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Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair Review (Bought & Tested!)

I bought this chair with my own money and put it through 11 measured tests.

  • Setup ~6 sec
  • Seat size 17.3 x 17.1 in
  • Seat height 11.0 in
  • Weight 6.0 lbs
Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair Review
My Coleman Broadband chair.

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Test scorecard

6.8out of 10
Setup9
Weight8
Breathability6.9
Quality6.3
Comfort6.1
Features6

The Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair is the least expensive camp chair I own. Does it offer the best value for money? No, but it’s great if you’re looking for a fully functional chair at the cheapest price possible.

What won me over
  • Inexpensive
  • Easy setup and pack away
What let me down
  • Low seat height
  • Average quality
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See the 11 tests
  1. Set up
  2. Pack away
  3. Unfolded dimensions
  4. Detailed measurements
  5. Mesh
  6. Armrests
  7. Storage
  8. Materials
  9. Stability
  10. Portability
  11. Warranty
  12. Pros, cons, recommendations
  13. Bonus – MUST read!

Set Up

Setting up this Coleman chair takes three quick moves:

  1. Undo the drawstring at the top and release the cinch.
  2. Pull the chair out of the bag.
  3. Grab opposite ends and pull it open.
  • Setup time ~6 seconds
Close up of the Coleman Broadband Chair's carry bag's cinch.
Undo the drawstring of the storage bag first.

Pack Away

Packing it away is easy as well:

  1. Grab 2 of the 4 corners (opposite ends) and lift it off the ground.
  2. Pull everything together.
  3. Slide it into the carry bag feet first.
  • Pack-away time ~21 seconds
The author packing away the Coleman Broadband Chair.
Pull the opposite ends of the chair together to pack it away.

Unfolded Dimensions

Here are the unfolded dimensions I measured:

  • Width 32.0inarmrest to armrest
  • Depth 21.3inback to front
  • Height 34.7inground to top

Detailed Measurements

Here are the detailed seat measurements:

  • Seat depth 17.1in
  • Total seat length 21.3in
  • Usable seat length 17.3inbetween the two side steel bars
The seat width of the Coleman Broadband Chair.
The seat length at the front is less than the marketed specs, after taking into account the two steel bars at the sides.
  • Front seat height 16.0in
  • Seat height when seated 11.0in
The author sitting on the Coleman Broadband Chair, showing how much the seat sags.
The seat sags 5 inches once you sit down, dropping from 16 inches at the front to just 11 inches.
  • Backrest height 19.75in
  • Backrest width 20.0in
  • Recline angle ~5°
The author sitting on the Coleman Broadband Chair, while leaning back.
The backrest covers my whole back at 5’3″, but there’s no headrest.
Close up look of the Coleman Broadband Chair's top part of the backrest.
The top 2.75in of backrest height is actually very flimsy, with little support from the ends

Mesh

The backrest is mostly mesh, while the seat is solid fabric:

  • Backrest ~70% mesh
  • Seat 0% mesh
  • Total mesh coverage ~35%
The backrest mesh of the Coleman Broadband Chair.
The backrest has 70% mesh on it.

I ran a 1-hour temperature test on both surfaces:

  • Mesh backrest 75.7°F → 77.9°F (+2.9%)
  • Fabric seat 76.5°F → 84.9°F (+11.0%)

More mesh means more airflow, so the backrest stays cooler on hot days.

Armrests

The armrests use the same fabric as the seat.

The armrests of the Coleman Broadband Chair.
Arrows pointing to the armrests.

They don’t actually adjust, though – the rear connection on mine is rigid and won’t move.

The author is pointing the end of the Coleman Broadband Chair's armrest connection.
These armrests are marketed as adjustable.
Close up look of the Coleman Broadband Chair's armrest connection.
However, I found that the connection is actually rigid; it doesn’t really move. Hence, not adjustable, please take note!

Storage

Storage is minimal – one mesh cup-holder and nothing else:

  • Cup-holder width 2.8infits a single can
A regular can in the cup holder of the Coleman Broadband Chair.
The cupholder only fits a single can.

There are no pockets anywhere on the chair.

Materials

The fabric is thinly padded, and no info was provided on what material it is. Here’s all the info I could find/measure:

  • Poles Alloy steel
  • Pole thickness 0.63in
  • Weight capacity 250lbs
  • Origin Made in China

Stability

Every side has an X-pole structure for stability, the feet are decently big, and the pole joints are simple rivets. I had no issues with stability.

Portability

The carry bag has a single non-adjustable webbing strap, so you can sling it over your shoulder.

The shoulder strap of the Coleman Broadband Chair's carry bag.
The carry bag’s shoulder strap is non-adjustable.
The author carrying the packed-up Coleman Broadband Chair in its carry bag.
You can sling it over your shoulder.

Here’s the weight breakdown:

  • Total weight 6.0lbs
    • Chair 5.8lbs
    • Carry bag 0.2lbs

And here’s the packed size:

  • Length 35.0in
  • Width 6.3in
  • Height 5.1in
A packed size comparison between the Coleman Broadband Chair and the Coleman Sundome 2.
Packed, it’s about 30% longer than a 2-person Coleman Sundome tent – 35in versus 24in.

Warranty

  • Warranty 1 year

Pros, Cons, Recommendations

Now, what are the pros and cons, and would I recommend the Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair?

Very inexpensive

Its biggest draw is the price – this is one of the cheapest camp chairs you can buy.

Easy setup & pack away

6 seconds for setting up, 21 seconds to pack away – one of the quickest I’ve tested.

All the basic features

You still get the essentials you need in a chair:

  • A mesh backrest
  • A mesh cupholder
  • Armrests

Nothing beyond the basics

There’s nothing apart from those basics though:

  • No pockets
  • Non-adjustable armrests
  • No head/neck rest
  • No reclining
  • No rocking

Very low seat height

It sags a lot when you sit, dropping the seat to just 11in – far below the marketed 18in.

Average quality

Don’t expect premium build – the materials are average, the 250lbs capacity is modest, and you’ll find a few loose threads here and there.

The author checking the material of the Coleman Broadband Chair's poles.
The materials are pretty average, with the 0.63in thick alloy steel poles.

Overall recommendation

If you want a basic, functional chair on the tightest budget, the Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair is a solid barebones pick for the money. However, if you want a taller seat height, extra features, or better build quality, don’t get this.

Bonus – MUST Read!

I tested this chair against 20 others to find the best. Check out my Best Camping Chairs article to find out.

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Every figure above is from my own testing — measured by hand, bought with my own money.

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