Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

REF: 8576904, 8852994, 8786307, 8810860, 8810862

Camping chairs: instructions, maintenance and repairs

2025

Do you have a folding chair for camping? Discover all our tips and solutions for maintaining and repairing your furniture to increase its lifespan.

First use

Folding chair - basic (8852994, 8576904)

  • I’m using my folding chair for the first time
Designed for all your camping trips, its design makes it super easy to use. The elastic band allows you to keep the chair folded and gives you peace of mind when unloading your car... between carrying your underarm bags and managing children.
Its built-in strap makes it more comfortable when carrying your chair slung over your shoulder.

  • What’s the maximum weight the camping chair can support?
Thanks to its solid tubes and sturdy fabric, it can support a seated weight of up to 110 kg.

However, it’s advisable not to use it as a platform for standing on. The weight distribution on the fabric in this position is not the same as if you were sitting.

  • Does the chair fold and unfold easily for quick set-up?
Folding and unfolding this chair is as easy as pie. Its elastic band helps you to keep your chair folded!

  • Is the chair weather-resistant and easy to clean?
Eco-designed by our designers, our folding low chair meets all of our experimentation criteria in real-life situations. It will therefore be able to provide you with long service on your occasional outdoor camping trips, in your garden or in the great outdoors.

However, continuous exposure to UV rays and humidity for several weeks could wear down the fabric section.

This product is not classified as "“garden furniture”" and as such it isn’t designed to be left outdoors permanently. We advise you to rather store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to increase its lifespan.

We have, however, thought of everything! In the next part of this article, learn how to repair your folding chair yourself using our latest fabric repair kit spare part!

  • Is a guarantee offered on this camping chair?
The Decathlon guarantee for this product is 2 years.

Folding chair - basic
MH100 Folding low chair (8576113, 8616927)

  • How to set up and fold your MH100 chair
Press the safety button on the side of the product and move the chair legs apart to open it. To close it, tighten the frame until you hear a "click".

  • What are the dimensions of my chair?
When folded, my chair’s dimensions are 55 x 17 x 17 cm, and it weighs 1.2 kg. With a seat height of 25 cm, its backrest ensures good support.

  • How strong is it?
The maximum weight it can hold is 110 kg.

  • Does this camping chair come with a guarantee?
The Decathlon guarantee for this product is 5 years.

Camping chairs: instructions, repairs
MH500 Folding low chair - MH500 XL (8786307, 8810860, 8810862, 8492643, 8512943)

  • I’m using my folding chair for the first time
Designed for all your camping trips, its compact design (MH500: 38 x 13 x 12 cm / MH500 XL: 38 x 15 x 10 cm) makes it really easy to transport your chair. With its weight ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 kg for a 4 L to 5 L design, you can vary your play, by hanging it on your backpack, for example.

Its quick folding system and elastic bands inside the tubes make opening and closing easy and technically-advanced.
  • How do I fold/unfold my chair?
Unfold the cross-shaped structure to the end and lightly shake the tubes downwards. Guide them so that they fit easily into their notch.

Once the structure has been assembled forming the seat and the feet, position the chair fabric over the four corners, working from the bottom towards the top of the seat. Then you get to enjoy cocktails with family and friends sitting on your MH500 folding low chair.
  • What’s the maximum weight the camping chair can support?
Its tube solidity and fabric strength guarantees it can support weight up to 110 kg.

However, it’s advisable not to use it as a platform for standing on. The weight distribution on the fabric in this position is not the same as if you were sitting.
  • Is the chair weather-resistant and easy to clean?
Eco-designed by our designers, our folding low chair meets all of our experimentation criteria in real-life situations. It will therefore be able to provide you with long service on your occasional outdoor camping trips, in your garden or in the great outdoors.

However, continuous exposure to UV rays and humidity for several weeks could wear down the fabric section.

This product is not classified as "“garden furniture”" and as such it isn’t designed to be left outdoors permanently. We advise you to rather store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to increase its lifespan.

We have, however, thought of everything! In the next part of this article, learn how to repair your folding chair yourself using our latest fabric repair kit spare part!
  • Is a guarantee offered on this camping chair?
The Decathlon guarantee for this product is 5 years.

