Compact table, chair and bed for tent camping

As posted recently, I gave away most of my camping gear a few years ago, when my car got written off. Now with a new car and camping adventures are happening. So far, have done some "car camping", as opposed to "tent camping", see recent post:

https://bkhome.org/news/202603/camping-in-car-sleeping.html

In the tent, there is a need for table and chair. Fortunately, did not give away the chair. This chair is really nice, very light alloy, packs small, and has a long back so fully supports the back right up to the head:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005653891993.html

...the legs will tend to dig into the tent floor somewhat, but that is a requirement of the design. Hmm, maybe could cut a piece of plywood, with 4 holes.

The table that I no longer own, was very nice, light and cheap; however the size would have made it very difficult to fit into the new small hatchback car. Need something that will fold up fairly small, so bought this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006985452259.html

...in the photo there is a kitchen chair, and the table height is just right when the legs are fully extended. The height was the main determining factor, up to 64cm, so that the chair fit is comfortable, as well as the table legs don't get in the way.

The table is all alloy, so quite light. Of course those slats will require a mouse-pad to use a mouse. The light weight was another factor that determined the choice.

Bought the last one from that vendor, but it is a "BISINNA Multifunction IGT Table" and probably sold by other vendors on AliExpress.

Yes, being all-alloy, it is intended for outside use, such as for cooking, but I will use it inside the tent. It comes with a carry-bag and rods that can be attached on all 4 sides; however, don't intend to take them. Will pack the main frame and slats into some nooks and crannies in my car.

It is fun getting this gear together. Should mention also, I have a really nice, compact and light all-alloy folding camping bed. This one:, the brand is WESTTUNE:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007182759426.html

This is another item that I gave away. Had the green one. So, purchased another, this time the khaki one; strange, the khaki one is much cheaper than the other colours. I thought maybe that is due to the different postage, or maybe it is an older model. Yes, it took over a month to arrive. Assembled, it looks OK, don't recall any difference from the green one.

The green one had a lot of use, even as a spare bed in my apartment. Loved it, especially the light weight compared with other camp beds.

The foam mattress already shown in the previous post, fits nicely on this bed. Also using a normal pillow, not one of those uncomfortable inflatable pillows.   

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