Kijaro Dual Lock Camping Chair Reviewed

When you go camping with your family and friends, you want to make sure you're at least somewhat comfortable. Even if you dislike the concept of "glamping", there is no denying that an uncomfortable time can ruin the experience.

One item that is a staple for every camper is a camping chair. There are many different designs out there, so you have a plethora of options to choose from.

This variety of choices can be dizzying for anyone who doesn't know what makes a good camping chair, so we'll help narrow it down for you. Let's take an in-depth look at the Kijaro Dual Lock Camping Chair.

This innovatively designed camping chair comes to us from Kijaro, a company that is well-known for making an assortment of different camping furniture and equipment. As with most companies in this line of business, their goal is to deliver well-made, comfortable, and intelligently designed camping gear.

Their Dual Lock line was first released in the mid-2010s and hasn't gone through many design changes. The chair does precisely what it aims to do - be a comfortable yet rigid camping chair that is also convenient to carry and store.

Who Is This Product For?

If you're an avid camper or simply looking for a comfortable outdoor chair, then you are 100% the target consumer for this chair. This is especially true if you prefer your chairs to be rigid and stable, as opposed to the standard sling or loose-hanging varieties. This chair is taller than most because it also fills a niche for those who dislike or cannot sit in low-hanging types of seats. However, if you dislike the more rigid options, you may want to try a different chair.

What's Included?

Once you receive and open the package, you will find the chair as well as its carry bag. These are the two main items you'll receive other than the already attached cup holders and side-pouch organizer.

The Kijaro Camping Chair comes in 12 different colors, ranging from Cayman Blue Iguana to Izamal Yellow to Red Rock Canyon. If you hadn't picked up on it, their color naming conventions come from various famous locations around the globe, which is a nifty treat for those who enjoy little facts like that.

The chair comes in four main variations:

• A standard variant
• An XXL chair
• A low-profile, hard armchair
• A standard variant with hard arms

However, the chairs all follow the same general design, so we won't cover each variant extensively. The standard chair weighs 9.5 pounds and has the following dimensions: 26 by 35.5 by 37 inches in length, width, and height, respectively. This shrinks down to 6.9 by 4.7 by 45.7 inches when folded up. They recommend that you do not exceed a maximum weight of 300 pounds with this chair.

Moving onto the main features that separate this chair from other camping chairs, some of the more attractive features are the rigid design and Dual Lock features. The simpler of the two, the rigid design has many distinct advantages that you might enjoy.

First of all, it helps maintain a better posture without compromising your comfort, and it's easier to get in and out of for those who have difficulty sitting in more loose-hanging chairs. Secondly, the rigidity causes the chair to have barely any dip when you sit in it, giving you better height when sitting, which can be more comfortable if you are trying to sit at a table.

The Dual Lock technology that Kijaro employs is the other prominent feature of these chairs. This feature gives the chair its rigidity and lack of material sag, as well as its more comfortable portability. The dual-locking nature allows it to lock into place when opened by simply pushing down on the handles when unfolded.

You'll know when it is locked when the material tightens and the two Dual Lock buttons on either side of the chair - underneath and towards the back end of the armrest - are in their locked position. When you want to pack up and move on, press these buttons and pull the chair closed again, bringing the armrests towards the center of the chair, which locks it in place.

In its closed state, you can carry it around easily by using the shoulder strap. In its open state, you can enjoy the no-sag material alongside two cup holders - one on each arm - and a side-pouch organizer that has mesh and zipper pockets. It all fits into its carry bag once you're done for the day and need to pack up.

There are a few weaknesses that should be pointed out, though. The many concern is about the crossbar's strength. This is a thin, L-shaped piece of metal. If you were to sit down too hard or put too much weight on it at once, it might break or come loose, along with some screws or bolts.

How To Use It

The Dual Lock mechanism is easy to use. Take note of the button releases on either side of the chair, which you can find towards the back end underneath each arm. Pressing these buttons disengages the locks. To lock it into an open state, unfold the chair and press downwards on the arms until the material tightens and the buttons lock. To lock it into a closed state, you'll want to bring the arms back towards the center until it locks in place.

Pros

• Dual Lock technology for easy transport
• Comfortable, rigid design with no sagging
• Takes up little space when folded
• Comes in many different colors with a few design variations

Cons

• Concern about potentially weak crossbars
• Expensive compared to other camping chairs

Alternatives

If you aren't keen on the Dual Lock or rigidity features of this chair, you might want to take a look at their other lines of camping chairs, such as the Kijaro Sling Chair, Rok-it Chair, or beach chair

The Dual Lock design is intelligent and innovative, creating a comfortable and rigid outdoor chair that is easy to carry around with you wherever you go.