Best Folding Camping Table

Comparison Table

Best Adjustable Folding Table – LIFETIME 4428 Height-Adjustable Camping & Utility Table

There is no questioning that LIFETIME is capable of making some of the best plastic products that you can find. Chances are, if you have something in your house that is made of hard plastic and you use it all the time, it was likely made by these guys. Almost everything they do is with the material HDP, or high-density polyethelene, which is the same thing that you see in a kayak or canoe. So you know that this is going to be a sturdy table indeed.

The best part about their 4428 model table is that it offers three different height settings, a feature that is so simplistic and convenient that we are over here wondering why we don’t see it on more camping tables. After all, not all camping chairs are built to the same height, so why would all camping tables be?

The dimensions here are big, one of the bigger tables on our list. However the fact that it folds for carrying means that it really isn’t that big of a hassle. At 19LBS, this doesn’t quite fit the bill for hiking trips, but is more than adequate for car camping applications.

Most Stylish Folding Table for Camping – Beckworth & Co. SMART FLIP Bamboo Portable Outdoor Picnic Table

Just because you are out in the wilderness doesn’t mean that your table has to be all dirty. And you know that it will be, considering that most of these camping tables are made from that white or grey polyethylene that easily picks up dirt and is rarely stain resistant. For the style-conscious outdoor enthusiast, the answer is simple The Beckworth & Co. SmartFlip outdoor picnic table is one of the coolest looking tables that we reviewed.

And it’s not just a laminate print, either. This tabletop is made from real, premium Moso Bamboo, which is extremely lightweight but also very firm; the perfect combination for something that you want to be portable and durable.

The legs on this table are telescoping aluminum. This allows for the height to be adjusted at any point between 17” and 26.5”, as opposed to other tables where the adjustment levels are set. This design, although innovative, leads to a slight decrease in stability over time. We imagine the time will come when these legs start to wear out and the height will not be able to be adjusted anymore.

Best Lightweight Portable Table for Dining – ALPS Mountaineering Dining Table

There are a lot of different outdoor manufacturers out there, too many perhaps to even know if the product you are getting is going to be any good. That’s why we can totally understand why someone would not mind paying a few extra bucks for a product from a company with a solid reputation and a lifetime warranty. After all, there is no better way to get peace of mind with your purchase.

Those are the things you’re getting with ALPS MOUNTAINEERING, a company that is not only known for solid, durable construction but also wonderful technical and customer service. The lifetime warranty is a pretty incredible thing here … there are only a few companies out there that can offer this on something as traditionally cheap as a camping table.

Here’s how it works: as opposed to other tables that fold in half or simply collapse into the legs, the ALPS table utilizes a tabletop of interconnected aluminum panels that are capable of folding down into a smaller position. This means that the whole table is capable of fitting inside a convenient shoulder carrying bag. For camping excursions and backpacking trips, this is an invaluable design. Because the table legs are on either side of the table and do not feature lateral supports, there is less sturdiness than we would prefer. In addition it can be a bit frustrating trying to get the whole thing in the carrying bag, but with a little practice it becomes totally possible.

Most Compact Portable Camping Table – COLEMAN Outdoor Compact Table

The tables we have looked at thus far all share one thing in common: they are all just slightly too big to carry on a long distance backpacking trip. And while any backpacker will tell you that you are crazy to bring a whole table with you into the wilderness, there are times when you just can’t be without it, such as a mid-summer grill & chill up at your favorite mountain lake that cannot be accessed by vehicle.

The COLEMAN Outdoor Compact table is one of the smallest camping tables that we had the pleasure to review. At a very satisfying 27” x 27” x 27”, it is small enough for just about any adventure you can think of.

The total weight limit on this table is probably about 60 pounds, even if the manufacturer claims something slightly higher. It is important to remember that aluminum, although sturdy and lightweight, also has a tendency to bend much easier than other metals. Because of this, extended periods exceeding the recommended weight limit might lead to permanent bends and eventual damage. One thing is for sure … you certainly don’t want to be using this table as a chair.

The only problem with the COLEMAN table is that it is only sturdy when there is something on top of it to hold everything in place. When there is no weight on top it can be a bit unwieldy, but with a camping grill on top it seems to be quite stable indeed.

Most Portable Aluminum Camping Table – SEATOPIA Aluminum Folding Table with Storage Organizer

In the world of outdoor gear, it is never a bad idea to distinguish yourself from the competitors. Sometimes the easiest way to do that is to add a feature so simple and convenient that it immediately sets your product apart. That’s why we’ve really got to hand it to SEATOPIA for giving us one of the first folding camping tables with additional storage compartments. This is honestly something that we have never seen until it was released last year, but already we are predicting that other manufactures are going to follow suit.

So what’s the deal with the Storage Organizer? It’s basically a fabric container, fully collapsible, that attaches to the legs beneath the table, acting something like an under-the-counter cupboard. It features two large zip-up pockets that divide the space into two distinct compartments, making it easy to organize everything from foodstuffs to cutlery to dishes and cups. She’s only about 1.5 feet wide, which is a little narrow than we usually like our camping tables to be. It’s so narrow that there is some danger of tipping if you’re not careful about how you are loading everything both on top of it and inside the storage compartments.

