Walkstool ?????

Deltaten · December 02, 2009, 09:06

Came across a nifty stool for camp use. Saw it in the Duluth Trader catalog as a tradesman's work stool and looked it up on the net. These three-leggers look to be the cat's nutz for packing on the BoB or general use around the fire pit.

www.walkstool.com

"Comfort" series runs from $75 thru $110 for 18" thru 30" (extended) I also found a few of the *downline*; one report that these are made in China for Walkstool AB. These are in two sizes only and use slimmer feet and smaller, cheaper tops. Cost varies but runs $35 to $39. A few suppliers have comfort series cheaper... $69.95 shippped; but prices seem ta be at MSRP most places.

The little model folded up runs 11" long and all but 2 pounds, extends to 18"...just about right for general use at chair height. The cheaper (by far) and slightly lighter $35 unit runs up to 20".close enuff !

Anyone here have hands-on experience or ever see one?
Before I'm ready ta drop that kinda change on a stool; I'd sooner get some feedback

TIA,
Paul

brownknees · December 02, 2009, 09:14

Its all about where the fabric meets the poles at the top.
If done right they are great.
If done wrong they will grab your butt in such a way that you never, ever get to "fit in the pocket". If you get one of those a rock or tree stump is more comfortable.
It's one of those things you have to try before you buy unfortunately.

mohshard · December 02, 2009, 09:47

Picked up a cheapie at the Dollar General down here as a workstool for doing punchdown/install work in crowded phone rooms and to replace my "borrowed" milk crate. It's pretty handy, and comfortable. Best part, less than $10.
Try it before you buy it, though. I'm a larger guy, 6'1", 230lbs, and the first one I tried at harbor freight didn't fit me, but was fine for someone smaller, probably.

December 02, 2009, 09:06	#1
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,498	Walkstool ????? Came across a nifty stool for camp use. Saw it in the Duluth Trader catalog as a tradesman's work stool and looked it up on the net. These three-leggers look to be the cat's nutz for packing on the BoB or general use around the fire pit. www.walkstool.com "Comfort" series runs from $75 thru $110 for 18" thru 30" (extended) I also found a few of the downline; one report that these are made in China for Walkstool AB. These are in two sizes only and use slimmer feet and smaller, cheaper tops. Cost varies but runs $35 to $39. A few suppliers have comfort series cheaper... $69.95 shippped; but prices seem ta be at MSRP most places. The little model folded up runs 11" long and all but 2 pounds, extends to 18"...just about right for general use at chair height. The cheaper (by far) and slightly lighter $35 unit runs up to 20".close enuff ! Anyone here have hands-on experience or ever see one? Before I'm ready ta drop that kinda change on a stool; I'd sooner get some feedback TIA, Paul __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB! Last edited by Deltaten; December 02, 2009 at 09:12.

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December 02, 2009, 09:14	#2
brownknees Registered FALaholic #: 14917 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: mid atlantic Posts: 12,015	Its all about where the fabric meets the poles at the top. If done right they are great. If done wrong they will grab your butt in such a way that you never, ever get to "fit in the pocket". If you get one of those a rock or tree stump is more comfortable. It's one of those things you have to try before you buy unfortunately.

December 02, 2009, 09:47	#3
mohshard Registered FALaholic #: 20267 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 314	Picked up a cheapie at the Dollar General down here as a workstool for doing punchdown/install work in crowded phone rooms and to replace my "borrowed" milk crate. It's pretty handy, and comfortable. Best part, less than $10. Try it before you buy it, though. I'm a larger guy, 6'1", 230lbs, and the first one I tried at harbor freight didn't fit me, but was fine for someone smaller, probably.