Azteq Karibu and Osho Chairs: Which Is the Best Option?

Folding chairs are essential items for anyone seeking comfort in outdoor activities, and Azteq has stood out in Brazil by offering innovative and affordable models for different types of users. Among the most popular models, the Azteq Karibu Chair and the Azteq Osho Chair cater to different audiences, offering durability, convenience, and portability.

Whether for hiking, camping, or even fishing, events, and festivals, these chairs provide compact and functional solutions. But which one is the best choice for you? In this article, we explore the differences between the Karibu and the Osho, highlighting their strengths, technical features, and ideal uses.

The Evolution: Space, Karibu, and Osho

In 2017, Azteq introduced to Brazil a new concept of ultra-light chairs, inspired by the international trend started by Helinox. These chairs, popular among campers, hikers, and trekkers in the United States, Europe, and Asia, offer comfort and convenience without compromising on weight and volume. Azteq, always attentive to the needs of the national market, adapted this idea to the Brazilian financial reality and launched the Space chair.

The Space was developed with a duralumin structure, ensuring lightness and resistance. It was part of a product line that also included the Cosmo table Cosmo, providing a practical setup for outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize portability. However, over time, Azteq noticed that other audiences—such as anglers, campers, and people seeking comfort at concerts and events—were also interested in the product, but with different needs: durability above all, without concern for weight.

To meet these different profiles, the brand restructured its product line:

• Karibu (an evolution of the Space for a broader audience): switched to a steel frame, becoming more robust and durable—ideal for fishing and structured camping.
• Osho: created to replace the Space in the trekking market, maintaining the duralumin structure, providing lightness and practicality for those who need to carry less weight.

Visually, the models look similar, but the difference in materials and weight significantly impacts user choice. The Karibu, heavier and more resistant, is more affordable, while the Osho, lighter and more refined, is more expensive due to the higher-quality materials used.

Highlights of the Azteq Karibu Chair

The Azteq Karibu Chair is the perfect choice for those looking for comfort and convenience in outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and festivals. Compact and easy to assemble, it ensures stability and durability—ideal for enjoying nature in comfort.

Main Features:

Compact and resistant frame: made of steel, providing durability and stability.
High-resistance seat: made of reinforced polyester, supports up to 100 kg.
Quick and simple assembly: easy to set up and take down, ideal for practical transport.
Compact design: takes up little space when folded, making transport easier.
Versatile use: perfect for camping, fishing, picnics, and festivals.

Technical Specifications:

Material: seat in 600D polyester and stainless steel frame.
Chair weight: 1,170 g.
Bag weight: 120 g.
Dimensions: 56 x 60 x 65 cm.
Weight capacity: up to 100 kg.
Brand: Azteq.

Couple Mario Nery and Luiza Campello have been using the Karibu chair since 2020 to add comfort to camping activities, leisure moments—such as outdoor events and picnics with friends—and road trips. “They’re so comfortable that we even set them up at home when we have guests,” says Mario, who also recommends the chair for bike touring, when there’s space to carry it and the cyclist wants extra comfort at camp.

For Luiza, practicality is one of the main advantages. “It’s easy to assemble, store, maintain, clean, and carry inside the small bag. It’s the most practical and comfortable chair ever. It hugs you!”

The couple also praises the fabric quality and product durability but notes the chair’s weight can be an issue for longer hikes, as the Karibu has a steel frame and is therefore heavier.

Azteq Karibu Chair in use in structured camping – Photo: Mario Nery

Highlights of the Azteq Osho Chair

The Azteq Osho Chair is the ideal choice for those seeking comfort, lightness, and practicality during outdoor adventures. With a unique Andean-inspired pattern, it combines distinctive design with high resistance and portability.

