From Compact to Full-Size: We Test Six Camp Tables to Find the Best Surface for Your Overlanding Setup

Camp tables are crucial for outdoor adventures, offering a stable surface for activities such as cooking, eating and to work from. Their portability and foldable designs facilitate easy transport and setup, bringing a touch of home comfort to the outdoors.

Camp tables improve hygiene and safety by keeping food and supplies elevated, away from dirt and pests. Available in various types and sizes, using lightweight and durable materials, compact design and portability, they cater to different needs and preferences, making them an indispensable part of any well-equipped overlander’s gear collection.

Dometic GO Compact Camp Table

Highlights: The Dometic GO Compact camp table is a very well-constructed and robust table that features the ability to adjust to three different heights and is constructed from solid bamboo with aluminum legs.

The table is large enough to seat four adults comfortably. The table folds down securely in half the size, but is on the heavier side compared to the other tables tested, but ensures it won’t move even during windy conditions. The optional carrying case helps to keep it clean and also carry.

OVR’s Opinion: This table’s sturdiness, style, solid table top and ease of set up rank it as one of our favorite tables to have at the campsite. It’s weight and form factor when packed limit where it can be packed in a vehicle. This is one of our favorite tables due to its durability and overall eye-pleasing style.

Weight: 20 lbs. 10 oz.

Dimensions: 39.37W x 27.36D x 25.59H in.

MSRP: $200

URL: dometic.com

Front Runner Outfitters Expander Table

Highlights: The Front Runner Expander table provides a lightweight and easily portable surface to any campsite. This compact table features telescopic legs and a heat-resistant tabletop. It includes a travel bag for storage and is easy to transport. When not in use the table folds flat. Its lightweight materials and design make it simple to use.

OVR’s Opinion: We really like this table for its lightweight and easy to set up attributes. Its large footprint when packed does limit where it can be stored. We love the versatility of this table for countless uses when exploring.

Weight: 6 lbs. 2oz.

Dimensions: 25W x 25D x 28H in.

MSRP: $88

URL: frontrunneroutfitters.com

DOD Outdoors Good Luck Table

Highlights: The DOD Outdoors Good Luck table is a portable table with large nylon storage pocket-shelves under the table. The table’s frame is made from a lightweight aluminum alloy while the storage pockets are polyester.

The table packs down for ease of carrying. One of the key features of the table is the adjustable height with four options to use to sit as a coffee table or raise it as a camp kitchen counter.

OVR’s Opinion: The table’s nylon under-shelving and adjustable height are benefits for sure but the lack of a carrying case exposes the table to potential damage from transport and storage. Setup is straightforward although its shelving was a bit awkward to attach to the table for us. We love that the table provides usable storage space in a lightweight package.

Weight: 13 lbs. 4 oz.

Dimensions: 39W x 24D x 17.3-31.7H in.

MSRP: $199

URL: dodoutdoors.com

Nemo Moonlander Dual Height Table

Highlights: The Nemo Moonlander Dual Height table is a compact and lightweight option that can be brought just about anywhere. The table is on the smaller side and makes a great compliment as a side table near a camp chair, inside a tent, or even while backpacking.

It packs down extremely small and flat and can even fit in a large backpack’s laptop compartment. The table comes with a padded carrying case for ease of transport. Setting up the table is quick and easy by deploying the hidden legs.

OVR’s Opinion: Its small form is a great benefit and its setup is quick and easy. We like using this inside the tent or to place items such as water containers on. Considering its size, it is pricey however. That said, this is option barely takes up any room in your rig, where it can easily live until you need to use it

Weight: 4 lbs. 14 oz.

Dimensions: 19W x 15D x 16H

MSRP: $160

URL: nemoequipment.com

Helinox Table Four

Highlights: The Helinox Table Four is their largest camp table that fits up to four adults comfortably. It’s easy to assemble in a few minutes by connecting the two aluminum legs and snapping them into place on the tabletop.

This is a unique table that features a bluesign-certified, recycled 600D polyester tabletop, which helps keep it extremely lightweight and portable, yet strong. The table height is perfectly paired with the Helinox Cafe Chair and sits at an ergonomic height for eating, working, and more. The table comes packaged in a robust carrying case.

OVR’s Opinion: We love the sturdiness, generous size and overall look of the table. That said, this is one of the more cumbersome and time-consuming tables to setup and stowaway when compared to the others in this guide. Its packability is good for its size however so if you need a long picnic-style table, this is an option worth considering.

Weight: 9 lbs. 15 oz.

Dimensions: 47.5W 27.5D x 27.5H in.

MSRP: $400

URL: helinox.com

ust Pack a Long Camp Table

Highlights: ust’s Pack a Long Camp Table is a great camp companion due to its small size, portability, and budget-friendly pricing. The table assembles quick and easy by opening the expanding legs and snapping it into place on the aluminum table top.

It comes with a carrying case to store and help carry. This lightweight table is also easy to clean while on the go.

OVR’s Opinion: This table is light in weight and easily portable. While the setup is quick, its parts can be fidgety and its setup isn’t as streamlined as other tables in this guide.

Weight: 2 lbs. 9.6 oz.

Dimensions: 22.1W x 22.1D x 16H in.

MSRP: $60

URL: ustgear.com

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