Walkstool - Comfort Model - Black and Silver - 3 Legged Folding Stool in Aluminium - Height 18" to 30" - Maximum Load 440 to 550 Lbs - Made in Sweden

Very well built, sturdy and easy to open. I bought it for walks and hikes and museums and any other place where I might need a sit-down for a bit. I am 5'2" and the 22" height is just right. (22" measured at the posts but more like 20" on the sides) I also ordered a "Strap Steady" but I'll return that because indoors it makes the stool slip and outdoors it's unnecessary. (Probably intended for duck hunters) The legs take some work to de-telescope -- the red buttons don't pop back in easily. Also the strap on the carrying bag is flimsy. But it is light, well made and packable in carry-on luggage and I expect I will use it often wherever I go.

After two years with the 18” version, I can honestly say that if I had to buy this again tomorrow, I would do so immediately. The price has increased a few dollars since, but I’d pull the trigger again without a moment’s hesitation. I’ve used mine daily over the course of the past two years with it, and the rubber feet only show the slightest bit of wear after using it outdoors - mostly on cement, but also on rough ground/grass at parks and so on. I bought it specifically for the weight and size it collapses to. I’m disabled and use crutches to get around. I’m not able to stand much longer than 15-20 minutes before I start getting sore, and after being caught out a few too many times without a decent place to sit, I began my search for a suitable portable option. After hunting for a couple weeks, I stumbled across this particular stool. Once I got over the initial sticker shock and took some measurements to make sure it’d fit in the 19 liter bag I use to carry my daily necessities, I decided to give it a shot. Being that it was going to live in a bag when not in use, it needed to be compact, but more importantly, light weight. My bag’s heavy enough. I wasn’t trying to lug around something clunky. The 18” version weighs just over two pounds, so keep that in mind. Remember, ounces equal pounds. Pounds equal pain. For the convenience of it, I’ll gladly make provisions for those couple pounds. As for stability, I will say that it has toppled with me twice. Both times after I leaned over too far and lost my balance. I mention this because it is essentially a tripod. It doesn’t have the inherent stability of a four-legged chair. If you have low (or almost zero, in my case) balance, be careful with it. If you’re sitting with your feet on the ground and not leaning excessively one way or the other, you shouldn’t have any problems. Backing up to it to sit down was a tricky thing to learn as well. I’ve kicked it over a few times trying to position myself over it. One thing that’s made life easier is hooking a carabiner to the loop that normally secures the Velcro strap, then clipping that to a second carabiner that’s on my center back belt loop before getting up. That way the seat hangs out of the way until I can find a place to lean against to collapse it and put it back into my bag. The legs extend with a satisfying snap once they lock into place and I have full confidence in them being able to support me without failing. Granted, I’m short - an absolutely staggering 5’4” and don’t weigh much. A hefty 127 pounds. The red buttons that lock the legs in place are sometimes quite a chore to press in order to collapse the legs, though. (This is a good thing, WalkStool. Don’t change this.) If you have a weaker grip, however, you may find them to be quite difficult to use. I have had one of the legs slip out of the black upper tube once when trying to extend it. The leg twisted slightly and the red button missed its hole and the whole thing popped out. That was a pain to put back. Not impossible - just aggravating because it’s a pretty stiff little spring. Some reviews mentioned that the seat ripped away from the legs. This hasn’t been my experience at all. Mine still looks nearly brand new and is still as solid as the day I got it. Again, short and skinny, so your mileage may vary, but the build quality on my particular unit is impeccable. Aside from the slight wear on the feet that I mentioned, one scratch on one of the legs and the Velcro getting a little worn/fuzzy, it’s been great. The overall comfort of the stool is nice as well. It’s about what you’d expect from other camping-type chairs. The mesh is thick and the grommets that attach it to the legs have been sturdy. On average, I use it anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple hours a day, depending on the situation. I’ve been perfectly fine on it for extended periods. The simple fact that this stool can fit comfortably into a compact 19 liter book bag and be deployed in just a few seconds with one hand makes the sticker price well worth it for me. I suppose I should mention that the stool did come with a mesh carrying pouch. While well-built, I haven’t used it once. For my particular use case, it wasn’t necessary, though I’m glad they included it. I’m sure it would be useful for someone. My only real nitpick is with the Velcro strap. If I had to change one thing about this stool, that’d be it. Instead of attaching it to the seat, I’d rather it have been a separate piece. Sure, it’d be one more thing to keep up with, and more than likely end up lost in the ether somewhere, but when that wears out you’re left with a fuzzy, useless, dangling strip of (albeit nice quality) nylon. Once you use it for a while and find where the strap likes to live when you have it rolled up, put a snap or two on there. That way you have the added security while keeping it actually useful when the loop portion of the hook & loop eventually stops looping. WalkStool, take note. Tack another 25 cents onto that price tag and give us a heavy duty, durable snap instead of the Velcro. If you’ve read this far through my terribly long-winded novel of a review, you have the patience of a saint. Bless you. I hope my perspective helps someone in their buying decision. Like I said at the start, if I had to make the purchase again tomorrow, I wouldn’t think twice about doing it.

