Kijaro Dual Lock Chair Review (Bought & Tested!)

Kijaro Dual Lock Camp Chair Review — *The Kijaro Dual Lock is a budget-friendly camp chair with lots of features. So, I bought and tested it to find out whether that truly is the ease.*

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Summary: In my testing, I’ve found that the Kijaro Dual Lock is indeed a fantastic budget-friendly camp chair. You not only get an auto-locking mechanism, it has a very tall seat height too, great quality all around, all at an inexpensive price-point.

Kijaro Dual Lock V.S. the 20 Other Camp Chairs I Tested

Setup

7.7

Comfort

6.2

Breathability

Features

7.2

Quality

Weight

Overall Score 7.3 / 10

RELATED: The 21 Best Camping Chairs

Pros: Auto-locking, super tall height, quick setup & pack away, inexpensive

Cons: Long packed size, seat dips slightly

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. Seat Size
5. Seat Height
6. Backrest
7. Breathability
8. Armrests
9. Cupholders
10. Pockets
11. Materials & Quality
12. Portability
13. Warranty
14. Pros & Cons
15. Bonus – MUST Read!

1. Set Up

To set up this chair, follow these steps:

Undo the drawstring of the carry bag and release the cinch.
Stand the carry bag upright and pull down on it slightly (easier than pulling from the bottom).
Pull the chair out of the bag.
Locate the button around the middle of the chair and press it until you hear a click to unlock.
Grab opposite corners, pull open, and listen for another click to lock the frame in place.

Setup time: ~16 seconds (with carry bag), ~4 seconds (without carry bag)

The author is pulling down the bag of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *Stand the carry bag upright and pull down on it*.

The folded chair of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *Pull the opposite ends of the chair*

Close up look of the locking mechanism of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — **Tip:** Listen for the first “click” (unlock) and the second “click” (lock).

*The locking mechanism takes time to get used to. Sometimes the button doesn’t click, and the chair jams when I try to open it up*

When it jams, pull the chair open just a little bit and press the button again, and this second time it should click and unlock.

2. Pack Away

To pack away the chair, follow these steps:

Click the same button to unlock (listen for a click).
Grab opposite corners and pull everything together until it clicks automatically.
Lay the chair flat on the ground.
Slide feet into the bag first, stand upright, shake bag gently to fit remaining fabric.

Tip: Listen for second “click” indicating auto-lock when closed.

Pack away time: ~37 seconds (with carry bag), ~3 seconds (without carry bag)

3. Unfolded Dimensions

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

Width: 35.5in (90.2cm) from armrest to armrest
Length: 25.0in (63.5cm) from back of chair to front of seat
Height: 37.0in (94.0cm) from ground to top

4. Seat Size

Now, if you want more detailed seat measurements, here is everything to know. The steel bars on the sides eat into usable space significantly.

Total seat width: 23.3in (59.2cm)
Real seat width: 19.0in (48.3cm)
Seat depth: 16.0in (40.6cm)

The author is sitting on the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *This gives you about 4 inches less space than expected, though still enough for me (**5’3”/160cm**, **53kg/117lbs**).*

5. Seat Height

As for seat height, there is a significant difference between the front measurement and where you actually sit:

Front seat height: 20.0in (50.8cm)
Actual seat height: 15.5in (39.4cm)

6. Backrest

Now, for the backrest height and width:

Backrest height: 22.5in (57.2cm)
Backrest width: 22.3in (56.6cm)
Recline angle: 23 degrees (fixed semi-reclined position)

The author is resting on the backrest of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *It covers my entire back, but not enough for neck support.*

7. Breathability

For ventilation, here’s how I calculated the mesh percentage:

Seat Mesh: 0% (full fabric)
Backrest Mesh: ~45% of backrest area
Total Chair Mesh Coverage: ~26% across the entire chair

The mesh of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *It has about ~45% of mesh on the backrest.*

8. Armrests

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

Material: Non-padded fabric (same as seat)
Adjustability: Non-adjustable connections at the back

The author is sitting on the Kijaro Dual Lock and showing its armrests. — *The armrests positions are non-adjustable.*

9. Cupholders

As for cupholders, this chair has one built into each armrest:

Left Armrest: Smaller cupholder (~3in / 7.6cm diameter). Fits chilled cans perfectly without spilling.
Right Armrest: Bigger cupholder (~3.5in / 8.9cm diameter). Perfect for a 1-liter Nalgene bottle, but nothing bigger will fit.

