Tired of Camping Chairs That Creak, Flex, and Quietly Give Up Under You? The King Kong Doesn't.
Most camping chairs are rated for an average-weight person sitting perfectly still. They creak under real use, the frame develops a subtle bow after a season, and the fabric strains at the seams in ways that make you second-guess leaning back. ALPS Mountaineering built the King Kong for people who have been through that cycle too many times. Powder-coated steel frame rated to 800 lbs. 600D polyester — heavier-duty fabric than you'll find on chairs twice the price. Thirteen pounds of chair that earns its weight by being the last camp chair you need to buy. 6,000+ verified buyers at 4.7 stars, with a review pattern dominated by big-and-tall users who specifically came looking for a chair that holds. Here's the full breakdown.
ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair
Is This Page For You?
- ✓You need a chair that genuinely supports higher weights without flexing — the 800-lb steel frame isn't about holding 800 lbs; it's about feeling completely solid and creak-free at 250 or 300. The safety margin is the product.
- ✓You're tall and want a chair with a back that actually supports your spine — the King Kong's high back reaches above shoulder level for most users. Standard camping chairs cut off mid-back and leave tall users slouching.
- ✓You want storage built in — dual cup holders, stash pockets on each armrest, and a mesh back pocket cover every carry need at a campsite without a side table.
- ✗You need to hike or carry it any distance — 13 lbs is too heavy for backpacking and awkward for long carry-ins. This is a park-and-deploy chair. For backpacking, the Helinox Chair One at 2.1 lbs is the right product.
- ✗You're on a strict budget — the King Kong costs more than the Coleman or Kijaro options. If weight capacity isn't a primary concern, the Coleman Quad Chair delivers strong comfort at a lower price point.
What Verified Buyers Report
The most consistent theme in the King Kong review set is buyers who came specifically because of the 800-lb rating and reported that the chair felt completely different from everything else they'd owned. No flex. No subtle sinking. No armrests that torque out under pressure. Buyers in the 250–350-lb range describe it as the first camping chair they've been fully comfortable in.
Reviewers who own the King Kong for multiple seasons consistently mention the 600D polyester fabric holding its shape, color, and structural integrity after being folded, packed, transported, and used across rain-wet campsites. The fabric spec is not marketing — buyers who compare it to their previous chairs notice the difference in weight and rigidity of the material.
The King Kong's 13 lbs is not nothing, and buyers mention the backpack-strap carry bag as the feature that makes it manageable. Being able to sling it on your back hands-free across a campground while carrying other gear is a practical advantage. Reviewers who owned chairs without this note it specifically.
Specs at a Glance
| Weight | 13 lbs |
| Capacity | 800 lbs |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel |
| Fabric | 600D polyester |
| Cup holders | 2 (one per armrest) |
| Storage | Armrest stash pockets (×2), mesh back pocket |
| Carry bag | Included with backpack straps |
- ✓800-lb rated powder-coated steel frame — zero flex or creak even for larger users
- ✓600D polyester fabric is heavier-duty than most chairs in any price range
- ✓Dual cup holders plus armrest stash pockets and a mesh back pocket
- ✓Carry bag with backpack straps makes 13 lbs manageable hands-free
- ✓High back supports taller spines better than low-back standard chairs
- ✗13 lbs — heaviest chair in this roundup; car camping only
- ✗Higher price point than basic car-camping chairs
- ✗Bulkier packed size takes more trunk space than lighter alternatives
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