Folding camp tables need to be a unique combination of lightweight and portable yet strong for camping use. They need to be easily folded up yet sturdy enough to resist wind or casual traffic that could collapse the table unintentionally. Let’s look at some popular options and gear available for those needing a folding camping table and possibly camping chairs as well.

The 32nd most popular folding camping table on Amazon.com is a roll-up top model. What an ingenious idea! The lightweight aluminum table surface is made of horizontal aluminum slatting that rolls into a very storable size. The aluminum frame weighs only fifteen pounds but measures a generous four- to six-person size when opened fully: 47.3″(W) x 27.6″(D) x 27.6″(H). There are no reviews available yet for this item manufactured by StylishCamping, but Amazon’s return policy makes it easy if problems should arise. The cost for this unique design is around one hundred dollars.

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Another practical design in a folding camp table is Cabela’s Folding Aluminum Picnic table (item IA-516926). For the same price as the StylishCamping table above, this design offers a dining surface as well as seating, all in a single, folding package. The item weight is heavier (25 pounds), but the dimensions are respectable: 38″ x 32″ table size with seating for four. And the user reviews are encouraging: people comment on the “robust” construction and the ample locking mechanisms for both the table top and the seats. Several individuals commented on how much better the aluminum construction served them instead of the plastic gear they had used before.

But there are other construction materials available besides plastic and aluminum. Byer manufactures a wooden, folding table (sold through REI) that is individually sized. Like other outdoor furniture, this table is made of eucalyptus wood, a fast-growing, sustainable hardwood that has been harvested and used in furniture manufacturing for years. When stained and oiled, the wood offers not only durability but esthetic value that might be lacking in many of the lightweight aluminum or steel products. This particular table, the Pangean Folding Table (item #782998) weighs only seven pounds and opens to a good size for an individual table: 17” long x 15” wide x 18” high, making it a great fit to stand beside your camping beds in your tent to hold things like your flashlight that you might need during the night. Reviews for this item mention favorably the simplicity of design, use and setup.

There are numerous options for you in a search for camping tables, folding and portable, that will interest you for their design, flexibility and features. Remember to watch for the manufacturers’ specifications, weight limits and product return policies.

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