Osho Chair assembled and disassembled (seat, frame, and transport bag)

Main Features:

• Exclusive design: print with Andean-inspired drawings, ideal for those seeking style and functionality.
• Super compact and portable: foldable and detachable, easy to carry and store.
• Reinforced structure: made of high-strength duralumin, ensuring stability and safety.
• Supports up to 100 kg: strong and durable, ideal for various outdoor activities.
• Comes with a carry bag: compact when disassembled, fits easily in a backpack.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: 600D polyester with mesh and 7075 duralumin frame.
• Chair weight: 740 g.
• Cover weight: 120 g.
• Dimensions: 56 x 60 x 65 cm.
• Weight capacity: up to 100 kg.

Practical use and approval in the CAPACITAR Program

The Osho chair has been widely used in the CAPACITAR Program courses by Gear Tips, providing comfort for students during long presentations and outdoor activities. Its success among participants reinforces the practicality of this model for those who need a comfortable and portable seat.

User testimonials confirm the efficiency of the design and build quality, making the Osho one of the favorites for outdoor activities.

“I didn’t know the chair. I used it for the first time in the Outdoor Cooking course and was impressed by how light, comfortable, and compact it is. I’m big and heavy, and yet the chair accommodated me very well during the course. It’s everything you need to take to a field activity,” says Ricardo Oliveira, tour guide.

Ricardo Oliveira (on the right with cap) using the Azteq Osho chair during an outdoor course

Danielle Hepner attended two Capacitar Program courses — Leave No Trace and Outdoor Cooking — and considers the chair an essential item for comfort. “Sometimes you think it won’t make a difference on a one-day activity, for example, but it’s crucial to keep your back comfortable. Also, the pocket is great for storing items like a bottle or repellent. You can spend the whole day sitting in it!”

She also highlights the fabric quality and minimalist design as ideal features for camping activities. “The chair helps create a cozy setting when everyone is gathered in a communal area.”

In addition to its comfort and ease of assembly and disassembly, Monica Morais highlights the look of the Osho chair, which caught her attention right away. “The chair is beautiful! When I take it to parks, outdoor movie sessions and concerts, people are amazed at how easy it is to disassemble and how compact it is. Everyone is interested in buying it!”

Product Line Expansion: Meet the Kamel Chair

Following the trend of ultra-light and compact chairs, Azteq has also brought to Brazil the Kamel, a model with a higher backrest, offering more comfort for taller individuals. Like the Osho, the Kamel also uses duralumin, but it is slightly heavier and bulkier due to its extended design.

Which portable chair to choose?

Although foldable chairs like the Karibu and Osho are very popular in the United States and Europe among hikers and trekkers, it’s important to clarify that they still represent a considerable weight for those who need to carry all their gear on their back. As shown above, the Karibu weighs around 1,170 g, while the Osho is slightly lighter, at 740 g.

For someone assembling a trekking backpack, an extra 740 g can make a difference — especially on long crossings or multi-day hikes. However, some are willing to carry that weight in exchange for greater comfort during rest periods. In Brazil, the use of this type of chair in trekking is still uncommon, but it’s important for adventurers to know that the option exists and to consciously decide whether the comfort is worth the extra weight.

The Karibu, on the other hand, with its stronger steel frame, is clearly intended for those who don’t need to worry about weight. It’s the ideal choice for structured camping, events, festivals, and fishing — situations where the chair doesn’t need to be carried over long distances in a backpack. Still, some may prefer the Osho in these contexts too, especially because of its unique, stylish pattern.

Choosing between models will depend mainly on how you intend to use them:

• For hiking and trekking: the Osho is the best option due to its lighter and more compact design (but keep in mind the above considerations about extra backpack weight).
• For camping, fishing, and events: the Karibu stands out for its sturdiness and great value for money.
• For those seeking even more comfort: the Kamel is ideal, with a higher backrest — perfect for longer relaxing moments.

With this diverse lineup, Azteq continues to innovate and provide practical solutions for different outdoor enthusiast profiles.

Where to buy Azteq camping chairs?

Azteq has wide distribution in Brazil, so its chairs can be easily found in almost every outdoor, camping, and fishing gear store. Additionally, products can also be purchased directly from the Nautika website, the company that owns the Azteq brand.

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