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Camp furniture and shelter

A comfortable camp starts with somewhere to sit. Compare chairs, tables, canopies, hammocks and wagons, and see what a family of four really needs on day one.

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Family campsite with a hammock, a canopy, a table, chairs, a fire pit and a wagon Hammocks Canopies Camp tables Camp chairs Fire pits Wagons
  1. Hammocks
  2. Canopies
  3. Camp tables
  4. Camp chairs
  5. Fire pits
  6. Wagons

Seating

Kids' camping chairs beside a campfire Kids' chairs Hammock hung between two pines by a lake Hammocks

Table and shade

Folding camp table set with a lantern and plates Camp tables Pop-up canopy over chairs beside a lake Canopies

Moving gear

Loaded camping wagon on a forest path Wagons and carts

Fire

Portable fire pit burning at dusk by a lake Portable fire pits Fire burning in a metal ring at a campsite Smokeless fire pits

Frequently asked questions

What camp furniture do I really need?

Start with one chair per person and a table for cooking and meals. Add a canopy if your site has little shade or rain is likely, and a wagon if you park far from your site. The rest can wait until your second trip.

What is the best chair for kids?

A kid-sized chair with a low seat and a wide, stable base. Check the weight limit, look for a frame that cannot pinch small fingers and pick a fabric you can wipe clean.

Do I need a canopy?

Only if your site has little shade or rain is likely. A 10 by 10 foot canopy covers a table and chairs. Stake it down with guy lines, and take it down when strong wind is coming.

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