Sit Awhile...

[myotis]

For a really good, adjustable stool which is built to last, look at the Swedish designed and manufactured Walkstool series, here.

Would this be the same Walkstool that I suggested in my earlier post

Graham

 

[bhofmann]

This reminds me of my childhood. I remember an uncle had one with a leather seat. The leather was THICK, so I doubt you could roll it up, but would come off the three poles and pack away nicely I bet.

 

[helixpteron]

Would this be the same Walkstool that I suggested in my earlier post

Graham

Actually, no!

I began writing my post on Walkstools when the last post was #13, however, due to closely following the bidding on a very good spec' Peli Case 1600 on eBay to its conclusion (I won!

) checking my emails and having a wireless failure, it took me longer than expected to post.

 

[myotis]

Actually, no!

I began writing my post on Walkstools when the last post was #13, however, due to closely following the bidding on a very good spec' Peli Case 1600 on eBay to its conclusion (I won!

) checking my emails and having a wireless failure, it took me longer than expected to post.

Ah, just slow then )

Actually, I found the links on your post interesting, and they are very good stools.

Graham

 

[Shewie]

The heavy duty rubbish bags are handy and big enough to spread yourself out a bit. A couple of folds and the leaves and muck can be kept away from everything else.

I've been using one of the cheap Nature Bound folding mats for a while though, again a couple of folds and the rest of the pack stays clean. I've got a long skinny stuff bag from a tarp I bought which covers it nicely if it's wet.

I got one of the stools from the Blacks sale for a couple of quid but I can't get comfy on it, there's always something sticking up somewhere no matter how I sit on it.

 

[Paul_B]

I bought one tripod stool once. Not bad. Mine was height adjustable, I just put it up and sat on it and it adjusted to its own height by sinking into the ground until bouyancy was reached. I must admit one thing with tripod stools is you have to pay attention to the way round you sit down on them if you're a bloke. Poor sitting technique can result in a pole top in thre wrong place (risk of this is further enhanced with alcohol of course).

If walking I just have an old closed cell piece of foam that came free with a walking mag years and years ago. Complete with a handle. I had a larger one but someone borrowed it on a walk and walked off with it. It is a shame because my current one is no longer sufficient for certain reasons probably relating to a healthy appetite. Buy agelert cmping mat for £4 (cheaper ones are available) and cut to size. The rest can be used for numerous uses from a pot cost for UL camping to a piece of mat for your feet when camping if you are too tall for a standard (long) therema rest or padding for a kayak, etc. The closed cell foam mat will feel almost like a heater when yo sit on it in winter. You can buy a folding foam one or even a folding one with the foam inside a fabric covering.

Light and it works with not risk of falling off.

 

[Shewie]

If walking I just have an old closed cell piece of foam that came free with a walking mag years and years ago. Complete with a handle. I had a larger one but someone borrowed it on a walk and walked off with it. It is a shame because my current one is no longer sufficient for certain reasons probably relating to a healthy appetite.

That sounds like the blue TGO one I got too, mine blew away in a storm on Loch Ard a couple of years ago.

 

[phill_ue]

I'll plonk a folded blanket on the floor, if there is a lot of wet sloppy mud down then I look for a drier place or I will lay dead logs and brushwood down and blanket on top of that. Simple easy.

 

[woof]

Been using a foam mat,picnic blanket(waterproof on one side) and a waterproof dog blanket, for years, but this reminds me, that i have a couple of those "tripod" stools somewhere, and i recal that boss ladies was an expensive l/t weight one, must try & find it, that or spend money at the out door show, hmm....


Rob

 

[Pcwizme]

i have a foot and a half square of medium thickness leather (soft enough it will roll) that i plonk down, sit on it and afterwards roll it up and put it in the rucksack pocket. Easy.

 

[andythecelt]

I use a self inflating pillow/cushion that cost a couple of quid on sale. Packs up smaller than a tin of beans in under 30 seconds and I've not punctured it yet. I also use it for something to stand on to keep my socks dry when I need to take a step outside of the tarp to attend to those middle of the night calls of nature.

 

[QDanT]

I don't know about you, but I always find that about this time of year when out and about, it becomes difficult to find somewhere dry and comfy to sit and carrying a separate fold seat is too heavy and bulky.

I've found this one has made all the difference to the last few trips certainly in the snow
the back rest makes a huge comfort plus over a tripod without

and if you want a brew in the middle of a beck it's perfect

It fits inside my 35ltr pack no problems and I find it's worth carrying the weight (0.9Kg)for the comfort gained
Not from here just googled but gives specks and price. I paid even less in a Millets closing down sale
http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/catalog/view/gelert-neptune-fishingcamping-chair
cheers all Danny

 

[hertsboy]

I just sit on the ground and bet my bum wet. It soon dries out again when I get going.

 

[hertsboy]

I've found this one has made all the difference to the last few trips certainly in the snow
the back rest makes a huge comfort plus over a tripod without

and if you want a brew in the middle of a beck it's perfect

It fits inside my 35ltr pack no problems and I find it's worth carrying the weight (0.9Kg)for the comfort gained
Not from here just googled but gives specks and price. I paid even less in a Millets closing down sale

cheers all Danny

Love the glass of red wine! Lucky Teddy!