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ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair Review (Bought & Tested!)
I bought this chair with my own money and put it through 11 measured tests.
- Setup ~17 sec
- Seat size 19.5 x 20.0 in
- Seat height 15.0 in
- Weight 13.7 lbs
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Test scorecard
The ALPS Mountaineering King Kong chair is one of my absolute favorite camp chair picks. It’s tall, big, has a high weight capacity, and much more, at a very inexpensive price.
- Inexpensive
- 800lbs capacity
- Huge seat
- Tall height
- Lots of storage
- Runs hot in summer
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See the 11 tests
Set Up
The setup is simple – just take the chair out of the carry bag, grab two opposite corners, and pull them apart. That’s it.
- Setup time ~17 seconds
Pack Away
Packing away the chair is just the reverse, but the carry bag was a bit tight, so it took 48 seconds to pack away instead.
Unfolded Dimensions
- Width 35.6inarmrest to armrest
- Length 25.0inback to front
- Height 37.7inground to top
Seat Size
- Total seat width 23.9in
- Usable seat width 19.5inafter taking into account the steel side bars
- Seat depth 20.0in
Seat Height
- Seat height (front) 19.0in
- Seat height (bum area) 15.0in
Backrest
- Backrest height 21.25in
- Backrest width 22.1in
- Recline angle 10 degrees
Armrests
The armrests are made of the same fabric as the chair.
Both are fully adjustable with buckles at the back.
Cupholders
- Number 2 mesh holders, one per armrest
- Diameter 3.05in
- Depth 2.25in
Pockets
You get three pockets in total:
- Armrest stash pockets 2, one per armrest (10.5 x 7.75in each)
- Back mesh pocket 1 (17.9 x 4.5in)
Materials & Quality
- Fabric 600D polyester
- Poles Powder-coated steel
- Pole thickness 0.75in
- Weight capacity 800lbs
- Feet Large-sized
- Stability Good
- Warranty Lifetime
- Made in China
Portability
- Total weight 13.7lbs
- Chair weight 13.2lbs
- Bag weight 0.5lbs
- Packed size 39.25 x 8.5 x 7.25in
- Ease of carry Adjustable backpack straps x 2
Pros, Cons, Recommendations
Now, what are the pros and cons, and would I recommend the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair?
| Feature | ALPS King Kong | Coleman Big N Tall | Coleman Cooler Quad | YETI Trailhead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Size | 19.5 x 20.0in | 19.1 x 19.0in | 19.0 x 18.5in | 19.5 x 16.5in |
| Seat Height | 15.0in | 15.2in | 13.5in | 16.0in |
| Mesh | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Armrests | Adjustable | Semi-adjustable | Semi-adjustable | Non-adjustable |
| Pockets | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Cupholders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Capacity | 800lbs. | 600lbs. | 325lbs. | 500lbs. |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year | 1 year | 5 years |
| MSRP | $80 | $70 | $54 | $300 |
Huge seat size
The King Kong has the biggest seat size (19.5 x 20.0in).
Tall seat height
At 15.0in, it’s as tall as a regular home chair.
Feature and storage-rich
You get more built-in storage and adjustments than any other chair:
- Fully adjustable armrests
- 3 humongous pockets
- 2 cupholders
Highest weight capacity
The King Kong holds the most weight (800lbs.) of any chair I’ve tested.
Great value for money
For value, nothing here beats the King Kong at $80:
- Biggest seat
- Highest capacity
- Lifetime warranty
- Most storage
Not really for summer use
The thick fabric traps heat fast — it warmed 14.2°F during my 1-hour sit test. This is my warmest camp chair.
- Starting temp: 77.7°F
- After 1 hour: 91.9°F
- Increase: 14.2°F (18%)
Overall recommendation
The ALPS Mountaineering King Kong is a great chair if you need the best value for money, a high weight capacity, a very generous seat size, plus a tall seat height, all at an inexpensive price.
Bonus – MUST Read!
I know this because I tested the ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair against 20 other camping chairs. Check out my Best Camping Chairs Review here.
Or, check out the King Kong:
Every figure above is from my own testing — measured by hand, bought with my own money.
