topic Re: Great Portable Walking Stool in Wellness

Great Portable Walking Stool

Moonchilde — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:49:07 GMT

I figured I would put this in Wellness, though it fits in the Travel thread in CC as well.

Because I have had foot, ankle, back and knee issues for several years, I have been looking for a portable fold-up walking stool for years so that I could go places where, when I would need to sit and rest, there's nowhere to sit. Hikes, beach trails, concerts, foreign travel, etc.

Nearly all of these stools have seats that are only 18" high, which would not be great for anyone with bad knees, at the least, or those the least bit tall. Kinda like sitting on the ground & having to stand straight up :-( They also have reputations for only lasting a few uses and ripping because they're not expensive or made well, and lastly, most of them have weight limits that are borderline for many plus-sized people.

I stumbled across stools made by a Swedish company and sold various places online in the US. The name is Walkstool. What is different about them is you can choose different seat heights because the legs telescopically collapse. The seat heights, at different prices, range from 18-30 inches. They are also all rated to hold twice the weight of other stools and have larger seats.

They collapse completely and fit in a carrying pouch to sling over your shoulder. They're not heavy, anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 lbs. Also not cheap compared to other stools - but IMO worth every penny.

If you google "Walkstool" you'll come up with their website, videos, and several places that sell them. There are two models, the "basic" and the "comfort." The basic offers 2 heights, the comfort offers 4 heights and a carrying bag.

Easy to take out of carrying bag and put back in, and simple to set up. I can go walking now!

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Kachina624 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:05:53 GMT

Thanks for posting this info. As soon as I enter an area, inside or out, I immediately scope it out for a place to sit thanks to my painful bsck. I skip many events for this reason so a portable stool would be helpful.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Moonchilde — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:27:13 GMT

@Kachina624, I can only stand, or walk, just so far without needing to sit for a few, and when I know I'm going somewhere that random seating will be scarce or non-existent, it often causes me not to go.

I've recently moved and now have the opportunity to walk in the redwoods in state parks, and walk along by the sea or just sit and take it all in at my leisure - but the sitting thing frustrated me no end.

With this gadget I can do those things, or go to a fair or swapmeet & never have to worry about somewhere to sit. I'm excited to try it out 😎

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Kachina624 — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:49:04 GMT

@Moonchilde I ordered one this afternoon from Amazon. The first thing I thought of was waiting in line at the post office when returning QVC purchases and the second was our world class New Mexico Arts & Craft Show. Lots of walking there.

I'm so glad you mentioned this gadget.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Moonchilde — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:55:23 GMT

Fantastic, @Kachina624 - I hope it works well for you! I bought mine from Amazon too. Duluth Trading Co also sells it, but as usual, Amazon's price was slightly better.

I will also be going to 2-3 large antique and craft fairs this summer and at least one county fair.

Enjoy!

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

tansy — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:08:03 GMT

This looks perfect for us to keep in the car. Did you go with the basic, @Moonchilde?

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Moonchilde — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:53:36 GMT

@tansy wrote:
This looks perfect for us to keep in the car. Did you go with the basic, @Moonchilde?

@tansy I bought the Comfort because I wanted the 26", the larger diameter seat (definitely more comfortable) and the carrying case, and the Basic doesn't have those things. It all depends on what people need or want, I'm sure the basic models are great for many people.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Kachina624 — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:14:19 GMT

I stuck my head out the front door this evening and low and behold there was a box from Amazon and it was my stool. Haven't had a chance to play with it yet. I got the big one too because it was taller.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

tansy — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:19:43 GMT

I ordered the 22-inch comfort version today. It's supposed to arrive on Wednesday.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

Moonchilde — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:23:23 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I ordered the 22-inch comfort version today. It's supposed to arrive on Wednesday.

Much depends on how tall (or not) we are. I have the 26" but might have been able to manage with the 22". I think the idea height for me would be 24", if they made one.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

LilacTree — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:19:15 GMT

@Moonchilde

Unless it also has back support, it wouldn't help me. I'll check out the site though!

ETA: Just checked it out. I see no models with back support. However, your post has encouraged me to look for something like it with back support . . . so thank you anyway!

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

lolakimono — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:45:58 GMT

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

lolakimono — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:48:55 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
@Moonchilde
Unless it also has back support, it wouldn't help me. I'll check out the site though!

ETA: Just checked it out. I see no models with back support. However, your post has encouraged me to look for something like it with back support . . . so thank you anyway!

@LilacTree

There are models online-

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

LilacTree — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:29:25 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@Moonchilde
Unless it also has back support, it wouldn't help me. I'll check out the site though!

ETA: Just checked it out. I see no models with back support. However, your post has encouraged me to look for something like it with back support . . . so thank you anyway!
@LilacTree
There are models online-

Perfect!! Where did you find these?

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

lolakimono — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:44:09 GMT

@LilacTree

Amazon-

GCI Outdoor Quik-E-Seat

High quality, field tested travel chairs
Made using the highest quality materials
Easy folding and transport
Portable and collapsible
Open size: 27 x 18.2 x 14 inches, Folded Size: 27 x 5 x 6 inches
Convenient shoulder carry strap
Includes beverage holder
Holds up to 250 lbs - Weighs 6 lbs

findgift.com-

The Ultimate Portable Folding Stool with Backrest

TravelChair

This portable stool is perfect for anyone who needs a quick seat with added back support. It makes the perfect seat while shopping, playing golf, or exercise walking. Includes a built in shoulder strap.

terapeak.com-

Folding Hunting Seat W/ Back Support Storage Chair Stool Light Camo Tree Stand

Folding hunting seat w/ back support storage chair stool light camo tree stand this folding hunting seat features:

rated for 200 lbs.

Lightweight design

large zippered gear pouch

shoulder strap

This folding hunting seat with high back folds flat with attached shoulder strap for compact transport. It features a large zippered gear pouch, lightweight design and fits in most spring steel blind packs.

Re: Great Portable Walking Stool

LilacTree — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:22:04 GMT

@lolakimono

I almost forgot I had an unused Amazon credit of $37.79, so I went with researching Amazon and wound up with the Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair. It has four legs and weighs 8-11 lbs., according to the customer reviews. The chair was $41.83, but wound up costing me $12.72.

It folds up and the canopy wraps around the folded up chair and there's a strap to carry it on one's shoulder. I'm not worried about it weighing a little more because I would not be carrying it anyway. I figured I might as well buy something I can use on the beach this summer when I visit my daughter, and it looks comfortable and has great reviews.

It will arrive July 7.

So thank you again for all of your suggestions . . . I never would have thought of this!!