Moon Lence High Back Camping Chair Review

What’s in the box

A high back camping chair with a deep, hammock-style seat in 600D Oxford fabric, a headrest pillow pocket and back and side pockets, on an A7075 duralumin (high-strength aluminium) frame rated to 180 kg. The bottom of the frame is square, which Moon Lence says makes it more stable. The legs set to four heights, and by setting the front and back legs differently you can sit upright, lean back or lean forward. It all packs into a zip bag. It comes in beige or black; ours is black. We paid $95.

Quick Specs

Packed size and weight

Everything packs into a zip bag of 49 × 23 × 17 cm. With the frame and seat inside, the chair weighs 2,047 g on our scale.

Setting it up

The frame and seat come out of the bag separately. The frame goes together first, then the seat goes on over the four corners. Like any frame-and-fabric chair, setting it up and taking it down takes a little practice the first few times, then it’s quick. Everything packs back into its own carry bag.

Height and angle

Each leg has a row of holes and a push pin, so you set the height by sliding the leg to the hole you want. Set all four the same for a higher or lower chair, or set the front and back legs differently to lean back or sit forward. That way it goes from a relaxed, low ground-style chair to a higher, upright seat for eating or cooking. The seat height, from the ground to where you sit, goes up in four steps: from 31 cm, low enough to sit cross-legged, to 39 cm, closer to standard camp table height for cooking or eating.

Comfort

The back is tall enough to support your head and neck, and the pillow pocket at the top takes a towel or some clothes for extra padding. The seat is a deep bucket that hangs like a hammock between the frame, so depending on the height setting, getting in and out takes a bit of core strength. There’s a pocket on each side and one on the back for a phone, sunglasses or sunscreen.

The thick fabric is good in wind and on cooler evenings, as it keeps the chill out, but on hot summer days it can feel a bit warm and sweaty.

Vs a standard camp chair

We also had our Kings Deluxe Armchair with us, a standard folding camp chair with armrests. On its highest setting the Moon Lence gives you about the same seat height as the Kings chair, but packed it’s a lot smaller: the Kings packs into a long bag, while the Moon Lence fits in a short, compact one. If you want a normal chair height without the bulk, that’s the appeal.

	This reviewMoon Lence High Back	Kings Deluxe Armchair→
Armrests	No	Yes, padded
Height set up	114 cm	93 cm
Packed size	49 × 23 × 17 cm	97 × 21 × 18 cm
Setup	Assemble frame	Unfold
Weight	2.05 kg	4.96 kg
Max load	180 kg	200 kg
Price paid	$95	$75
Our score	8.8	9.1

High Back or Portable?

We’ve also reviewed the smaller Moon Lence Portable Camping Chair, a backpacking chair. Both are rated to 180 kg and pack into a bag. The High Back gives you a tall back, a headrest pillow and adjustable legs; the Portable is lower, lighter and packs much smaller.

	This reviewHigh Back	Portable→
Back	High, headrest pillow	Mid-back, mesh
Height set up	114 cm	70 cm
Packed size	49 × 23 × 17 cm	36 × 12 × 12 cm
Weight	2.05 kg	1.35 kg
Max load	180 kg	180 kg
Price paid	$95	$80
Our score	8.8	8.7

Conclusion: Moon Lence High Back Camping Chair

The Moon Lence High Back Camping Chair gives you a tall back and a headrest pillow in a chair that packs into a small bag and weighs about 2 kg. The legs set to four heights and three angles, the square base keeps it stable, and it’s rated to 180 kg. It’s bulkier than an ultralight chair, the deep seat takes a bit of effort to get out of, and the thick fabric can feel warm on hot days. For $95 it suits car campers, 4WD tourers and couples who want a high back chair that packs small.