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For use at a campsite, at the beach, or in your own backyard.

Sitting outside in nature is one of life's great pleasures. The activity is especially sweet when it comes after a day-long hike or some other sort of commute to get to the place where you can sit outside and do nothing. This is what camping chairs do best.

When it comes to the actual event of camping, getting stocked up with the right camping gear—the kind you buy the right version of first, so you're never stuck without—is essential for a seamless adventure. You gotta get your tent and your fire pit. You gotta get your chair, and you gotta get a good one.

Here, we rounded up 13 of the best camping chairs out there in a range of shapes and price points. They're built for camping, so, of course, use them while camping. But because of this construction, they also function as just general portable seating that is good for keeping in the garage or your car so you can sit outside anywhere at a moment's notice—the beach, a baseball game, in your backyard on an especially starry night. The options for use? Endless.

Trekology's chair-in-a-bag situation is a great option for something that's easy to store and easy to carry. It holds up to 300 pounds, but only weighs two.

The types of camping chairs and their differences are subtle but you might prefer one type over another. An option: a low-profile camping chair, which keeps you solidly supported but much lower to the ground.

Some camping chairs have a little rocking edge to their legs instead of sticking straight into the ground. This little bit of give makes for a gentler, bouncy experience when sitting.

If camping—or sitting anywhere outside for an extended period of time—requires some blockage from the sun, you'd be hard-pressed to find something better than this classic canopy chair. Get all of the benefits sitting in nature with none of the UV exposure.

Some camping chairs, because of their packability, tend to get saggy when you sit in them. These zero gravity lounge chairs are made specifically to not do that. They have high, supportive backs and put your body in a comfortable, ergonomic position.

Helinox chairs are a favorite amongst experienced campers and they are likely to last you for many outdoor adventures to come. This one is made with a virtually indestructible aluminum alloy and is easy to pop open and pack back up again.

For more of a reclining chair situation, this GCI option is comfortable and relaxed. It leans back a little more than your standard camping chair might, and it comes with some extra amenities: a cup holder, a pillow, and a sun shade.

Coleman's camping chair is a solid choice for most outdoor seating needs. The 24-inch seat is easy to set up or keep stashed in the trunk of your car. Good for camping, outdoor concerts, and sporting events. Plus, there's a cup-holder.

For something a little more substantial, this chair is on wheels and ready to take up space in whatever outdoor area is available to it. Those wheels are not just for moving the chair, either—they turn the whole seat into a cart that you can store all of your stuff for the day in. Perfect for days at the park or the beach.

This Poler chair has a high back and breezy mesh panels at the side so you'll always be comfortable when seated. And when it's time to get moving again, the aluminum foundation and nylon seat pack down into an easy-to-carry bag.

Wren's camp chair is one of our favorite chairs for all kinds of campers, the experienced and the not. It's roomy and comfortable for sitting and it packs up into something you can store right in your backpack.

Yeti knows its outdoor stuff, and that goes beyond just coolers and insulated tumblers. This Trail Head camp chair is a comfortable, durable option. The materials are beautiful—the kind of stuff you can feel the quality of as soon as you touch it. The seat itself is made with Yeti's Flexgrid fabric, which won't sag when you sit or make you sweat bullets when it's hot out.

This XL armchair is a great option for people who want a roomier seat outside. It folds up the way a beach chair does, making it easy to sling around your back. The backrest is supportive and changes to five different angles, so you can tune in your most comfortable position every time you sit.