in a position where you’ll spend several hours in this chair. However, it is marginally above average in terms of comfort compared to other camp chairs. Owing to its extra-wide seat, the first thing you’ll notice about this oversized director’s chair is that it looks rugged and robust. The Ozark Trail XXL Director chair’s metal frame also has an all-business look about it too, which clearly sends the message that this is a go-anywhere chair.