I wanted something to sit on while backpacking. So, I looked around at everything on the market and ended up with a WalkStool. There weren't really many other viable options for me. This review is for the Walk Stool Comfort 55 cm / 22" model. Some background to begin. I'm a 6'0" tall guy who weighs about 215 lbs. I'm 60 years old but have no health issues that caused me to want a chair for backpacking. I don't have arthritis or bad knees or bad hips or back problems. I do 10 mile runs 2 days per week. I lift weights 2 days per week. I can squat 400 lbs in the gym. I generally carry a backpack that weighs between 40 and 55 lbs. I bring up my fitness level only to emphasize that unlike many of the reviewers of the Walk Stool, I wasn't looking to deal with health issues or seeking relief from pain. For me it was a quality of life issue. I've been backpacking since I was about 14 years old (early 1970's, yikes). I live in New England and that's where I do most of my hiking with the majority of that in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Now, I've been backpacking without a chair or stool for 45 years and I have no problem sitting cross legged on the ground or popping myself back up on my feet. But recently it occurred to me that some sort of seat would make life better if it were small and light enough to carry into the back country. I'll give you some examples..... 1.) Here in New England, I'd say a rock is handy about 50% of the time. I've always plopped down on or against a rock to rest and take the load off without removing my pack. But there's that other 50% of the time..... 2.) Even if you can find a rock, it may not be the right height or shape to rest on. It would be nice to have a seat that deployed quickly to exactly the right height for a rest and allowed you to stand up easily with a 55 lb pack on. 3.) The forest floor here is wet about 75% of the time. So sitting on the ground can be wet and / or muddy. A soggy butt is not fun. 4.) We also have no shortage of ticks. Wood ticks, deer ticks, and lone star ticks all call this area home. Sitting on a rock, a log, or the ground increases your exposure to ticks. 5.) My liquid fuel stove, an MSR Dragonfly, is positioned on the ground 99.9% of the time. Bending over or kneeling while preparing, cooking, and serving a meal would be a lot more comfy with a seat at the proper height. 6.) Lacing up your boots with a heavy morning dew is more difficult when you are seated on the ground, bending down, or kneeling. Once again, a seat would make it easier. 7.) Doing chores like washing dishes or clothes would be a lot easier with a seat. 8.) Just sitting around a campfire in the fall would be nicer if you are up off the cold ground. 9.) etc., etc., etc. So, for me I rationalized the weight / benefit and looked around for a seating solution. Given my 215 lb weight + a 55 lb pack, I wanted something strong. I would flip out if I had to carry useless weight for a week because the chair failed. The 55 cm / 22 inch walk stool supposedly supports 495 lbs. That provides plenty of safety margin. I also wanted something that could be deployed and packed up quickly. So I was immediately biased against true "chairs" despite their backrest and better comfort. They all have lots of little tubes that need to be assembled and then a fabric needs to be stretched over a frame sort of like setting up a tent. Also a chair with a back would prevent using it if you had the pack on. And, all the true chairs seemed to max out around 250-300 lbs, leaving very little safety margin. A lot of the reviewers of "Chairs" with metal poles reported failures, mostly in the plastic hubs that hold the poles. Some said the frames of those chairs were OK with front to rear forces but not side to side forces. Also the chairs seemed to deliver a seat height between 12 - 16 inches which seemed a little low. So I decided to trade off the comfort of a back support of a true chair for the strength, ease / speed of deployment and pack up, and seat height of the Walk Stool. I'm very happy with it. It's very comfortable for me. It weighs only 2 lbs. It takes less than 10 seconds to deploy or store. And it's pretty rugged. As for height, like I said I'm 6'0" tall and I ordered the 55 cm / 22" stool. I actually could have been happy with the 45 cm / 18" stool. But the 55 cm model was about $20 cheaper when I ordered and the extra height may come in handy on soft ground. There is no simple answer to height choice. It depends on your own height and your weight as well as your physical condition as well as your intended use for any stool. If you are taller or you have trouble rising from a seated position you'll want to go with a higher seat. If you are 6'0" or shorter and you have no problems getting up, I'd bet the 45 cm / 18" model is the best bet for backpackers. I should point out that in my 22" walk stool, my butt actually sits 19" off the ground. 22" would be the height of the fabric seat with no weight on it. But when I sit down, the seat sags about 3". Yeah, I measured it. So the 18", 22", 26", and 30" sizes should only be viewed as a relative guide. You will actually sit about 3 " lower than the advertised height when you're using the stool. One odd note. When I saw the Walk Stool marketing video that mentioned the two-height "feature", I laughed. I though it was the result of a marketing team stretching to come up with reasons to buy. Well, I tried it and I'm not laughing now. It works much better for cooking with my stove on the ground. It took me maybe two minutes to figure out how to fling the collapsed stool under me as I sat down and then balance on it. One I got used to it, it's much more comfy for cooking or putting on my boots or tending a backpacking stove on the ground. The only thing I have left on my wish list is finding a way to rig it on my backpack so that I can deploy it and store it without taking my pack off. I'll update this review with photos if I find a decent solution. Unfortunately, the legs do not lock in the collapsed position and they will drop out with some shaking so, ditching the storage bag isn't an option unless I can find a way to attach the stool to my pack upside down. Highly recommended as a backpacking companion.

