Contrary to the fact that recreation in nature is in itself a way out of the comfort zone, but wherever we are, we try to compensate for this comfort. Camping furniture is one of the main components of comfort outside the home. Even if it is a hike where you have to go all day, but in the evening or during a break, you want to sit comfortably and relax.

Camping furniture is not only used for picnics. Long-term camping on the banks of the river, summer cottage, fishing, gatherings in the yard of a private house - in all these cases, camping furniture will help not only to be comfortably located, but also to create coziness and comfort.

Саме тому виробники пропонують величезний вибір кемпінгових меблів на будь-який смак та колір – компактні та громіздкіші, ультралегкі та важкі, з металу, пластику та навіть з дерева.

Types of camping furniture

Today you can buy chairs, stools, armchairs, deckchairs, folding tables and much more. The variety of types of furniture depends on the conditions of use. If there is a possibility of transportation, then most prefer wide chairs, but if the size and volume of luggage is limited, then compact fishing chairs come into play.

Before buying furniture for rest, it is important to decide on the required type and format of use.

Chairs

The simplest and familiar since childhood is a folding chair. It is used almost everywhere: fishing, hiking, in the country, at home, camping. Every time you need to sit down in nature, and the conditions are not suitable for this (wet, cold, damp, dirty), a folding chair makes it possible to sit comfortably.

Today, folding chairs of several types are distinguished:

  • A tripod is the easiest option. The basis is a strong fabric of a triangular shape and three legs that cross each other. Advantages - compactness and ease of use, disadvantages - not stable enough on different surfaces.
  • On four legs. The seat has a rectangular shape, and the two bases of the legs resemble two capital letters P. The chair is convenient for fishermen and summer residents. Pros – a large seat, the chair is stable on any surface, cons – it takes up more space than a tripod. An example would be the Penguin Jack Stool.
  • Pocket-sized - the most compact. A small piece of fabric is stretched between metal rods. When folded, such a chair can even be placed in a jeans pocket. This includes the Penguin Climber Stool.
  • With a plastic seat, they are used mainly with tables in sets. This option is used in budget models. The main disadvantage is that the user's weight is limited to 80 kg.

Armchairs

Probably the most popular category among vacationers. A chair for tourism is the next level of comfort after a chair. The high back and soft armrests provide comfort and support, allowing you to relax comfortably away from home.

A folding chair takes up more space and weighs more than a chair. Therefore, they are used mainly for camping, auto tourism, summer cottages. It is not convenient to take them on a hike, because they take up too much space. Although there are models such as BaseCamp Compact or Pinguin Pocket Chair, which are compact and at the same time provide comfort in nature. They can be placed in the side pocket of a backpack and taken with you on a simple hike.

According to its design and assembly system, chairs can be conditionally divided into:

  • Accordions are distinguished by the special strength and reliability of the frame. They can withstand a load of up to 150 kg. They often have a wide seat and are suitable for large people. The case folds like an accordion, so they will not be convenient for manual transportation. But if a car trip is planned, they will come in handy. An example can be the Pinguin Director Chair, when folded it will be 8x77x54 cm.
  • Umbrellas are the most popular chairs. The frame of this model unfolds like an umbrella. They are packed in a folded form in an oblong cover-tube and take up a minimum of space in the car.

For greater comfort, manufacturers equip tourist chairs with pockets, glass holders, adjustable backs, folding tables. All this is intended to make recreation in nature as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Tables

For those who like to eat outdoors, the market offers to buy a tourist table. It is much more convenient than spreading everything on a rug or blankets. Their height is enough to comfortably sit on a chair or in an armchair, and the tabletop can be of different sizes, ranging from a compact table for two to large, sturdy tables for large companies.

Tables are distinguished by the type of table top:

  • A solid tabletop is the most bulky option, because traveling or camping means that the furniture will take up a minimum of space in the trunk. To solve this problem, manufacturers made the legs of such tables complex. When folded, it can be placed on the bottom of the trunk. Pinguin Table M is made with a solid table top and folding legs. This option is suitable for family vacations in nature, weekends outside the city, fishing.
  • The folding tabletop is most often folded in half, the legs fold inwards. A "suitcase" folded in this way can also accommodate chairs. Such tables have a rectangular shape, suitable for large companies. The Pinguin Furniture Set table and chairs can be used both on a picnic and in the country.
  • Fabric tabletops are the optimal solution for minimalists. The table takes up little space, the tabletop is tightly stretched on the frame. Such a table is not designed for heavy weight, but it is suitable for fishing or motorcycle trips.
  • A folding table made of aluminum slats is another option for compact furniture. Such tables for fishing and camping can be taken with you even to places where a car will not pass, because the table is conveniently packed in a special tube cover. The reliable Pinguin Table L will help make outdoor recreation more comfortable.

