Walkstool Comfort 65 cm / 26 in

I just received my 26" Walkstool Comfort. The carrying bag and collapsibility will make it simple to carry either over the shoulder or attached to a backpack. I personally wouldn't want it clipped to a belt - too hard to walk and awkward. It's neither super-light nor heavy; it's as heavy as it needs to be for a quality-built product. Definitely not too heavy to carry along if you're used to carrying a purse/bag with everything but the kitchen sink in it. It was pretty self-evident how to take it out of the bag, pull out the seat, and release & extend the legs - a no-brainer. And wonder of wonders - it easily fit right back into the bag with no issues and no struggling, so in and out will not be a hassle. The seat is plenty large - my plus-sized butt was quite comfortable and the seat feels rock-steady. As for the 26" height - I'm 5'7" and if they made a 24" that might have been better for me, but since they don't I'm fine with very slightly taller than necessary. Maybe one day they might consider making one that could be adjustable by 2" to fine tune for height. The 22" might have worked for me, but since I have knee, back, ankle and hip issues, I wanted one of regular height as much as possible so it's not an effort to stand up again. I think this will be brilliant. I can actually hike now!

Impressive piece of kit for when you need to lug your own seat. The 18" model is tall enough (I'm 6'1") and quite sturdy. It's light and easy to pack along. The push locks are easy enough to operate and click in positively when deploying the legs. I do wish they would make this with a 20" height. It's a bit spendy but it will last a long, long time...

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 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.

By far one of the best collapsible stools you can buy, and the quality is second to none. However, if you need to find replacement parts like the rubber feet it will be a challenge as the manufacturer is overseas and it does not appear that any local retailers sell just parts.

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

Ich habe mir den Walkstool Comfort für längere Einsätze im Freien angeschafft, und ich bin begeistert! Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, die Materialien wirken sehr robust, und der Hocker ist überraschend leicht und kompakt zusammenklappbar. Besonders positiv hervorzuheben ist der Sitzkomfort – selbst nach längerer Nutzung bleibt es bequem, was bei einem so leichten Hocker wirklich beeindruckend ist. Auch auf unebenem Gelände steht der Walkstool stabil, was ihn ideal für Fotografen, Angler, Camper oder Techniker im Außeneinsatz macht. Der Aufbau ist in wenigen Sekunden erledigt, und das geringe Packmaß macht ihn zum perfekten Begleiter. Insgesamt ein durchdachtes, langlebiges Produkt, das seinen Preis absolut wert ist. Würde ich jederzeit wieder kaufen!

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

Confortable, très bien stable est hauteur d'assise idéale et en plus leger.