I like cooking at camp, but chopping vegetables or eating a meal on the ground gets old quickly. After one spill too many, I went looking for a light table that wouldn’t slow me down, and ended up with the Naturehike Folding Camping Table. It weighs less than a kilo, so I took it on a few trips to see how much use a table that light can be.
What’s in the box
A light folding camping table made of aircraft-grade aluminium, for backpacking, hiking and picnics. It has a mesh top and two built-in cup holders.
What we like
- Ultralight at 726 g
- 20 kg load capacity (stable!)
- Sets up in under a minute
- Two integrated cup holders
- Includes a convenient carry bag
What we don’t
- Mesh top can be unstable
- Low height at 39 cm
- Not suitable for heavy loads
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Naturehike |
| Material | Aircraft-grade Aluminium |
| Weight | 726 g |
| Max load | 20 kg |
| Packed size | 43 × 11.4 cm |
| Size set up | 59 × 40 × 39 cm |
| Features | 2 cup holders |
| Included | Carry bag |
First look
The first thing I noticed was how small and light the carry bag is. At 726 g it weighed almost nothing in my hand, much less than I expected for a table. I wasn’t sure it would be sturdy enough to be useful. Then I pulled out the shock-corded poles and the roll-up top, and the two-step assembly made sense straight away. It almost puts itself together.
Within seconds I had a table in front of me. The top is mesh, which I didn’t expect, but it sits tight and stable on the frame. At 59 cm x 40 cm there’s room for two people to eat. The two cup holders are a nice touch.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
The frame is aircraft-grade aluminium, light but sturdy. The poles are thick enough to give a solid base, and because they’re shock-corded you can’t lose a piece. The black connectors clip in firmly, without wobble.
The top is a mesh fabric with a plastic tube along the edge that fits snugly onto the frame. It’s light and lets air through. It’s not a heavy-duty table, but for what it’s meant to do it feels built to last. Every part is designed to save weight without giving up strength.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
The best thing about this table is the weight. At 726 g it suits any trip where weight matters, hiking or bikepacking. Packed, it’s small enough to strap to the outside of a pack or slide into a large side pocket. In use, the 39 cm height is comfortable from a low camp chair or sitting on the ground.
You won’t stand at it to prepare food, but it’s the right height for eating, playing cards or keeping gear off the dirt. The top holds a stove, a couple of pots and some utensils without being oversized.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
I’ve used the table on rocky ground and on soft grass, and it stayed stable on both. The 20 kg load capacity is more than enough for a camp stove, a full pot of water and some food. The two cup holders give your drink its own spot, which means fewer spills.
The mesh top works for most things: cooking gear and dinner plates sit flat on it, and it lets air through so nothing sweats underneath. Setup takes under a minute, which is what you want when you’re tired at the end of the day.
Conclusion: Naturehike Folding Camping TableConclusion
The Naturehike Folding Camping Table is very light and packs small, and it still gives you a stable surface with a fair bit of room. The shock-corded frame goes up in under a minute and the cup holders are useful. It sits low at 39 cm, the mesh top can be unsteady for small items and it’s not for heavy loads. For hikers and minimalist campers who want a table without the weight, it’s a very good one.
A very light table that still gives a stable surface for cooking.
At 726 g it packs small, the shock-corded frame goes up in under a minute and it holds 20 kg, with two cup holders. It sits low at 39 cm, the mesh top can be unsteady for small items and it isn't for heavy loads.
- Backpackers
- Hikers
- Picnics
Yes, for travelling light. At 726 g it’s made to be as portable as possible and still holds a stove and cookware. If you mostly car camp, a taller, sturdier table suits better.
