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...

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.