Camping chairs: instructions, repairs
Two-position comfortable chair (8676235)

  • How to unfold your double position chair
Here are the steps to unfold your chair:

- Place the chair with its hooks in front of you and stand it upright on its legs,
- Raise the backrest towards you and tilt the seat forward, the chair unfolds and stands on its 4 legs,
- With the other hand, on the hooks side, grab and lock the seat to obtain the desired position (at the table or relaxing).
  • How to fold your double-position chair
Here are the steps for folding your chair:
- Standing behind the chair with your foot in the middle on the bottom bar, disengage the seat and let it rest on your feet,
- Raise the chair by pushing the backrest forward, leaving your foot resting on the bottom bar and then folding the backrest down.
  • What is the maximum load my chair can support?
The double position chair can support a maximum load of 150 kg.
  • Can I add accessories to my chair?
To make your chair even more comfortable, you can customize it with accessories like:
- a place to store your books, magazines, etc.
- a cup holder
- a leg rest

SEE ACCESSORIES FOR MY CHAIR
Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

CARING FOR YOUR CHAIR

Washing 🧼

To wash your chair, the simpler the better: soap, brush and clean water: nothing else!

In any case, avoid machine washing.

Storage 📦

Our chairs have been designed for occasional outdoor use when camping, in the garden or in the countryside. Continuous exposure to UV light for several weeks can damage them. Chairs do not fall into the category of "garden furniture" and are not designed to remain outdoors permanently.

To ensure the longest possible life for your chair, it is important to store it when not in use. Choose a clean, dry place and do not put any weight on it. It’s best to store it folded.

FOLDING CHAIR (8852994, 8576904, 8944748)

LOW CHAIR 100 (8927535, 8927534 8576113, 8616927)

LOW CHAIR 500 (8927531, 8927530, 8492643, 8810860, 8810862)

  • Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

    Seat - Low Chair 500

    This part is designed to replace the seat of your Low Chair 500. 

    It’s as easy to install and is done in the same way as during the first set-up. 

    The product model code is: 8572851 / 8927725

  • Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

    Feet ends - Low Chair 500

    ⚠ Please note: This kit is only suitable for the Low Chair 500.

    It is possible that over time and with use of the material, the chair tips start showing signs of wear and tear. You just need to change them by fitting new tips.

    The product model code is: 8816982

  • See textile repair kit for the MH500 XL chair

    Stability mat - Low Chair 500

    By creating a wide and stable base, this will stop the chair from collapsing or rocking. This mat is suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.It measures 39 x 39 cm.
    ⚠ Please note: This mat is only suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.

    The product model code is: 8759981

LOW CHAIR 500 XL (8927915, 8512943, 8872542)

  • Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

    Seat - Low Chair 500 XL

    By creating a wide and stable base, this will stop the chair from collapsing or rocking. This mat is suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.It measures 39 x 39 cm.
    ⚠ Please note:This mat is only suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.

    The product model code is: 8572850 / 8927914

  • Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

    Stability mat - Low Chair 500 XL

    By creating a wide and stable base, this will stop the chair from collapsing or rocking. This mat is suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.It measures 39 x 39 cm.
    ⚠ Please note: This mat is only suitable for the 500 and 500 XL Low Chair.

    The product model code is: 8759981

LOW CHAIR 500 XXL (8819856, 8927537)

  • Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

    Seat - Low Chair 500 XXL

    This part is designed to replace the seat of your Low Chair 500 XXL.

    It’s as easy to install and is done in the same way as during the first set-up. 

    The product model code is: 8927920

COMFORTABLE CHAIR (8853003, 8575884)

  • Camping chairs

    Fabric kit - Comfortable Chair

    This part is designed to replace the seat of your Comfortable Chair.

    The product model code is: 8871114

Camping chairs: instructions, repairs

Giving a second life to your camping chair

No longer use your camping chair and don’t know what to do with it?

Instead of throwing it away, don't hesitate to resell it second-hand using the Decathlon Second-hand platform! Fill in all the information about your product online. We will therefore offer you the best sales solutions, then you can drop off your product in the store to finalize the procedure.