Coleman Big N Tall Quad Chair Review: A Wide, Tall Camping Seat at a Budget Price

Introduction

The Coleman Big N Tall Quad Chair is built around one clear idea: give taller and larger campers a seat that actually fits. It pairs a wide, deep seat with a higher sitting position and a 600 pound weight limit, and it does so at a price that stays firmly in budget territory. Anyone who has spent an evening folded into a low, narrow camp chair will notice the difference the moment they sit down.

Measured dimensions land close to, but slightly under, the marketed figures. The chair spans roughly 36 inches from armrest to armrest, about 23.5 inches from the back of the chair to the front of the seat, and about 38 inches from the ground to the top of the frame. In person it reads as a genuinely oversized camp chair rather than a standard model with a taller name.

Who this product is for

This chair suits campers who want room to spread out. The seat measures almost 24 inches across in total and 19 inches deep, so there is space to sit cross-legged or simply shift position without feeling boxed in. The seat height is the bigger draw for many people. It measures slightly over 15 inches from the ground to the sitting surface, which is close to a dining or office chair and makes standing up noticeably easier than from a typical low camp chair.

It is also a sensible option for heavier users. The 600 pound weight limit is backed by thicker fabric and thicker steel poles, roughly 40 percent thicker than a regular camp chair and close to an inch in diameter. The feet are larger than most as well, which helps with stability and reduces the chance of tipping on uneven ground.

Main strengths

The most valuable strength is the seating position. A wide seat combined with a high seat height means you get in and out without the usual shuffle, and the 9 degree recline keeps the backrest slightly angled rather than bolt upright. The backrest measures 20 inches tall and 22 inches wide, which covers a full adult back comfortably.

Support comes from a familiar X-pole frame, but with heavier components than most camp chairs use. The thicker poles, thicker fabric and larger feet add up to a chair that feels planted once it is open, even on soft ground. Simple rivets hold the frame together, the kind usually seen on budget camping chairs, and they have held up well in use.

The feature set is unusually complete for the price. There is a cupholder, a waterproof phone pocket, a second general purpose pocket, seat drainage and a drainage hole in the cupholder itself. Few chairs in this bracket cover that much at once.

Things to consider before buying

The front of the seat narrows once you account for the two steel bars running along each side. Total seat width is almost 24 inches, but usable width at the front is closer to 19 inches, so the effective space is a little less than the headline number suggests. It is still wider than most camp chairs, but worth knowing before you buy.

Seat height also behaves differently once you are sitting. Measured from the front of the chair, the height is almost 19 inches as marketed, but the fabric sinks roughly 3.5 inches under body weight, putting the actual sitting height at about 15 inches. That is still high for a camp chair, though lower than the specification implies.

Two smaller points to note: the armrests are not adjustable, and although the rear connections can be shifted by hand, they do not hold at a high angle. There is also no neck rest, since the 20 inch backrest stops at the upper back. Loose threads appear in several places around the frame and seams, which did not affect use but is common on gear in this price bracket. The chair carries a one year warranty and is made in China.

Storage, drainage, and comfort details

Storage is handled on both armrests. The left side has a cupholder almost 4 inches in diameter that takes canned drinks and even a one litre bottle, and it is lightly insulated. The right side hides two pockets behind a Velcro flap. One is a zippered clear plastic pocket measuring almost 7 inches long by about 3.5 inches wide, sized for a standard phone. The other is a mesh pocket around 8 inches by 4.5 inches for keys, sunglasses and similar items. When the pockets are not needed, the Velcro flap folds back so they become part of the armrest again.

Drainage is a quiet highlight. A small rubber logo in the middle of the seat conceals a hole roughly the size of a hole punch, and the cupholder has a matching drain. Neither clears a spill completely, but both help water escape instead of pooling under you.

The fabric is thickly padded, which keeps you warmer in cold weather, and the slightly padded armrests use the same material as the rest of the chair. The backrest covers the full back without reaching the neck, and the shallow recline keeps the posture relaxed without feeling like a lounger.

Setup, pack-away, and portability

Setup is quick. Loosen the drawstring and cinch at the top of the carry bag, stand the bag upright and pull it down off the chair, then grab opposite ends of the frame and pull outward. The chair opens into shape in seconds, and a timed attempt finished in about 11 seconds.

Packing away takes longer. Grabbing two opposite corners and pulling everything together works, but laying the chair flat on the ground makes it easier to line the feet up with the bag. Once the frame is in, stand the chair up and fold the remaining fabric in. The top of the chair holds a lot of material and the carry bag is fairly tight, so the whole process can run to around 44 seconds including getting it back into the bag.

Portability is the main compromise. The packed size is roughly 38 by 8 by 7 inches, about 60 percent longer than a two person Coleman Sundome tent, and the packed volume is 60 to 100 percent larger than comparable camp chairs. Total weight is 10 pounds exactly, split between the 9.8 pound chair and the 0.2 pound bag. The shoulder strap on the bag is neither padded nor adjustable, though it works well enough for short carries.

Buying advice

At an MSRP of around $70, this sits in budget territory despite being priced above Coleman’s other popular camp chairs. For the size of the seat, the height of the sitting position and the 600 pound weight limit, that is a reasonable ask. The extra fabric and thicker poles that make the chair comfortable and durable are also the reason it is heavy and bulky, so the decision comes down to how you will use it.

If the chair lives in a car boot, a camper van or a permanent spot at a campsite, the packed size matters far less than the comfort it delivers, and this is an easy recommendation. If you hike in, carry gear over long distances or have limited storage, a lighter and smaller chair will serve you better. There are stronger and taller options on the market for a bigger budget, but they cost considerably more.

Conclusion

The Coleman Big N Tall Quad Chair does exactly what its name promises: a big seat and a tall sitting position at a price that stays accessible. The wide, deep seat, the higher seating surface, the 600 pound weight limit and the well thought out storage and drainage features make it a strong choice for taller and larger campers. Accept the 10 pound weight and the large packed size, and it is a comfortable, stable seat that is easy to live with around a campsite.