Don't like writing reviews stating how much I like it. But I do try to provide additional information that will hopefully be useful to a prospective buyer. A very good product. Very lightweight. Easy to carry around. Surprisingly sturdy, despite the tripod legs. Ideally, the manual should have clearly shown the best sitting position. One wonders what is the best way to sit on it! The manual states that this model is built to handle up to 550 pounds, and it does! Most of the small pamphlet manual is advertising and showing other models. It will fasten to your belt, onto your back pack, or the belt of a fanny pack. It is made in Sweden. Unfortunately, it seems that, to the Swedes at least, the taller you are the larger your butt. Only the larger seats come in the taller models. I guess in Sweden there are no short fatties? or tall people with small butts! A perfect score from me would be to offer the shorter models in various seat sizes. Otherwise, there is nothing really to complain about, on this product. One thing that may not be clear to the prospective buyer -- you can use this chair without extending the legs. Thus, you have a very low, stable seat a few inches above the surface.

TOTALLY IMPRESSED with this compact 'take-along' Walkstool; it is lightweight but surprisingly sturdy and strong. My hubby gasped when I first told him how much I paid for it ($80 + dollars for the 18-inch size), but once it arrived and he saw how compact it was, how lightweight it wold be to carry hither and tither, how incredibly strong and solid it was, and how surprisingly comfortable it was to sit on - he applauded my purchase. (Yeah) (Note: the stool came in a vey well made and handy carrying case that can either be slung over the back, carried by hand, or stored in a large tote (or a beach) bag. It is very, very comfortable and lightweight to carry. I am a 5' 9" woman in my 60s with limited physical ability (notable back/spine and leg issues). I believe the Walkstool is going to liberate me, allowing me to get out and about by myself without fear of being stranded with no place to sit comfortably and rest when my legs give out, or when my back demands I sit and rest a bit. I haven't had the opportunity to 'field-test it,' yet. But, in 10 days my hubby and I have a day trip planned that includes 1 1/2 hours total time on a sight-seeing boat, an island excursion, enjoying a live performance, a salmon buffet, and time to explore shops, the shoreline, etc., before heading back for mainland. Of course, I plan to take my Walkstool and put it to the test, but I'm optimistic it will not only meet but exceed my expectations. I will be back after our excursion to update my review and let you all know how the stool performed. MAY 22ND UPDATE: Here I am as promised, with an update after using the stool on our day-trip excursion. The stool exceeded my expectations ... I don't know what I would have done without it. I was able to sit whenever I needed whether or not public seating was available. In fact, the day had been rainy, so while others sat outside on damp, wet, cold picnic table benches or rocks, I sat comfortably on my dry stool. I was able to carry the stool in it's convenient storage bag slung over my shoulder with ease ... it was so lightweight I often forgot I was carrying it. NOTE: as it turned out, having the Walkstool for this excursion was the difference between me having a great time, or having to cancel plans and stay home. A week and a half before the trip I experienced a major setback. My spine became inflamed and very painful; my joints became swollen and radiated heat. This prevented me from standing for more than just a few minutes at a time, or doing even the simplest of household tasks without discomfort or extreme pain. Two days before our trip, my hubby was still considering canceling our plans, and would have done so had it not been for the Walkstool. The day of our excursion was my first day 'up and about' since having the flare-up. I am sincere when I say that it brings tears to my eyes knowing that even when experiencing a mobility setback caused by a flare-up, I don't have to feel like a prisoner. I can still go out and