Get a bunch of mates around a campfire and ask about the best camp chair and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Comfort is king, but things like build quality, how often it’ll be used, packed size and ease of setup all come into play.

There’s a new player in the camp-chair game – Tuff Arse. The Aussie brand focuses solely on designing chairs built for our conditions, and it’s quickly earning a reputation among outdoor enthusiasts for combining durability, comfort and practicality.

Durability is where Tuff Arse chairs really shine. Built with reinforced steel and aluminium frames, they’ll cop plenty of weight without bending or breaking. The fabric is a tough 600-denier polyester with a padded insert, designed to shrug off sun, rain and rough handling without fading or tearing. It’s the sort of construction that’ll see these chairs last through years of camps and trips, making them a solid investment for anyone chasing long-term gear.

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Tuff Arse doesn’t dabble in a broad catalogue – it sticks to a specialised line-up of camp chairs. The full-size Trunk is the heavy-duty option, boasting a 200kg-plus load rating. The Low Ryder sits just 20cm off the deck, perfect for the beach or outdoor concerts. For hikers, the G-Banger weighs under a kilo and packs small enough to stash in a backpack. The Sling Shot is a lightweight director’s chair built with recycled polyester canvas, while the Flamingo stands out in hot pink – a cheeky alternative for anyone sick of bland beige.

My go-to is the Trunk 2.0, which has copped a fair hiding on recent trips. It’s built heavy-duty and packed with features that make it one of the best camp chairs around. The quad-leg frame is a chunky 22mm rust-resistant powder-coated design with internal reinforcing, heavy-duty fittings and cast-alloy feet, giving it a rock-solid 200kg load rating. The 600D fabric is padded for extra comfort, while the armrests are height-adjustable and house organisers, a wine glass holder, a stubby holder and even a cast-alloy bottle opener. At $139 with a two-year warranty, it’s a chair I reckon will last plenty of outback adventures.

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The rest of the range – Flamingo, Low Ryder, G-Banger and Sling Shot – all share the same Tuff DNA, with sturdy frames, 600-denier polyester fabric, high weight ratings and handy storage pockets. The Sling Shot stands out for its eco-cred, with the canvas made from 100 per cent recycled PET sourced from plastic bottles, ocean waste and discarded textiles. Each chair saves around 86 bottles from landfill, and the fabric is fully ratified and certified.

For those chasing something a bit special, Tuff Arse will even customise your chair and carry a bag with your name, and there’s merch and gift cards on offer too. Still a relatively new player, the brand is focused purely on building better, longer-lasting camp chairs – designed to a spec, not a price point. That single-minded approach sets Tuff Arse apart from the big camping chains and puts it firmly in the running as Australia’s premium camp-chair specialist.

Tuff Arse camping chairs tick all the boxes – tough, comfortable and built to last. Whether you’re a seasoned tourer or a weekend camper, they’re a solid investment that’ll make life around the fire a whole lot more comfortable.