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

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.

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 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.

My Walkstool arrived today and I’ve tried it out. It’s amazing! I’m 5’6”, average weight, and the 18” height is perfect. I’m fit and active. Even though I can hike all day, standing in museums, aquariums, or listening to instructors during outdoor educational walks is just not for me. The Walkstool will be just the thing. Don’t waste your time and money on the cheap imitations- the authentic item is brilliantly engineered with obviously durable, INCREDIBLY lightweight material. Really. The Swedes rule. I’m going to have a cobbler fabricate a carrying strap so I don’t have to be sliding the Walkstool in and out of the carrying bag - a bit easier for how I’ll be using it. The authentic Walkstool is a marvel!

Great yet bit pricey stool. Ideal for hikes and to use as photographer's tool. Stabilize your picture taking. Good product. Solid and light weight.