10 Best Folding Picnic Table Reviews for 2022

1. Jack Post FC-30 Picnic Table Frame

If you are up to some DIYing, then consider this outdoor picnic table from Jack Post. This picnic table comes with no benchtops or tabletop – it only includes the steel base. So by picking the right material for the benches and the tabletop, you will be able to adapt this picnic table to your backyard space just perfectly.

Now, having to install the wood will require additional effort. You will have to purchase some boards, cut them to shape, mount them, and coat them to protect from outdoor elements. This is a lot of effort, but in the end, you’ll get a customized and unique picnic table!

We also like the overall construction in the Jack Post picnic table – made of alloy steel, this picnic table is nice and tough. The 1-inch steel frame is heavy enough not to be carried away by wind and will easily withstand abuse. It probably won’t resist rust well though, so you may need to take some measures to protect it.

2. Jack & June Circular Redwood Picnic Table

This round picnic table from Jack & June will serve nicely as a kids’ picnic table. Sized at 47 x 47 x 20 inches, it’s really small and certainly isn’t for adult use. Just have a look at product images, and you’ll get an idea of how this table is proportioned.

On the other hand, the small size makes this table very space-efficient too. It won’t take up much space in your backyard, and it should be pretty easy to store or transport.

When it comes to materials, the Jack & June picnic table is made from redwood. The redwood in this table is tough and hard, so it should be able to easily withstand impact, spills, and heat if protected properly. Given how mischievous children can be, the durability of this table is certainly nice!

You’ll have to pay for the added durability of redwood quite a lot though – this is a rather expensive kids’ picnic table. Its excellent build quality is certainly worth it, but it still is a rather costly piece of outdoor furniture.

3. Giantex 3-Piece Foldable Picnic Table

The Giantex 3-piece picnic table offers ample seating space along with a surprising amount of storage efficiency for its size.

The legs of the table and the included benches are foldable. Once you fold the picnic table when it’s not in use, you are essentially left with three wood boards that occupy very little storage.

What also contributes to the space efficiency of this portable picnic table is the separate benches. You are free to place them wherever you want in storage. Additionally, the separate benches allow you to arrange your seating space comfortably.

We also like the assembly-free build of this picnic table. All pieces come ready for use, so the only thing for you left to do is unfold the table & benches.

In terms of materials, the Giantex picnic table is a little weaker than the Jack Post picnic table. Although it’s made from iron and is rather tough, it won’t withstand as much abuse as the steel of the Jack Post table.

As for the wood, it’s soft Chinese fir wood. It looks good and makes this picnic table light, but it won’t take temperatures, water, and impact too well. This picnic table is rather delicate, so you should be careful with it. 

The Giantex picnic table also probably shouldn’t be kept outdoors. But thanks to its portability, this table will be very easy to move around, so putting it away and taking it out of storage shouldn’t be a big challenge.

Note that the benches in this set are flimsy too – they flex a little under weight, so you may want to reinforce them with something. Giantex advertises bench weight capacity of 500 pounds, but we think that this number should be taken with a grain of salt.

4. Pilot Rock Steel Picnic Table Frame

This steel picnic table frame from Pilot Rock is very similar to the Jack Post table reviewed at the very beginning. The design and dimensions are pretty close, but there’s one crucial difference – the Pilot Rock frame is made from a different kind of steel.

The galvanized steel used in the Pilot Rock picnic table frame is corrosion-resistant. Although this isn’t the same level of corrosion protection as in stainless steel, it’s still way better than the alloy steel in the Jack Post picnic table frame.

The Pilot Rock table is also much heavier than the Jack Post. At 60 pounds, it’s one of the heaviest picnic tables on this list, and this is without a tabletop and benchtops! On one hand, wind certainly won’t be a challenge for this table – on the other, it’s going to be difficult to carry.

All in all, if you want a tough picnic table frame that will withstand heavy use, the Pilot Rock table frame should be an excellent choice. And like the Jack Post picnic table frame, it allows you to design the perfect picnic table for your outdoor space.

5. Best Choice Products 3-Piece Folding Picnic Table

This 3-piece portable folding table from Best Choice Products is nearly identical to the Giantex 3-piece table reviewed a little earlier. The two picnic tables are similar and work for the same needs & purposes. The only notable difference to talk about is the size (though it’s very close in the two tables).

The Best Choice Products folding picnic table has 0.2 inches deeper and 0.25 inches taller benches. These numbers are so small that you can ignore them, but if you do want a larger bench, then perhaps the Best Choice Products picnic table is a better pick for you than the Giantex table.

The table is 0.25 inches wider as well, although because it’s 0.5 inches shorter, it doesn’t offer that much more space than the Giantex table.

All in all, we think that the dimension differences are very minor, and unless every inch is important to you, you should instead focus on current price and availability. 