Folders

For those who are not ready to sleep in a tent on a mat, you can buy a tourist folding bed. In terms of its characteristics and comfort, it is not inferior to a guest sofa, and in terms of compactness, it will take up a little more space than a folding chair. At the same time, it is not high, it can be placed in a camping tent or used in the country. An example of such a floating bed would be the Pinguin Bed. It is based on strong polyester fabric and an aluminum frame. Thanks to this, it can withstand a user weighing up to 120 kg.

Kitchens

For fans of long-term camping or for those who go on vacation to nature for several days, you can choose a camping folding kitchen. These are special fabric cabinets that provide an opportunity to comfortably organize all kitchen utensils, dishes, and products. They are based on a frame made of metal tubes, fabric walls and chipboard shelves. Pinguin Kitchen L is an ideal work table for food preparation and food storage. If necessary, it can be closed with a zipper so that insects do not get there.

Materials for camping furniture

When choosing furniture for outdoor recreation, it is important not to forget about the conditions of their use. After all, convenience and comfort are important, but not the key factors of choice. They should withstand the stated weight of the user, not be afraid of moisture and mud, and easy to clean. Therefore, before buying a chair for tourism or a table, carefully study the materials and construction of the product.

Body materials

In order for the furniture to serve you for a long time and not break, aluminum and steel are used for the manufacture of its body.

Aluminum is a strong, lightweight material for the furniture body. It is used to make the frames of light folding chairs, chairs and armchairs. You can also find tables with an aluminum frame and even an aluminum table top, as Pinguin did when developing its Table S and Table L tables. To facilitate the construction itself, the table top was made of aluminum slats, and the legs of the table were made of an aluminum tube of increased diameter with a thin wall. Thus, it was possible to reduce the weight without losing strength. Anodized aluminum is not afraid of moisture, is not subject to corrosion.

Steel is a stronger option for the frame. It is used for large chairs, tables, and camping tables. In the base of the BaseCamp Status and BaseCamp Hunter chairs, the manufacturer used steel tubes, thanks to which the furniture can withstand heavy loads. One of the disadvantages of steel is its heavy weight - such furniture must be transported by car. To reduce the weight of the structure, manufacturers have to use tubes of smaller diameter or with thinner walls, and this is reflected in the reliability of the product.

The format of connecting parts depends on the model and purpose of the type of furniture. These can be screw connections, rivets, plastic connections.

To lighten the overall design, many manufacturers use strong plastic. With its help, separate elements of the frame are connected, wide steps are made, and the base of the glass holders is made.

Upholstery materials

Upholstery of chairs, armchairs and folding tables is made exclusively of synthetic materials - nylon and polyester.

Nylon is a strong and reliable woven material. Not afraid of moisture, easy to clean after contamination. For greater strength, a unique ripstop weave is used in its manufacture. Visually, it looks like a fabric frame throughout the canvas made of stronger threads. Thanks to this, even if the fabric was cut or punctured, the damage does not spread further. Among the disadvantages, nylon without reinforcement can stretch. Pure nylon is also afraid of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, for the manufacture of furniture, it is additionally impregnated with special protective means. This is one of the reasons why it is better to use specialized products for washing and cleaning camping furniture. Because ordinary washing powders wash out such impregnation.

Polyester is a strong material used for heavy-duty furniture. There are, like nylon, different densities, which are measured in denier. The higher the index, the denser the fabric, the greater the loads it can withstand. For example, 600 denier polyester was used to make the BaseCamp Hunter, thanks to which the chair can withstand a load of up to 140 kg.

Mesh inserts are used for some types of furniture. They can be found in the BaseCamp Compact chairs, Pinguin Pocket Chair, in the camping kitchen Pinguin Kitchen. For their manufacture, mesh polyester is used, which is not afraid of loads, moisture, friction, and ultraviolet light. The mesh allows the chair to "breathe", the synthetic upholstery does not steam on a hot day.

Camping furniture is an indispensable item during any outdoor recreation, regardless of whether it is fishing, camping, picnicking or relaxing between approaches on the rocks.

Before buying, it is important to pay attention to the construction and materials used. The leading manufacturers of camping furniture - the Czech company Pinguin and the young Ukrainian brand BaseCamp - pay great attention not only to the comfort of their products, but also to their durability.

The SMG group company is the official distributor of camping furniture of such brands as BaseCamp and Pinguin. Our warehouses have the largest assortment of their products for camping and outdoor recreation.

You can buy Pinguin and BaseCamp camping furniture in Ukraine in stores.