enjoy the outdoors and going places, within reason. One thing I would like to mention is the lock-buttons on the telescopic legs (they are used to shorten the legs for storage, when the legs are fully extended). There is an indention surrounding the lock-buttons. Although I am right handed, it proved time consuming, difficult and frustrating to try and press in the buttons with my right hand. This was because the fingernails on my right hand are moderately long; they extend beyond my fingertips. It was very easy to press in the buttons using my left hand, however, because the fingernails on my left hand are cut very short. (I play mandolin. I keep fingernails on my left hand short, to hold down the mandolin strings, and grow out the nails on my right hand for strumming.) Just wanted to give a heads up - if you have long fingernails it might prove difficult to press the buttons in all the way. AUGUST 93, 2016 UPDATE: still loving my 'take anywhere stool.' Spend an entire afternoon at the beach with my husband in the shade of a beach canopy. He had his telescopic canvas chair (which is heavy, cumbersome, and is long/large even when folded up). I had my trusty Walkstool (which is lightweight, barely noticeable carried over my shoulder, and very compact). The stool performed perfectly, even in the shifting sand, and remained comfortable to sit on throughout the day. I loved that the net fabric dried so quickly when it got damp (yes, I went in the surf!). Because the seat is netting and breathable, the fabric never felt hot or uncomfortable even during the hottest part of the noon. I enjoyed myself so much and liked that I could easily carry it myself, without having to burden my dear hubby with having to carry seating for me, in addition to his own. NOTE: I paid full price for my Walkstool Comfort 18-inch stool; I did not receive it free or at a discounted price in exchange for an evaluation. So, why did I take the time to write such a detailed review? Because, like you, I depend upon the comments and experiences of others when making an Amazon purchasing decision.

Safe, secure, comfy, and easily portable. I'm a rubenesque beauty and this stool holds up very well. Checked the Walkstool website first, looked over all the reviews possible and decided this is the best. Here's a point by point analysis. I've been blessed to go to San Diego Comic-Con the last several years by volunteering and have tried numerous portable seat products. First tried a rolling cart with a seat attached; ok but needed more strength. Then a portable short mesh chair with a carrying bag; did the job but was a bit heavy and cumbersome. This stool is the best one by far. It has it's own carrying bag, fits in my backpack, and is extremely lightweight. Wanted a seat that would hold my weight and a heavy backpack. I believe this can hold a max 400lb but the suggested weight is around 350lb. They probably want to be sure people don't over weight it. The price seemed a bit high compared to other stools but then I realized the combined cost of the 2 previous chairs equaled the cost of this one. Also, getting a well made chair that should last a long time and can handle my weight was of utmost importance. I wanted to avoid being flat on the ground after breaking a chair in front of so many people. Having never used a 3-legged stool before, besides holding my weight the second biggest concerned was stability. After a few tries the easiest method was to position one foot against the bottom of a leg and then sit down. Was that a necessary step? Probably not, but it made me feel more confident that the stool wouldn't inadvertently slip out from under me or fold itself up as I set down. After doing this a few times I was popping up and down from that stool like a jack-in-the-box. One drawback, which isn't a real con, the polls dig in your flesh just a little. I'm going to find a little padding to put on those points of contact and see what that does. After I set for a while I stopped noticing it as much so it may not be a real issue. I'm not only in love with this thing, I'm taking it to work to show a fellow Comic-Con'er. Those long convention lines have met their match.