In terms of material and build quality, the Best Choice Products table doesn’t offer anything new. This table features an iron frame along with soft fir wood tabletop and benchtops, so it again won’t take heavy use very well. It looks very attractive though!

The benches are once again flimsy, so if you want to get anywhere near the advertised weight capacity of 500 pounds, you will need to reinforce them.

6. Outsunny Wooden Folding Picnic Table

If you overall liked the Giantex/Best Choice Products picnic tables but want something larger, then this picnic table from Outsunny is a great alternative!

Sized at 85.8 inches long, the Outsunny picnic table offers way more seating space. It should be able to take one more occupant per bench than Giantex/Best Choice Products tables. 

The benches and table sit a little lower than in the competing folding tables too, but we think that the difference won’t be meaningful for most buyers.

The frame material is also different in the Outsunny picnic table. Made from powder-coated steel, this picnic table will be more durable than the other folding tables and will resist rust.

The long benches are also reinforced with an additional leg in the center. However, we think that you should still consider reinforcing the benches. The softwood fir bends between the legs, so for added safety, reinforcement is a good idea.

Other than these differences, the Outsunny folding picnic table offers the same amount of convenience and seating comfort as the previous folding picnic tables. You can again position the benches in any way you want, and when folded, this set is very space-efficient and easy to store.

7. RELAX4LIFE Picnic Table

This folding picnic table from RELAX4LIFE is similar to Giantex and Best Choice Products tables. Pretty much the only thing that’s different in the RELAX4LIFE picnic table is size – it’s sized exactly like the Giantex table, except for the 0.5 inches lower tabletop.

Other than that, the RELAX4LIFE picnic table is a solid alternative to previous folding tables. You are getting the same level of space efficiency thanks to the folding legs, the tough (but not rust-resistant) iron frame, and the attractive (but relatively weak) fir wood benchtops and tabletop.

By the way, when choosing between RELAX4LIFE, Giantex, and Best Choice Products picnic tables, you should probably mainly pay attention to their price and availability. If their benefits & features are exactly what you want, any of them should be able to work for your needs since they are nearly identical.

8. Best Choice Products Folding Picnic Table

This cool folding picnic table from Best Choice Products is an excellent choice if you value function over form. Although this picnic table is similar to previous folding tables, it boasts a distinctive, more durable build.

The tabletop and benchtops here are made from a resin-based material that is easy to clean, waterproof, and has good resistance to impacts and stains. Although we don’t really like the look of the resin, it certainly is more practical than the soft fir wood in the previous folding tables.

The frame here is made of steel as well. It will need treatment to prevent corrosion, but when it comes to impact and stress, you aren’t going to find anything better for the money than steel.

The benches are pretty tough in this set too. They are reinforced in the center and don’t bend with multiple occupants. The benches certainly aren’t indestructible, but they seem tougher than in previous folding picnic tables.

We also like how the Best Choice Products picnic table set folds. Previous folding tables only had folding legs – here, not only the legs are foldable, but the benches and the table have a collapsible two-piece design. When folded, all pieces also allow for easy carrying thanks to the handles on the sides.

All in all, this is arguably the most practical picnic table on our list. This portable picnic table is not the best-looking, but for the money, it offers the best space-efficiency, convenience, and durability.

9. Leisure Season Convertible Picnic Table & Garden Bench

This convertible picnic table offers a different kind of space efficiency. With its two-in-one bench & picnic table design, it’s an excellent option if you want both a picnic table and a bench but don’t quite have the space for them. Well, this picnic table solves that issue by doing two things!

When it comes to seating space, the Leisure Season table has a pair of integrated benches that seat up to 4 people. In its bench form, this thing can comfortably accommodate 2 adults.

The Leisure Season picnic table is rather compact by itself as well – sized at 55 x 58 x 30 inches, it’s much smaller than the previous monsters we’ve had a look at.

In terms of construction, this outdoor picnic table is pretty nice. It’s gorgeously crafted from a combo of cypress and cedar woods. Now, these woods aren’t the toughest out there, but they look wonderful and should deliver adequate strength for such a compact picnic table.

10. Lifetime Folding Picnic Table

Finally on our reviews, we have the tough Lifetime picnic table. This picnic table is on the pricier side, but it’s an excellent option if you want durability and practicality.

Made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene), the benches and tabletop are resistant to impact, temperature, stains, UVs, and are very easy to clean. The powder-coated steel is also extremely tough and should withstand corrosion.

What we also love about the Lifetime picnic table is that it can fold flat, allowing for excellent space efficiency. 

Now, due to its foldable design, this table is a little wobbly (because the frame isn’t made in one piece). However, if you value storage efficiency more than sturdiness, this shouldn’t be a problem for you.

Unlike our previous picks, the Lifetime folding table also has an umbrella hole in the center, so you won’t have to modify the table in any way to accommodate a patio umbrella.