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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	U.L. Tripod stool Dec 7^th, 2010 at 7:38pm	Quote Print Post
	REI has tri-pod stools that go 1.5 lbs. I have one and their not bad really but I knew they were out there lighter than that. These come in at 14oz. Pretty sweet! They also have one that comes in at 10 oz but that puts you a little to low. 17" up is the perfect height for me to still do chores on the ground like cooking without having to stretch. Tired of bending over all the time when you break camp? Get one of these and break camp sitting down.........much easier on your back when stuffing tents and bags. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #1 - Dec 7^th, 2010 at 10:23pm	Quote Print Post
	I don't find the tripod stool particularly comfortable (got a couple of different one's stored in my shop). Here's my camp stool solution. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) When traveling, the folded Coleman (Rambler II) stool stradles the tractor seat in my Prism and is lashed to the thwart just behind the seat. I did purchase a tractor seat for the canoe for extra back support. That's what sitting on top of my stool (and strapped to the legs) in the picture. (I mean ... I COULD do without such luxury, but why? Nothing quite like being able to lean back and watch the evening campfire in comfort.) This particular model has about the same load capacity and weight as the tripod model and typically runs under $15.00 dd


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #2 - Dec 8^th, 2010 at 2:53am	Quote Print Post
	Well I'm just not really sure how comfortable it would be to have a backrest. Perhaps one night we could swap out for an evening and I could give your set-up a test. In fact it might take several nights before I really can tell if it's something I would be interested in. I appreciate the offer though.


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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5460 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #3 - Dec 8^th, 2010 at 6:29am	Quote Print Post
	Quote: "Nothing quite like being able to lean back and watch the evening campfire in comfort." (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Magicpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1321 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Jan 7^th, 2004	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #4 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 1:31am	Quote Print Post
	I had to go find what I said about my tri stool last year in my solo trip report. I cut and pasted it here. Read the sentence about comfort. “Stool Just got a new stool form Basspro it weighs 26OZ fits in a bag 15 inches long and 4 inches wide. It stands 21 inches high. It is 3 legged and seems very strong. Out of the bag and set in 10 seconds. It is almost as comfortable as a sharp rock. It holds a plate nicely” I really liked it until I was on a trip and sat on it while in camp. When I move it pokes me in a tender spot. I have gone back to one like DD has. It is a little delicate but I have used mine on about 6 trips. The biggest thing is not to put sideways pressure on it. The ones with the bar on the bottom of the legs are much stronger and weigh two times as much.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #5 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 4:21am	Quote Print Post
	MP I've been rummaging around and came across this and thought I would pass it on. 18oz not great but not bad. Probably as light as your going to get in that style. They have some interesting hammocks as well if your into that. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #6 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 4:59am	Quote Print Post
	mastertangler wrote on Dec 9^th, 2010 at 4:21am: MP I've been rummaging around and came across this and thought I would pass it on. 18oz not great but not bad. Probably as light as your going to get in that style. They have some interesting hammocks as well if your into that. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'd just be a bit concerned about the load capacity. The Coleman Rambler II weighs 1.5 pounds, but had a load capacity of 225 pounds ... which to me translates into "more sturdy." I don't worry about babying mine ... unlevel ground, on a slant ... where ever I decide I want to put it down. I've used it enough that the rubber feet have worn through, so its time to replace those, but the frame/seat seem as good as new. dd


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #7 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 1:15pm	Quote Print Post
	Excellent observation and valid point DD. With the bends in the metal, which are inherent in this chairs design, and the uneven surfaces a chair like I presented might fold up like a cheap accordion. I think I can get by in fine style with my tri-pod stool and the straight aluminum legs, no bends to start the kink. I really like the sound of "14 oz".


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8105 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #8 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 7:47pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Searching this link, I see it's about all things hammock as well. Many of the items they offer have been asked about/discussed here. Might be worth a more in depth look by the " hangers" among us. They have some accessories that are outside the box but very clever. We've discussed guy-line tighteners/tensioner's. These look interesting. I have exercise tubing like they use, I can attest to it's strength/recovery ability. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: U.L. Tripod stool Reply #9 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 8:48pm	Quote Print Post
	In the interests of "full disclosure" or "credit where credit is due" Marlin turned me on to this link; (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) On the home page is the heading "Links". There are many unique websites many of which feature U.L. gear. That's where I came across the site ST mentioned. Some of the photo galleries are excellent. Check this one out; (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Thanks Marlin


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