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

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Summary: 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.

Coleman Broadband V.S. the 20 Other Camp Chairs I Tested

Setup

6.1

Comfort

6.9

Breathability

Features

6.3

Quality

Weight

Overall Score 6.8 / 10

RELATED: The 21 Best Camping Chairs

Pros: Inexpensive, easy setup and pack away

Cons: Low seat height, average quality

I’ll link to my YouTube review here when it’s done (TBA)

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Table Of Contents

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
13. Bonus – MUST Read!

1. Set Up

To set up this Coleman chair, follow these steps:

Undo the drawstring at the top of the chair and release the cinch.
Pull the chair out from its storage bag.
Grab opposite ends of the chair, pull it open, and lock the frame in place.

Setup time: ~6 seconds

Close up of the carry bag's cinch of the Coleman Broadband Chair. — *Undo the drawstring of the storage bag first.*

2. Pack Away

The pack-away steps are also pretty straightforward. Here’s how:

Grab 2 of the 4 corners (preferably opposite ends) and lift it off the ground.
Pull everything together into a bundle.
Slide it back into the carry bag feet first until fully stored.

Pack away time: ~21 seconds (including getting it back into the bag)

The author is grabbing the opposite ends of the Coleman Broadband Chair. — *Pull the opposite ends of the chair again to pack it away.*

3. Unfolded Dimensions

Here are the measured dimensions for the unfolded chair:

Width: 32in (81.2cm) from armrest to armrest
Depth: 21.3in (54.0cm) from side length
Height: 34.7in (88.2cm) from ground to top of chair

4. Detailed Measurements

Usually, there is often a difference between what is marketed and the real measurements, particularly regarding the seat height when someone is sitting on it.

Total seat length: 21.3in (54.0cm)
Real seat length: 17.3in (44.0cm)
Seat depth: 17.1in (43.4cm)
Front seat height: 16in (40.6cm)
Actual seat height: 11in (28.0cm)
Backrest height: 19.75in (50.2cm)
Backrest width: 20in (50.7cm)
Recline angle: ~5 degrees (very slight)

The seat length measurement 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 on the sides.*

The author is sitting on the Coleman Broadband Chair, showing the seat sag. — *The seat height slouches 5in when someone is sitting on the Coleman Broadband Chair.*

The author is sitting on the Coleman Broadband Chair, demonstrating the lack of head rest in the backrest. — *The backrest covers my entire back (I’m 5’3″), but no headrest.*

Close up look of the Coleman Broadband Chair's top part of the backrest. — *The top **2.75in** (7.0cm) of backrest height is actually very flimsy, with little support from the ends*

5. Mesh

As for the amount of mesh this Coleman chair has, here are the specifics:

Backrest Composition: ~70% mesh
Seat Composition: Full fabric
Total Mesh Coverage: ~35% of the chair

The backrest mesh of the Coleman Broadband Chair. — *The backrest has 70% mesh on it.*

Breathability Test:

Mesh Backrest Temp Start: 75.7°F
Mesh Backrest Temp After 1 Hour: 77.9°F (Increase: 2.9%)
Fabric Seat Temp Start: 76.5°F
Fabric Seat Temp After 1 Hour: 84.9°F (Increase: 11.0%)

Having more mesh is more breathable and keeps you cooler on hotter days compared to full fabric options.

6. Armrests

One feature this chair has is armrests.

The armrests of the Coleman Broadband Chair. — *The armrest has the same fabric as the seat.*

Take note that Coleman says these armrests are adjustable. But I noticed that the connection at the back is rigid; mine doesn’t move at all, hence it’s not actually adjustable for me.

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. — *This connection is actually rigid; it doesn’t really move.*

7. Storage

As for storage options, this chair has only 1 mesh cup-holder, and it holds up to only a single can, and nothing too much bigger. There are no pockets on this chair.

Cup Holder: 2.8in (7.1cm)

A regular can in the cup holder of the Coleman Broadband Chair. — *The cupholder only fits a single can.*

8. Materials

As for materials, the fabric isn’t very padded, it’s on the thinner side but not lightweight, and no info was provided on what material it is.

Poles: Alloy steel (0.63in / 1.6cm thick)
Weight Capacity: Supports up to 250lbs (113kg)
Origin: Made in China

9. Stability

For stability, here’s what I noticed:

Structure: Every side of the chair has an X-pole structure for better stability
Feet: Decently big feet
Joints: Simple rivets at pole joints

Overall, I had no issues with stability despite the budget build.

10. Portability

The carry bag has a single non-adjustable webbing strap that allows you to sling it over your shoulder when you’re done packing it up, making for easy carry.

The shoulder strap of the Coleman Broadband Chair's carry bag. — *The carry bag’s shoulder strap is non-adjustable.*

The author is carrying the packed Coleman Broadband Chair in the carry bag. — *You can carry it on your shoulder.*

Chair weight: 5.8lbs (2.6kg)
Storage bag weight: 0.2lbs (0.1kg)
Total weight: 6.0lbs (2.7kg)

Packed Size:

Length: 35in (89cm)
Width: 6.3in (16cm)
Height: 5.1in (13cm)

11. Warranty

The Coleman Broadband Chair has a 1-year warranty, pretty standard for budget camping chairs.

12. Pros & Cons

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

Pro #1 – Very Inexpensive

For pros, the biggest benefit of buying this Coleman chair is its budget price, and it’s definitely one of the cheapest options out there.

Pro #2 – Easy Setup & Pack Away

I love the easy setup as well, just pull on 2 opposite corners, and the entire chair is basically up. And a big pro is that the pack away is equally easy; it slips into the carry bag very easily.

Pro #3 – Basic Features

This chair has all the basic features, like a mesh backrest so it doesn’t get too hot, a mesh cupholder for hydration, and armrests so you can better relax.

Con #1 – Nothing Apart from Basic Features

It doesn’t have any pockets for your phone, the armrests are not adjustable, there’s no head or neck rest, and of course, no fancy features like reclining or rocking functions.

Con #2 – Seat Height Very Low

The Coleman sags quite a bit when you sit on it, so the overall height becomes much lower than expected (11in vs 18in).

Con #3 – Not Top-of-the-Line

The materials are just average build, steel with a probably polyester fabric, the weight capacity isn’t high at all, and you’ll also find several loose threads along the way.

The author is 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 this fits your budget, I think you get a very decent barebones chair for the price that you pay, and I would recommend it if you can’t afford anything more expensive. The Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair is a great chair on a tight budget.

13. Bonus – MUST Read!

I know this because I tested the Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair against 20 other camping chairs. Check out my Best Camping Chairs article to find out.

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