Outdoor folding chairs are a real must have, if you like to experience the open air in comfort. You can't beat a lightweight, cosy chair, that is very easy to store away after use, when outside enjoying the park, a football game, the beach, or even your own yard. For different uses, there are different styles of outdoor folding chair. If you're in the market for some folding chairs, keep reading for some ideas on finding the perfect chairs for you.

For areas around the home: the yard, porch, deck and so on, adjustable canvas folding chairs are an ideal choice. These chairs are more common for uses where they won't need to be moved often, because of being a little bulkier than some other kinds of folding chairs (these chairs often weigh around twenty pounds). Many people use these extremely cosy chairs for relaxing, reading and napping on the porch, deck, in their back yard or elsewhere on their properties.

If you're looking for something lightweight and simple, there are basic outdoor folding chairs which are made with fabric over an aluminum frame. These chairs are cheap and are lightweight enough to take along to the swimming pool, or park in the trunk of your car; there are also higher end models available in the market which are more appealing and offer more features, though these models also tend to be more expensive. A frame made from a rust resistant material is the important thing to look for.

Plastic outdoor folding chairs are an excellent solution for poolside use, since these chairs are water resistant. There are models made from standard plastic as well as higher quality models made from polypropylene resin for greater durability. There are even plastic folding chairs which feature a UV-resistant finish to prevent them from getting too hot even when sitting out in the sun. Other than alongside the pool, these chairs make a great choice for outdoor events of all kinds due to their light weight and ease of transportation and stowage.

You may also find recycled plastic outdoor folding chairs, many of which come with Adirondack style design (a straight back and crested slats). These chairs are lightweight enough to transport easily if needed, as well as being easy to keep in good condition, cosy and making really good chairs for the yard, front porch or deck.

Specially designed to be picked up and taken on the go, Chair in a bag style outdoor folding chairs are exceptionally lightweight and portable folding chairs. These chairs fold up to an extremely compact size and may be easily slipped into the nylon bag with backpack-style shoulder straps that come with the chair. Higher quality chair in a bag models come with quilted cushions for extra comfort, and quilted armrests. Ideal for sporting events, these chairs often come with cup holders, even magazine holders, and can hold a maximum weight of up to eight hundred pounds. These are great chairs for the swimming pool and are very inexpensive in general, with some models costing as low as forty dollars.