It's amazing how different beach chairs are, but not all of them are made equally. In fact, some are better than others. We can assist you with deciding which brand and style is right for you since the market is currently saturated with choices.

 

Rio Beach 4-Position Lace-Up Backpack Folding Beach Chair

 

The best beach chair for all-around use is this one. Due to its lightweight aluminum frame, the chair weighs only 8 pounds and has an adjustable pillow, four recline positions, and a lace-up design that conforms to your body weight. Besides being transportable, the chair is equipped with the king of all beach chair components: a cup holder.

 

Tommy Bahama 5-Position Classic Lay-Flat Folding Backpack Beach Chair

 

Classic wooden arm design, lightweight construction and backpack straps make this chair a winner. I particularly like how it has a zippered cooler and towel bar, along with a built-in pouch that includes a bottle opener and an insulated cup holder.

 

Sunflow Chair 

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Sunflow beach chairs are the cream of the crop. It comes with several features including a detachable backpack strap, four recline positions, and can be folded flat when not in use.

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Purchasing the "beach bundle" includes a variety of fun accessories, such as a cup holder (that doubles as a backpack strap when transporting the chair), a sun shade, and a dry bag with a stay-put towel. The most difficult part is deciding which pattern and color to use.

 

Rio Beach Big Boy Folding Chair

 

In addition to being a whopping 22 inches wide, the Big Boy chair sits 13 inches off the ground, especially for people with bad knees who don't want to crouch super low. It integrates a padded backpack strap, a rear storage bag and a cup holders; it also has a removable pillow. The chair is spacious, portable and features backpack straps that are adjustable and padded. That's it.

 

Rio Beach Wave Beach Folding Sand Chair

 

Often, the best beach chair is an ultra-light, ultra-basic one, and this is that chair. Its metal bar frame can be carried to the shore with a weight of only 5 pounds and 5.5 inches of height.

 

Yeti Trailhead Camp Chair

 

It sells a line of chairs that are, in a word, hardcore, as well as coolers and tumblers. From hiking trails to the shore and to the soccer field, the Trailhead Camp Chair offers a stable grip (even over sand!). The Flexgrid fabric of the chair stretches and adapts to your body to provide the best possible support for you.

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A carry bag with two straps makes it easy to transport the chair, since it weighs 13.3 lbs. but comes with a two-strap design.

Coleman Camping Chair With Built-In 4-Can Cooler

 

An affordable beach chair with more than 33,000 positive reviews for under 30 bucks? Sounds good to us. While simple in design, this Coleman option comes with 4 hidden pockets, an insulated cooler, a built-in headrest and a 24-inch-wide seat. This chair does not have a carrying mechanism and does not recline.