And with all of these upgraded accessories, the chair was surprisingly easy to carry with the padded cross-body strap.

Once it was time to leave the beach, our testers folded the chairs back up to see how easy or difficult it was to take down the chair and pack it in a carrier if it came with one. If you’re looking for a chair that can be used for a range of activities, the Kijaro Coast Folding Beach Sling Chair is a solid option. After using your beach chairs, leave them out to dry when you get home, before putting them away in storage. We love the Baby Delight Go with Me Chair, thanks to its lightweight and easy-to-carry design—a huge plus if your hands are already full. She enjoyed kicking her feet up with the chaise lounge footrest and found the seat to be comfortable as well.

To combat this, several of our armchairs and recliners have a removable cover, which mean you can just throw it in the washing machine to remove the stain. GCI Outdoor Waterside SunShade Backpack Beach Chair: The chair comes with a sunshade that isn’t detachable, making it clunky, hard to carry, and difficult to put together. Our comfy blankets and throws also come in different styles, so everyone can find one matching their armchair or recliner. At first, the straps that secure the folding chair while carrying it were slightly difficult to get off, but after a slight learning curve, it wasn’t an ongoing problem. Our tester appreciated having the ability to recline and found the padding to be comfortable to sit in.

They did feel like they sunk a bit in the chair throughout the day, and would have preferred to be able to recline.Sport Brella Recliner Beach Chair: This chair sat too low, with our tester saying that they “can’t imagine” this chair being comfortable anywhere besides the beach, because you have to keep your legs extended in the sand, otherwise your knees would be in your face. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. This chair is bursting with luxurious accessories, like a footrest with adjustable settings, five reclining positions, a cup holder, a back cushion, and a zippered side pocket for storage. Whether you prefer reclining with your feet up or laying on your stomach, we tested 26 popular beach chairs to find out which ones are worth investing in for your next waterfront excursion. Our tester transported the chair to the beach by walking from their apartment to the subway (through subway turnstiles!

Our testers used the chairs for seaside picnic date nights and family beach days to test each chair for portability, ease of use, comfort, and durability. Our tester loved the portability of this chair and thought the backpack straps were ideal for freeing up hands to carry other items to the beach. Unfolding and folding the chair was slightly difficult at first, with plastic locks that pop in and out, but our tester said it gets easier the more you do it—a slight inconvenience we came across with a handful of beach chairs. With four options for recline angles and an adjustable pillow, we thought this chair was comfortable—especially for a nap.

Our testers paid close attention to how comfortable it was to carry the chair, as well as how heavy or lightweight the chair felt. Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.

The Wekapo Inflatable Lounger Air Sofa is a compact, inflatable sofa that is ideal for tossing in a beach bag or keeping in your car.Since many beach chair seats are made of canvas or polyester fabrics, you can wipe or hose down the seat and let it dry. A small armchair that is easy to move is perfect for offering some extra seating when you have guests over.