Kelty Low Loveseat Review (Bought & Tested!)

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Summary: If you’re looking for double camp chair for lounging, the Kelty Low Loveseat is definitely a comfortable pick. I bought the low option, but there’s a higher one too – the Kelty Regular Loveseat.

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

Check out the Kelty Low Loveseat:

1. Set Up

To set up this chair, follow these steps:

1. Lay it on the ground, locate the three buckles holding the bag together, and undo all of them.
2. Roll open the carry bag.
3. Slide the chair out from its feet pocket and stand it upright.
4. Locate the four corners of the chair (backrest and armrests).
5. Grab opposite ends (one backrest and one armrest), pull them away from each other.

Setup time: ~10 seconds

2. Pack Away

To pack away the chair, follow these steps:

1. Grab opposite corners again, lift it off the ground, and pull everything together.
2. Open the carry bag, lay it on the ground, and slot the feet into the pocket at the bottom.
3. Flip the bag slightly to access both sides of the buckle, wrap the chair up nice and snug into the bag.
4. Do up the 3 buckles.

Pack away time: ~28 seconds

3. Unfolded Dimensions

As for the unfolded dimensions, here’s what I measured:

• Width: 54in (137.2cm) from armrest to armrest
• Length: 25.0in (63.5cm) from back of chair to front of seat
• Height: 32.5in (82.6cm) from ground to top

4. Seat Size

Now, if you want more detailed seat measurements, here is everything to know.

• Total seat width: 41.4in (105.2cm)
• Real seat width: 37.5in (95.3cm)
• 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: 13.5in (34.3cm)
• Actual seat height: 8.5in (21.6cm)

6. Backrest

Now, for the backrest height and width:

• Backrest height: 21.75in (55.2cm)
• Backrest width: 41.75in (106.0cm)
• Recline angle: ~15 degrees (slightly reclined, measured with digital protractor)

7. Armrests

One feature this chair has is armrests, which offer basic utility:

• Material: Thickly padded, made of the same material as the rest of the chair.
• Adjustability: Adjustable using buckles at the back. Tighten the webbing strap for shorter arms; loosen the connection for longer arms.
• Comfort: Very comfortable padding, adjustable to fit different arm lengths.

8. Cupholders

For storage, the Loveseat has 2 beverage holders (one in each armrest):

• Dimensions: Each holder measures about 6.5in (16.5cm) in length by 4in (10.2cm) in width.
• Height: About 3.5in (9cm).
• Divider: Adjustable to fit anything and everything. With a divider, fits a can plus personal items (sunglasses, phone). Without a divider, it fits bigger items like a 1-liter Nalgene or plastic bottle.

9. Carry Bag

The carry bag doubles as a place to rest your feet or a padded dog mat (thick and padded).

10. Materials & Quality

As for materials, the build quality is generally solid:

• Fabric: 600D polyester, thickly padded for warmth and comfort.
• Poles: Steel poles, about 0.75in (1.9cm) thick. Simple X-pole structure on all sides.
• Joints: Simple rivets; stitching was good all around the entire chair.
• Feet: Decently big feet for stability, given how low to the ground it is.
• Origin: Likely made in Cambodia (based on “if I’m not wrong” in testing notes).

11. Portability

As for portability, the carry bag has a shoulder strap:

• Chair weight: 14.4lbs (~6.5kg)
• Bag weight: 1lb (0.45kg)
• Total weight: 15.4lbs (~7.0kg)
• Packed size: 35in x 11in x 8in (89cm x 28cm x 20cm)

12. Warranty

Kelty provides standard warranty coverage on this chair:

• Warranty Type: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Coverage: I’ve personally used it before when I had an issue with one of their tents, and they were very responsive.

13. Best Double Camp Chair?

Now, how does this Kelty Low Loveseat compare to other double camp chairs? There aren’t that many options when it comes to 2-person camp chairs, but a few to take note of are the Kelty Regular Loveseat (not the low one), the Mountain Summit Loveseat, and the Mountain Summit Quilted Loveseat.

Differences	Kelty Low Loveseat	Kelty Loveseat	Mountain Summit Loveseat	Mountain Summit Quilted Loveseat
Seat Height	13.5in	19.0in	19.0in	19.0in
Padding	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Armrests	Adjustable	Adjustable	Non-Adjustable	Adjustable
Pockets	0	0	0	0
Cupholders	2 (Adjustable)	2 (Adjustable)	2 (Non-Adjustable)	2 (Non-Adjustable)
Pole Material	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Fabric Material	600D Polyester	600D Polyester	600D Polyester	600D Polyester
Weight Capacity	400lbs.	400lbs.	500lbs.	500lbs.
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	2 years	2 years
Packed Weight	15.4lbs.	16.0lbs.	15.0lbs.	15.6lbs.
Packed Length	34.5in	41.0in	37.0in	36.0in
Carry Bag	Doubles as a mat	Doubles as mat	Regular	Regular
MSRP	$130	$130	$100	$130

Key Differences & Comparison Notes

• Seat Height: The Low Loveseat comes in at 5.5in (14cm) shorter than the rest (Marketed 13.5in vs 19in). Note that when sat, it slouches by ~5in / 12.7cm more (Actual Sit: ~8.5in vs typical 11in).
• Padding: The only chair without padding or quilted fabric is from Mountain Summit (Regular Loveseat).
• Armrests: The Mountain Summit Regular Loveseat is the only one without adjustable armrests.
• Cupholders: None of these chairs comes with pockets, but they all come with cupholders. I liked Kelty’s better because they’re adjustable, like I showed you (can fit a 1-liter Nalgene in one holder).
• Warranty: Kelty’s warranty is much longer (Lifetime) compared to Mountain Summit’s (2 years).
• Carry Bag: Kelty’s carry bag is much better than Mountain Summit’s, because you don’t have to wrestle with a super-tight carry bag like most camp chairs, and the bag even doubles as a foot mat or pet mat.

Recommendation from the Comparison Table

• Low Campfire Chair Choice: Kelty Low Loveseat
• Regular Chair Choice: Kelty Loveseat (if you don’t want it to be so low).

Overall Recommendation

Overall, I prefer Kelty over Mountain Summit for better features like adjustable cupholders and a lifetime warranty. Choose this Low Loveseat if you want a low seat height (8.5in), otherwise get the regular non-low version.

14. Bonus – MUST Read!

I know this because I tested the Kelty Low Loveseat against 20 other camping chairs. Check out my Best Camping Chairs article to find out.

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