This Oversized Folding Chair Is Also a Cooler — and It’s the Best $20 I’ve Spent All Summer
Living in the south, spending time outside is practically second nature. Between barbecues, crawfish boils, and annual family reunions, the great outdoors sort of feels like my second home. I’ve learned that a comfortable folding chair is a must-have for easy, breezy summer hangs, and with so many to pick from, it can be hard to find the right one…unless social media comes wielding a lightning strike of inspiration. After spotting the Ozark Trail Oversized Mesh Cooler Chair on TikTok, I immediately knew I had to get my hands on it.
The TikTok version of the chair is adorably summer-themed, featuring nostalgia-inducing red, white, and blue popsicle designs all over the seat. There’s a cupholder on the right arm and a built-in cooler on the left that can hold a six-pack of drinks (or more, if you dare). There’s even a bottle opener attached to the inside of the cooler to cover all the bases for chillin’ and grillin’ outside. On the back is an elastic slot and Velcro bands to secure an overhead umbrella, and underneath the seat is a strap that collapses the chair for easy transport. It also comes with a matching travel bag for storage.
The most impressive element of the oversized cooler chair is its size. Forget all the standard camp chairs you’ve taken to pee-wee football games and the beach; this one is bigger and better. I was actually surprised by the size when I first sat down, and was pleased that I could sit with my legs tucked and relax in it rather than sitting stiffly (for reference, I’m 5’2″). It might sound silly, but I’ve taken this chair everywhere with me since I got it in June. I spend a lot of time at my mom’s house, where there’s a large patio at the edge of the backyard. On days when it isn’t raining in Louisiana, we sit outside enjoying the sunshine before it gets too hot. Some of my favorite days this summer have been spent with a drink in my hand as I sit cozily in this chair, and now everyone in my family wants one of their own!
While the chair has been available in fun summer prints, such as popsicles, sunflowers, and even crawfish; it comes in solid colors like black and purple, too. I keep the chair stowed in the trunk of my car for any spur-of-the-moment hangouts with friends, and it’s been great to have on hand while we still have some long, sunny days ahead to enjoy. With so many incredible features, the chair feels like a steal for just $20. In fact, I couldn’t resist ordering another one!
Buy: Ozark Trail Oversized Mesh Cooler Chair, $19.97