Petrel Ultralight Folding Table vs Ironman 4x4 Quick Fold Camp Table

These are not rivals at the same job. The Petrel is a canister-top platform that holds a cup or small pot off the ground; the Ironman 4x4 is a full camp table for cooking, dishes and games. Buy the Petrel for ultralight backpacking and the Ironman for car camping and base camps. The Petrel's 4.9 rating comes from 112 owners who prize its weight; the Ironman's 4.8 comes from only 19 ratings, so treat it as thinner evidence. Build differs too: the Petrel is a small aluminum top on stainless legs rated to 4.4 lbs, while the Ironman is a full aluminum frame rated for real tabletop loads.

• Choose the Petrel Ultralight Folding Table if you count grams, cook on a canister stove, and only need a stable spot for a mug, a small pot or coffee gear.
• Choose the Ironman 4x4 Quick Fold Aluminum Camp Table if you want a full-size surface for food prep, dishwashing and shared meals, and you can carry 8 lbs in a vehicle.