StoreYourBoard Chair Storage Rack with Storage Shelf – Folding Chair Rack for Home & Garage Organization, Chair Hangers for Folding, Beach, Patio & Camping Chairs, Heavy Duty Steel, Holds 300 lbs

What this rack solves

Every spring I drag out the same jumble of folding chairs, beach chairs, and camping chairs from a corner of the garage. They topple, they tangle, and they chew up valuable floor space. The StoreYourBoard chair rack turned that chaos into a single, tidy wall bay with an integrated shelf for the loose extras. It’s a simple idea—three rows of hangers under a steel/aluminum shelf—executed with enough rigidity and thoughtful hardware to make it feel permanent, not improvised.

Setup and installation

Installation is straightforward if you’re comfortable finding studs and using a level. The rack ships with mounting hardware and clear instructions. The back plates offer a generous number of slotted holes—45 in total—which let you line up lag screws with studs even in imperfect framing. On my 16-inch on-center wall, I was able to anchor both supports into two studs each without resorting to extra brackets.

A few notes from the install:

• Find solid structure. This is not a drywall-anchor job. You’ll want wood studs or masonry anchors in block/concrete.
• Pre-drill and take your time with alignment. If the two supports aren’t level or parallel, chairs tend to walk to one side.
• The brackets fold upward, which makes it easier to mark holes and set level without the hangers in your face.
• If you plan to approach the 300 lb capacity (100 lb for the shelf itself), consider stepping up to longer lag screws than what’s included, depending on your wall material.

From unboxing to loaded rack took me about an hour working alone. The powder-coated finish is forgiving of fingerprints, and the parts fit cleanly without forcing bolts to align.

Capacity and performance

The claim is up to 18 standard folding chairs across three hanger rows. With a mix of 10 steel folding chairs and 4 bulkier beach/camping chairs, I was comfortably within the limits while keeping the shelf useful. The shelf’s 100 lb rating is enough for a large cooler plus a couple of bins. I loaded a full 48-quart cooler, a toolbox, and a small tote without any signs of flex or creak.

A few observations when it’s fully dressed:

• Chair thickness matters more than chair count. Thin, metal folding chairs nest tightly. Beach and camping chairs are bulkier and quickly eat capacity. Expect closer to 12–14 mixed chairs, 16–18 if they’re all slim.
• The hangers are wide enough to keep chair feet stable, but if your chairs have rounded frames or fabric slings, they can migrate to the side as you pile more on. A simple bungee across the stack eliminates the side shuffle.
• The rack feels appropriately overbuilt. There’s no alarming deflection in the arms when loaded, and the back plates stayed flat against the wall.

Design and build quality

This rack is a mix of steel and aluminum components with a black powder coat that shrugs off scuffs and the occasional wet chair from a beach day. Nothing about it feels disposable. The hangers have rounded edges, so they won’t scar up chair frames, and the fasteners thread smoothly. The modularity is the star: with multiple mounting slots and folding brackets, you can tailor the height and spacing to your wall layout and the types of chairs you own.

I especially appreciate that the arms fold up. If you’re reorganizing or you want the bay temporarily out of the way, flipping the hangers upward tightens the footprint. The shelf is essentially a welded grid, airy enough to prevent dust buildup but sturdy enough to act like a real deck.

Day-to-day usability

What changed most for me is accessibility. Instead of unstacking a leaning tower of chairs, I can grab two or three without upsetting the rest. The three-row design helps separate types—beach on the bottom, metal folding chairs in the middle, camping chairs up top—and the shelf becomes the natural home for padding, seat cushions, and a beach bag. Everything lives in one vertical zone.

Loading is easiest if you work from the center out. I find the sweet spot is six slim chairs per row, with a little breathing room so they don’t bind. Because the hangers extend far enough from the wall, the chair frames don’t scrape paint as you swing them on and off. The system is intuitive enough that family members actually put things back where they belong—a minor miracle.

What I’d change

No rack is perfect, and a few details are worth noting:

• Side drift under load. With heavier metal chairs stacked together, the bundle can slide toward one end of a hanger row. A cross-strap fixes it, but a slightly deeper center dip or wider spacing between the hanger arms would help. Make sure you mount dead level.
• Shelf depth and lip. The shelf is sturdy, but its relatively shallow depth and minimal front lip mean round items (like a roller or ball) can work their way forward. Use bins for loose items, and you won’t notice.
• Hardware choices. The included fasteners are fine for typical wood studs, but if you’re near the upper capacity, upgrading to higher-grade lag screws isn’t a bad idea. In masonry, use proper sleeve anchors sized for the slots.

None of these are deal-breakers, but they’re worth thinking through during installation.

Compared to building your own

A basic DIY solution—two 2x4 cleats and a dowel—can hang folding chairs, but it won’t match the capacity, finish, or integrated shelf this rack provides. The folding arms and slotted back plates make alignment far easier than custom drilling, and the powder coat will look better for longer than a weekend wood project. If you only need to hang four beach chairs, DIY or a single utility hook could be enough. If you’re storing a family’s worth of mixed chairs plus gear, this purpose-built rack earns its keep.

Who it’s for

• Households with seasonal overflow: beach, patio, and event chairs.
• Small venues and clubs that break out folding chairs for gatherings.
• Anyone trying to reclaim floor space in a garage or shed without building out cabinetry.

If your use case is primarily large deck chairs or oversized camp loungers, consider that the bulkier frames reduce the practical chair count. Measure the footprint and check your wall height; the three-row design works best with standard chair sizes.

Safety and longevity

Keep the weight ratings in mind: 300 lb overall with 100 lb dedicated to the shelf. That budget goes fast with metal chairs and full coolers. Distribute weight evenly across all three rows, check your fasteners after the first week as the wood compresses, and avoid point loads on the shelf’s front edge. The powder coat should resist rust, but if you store consistently wet items, give the rack a quick towel-off occasionally.

After several weeks of use, there are no signs of paint wear, loosened fasteners, or sag. The finish wipes clean, and the arms still fold smoothly.

The bottom line

The StoreYourBoard chair rack earns its spot in the garage by doing one simple thing very well: consolidating a messy category of gear into a compact, accessible wall system. It’s sturdy, thoughtfully designed, and flexible enough to adapt to different chair types and wall layouts. There are minor quirks—the tendency for stacked chairs to drift sideways and the shelf’s modest lip—but they’re easy to work around with careful mounting and a couple of bungees or bins.

Recommendation: I recommend this rack for anyone who wants to store a mix of folding, beach, and camping chairs with an integrated shelf for related gear. It’s more robust and space-efficient than piecemeal hooks, easier to live with than a DIY build at similar capacity, and offers a clean, durable finish that should hold up to years of weekend use. Mount it properly into solid structure, respect the weight limits, and it will quietly do its job—and give you back a surprising amount of floor space.