I purchased the larger 65cm chair not really knowing what height to expect. It was very comfortable but sat a bit too high for my needs (about the height of a bar stool). My needs were for a backpack capable chair that I could use when deployed and in support of exercises. When I came home after using the 65cm walkstool I opted for the 45cm size after measuring the standard chairs most Army units use. This chair comes in at around 18 inches, which is just right for standard chairs. It folds down to about 9-10 inches (the legs slide back inside), and is amazingly easy to stuff inside any sort of bag or backpack. It is small enough when folded that I can actually put it into my water bottle holders on the outside of my bags. The chair is sturdy, with locking buttons that snap into place and ensure the chair does not collapse while in use. The canvas like mesh seat is wide enough to provide comfort without adding unnecessary surface area. That same mesh seat is almost bolted onto the legs, with heavy-duty layers keeping everything secure. There are wear resistant knobs holding the mesh down, which also ensures the chair does not catch onto anything when you sit. I've gotten several compliments from many weary comrades, most not even realizing a chair like this existed. With space and durability always an issue for me, I couldn't be happier with my purchase and I appreciate all the reviewers who made this product out to be worth every penny. It certainly is! If you are wary of the price, you just need to understand what you are buying is no flimsy Wal-Mart camping chair that will stretch and sag after multiple uses. This is a quality product you will never have to replace.

I love the idea, the execution is great, and most importantly, it really does support my very heavy body. You can believe its weight limit claims. I bought this stool because I am spending a month in a country where there are not many people my size, and I’m pretty sure there will be times I don’t fit in their chairs. (It happens in the US where there are plenty of people my size, so it’s only logical to guess it will happen more in a poor country with few large people). I didn’t want to be carrying a big camping chair all around the countryside, but I also don’t want to spend a month never having a place to sit. This is the perfect solution. I was shocked to discover there is something like this in existence; usually any sort of outdoor gear, clothing, anything like that completely ignores large people. Weight limits are always much too low for me to even consider. I randomly happened to see an ad for this, the one with a bunch of these holding up a car. I looked it up and saw that the weight limit for the shortest stool (I’m 5’2”) was over 400lbs. Wow! That could work! I tried two - the 18” and the next size up. For me the next size up was too tall and awkward to sit down on. This one is the right size for me considering my height and my size. A thinner or more agile person my height might enjoy the taller stool if falling is not a big concern for them. This one is fairly low to the ground, once you sit in it and the seat sinks down, but that’s better than the uncomfortable angle of the higher stool and the challenge of hoisting my heavy self into it. Obviously it’s ultra portable. I will be carrying a small backpack on my trip and this stool does fit inside it, but what I did is wore the stool like a backpack underneath my actual backpack. It works for my body because of my size; the stool fits right inside the gap that naturally exists when I wear a backpack. If you’re smaller that might be uncomfortable, but it looks fairly easy to attach to a backpack with a carabiner (personally I would find that less comfortable as it would throw weight distribution off balance). It bears mentioning that, while it’s surprisingly durable and steady for what it is, it’s not going to feel solid like a metal or wooden chair does. When you move, it moves a bit, and it can feel like it’s going to fall over. I take care to remember that I’m sitting on something that folds into my backpack, so I try to jostle it as little as possible. Maybe that’s just from a lifetime as a fat person worried about embarrassing broken chair scenarios (hasn’t ever happened yet), but also, it’s nylon mesh stretched over three lightweight poles. It’s not crazy to worry it might collapse. Keep that in mind. UPDATE: I used it on my trip and it was a life-saver. I ended up waiting in a rebooking line for three hours when my flight was canceled and I was really happy to have this thing (and relieved I stuck it in my carryon). It got as much use in my destination country as I imagined it would; I even used it once in the airport in China where the chairs were ridiculously fragile. It wasn’t comfy enough to sit on for more than about an hour, but most of the time I only needed it for about that long anyway, with the exception of that airport line.

Best 3-legged stool made. Not cheap but a quality product. Instant setup and packing away. Light, strong and versatile. I even use it as a foot rest if I’ve got an even more comfy chair to sit in.

Stable, peu encombrant, pour mon 1m84, la hauteur de 65 cm est parfaite

Perfect stool, easy to carry, lightweight but sturdy. I’m 71 inches and bought the 55 cm. Perfect height to sit comfortably.

Exactly what I wanted for photography. Portable, light, well-designed, and can safely support 100+ kg.

Produit conforme à la description, très large assise et très bonne stabilité, et léger, aucun regret enfin les projets de balades concrétisés !