The small cup holder of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *The small cupholder fits a regular can.*

The big cup holder of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *The bigger cupholder is on the right armrest.*

A 1-Liter Nalgene bottle on the big cup holder of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *It can fits even a 1-Liter Nalgene bottle.*

10. Pockets

Another storage option is this pocket organizer on the right side:

Dimensions: Total length 8in (20cm), total width ~6in (15cm).
Configuration: Front 2 pockets are split for organization (fit phone and sunnies), plus a zipped back pocket.
Total Pockets: 3 pockets in the organizer unit.

An iPhone and a sunglasses case inside the pockets of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *On the right side, you will find these pockets.*

Close up looks of the mesh pockets and zippered pocket of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *There is a zippered pocket behind the 2 mesh pockets.*

11. Materials & Quality

As for materials, the build quality is generally solid:

Fabric: Diamond ripstop polyester
Frame Material: Alloy steel poles (~0.7in / 1.8cm thick)
Weight Limit: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Origin: Made in China

The pole structure of the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *The X-Poles structures are only in front and back, but it is stable.*

12. Portability

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

Chair weight: 9.4lbs (~4.3kg)
Bag weight: 0.3lbs (5 oz / ~0.1kg)
Total weight: 9.7lbs (~4.4kg)
Packed size: 46in x 7.5in x 7in (117cm x 19cm x 18cm)

The author is carrying the Kijaro Dual Lock. — *The strap is non-padded and not adjustable, but it works well enough.*

13. Warranty

Kijaro provides standard warranty coverage on this chair:

Warranty Type: Limited Warranty

14. Pros & Cons

Now, what are the pros and cons, and would I recommend the Kijaro Dual Lock?

Pro #1 – Dual Auto-Locking System

The dual auto-locking system is quite cool. The frame auto-locks when you set up the chair (button click + pull), and it also auto-locks when closed (pull opposite ends). Hence, the name ‘Kijaro Dual-Lock’.

Pro #2 – Expedited Setup and Pack Away

Instead of taking 16 seconds to set it up, it can take as little as 4 seconds, and pack away can take as little as 3 seconds without the bag. This is because you don’t need the carry bag for the mechanism to work; the frame has its own carry strap attached.

Camp Chair	Seat Height (in)
YETI Trailhead	16.0
Kijaro Dual Lock	15.5
Coleman Big N Tall	15.2
ALPS King Kong	15.0
Average	11.0

Pro #3 – No-Sag Seating

For most camp chairs, you don’t get a taut seat, so it sinks down significantly (up to 5 inches). However, for the Kijaro, notice that the seat still sags a bit, but very much more minimally (~2 inches), which is better for your back.

Pro #4 – Taller than average camp chairs

The seat height on this chair is decently tall, the actual height of 15 and a half inches is still 4 and a half inches higher than your average camp chair, which comes in at quite a low height of only about 11 inches.

Camp Chair	Seat Width (in)	Seat Depth (in)
ALPS King Kong	19.5	20.0
Coleman Big N Tall	19.1	19.0
Coleman Cooler Quad	19.0	18.5
YETI Trailhead	19.5	16.5
Kijaro Dual Lock	19.0	16.0
Average Camp Chair	17.0	15.0

The author is sitting on the Kijaro Dual Lock in front of a table. — *You can sit comfortably at a desk.*

Pro #5 – Affordable

With an MSRP of just $55, this is a very affordable price for a decent quality chair with auto-locking and relatively tall seating features. Few chairs come in the $50 range below with these specs.

Con #1 – Wish Seat Were Flatter

The chair has a slight dip to it (front to back). I wish it were flatter so it’ll be better for lumbar support. This was okay for me (5’3”/160cm) but uncomfortable for someone shorter who can’t rest their feet on the ground.

Con #2 – Very Long Packed Size

The packed size is very, very long at 46in (117cm). This is almost twice the length of a 2-person Coleman Sundome tent (~24in / 61cm). Most chairs come in no longer than 35 to 40 inches.

Packed size comparison between the Kijaro Dual Lock and the Coleman Sundome 2 Tent. — *The packed size is very long, almost twice the length of a 2-person Coleman Sundome tent (~24in / 61cm).*

Con #3 – Cannot Stand Up Storage

The front feet of the chair are not as tall as the back feet, so it cannot be stored standing up well, and you’ll have to lean it against something else.

The folded Kijaro Dual Lock is leaning against a table. — *You have to lean it against something else to store it if you want to store it standing up.*

Overall Recommendation

Overall though, the pros most definitely outweigh the minor cons, and if you’re looking for a budget camp chair, the Kijaro Dual Lock is one of the best ones I’ve ever tested.

15. Bonus – MUST Read!

I know this because I tested the Kijaro Dual Lock Chair against 20 other camping chairs. Check out my Best Camping Chairs article to find out.

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