Some of my earliest beach chair experiences include sitting next to my grandfather in one of those classic aluminum-framed, folding lawn chairs with fraying webbing—no reclining positions, cup holders, headrests, or carrying straps. While I appreciate the nostalgia, I’m grateful beach chair technology has surged since the 1990s. Nowadays, beach chairs are highly comfortable, extremely portable, and have lots of useful features. A solid beach chair is a necessity for a comfortable beach outing. But with so many on the market, it can be tough to choose one. We tested 46 beach chairs based on ease of use, comfort, portability, durability, and value to find the very best.  Below are the best beach chairs for any type of traveler, whether you’re taking the subway to one of New York’s beaches , planning a Florida beach vacation , or biking down Santa Monica's beachside bike path. Top Picks Why We Love It It’s an extremely comfortable and supportive chair that will work for most people.…