The “Njörd” camping chair from KIRKJUBØUR® is a versatile companion for outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, festivals or simply for cozy hours in your own garden or on the balcony. With its lightweight steel frame and polyester cover , it not only offers a comfortable seat height of approx. 41 cm, but also maximum comfort with an integrated cup holder and armrests. The dirt and water-repellent surface ensures additional durability and ease of care. The “Njörd” camping chair can carry loads of up to 110 kg and is easy to transport thanks to its simple folding mechanism .
Advantages
✅ Lightweight & compact
✅ high comfort
✅ Ideal companion
✅ Multifunctional
Disadvantages
❌ Unpleasant odor at first
The test
General information
We took a close look at and tested the product in a practical test. In the following, we take a closer look at the features and impressions. From the packaging, materials and quality to the range of functions and handling, the product is subjected to our test procedure.
To give you a quick overview, we work with a points system. The maximum achievable score per area is 100 points. The final overall score is calculated from the average of all tested features, taking into account the respective weighting. For a detailed insight into our comprehensive evaluation process, which forms the basis of all our product ratings, please click here.
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste was produced | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | Camping chair incl. storage bag | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Product self-explanatory | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The “Njörd” camping chair from KIRKJUBØUR® impresses right from the start with its careful packaging. The cardboard box is sturdy and offers the product sufficient protection during transportation. In addition, unnecessary packaging waste has been deliberately avoided, which is very positive in terms of sustainability. Instead of superfluous packaging material, the buyer can expect a practical storage bag in which the camping chair can be stored safely and securely.
Storage bag
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive design, alloy steel frame, polyester cover | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | High stability, does not wobble | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials | 80 points |
| Miscellaneous | Unpleasant odor at first | 70 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
folded
The “Njörd” camping chair from KIRKJUBØUR® impresses at first glance with its appealing design. High-quality polyester and alloy steel give the chair an attractive appearance. On closer inspection, it is noticeable that the workmanship of the chair is of very good quality. There are no visible seam defects and the material transitions are neatly finished. There are also no hard edges, scratches or dents, which indicates careful manufacturing . The camping chair proves to be extremely stable and does not wobble even under load. This robustness gives the user a feeling of safety and comfort. Although there are no explicit references to the sustainability of the product, the high-quality workmanship suggests that value was placed on a durable construction . Only when using the camping chair for the first time can a slightly unpleasant odor be detected. However, this dissipates after a short time and does not affect the function or quality of the product.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Comfortable seat quality, but annoying plastic with shorts, small seat area | 75 points |
| Stability | Maximum load capacity of 110 kg, eyelets reinforced with plastic | 100 points |
| Transportation | Storage bag, weight: 2 kg | 100 points |
| Structure | Simple folding mechanism | 100 points |
| Versatility | Dirt and water-repellent, cup holder, can be used individually | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The practical test of the “Njörd” camping chair from KIRKJUBØUR® confirms the manufacturer’s advertising promises. The seat height of approx. 41 cm ensures a comfortable seating quality, although the plastic in the area of the eyelets could be annoying with shorts and the seat surface could be perceived as somewhat small. The stability of the camping chair is underlined by the maximum load capacity of 110 kg and the plastic-reinforced eye lets for the frame guide. Transportation is very convenient thanks to the simple folding mechanism and the storage bag supplied. With a weight of only approx. 2 kg, the chair is a lightweight. The versatility of the “Njörd” camping chair is demonstrated by its dirt and water-repellent surface, which makes it ideal for various outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, festivals, excursions or even for use on the balcony and in the garden. The integrated armrests and practical cup holder provide additional comfort.
Customers can currently choose between the colors black and green .
in the practical test
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good | 90 points |
| Rating cut | Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews | |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to € 130 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very affordable products are available from as little as €15. The “Njörd” camping chair from KIRKJUBØUR® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €16.99. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 90 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 95 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 90 points |
| Total | 94 points |
The “Njörd” camping chair from the KIRKJUBØUR® brand was awarded an overall score of 1.3 and thus successfully qualified for our test seal. The test was carried out in the test period 06/23 and is stored in our database under the license number 230627006 . Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.
Test result:
1,3
