Our Favorite Sling Chair Picks for Every Occasion

Summer is just around the corner, and it has us pining for those sunny days and warm nights.

There’s no shortage of outdoor happenings to keep you occupied during what’s arguably the chillest time of year. Unfortunately, if you’re not prepared, many of those involve getting a little too cozy on the grass or getting sand in unspeakable places. To ensure your summer outings are as comfortable as they are fun, we’ve rounded up our fave sling chair picks perfect for whatever your summer vibe may be.

The First Beach Day of the Year

Whether you’re into surfing the waves or soaking up the sun, the first beach trip of the year is definitely time to go all out. Ditch the ratty bath towels and upgrade to a sling chair that will keep you both comfy and clean. (That means no more sand in unspeakable places!) We love surf and sun-inspired prints to keep with the beachy vibes or an updated version of a timeless classic, stripes. Regardless of the design, these babies will be super easy to find on what’s sure to be a crowded day on the shore.

Camping Out…at the Outdoor Film Screening

Summer is synonymous with outdoor screenings of some of our fave flicks. And lucky for us in Los Angeles, we have so many venue options: classic park setups, rooftop skylines, old-fashioned drive-ins and even haunted cemeteries.  The downside? Having to get there super early to ensure you have a prime spot by the time the movie starts. (if you’re like us, your posture is bad enough as it is and you definitely don’t need to sit hunched over for four hours). To make things easier on you, pack a sling chair or two to make your movie-viewing experience that much more enjoyable.

Hosting Your First Summer Dinner Party

Congrats if you’re an #adult and ready to make your first foray into the world of hosting and entertaining. Backyard hangs, dinner gatherings, or cocktail parties if that’s more your thing, are a great way to spend those long summer nights. We’re sure you’ll be stressing out over what to cook and how much booze to get, but one thing you can easily check off your list is having a backyard setup that looks perfectly polished and put together. We recommend abstracts and neutral tones that match the rest of your outdoor furniture. Trust us, your guests will be so impressed with your good taste, they won’t even notice you’re on yet another beer run.

Finding Yourself in the Desert

Yes, the desert is hot AF in the summer, but we see you gracing our feeds with cactus-dotted views and related sunset pics year round, so these sling chair picks are for you. Cactus patterns and earth tones are a no-brainer for keeping your setup ready for the ‘gram. These chairs are also perfect for chilling out after a long day of desert hikes, sitting around the fire to make s’mores or stargaze (your call) and whatever else you may find yourself doing in the desert.