Enjoying the great outdoors typically involves sacrificing some of the creature comforts of home to receive nature’s bountiful beauty. We warmly welcome a less-is-more approach at camp but completely empathize with folks who prefer to maximize comfort while camping.
A comfortable folding camping chair is the foundation of any comfort-forward backpacking, car camping, or glamping experience. Camping couches, benches, and two person camping chairs are unconventional seating styles that pique our interest for the upcoming camp season. These wide, loveseat-style chairs are great for stretching out or sitting close together with your fellow camper.
Like all camping accessories and gear we obsess over, there are tons of options to consider. In this roundup we've focused on camping couches that are reasonably priced and more easily attainable than, say, a fireproof camping sofa that’s only available in Japan.
What to Look for in a Camping Couch
Size
With camping couches and benches, we’re upgrading the total sitting surface area provided by the typical folding camping chair or beach chair meant for solo use. Whether you plan to share the camping couch, sofa, or bench by yourself or with another, the overall size of the seat is an essential consideration.
Transportability
Since you’re lugging the seat out into the world, it’s important to consider its transportability. Weight and packed size are the key traits that make a camping couch easy to transport, so keep an eye out for those details in the tech specs.
Features
Why not pull out all the stops and grab a camping sofa that pulls out all the stops with features that add additional comfort and practicality? Sure, you can balance your beverage on an armrest, but wouldn’t a cup holder do better? Storage pockets are super handy for stashing small camping gear accessories like headlamps or some extra snacks.
