We were hooked on this chair from the moment we removed it from its drawstrung bag and unfolded the legs – you literally sink into it and never want to get up again. It’s not the sort of chair you can sink in to and fall asleep – the sitting position is fairly upright. The Kingcamp also comes fitted with a substantial hanging side pocket which is large enough to hold several items such as a book or suntan cream. Overall, we love this chair – just don’t let your dog on it as pet claws could easily cause punctures which are the last thing you need at the campsite or beach. If you’re after a more traditional foldable and reclining camping chair then we recommend this Quechua Camping Chair from Decathlon.

The only thing it marginally fails on is the folded size – you will have to make a judgement as to whether that is an important factor in your particular circumstances. It will fit easily into a car boot or campervan/caravan, but you would not want to be carrying it a long distance.Normally we would say yes, but the Vango Thor is so comfortable that in this case we can overlook it – just.

This chair is simplicity itself, using collapsible aluminium struts for both the leg crossmembers and the table support.

Definitely worth a look in our opinion, especially as there are seven different reclining positions to relax in! The Alpha Camp chair is a slightly unusual leftfield choice, but the inclusion of the sunshade is pretty unique on the UK market. The standard Firenze is one of the Camping and Caravan Club’s top recommendations, and the luxury version takes that a step further with nicer materials, more padding and a bit more space to flop down.