Best Tri-Fold Camping Table for Camping Chairs – KING CAMP Aluminum Alloy 3-Fold Camp Table with Carry Bag

When we first saw the KING CAMP 3-fold camp chair, we were a bit perplexed at how it would work. This might be the first tri-fold camping chair that we have seen, though no doubt there are more than a few imitations out there on the market.

The functionality of this design is admirable. It does make for easier breakdown and carry, though we are unsure if it makes the table any more lightweight or stable.

The overall stability leaves a little something to be desired. The legs aren’t as firmly installed as they are on other models, and the tabletop is not actually aluminum (as you might think it is if you look at any of the pictures online). Instead it is a melamine (MDF / particle board) paneling with a plastic coating. This means that the KING CAMP table is not going to take any extra abuse before it decides to break.

However this is a cool-looking, sleek camping table that is portable enough to carry out to the river for afternoon cocktails, so we are giving it our recommendation.

Best Folding Camping Table with Built-In Camping Chairs – OUTSUNNY Portable Folding Outdoor Camp Suitcase Picnic Table w/ 4 Seats

Although the actual design for this kind of table was first released in the seventies, it has been some time since a product manufacturer has really nailed the concept of it. The OUTSUNNY Camp Suitcase Picnic Table is one of the best attempts at the “suitcase style” camping table that we have seen in some time, and we are more than a little bit excited to gush about it.

First things first: this table is only 14.5 pounds, which is about the same weight as all the camping tables on the market that don’t have built in seating for 4. In addition to the remarkable light weight, the suitcase style fold-down makes for one of the easiest setup / breakdown / transportation indexes that we have on our list.

If there is anything to be desired, however, it might be a little bit of a higher weight capacity. As it stands, this thing might not be actually able to support 4 full-grown adults, however it seems to be the perfect thing for a family where two members are children.

In addition to the lower weight capacity, some of the screws and bolts on this thing aren’t as tight as we would like them to be. In order to keep your table in best condition, we recommend tightening these nuts and screws before each use.

Most Lightweight Camping Table – PORLAE Foldable Portable Aluminum Table with Carry Bag

Here is a product that the backpackers & long-distance adventures are going to absolutely love. At a shockingly light 2.6 pounds, the PORLAE portable table is the lightest camping table on our list by a significant margin. This is the kind of weight that would be required if you are hoping to strap this thing to the backpack for a good long tramp through the woods; that’s about the weight of an ultralight sleeping bag.

So how does the PORLAE table hold up in terms of overall performance? We had to put it to a real outdoor test to find out.

The truth is: this isn’t the sturdiest table that you can get, but for good reason. The materials are so lightweight that it simply cannot support as much as other, thicker camping tables. And yet the recommended maximum weight capacity is listed at 55 pounds, so it’s hard to say. Our real recommendation is to reconsider that number, somewhere closer to 40 pounds if you want to keep your table in the best condition possible.

While great for the occasional excursion or road trip, don’t expect this table to last for more than a few seasons. But at this price, that’s still a pretty good deal.

Sturdiest Folding Table for Camping – BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS Folding Camping Table

When it comes to absolute sturdiness, there is simply no product on our list that performs better than the table from BEST CHOICE. While there is nothing new or innovative about its bi-fold design, it has the greatest weight capacity (300 pounds) and sturdiest legs compared to any of the other tables that our team took a look at. The gravity-slide locking mechanisms keep the legs in placed, as opposed to come cheaper tables that might buckle on you if you’re not careful.

Some people might be averse to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) considering the prevalence of more fanciful materials like aluminum and bamboo. For one thing, HDPE certainly isn’t as light as those materials, and it is not as easy to clean as aluminum. But the rigidity and long-lasting durability of HDPE makes it the ideal choice for someone who is looking for a table that is going to last. The only complaint we have was that after 24 hours with 300 pounds of weight on it (this is how we do out weight testing) the table displayed a slight but noticeable sag along the middle fold line. We can’t say if this would lead to an eventual collapse, but it does mean that this table might be better for short term use rather than for long-term storage.

Best Camping Table with an Umbrella – STANSPORT Picnic Table & Umbrella Combo

We love suitcase-style camping tables. There is nothing quite as satisfying as folding the whole kit and caboodle into a portable and compact unit that you can literally carry just like a suitcase. It used to be that this style of camping table required thicker metals, which means heaver weights in the range of 30 to 40 pounds. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. New aluminum alloys and hard plastics have got this one down to 22.3 pounds, which is heavier than many camping tables, but lighter than those that have chairs. Then there’s the umbrella to consider, which is probably a few pounds itself.

The biggest problem with suitcase style camping tables is that they do not offer the same kind of weight capacity as simpler bi-fold tables. The STANSPORT picnic table is no exception to this rule unfortunately. The result is that this table is perhaps more suited to children than it is for adults. We recommend putting no more than 200 pounds on each side of the table at a time, and certainly no more than 200 pounds on top of the table at any given time.

Our only qualm aside from the weight capacity is that the seats are somewhat low to the ground. This makes sense, I guess, if you are using this table with children, but for a full grown adult it’s not the most ideal of circumstances.