The Chair Blanket™ Named “Camping Furniture Product of the Year” by the Outdoor Innovation Awards

The award-winning outdoor comfort brand continues major momentum following its national Shark Tank appearance.

Rockville, Maryland — The Chair Blanket™, the viral outdoor comfort innovation designed to transform cold, wet, and uncomfortable chairs into cozy retreats, has officially been named the 2026 Camping Furniture Product of the Year by the Outdoor Innovation Awards.

The Outdoor Innovation Awards recognize standout products and brands pushing the outdoor industry forward through innovation, functionality, design, and consumer impact. The annual awards honor leading products across categories including camping, hiking, overlanding, travel, water sports, cycling, and outdoor lifestyle.

The Chair Blanket™ was selected as the winner in the highly competitive Camping Furniture category after a detailed evaluation process among nominations submitted from companies across the global outdoor industry.

Created by husband-and-wife founders Chris McCasland and Tiffany McCasland, The Chair Blanket has rapidly grown into one of the outdoor industry’s most talked-about comfort products since launching in late 2024.

Designed with a waterproof, weather-resistant side and ultra-soft fleece side, The Chair Blanket securely stretches over most outdoor and folding chairs to instantly create a warm, dry, and comfortable seating experience. The product has become especially popular for camping trips, tailgates, youth sports, backyard fire pits, concerts, beaches, patios, and outdoor events.

“This award is incredibly meaningful because it validates exactly what we hoped The Chair Blanket would become — a product that genuinely improves outdoor experiences for families everywhere,” said Tiffany McCasland, Co-Founder and CEO of The Chair Blanket. “We created this because we were tired of sitting on cold, wet, dirty chairs during sports games, camping trips, and outdoor gatherings. To now be recognized on a national level by the outdoor industry is truly surreal.”

The recognition adds to a breakout year for the company, which recently gained national attention after appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank and rapidly expanding across direct-to-consumer, Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart.com, independent retailers, hardware stores, gift shops, and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide.

Since launch, The Chair Blanket™ has sold tens of thousands of units and expanded into multiple product lines and patterns, including Realtree® camouflage editions, collegiate licensing programs, and the recently launched Beach Towel Chair Blanket™ designed specifically for warm-weather and water activities.

The founders, already known nationally for building City Bonfires into a viral outdoor lifestyle brand, say this award represents another major milestone in their mission to make outdoor moments more comfortable, memorable, and accessible.

“Our brands have always focused on bringing people together outdoors,” said Chris McCasland. “City Bonfires helped create the experience around the fire, and The Chair Blanket solves another universal outdoor problem — uncomfortable seating. Winning Camping Furniture Product of the Year feels like a huge moment for our team and for everyone who has supported us.”

The full list of winners can be viewed on the 2026 Outdoor Innovation Awards Winners Page.

For more information about The Chair Blanket™, visit the company website or follow along on social media for upcoming product launches and retail announcements.