We compared two compact folding camping chairs: the Kampa Button Micro and the Trekology YIZI GO.
What we looked at
Stated weight, packed size, maximum load, frame and fabric, set-up, and price.
The verdict
If you want a simple 1.9kg aluminium-framed chair for £24.99 that packs to 13.5 x 12.5 x 36 cm and takes up to 100kg, the Kampa Button Micro is the value pick. If you would rather pay £16 more for a chair stated at less than 1kg, a 136kg capacity, breathable mesh panels and a 35 x 12 x 10 cm packed size, the Trekology YIZI GO is the lighter, higher-capacity option.
A £24.99 aluminium-framed chair at 1.9kg with a 100kg limit and a compact pack size.
A stated 0.9kg chair with a 136kg capacity and a mesh seat, for £16 more.
Kampa Button Micro Camping Chair, Ultra Lightweight (1.9kg) Folding Chair with Aluminium Frame — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 1.9kg folding camping chair with an anodised aluminium frame, a compact 13.5 x 12.5 x 36 cm pack size, a 100kg maximum load and quick set-up.
What we liked
- £16 cheaper than the Trekology YIZI GO on these listings
- Weighs a stated 1.9kg
- Anodised aluminium frame for strength and durability
- Packs down to 13.5 x 12.5 x 36 cm
- Simple folding mechanism that sets up in seconds
Worth knowing
- Heavier than the Trekology, at 1.9kg against a stated less than 1kg
- A 100kg maximum load, against 136kg for the Trekology
Best for
- Festivals, camping and day trips on a budget
- Anyone who wants a simple, quick-to-set-up chair
- Backpacks, campervans and car boots
Not ideal for
- Weight-conscious backpackers
- Anyone who needs more than 100kg capacity
TREKOLOGY YIZI GO Camping Chair, Compact, Foldable, Lightweight 0.9 kg, 136 kg Capacity (Black) — Lightest Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a compact, foldable, lightweight camping chair weighing less than 1kg, with a 136kg capacity, aircraft-grade aluminium poles, 600D polyester fabric and breathable mesh panels.
What we liked
- Weighs a stated less than 1kg (0.9kg), lighter than the Kampa
- 136kg capacity stated
- Folds down to 35 x 12 x 10 cm
- Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy poles and durable 600D polyester seat fabric
- Wide, deep seat with breathable mesh panels
- Tent-style poles unfold in seconds
Worth knowing
- Costs £16 more than the Kampa Button Micro on these listings
- The listing says it is stable on firm ground
Best for
- Backpackers who count grams
- Heavier users, with a stated 136kg capacity
- Beach, festival and outdoor use with a breathable seat
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who plans to sit on very soft ground
