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KIRKJUBØUR®
‘Njörd’ camping chair

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 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?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Product protectionCarton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected100 points
Sustainability PackagingNo unnecessary packaging waste was produced100 points
Package contents & scopeCamping chair incl. storage bag100 points
Instructions for useProduct self-explanatory100 points
Total100 points
Weighting: 20%
*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.

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?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Visual appearanceAttractive design, alloy steel frame, polyester cover100 points
ProcessingVery good workmanship100 points
StabilityHigh stability, does not wobble100 points
Sustainability of the productNo information on sustainability, but high-quality materials80 points
MiscellaneousUnpleasant odor at first70 points
Total90 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points
Campingstuhl "Njörd" zusammengeklappt
Njörd” camping chair
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.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
ComfortComfortable seat quality, but annoying plastic with shorts, small seat area75 points
StabilityMaximum load capacity of 110 kg, eyelets reinforced with plastic100 points
TransportationStorage bag, weight: 2 kg100 points
StructureSimple folding mechanism100 points
VersatilityDirt and water-repellent, cup holder, can be used individually100 points
Total95 points
Weighting: 45%
*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 .

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.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Price / performance ratioVery good90 points
Rating cutNot rated, as there are still too few customer reviews
Total90 points
Weighting: 15%
*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

WeightingScore achieved*
1. packaging & contents20%100 points
2. product processing & appearance20%90 points
3. in the practical test45%95 points
4. price/performance & consumer ratings15%90 points
Total94 points
*The maximum score is 100 points
‘Njörd’ camping chair
of the brand
KIRKJUBØUR®
achieved
94
Points in our test and therefore passed. The test was carried out in the test period
07/23
and is stored in our database under the licence number
230627006
. Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

The practical tests are based on careful observation and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test ratings reflect the opinion of our experts and are based on careful analysis. We would like to emphasize that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The assessments are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a reputable and thorough testing process, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close cooperation with our experts.

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