Produced by a boutique Danish outdoor brand, the Sitpack Campster II is the second iteration of the Campster which was initially released with three legs. Extensively revised after listening to feedback from the camping community (Sitpack say), the second coming of this cool camping chair has four legs, sits slightly lower to the ground than the original (enhancing the stability) and is much easier and more intuitive to assemble. You can also buy various accessories to pimp the Campster II, including a groundsheet – which is intended to spread the load and prevent the feet of the chair sinking into sand (or other soft surfaces) – and a quilted seat warmer to keep your bum from going numb when cool breezes blow though the mostly mesh sides.
These feel like quite specific and substantial add-on elements that some people may be happy to fork out extra cash for if they feel they need them. But I must admit, if I were paying good money for a premium camping pew (and this is no cheap seat), I would expect the insulated bottle holder to come as part of the package – not least because, owing to the semi-bucket design of the chair, there are no arm-rests to host a cup-holder. That small grumble aside, I liked the look and style of the Campster II from the moment I poured it out of its carry bag and first put it together.
It’s great having a mid-sized chair that packs away into a small carry pack, and – even when assembled – doesn’t take up too much room in the living spa.