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YETI Trailhead Camp Chair vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair is cheaper at $90. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair or ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair is the cheaper at $90.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec YETI Trailhead Camp Chair ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair
US price $280 MSRP. $90
BrandYETIALPS Mountaineering
Released
Packed weight (lb) 13.3 13
Packed dimensions 43 x 11.75 x 9 in 44 x 7 x 7 in
Max capacity (lb) 500 800
Seat height (in) 16.75 19
Frame material Rust-resistant powder-coated steel Powder-coated steel with reinforced joints
Cup holder Yes Yes
Recline positions 0 0
Fabric type FlexGrid tight-knit, breathable, quick-drying mesh fabric 600D quilted, insulated polyester

Sources — YETI Trailhead Camp Chair: cleverhiker.com (verified 2026-08-01). ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair: cleverhiker.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the YETI Trailhead Camp Chair and ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packed weight (lb): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 13.3 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 13
  • Packed dimensions: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 43 x 11.75 x 9 in vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 44 x 7 x 7 in
  • Max capacity (lb): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 500 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 800
  • Seat height (in): YETI Trailhead Camp Chair 16.75 vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 19
  • Frame material: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair Rust-resistant powder-coated steel vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair Powder-coated steel with reinforced joints
  • Fabric type: YETI Trailhead Camp Chair FlexGrid tight-knit, breathable, quick-drying mesh fabric vs ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair 600D quilted, insulated polyester

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