Coleman Cooler Quad Chair Review (Bought & Tested!)
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Summary: If you’re buying this Coleman Cooler Quad Chair because of the in-built cooler, I tested it and found that it’s a bit overrated. It is inexpensive though, spacious, has great seat dimensions, so I’d say it’s a good budget pick.
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Check out the Coleman Cooler Quad:
1. Set Up
To set up this chair, follow these steps:
- Undo the drawstring at the top of the bag, and release the cinch.
- Stand the carry bag upright and pull down on it slightly (easier than pulling from the bottom).
- Grab opposite corners of the backrest/armrests and pull it open until locked.
Setup time: ~8 seconds
2. Pack Away
To pack away the chair, follow these steps:
- Grab opposite corners again and pull everything together into a bundle.
- Lay it flat on the ground if you need more leverage than standing allows.
- Insert feet into the bag first (feet first method), then fold the rest of the fabric in.
Pack away time: ~35 seconds (including getting it back into the bag)
3. Unfolded Dimensions
As for the unfolded dimensions, here’s what I measured:
- Width: 35.4in (90cm) from armrest to armrest
- Length: 23.8in (60.5cm) from back of chair to front of seat
- Height: 40in (101.5cm) from ground to top
4. Seat Size
Now, if you want more detailed seat measurements, here’s the info for the seat size:
- Total seat width: 23.25in (59.1cm)
- Real seat width: 19.0in (48.3cm)
- Seat depth: 18.5in (47.0cm)
5. Seat Height
As for seat height, there is a significant difference between the front measurement and where you actually sit:
- Front seat height: 18.75in (47.6cm)
- Actual seat height: 13.5in (34.3cm)
- Sag amount: 5.25in (13.3cm)
6. Backrest
The backrest height covers my entire back but not high enough for a neck rest.
- Backrest height: 23.5in (59.7cm)
- Backrest width: 21.25in (54cm)
- Recline angle: ~9 degrees
7. Armrests
One feature this chair has is adjustable armrests, which offer basic comfort.
- Material: Thickly padded (same fabric as the rest of the chair).
- Adjustability: Connections at the back can move up or down (shorter arms = move up; taller arms = move down).
- Stability: No buckle to lock position, so it may slip eventually if moved too high.
8. Pockets
As for storage options, this chair has specific pockets on each side:
- Program Holder: Split into 3 separate pockets (Total length 11.75in).
- Front Pockets: 6.75in width each.
- Back Pocket: 8.0in width.
9. Cupholder
The next feature this chair has is a mesh cupholder.
- Cupholder: 3.25in diameter. Fits cans but not big mugs or bottles.
10. Soft Cooler
This chair also has a soft cooler built into the left armrest:
- Dimensions: 10 x 7in (25 x 18cm).
- Capacity: Fits 4 cans. Does not fit plastic bottles (too tall to zip shut).
- Effectiveness: Only keeps drinks ~3°C cooler after 2.5 hours compared to open air.
11. Materials
As for materials, the build quality is generally solid:
- Fabric: Unspecified polyester (thickly padded).
- Frame: Steel (0.63in diameter), X-shaped cross-poles.
- Origin: Made in China.
12. Portability
As for portability, the carry bag has a shoulder strap:
- Chair Weight: 8.0lbs (3.6kg)
- Bag Weight: 2.72oz (~0.17lbs / 0.1kg)
- Total Weight: 8.2lbs (Marketed: 8.3lbs)
- Packed Size: 37.5 x 7.0 x 5.5in (95 x 18 x 14cm).
13. Warranty
Coleman offers your typical 1-year warranty on this chair, which is standard for the brand but less comprehensive than lifetime options from other brands.
14. Pros & Cons
Now, what are the pros and cons, and would I recommend the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair?
Pro #1 – Inexpensive Price
As for pros, this is a Coleman chair, so the price is definitely affordable compared to many other brands. For this price, you get feature-rich options.
Pro #2 – Easy Setup & Pack Away
The setup is very fast, coming in at just 8 seconds. The pack away was fine as well (~35 seconds), though it took slightly more time to fit the bulky cooler back into the bag.
Pro #3 – Bigger than average seat
I liked that the seat size is decently big too (usable width 19in, depth 18.5in). Most camp chairs come in at least a few inches smaller, around 17 by 15 inches.
Pro #4 – Slightly taller than average
The seat height is slightly taller than average too, by about 2 and a half inches, because most chairs come in at quite a low height of 11 inches.
Pro #5 – Feature-Rich
Complete with adjustable and padded armrests, a mesh cupholder, huge pockets, and even a 4-can cooler (not common feature).
Con #1 – Soft Cooler Overrated
The cooler is kind of overrated and doesn’t work the best. It works a little bit but not super well (only ~3°C difference). Also, it leaks cool air so pre-chilling wouldn’t have made much difference.
Starting temperature: 12°C / 54°F
| Condition | Temp After 2.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Inside Can | 25°C / 77°F |
| Outside Can) | 28°C / 82°F |
| Non-Chilled | 31°C / 88°F |
Overall Recommendation
This Coleman Cooler Quad is a great budget chair if you need something not expensive and slightly bigger than average. Don’t buy it just for the cooler though.
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