8 Beach Chairs That Are Actually Easy to Carry, Tested by People Who Hate Sand

WHY WE LOVE IT: Reading in the sun on your back for too long can cause an uneven tan (or even become uncomfortable), but this lounger is designed to make reading on your stomach easier than ever.

✔️ Unique design: This chaise is strategically constructed with arm holes and a padded cushion surrounding a hole for your face so that you can lie on your stomach, slide your arms through the slots, and read your book in comfort. One Amazon reviewer called this chair "a solution for book lovers."

✔️ Full-body lounging: A zippered piece of fabric hides the face hole, and it also provides comfort for your head when lying on your back. We love that you can elevate your feet or raise the back to sit more upright with this lounger's four-position recline.

✔️ Easy to carry: While there are no armrests and it's larger than other options, it folds up to make transporting it easier and there is a carrying strap to sling over your shoulder.

WHY WE LOVE IT: While the chair from KingCamp is small and light, it is durable.

✔️ Super compact: At under 7 pounds, it's folds down like a camp chair to just 30.3 x 6.7 x 7 inches to fit inside its slim carrying case that you can carry on one shoulder and takes up much less space in a car trunk than typical beach chairs.

✔️ Good for big or tall beachgoers: Made with sturdy alloy steel poles and 600-denier polyester fabric, the chair can support up to 300 pounds, according to the brand. Plus, its taller backrest makes it a good choice for tall people or those who like head and neck support.

✔️ Comfort features: The brand claims the contoured high-back frame provides ergonomic support for the spine, while the mesh along the back provides airflow, although it does not recline. There are pockets to keep your phone, water, and keys safe and sand-free.

WHY WE LOVE IT: For beachgoers who simply like to sit back and enjoy the view, this outdoor recliner is great for sitting for long periods of time.

✔️ Comfortable seat: It features a substantial, adjustable headrest and a four-position recline. There's also a mesh backrest to help keep you cool—not to mention a pocket and cup holder for your beverages too. While the different reclining options are great for kicking back, this chair does not fully lay flat.

✔️ Sturdiness: Several reviewers raved about this chair's durability. "I've had this chair for a couple of years now and taken it on dozens of trips. It's been banged around and sat in by people all over the weight scale, and it's still working great," said one GCI reviewer.

WHY WE LOVE IT: With a lace-up suspension design to support your back and help you relax in comfort, a comfy nap pillow and four different reclining options, this tall chair will help you drift off while staring at the waves.

✔️ Taller profile: A GH tester who suffers from arthritis in their knees enjoys its 17-inch height from the ground, which makes it easy to get up and down. The taller height also makes it a good choice for seniors.

✔️ Nice extras: Near the armrest, there's a cup holder and an cellphone pocket for easy access. On the back, there's one large storage pouch along with an insulated "cooler" pocket to keep drinks cool. We also like that this chair has long backpack straps and wooden armrests.

✔️ Easy to use: The chair folds up easily, thanks to its Velcro strap, "which is nice if carrying long distances," according to one reviewer. While it's listed as weighing 9 pounds, our tester and online reviewers reported that it felt lighter than other chairs they've used.

WHY WE LOVE IT: The lightweight aluminum frame, flexible fabric, four-position recline, and a large adjustable pillow make this backpack chair a favorite among our testers.

✔️ Great backpack design: The chair is equipped with padded backpack straps to avoid digging in, and they're adjustable so you can customize the fit, which offers hands-free portability and makes carrying a breeze.

✔️ Comfortable recline: Our testers also gave it high marks for its comfort and height, saying they felt super relaxed when in the reclining position. It's a bit tricky to unlock into the open position, but our testers thought that the mechanism may get easier with use. "My family has been using this beach chair for more than five years in Florida, and I find it super comfy and easy to adjust to the right recline angle. I also appreciate the headrest, which makes beach days even more relaxing," said Senior Reviews Writer and Analyst Olivia Lipski.

WHY WE LOVE IT: You can tell much thought went into the making of this chair: It's made of quality aluminum and breathable fabric that feels like it's guaranteed to last a long time.

✔️ High weight capacity: This chair can support up to 350 pounds. The caveat is that it is 11 pounds and doesn't feature backpack straps (though a carry shoulder strap is built in). You can also buy a separate Hondo carrying case. But the weight may not be an issue if you are not taking it far. One tester said they did not have a problem carrying this chair a short distance and loved how substantial the chair felt.

✔️ Stable construction: "The chair was sturdy, so I did not experience any wobbling like others we own." Another tester confirmed, saying, "This beach chair felt like I was in a high-quality piece of furniture—not a flimsy beach chair!"

✔️ Provides airflow: "It was extremely comfortable and used breathable vented fabric in the seat, which helped keep us cool in hot Florida weather," said one tester.