Decathlon Quechua Folding Camping Table with Four Stools – Seats 4 to 6, Review

Reviewed by Alexander Wilde

The Great British Staycation is well under way and, from talking to family, friends and colleagues, UK camping is more popular than ever. This is one of three reviews on camping essentials available in-store and online from Decathalon.

Sometimes when camping, particularly for longer of periods of time, you need some home comforts and accessories which will make life a little easier and relaxing. The Quechua Folding Camping Table with Four Stools is one such item. Along with the aluminium and attractive design, the most appealing feature of this item is that it is ‘ready to use straight out of the box’.

When folded, the teal and grey patterned camping table measures a car boot, or backseat foot well, convenient 10.5cm x 60cm x 60cm, with a total volume of 38l. Weighing a comfortable 8.7kg, this table has two firmly fixed fabric handles and is locked in the folded position with two hooks. I found it easy to lift in and out of the car.

Open up the table and inside you will find the extendable steel legs and four stools. Two stools are nestled in each half, secured by large Velcro straps. There’s no chance of these moving during travelling, eliminating any rattling or risk of damage.

After removing the chairs, erecting the table is simple: you lift-up the hinged legs, push the corner braces into place, then you can extend the legs or flip the table over as is and secure at the centre with two hooks. Start to finish in less than 30 seconds – that’s convenience in my book!

Not extended the table is 54cm tall, this is a nice height for young children, but is not comfortable for adults for long periods. The maximum height is 70cm, this is at the bottom end of the standard range of dining tables, and perfectly suited to the height of the stools.  

The laminated table-top is reinforced by metal cross bars on the underside creating a sturdy surface suitable for a variety of purposes.

Large enough to seat six, the camping table comes with four stools. The steel legs, with scissor mechanism, open to create a taut fabric seat. The complimentary dark teal polyester has a maximum load of 110kg,  however with quite a small surface area to sit on they may not be appropriate for all body shapes. I found them comfortable to sit on, more so for activities that required you to lean over the table such as eating or playing games. For lounging around the table, I believe most people would be more relaxed sat on a camping chair with a back.

I have used the table for dining – the smooth surface was easy to dust and wipe clean, with no annoying nooks or crevices for food items to get stuck – as well as playing cards and board games. It was the perfect size for Monopoly, plus drinks, snacks and an outdoor lantern. Packing away at the end of the night was just as quick and simple.

I highly recommend this Quechua camping table, it’s high-quality, durable, portable and takes moments to set-up! An outstanding and essential camping staple, with a two year guarantee, from a brand you can trust. I will definitely look in to purchasing more from Decathalon’s in-house label of accessories and apparel.

Rating: Five Stars

RRP and buy link:

The Camping Table with Four Stools costs £39.99. It is available online at Decathlon. Check the website for store location and availability.