The Bug Beater 2.0 is a folding outdoor chair designed to solve a familiar warm-weather problem: sitting outside comfortably while keeping mosquitoes, gnats, black flies, wasps, and other flying insects away. Built as an all-in-one canopy chair, it combines a collapsible camping seat, detachable bug netting, UV-blocking shade, storage pockets, and a built-in beverage cooler into a single portable setup. The company positions it as a chemical-free alternative to bug sprays and aerosol repellents, aimed at campers, backyard users, beachgoers, park visitors, and parents watching sports from the sidelines.
A chair built around insect protection
The central feature of the Bug Beater 2.0 is its canopy-to-ground bug net. According to the company, the mesh is woven extra fine to block small insects, including midges, and is designed to protect against flying pests such as mosquitoes, black flies, wasps, and gnats.
The net is intentionally made extra long so it can sit flat on the ground. The chair also comes with four 6-inch aluminum tent stakes, which secure the netting and help prevent insects from entering underneath.
The netting is detachable, so the chair can be used without the enclosure when insects are not an issue. The sunshade can also be adjusted up or down, giving users more flexibility depending on weather, shade, and visibility needs.
Technical details and dimensions
The Bug Beater 2.0 weighs 12 lb, or about 5.4 kg. It is rated to support up to 350 lb, which is about 159 kg. That load rating is higher than the original Bug Beater, which supported up to 300 lb, or about 136 kg.
The chair’s displayed dimensions include a 50-inch height, equivalent to 127 cm. The listed seating-related measurements include 18 inches of depth, or 46 cm, and a 16-inch seat height, or 41 cm. The base footprint shown is 20.5 inches by 20.5 inches, or 52 cm by 52 cm.
The netting dimensions are listed as 50 inches by 48 inches by 48 inches by 20.5 inches, or 127 cm by 122 cm by 122 cm by 52 cm. When packed, the chair folds into a tall, narrow carrying form measuring 36 inches by 7.5 inches by 7.5 inches, or 92 cm by 19 cm by 19 cm.
Included in the package are one collapsible Bug Beater 2.0 chair, one custom-fit bug netting and drawstring bag, and four 6-inch aluminum tent stakes.
Built-in shade, cooler, and storage
Beyond insect protection, the Bug Beater 2.0 includes a built-in sunshade described by the company as offering UV protection. The site also highlights a beverage cooler built into the chair arm. The 2.0 version increases cooler capacity to five cans with ice, compared with three cans in the original model.
The chair also includes a side pocket intended for small personal items such as a book, tablet, wallet, sunglasses, earbuds, or similar gear. That matters in practical use: a screened chair is less convenient if users have to keep opening the net to reach basic items, so built-in storage reduces the need to break the insect barrier repeatedly.
Development and Kickstarter background
Bug Beater Chairs says the product began after a camping trip was disrupted by swarms of insects. The company describes the early concept as “a camping chair wrapped in fire-resistant bug netting that folds into itself for easy carrying.” The idea moved from a sketch to a 3D render, then through multiple manufacturers and prototypes before the original chair was produced.
The original Bug Beater sold out within weeks, according to the company. After customer feedback, the team spent eight months redesigning the product into the Bug Beater 2.0. The redesigned model later raised more than $37,000 from more than 260 backers worldwide in 30 days through Kickstarter.
One quote from the site frames the product’s intended use clearly: “Gone are the days of seeking refuge from bugs in your tent, car, or RV. We’re here to ensure your outdoor experiences are completely bug-free, once and for all”
Practical limitations
The Bug Beater 2.0 is not a pocket-sized camping accessory. At 12 lb and 36 inches tall when packed, it is portable but still bulkier than a basic folding chair. It makes the most sense for car camping, backyards, picnics, beach trips, fishing spots, parks, and sideline seating rather than long-distance backpacking.
The company also states that the custom-fit netting is not sold separately and is designed specifically for the Bug Beater chair, so it is not meant as an add-on for other chair models.
Pricing and availability
The Bug Beater 2.0 is currently being offered as part of the company’s Summer Specials promotion. A Solo Pack is priced at $119 USD (regularly $129), saving $10. Customers looking to buy more can choose the Partner Pack for $218 USD (regularly $258), a savings of $40, or the Family Pack for $416 USD (regularly $516), saving $100. All three offers include free shipping.
The company ships exclusively within the 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii, but does not ship to U.S. territories. Orders shipped to the contiguous 48 states qualify for free shipping, while shipping charges for Alaska and Hawaii are calculated at checkout. Typical delivery times are 3–7 business days.
Bug Beater Chairs also backs the product with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Customers who are not satisfied with their purchase can request a return within 30 days by contacting the company. Refunds are issued less the original shipping costs where applicable.
Product page: Bug Beater Chairs
