BARGAIN FACTORYPortable Folding Stool Lightweight More Sturdy with Load Capacity 180KG, Retractable Plastic Foldable Collapsible Stool for Camping Fishing Hiking BBQ Outdoors Indoors Kitchen

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A very easy and portable solution for anyone who needs that little helping hand when you really need to sit down, be it for resting, or working.It takes a few goes before you can master the opening and sizing of this stool, but once you do, you'll be showing off. It does require strong finger and thumb grips on both hands, which require you to hold, pull and then twist and then it locks into place. It took me a few tries before I got the hang of it.It also comes with a carry strap. It's declared to carry up to 180 kg. I've not tested this as I'm just shy of 100kg, but seeing how robust this is and with the design, it looks quite sturdy and can believe that it would withstand that weight.

What you see is what you get. Perfect for all around use and light weight.

Twist and pull.Cool little magic - hidden stool.Traffic cone like with a flat top sit on.Lightweight at just under 1200g.Space saving and easily fit into backpack.Nice little stool for the walk or hike.Good price at £16, comparing to similar product.

Firstly let me say that I absolutely love the idea of this item. A folding stool that you can take with you anywhere. I thought it would be absolutely ideal for my mother when she goes on her little trips and you don't have to carry a folding chair with you over your shoulder. However the design does not meet expectations. The way to open it is to slide the fingers and thumbs into the holes at both ends and pull out. Then you need to twist in opposite directions to make the chair rigid so that you can sit on it. This is far far easier said than done. I don't have huge fingers but I found it quite difficult to get my fingers into the holes and very fiddly. Next you have to be quite strong to pull out and twist the stool so that it becomes rigid. I am of average strength and found it very difficult so if you are older or disabled the stool will be impossible to use. My brother who is a fitness instructor and bodybuilder was the only one able to do it without much problems. However when you fold the chair back into position to carry it around it then becomes extremely difficult to open again. Even for him. So to sum up a great idea in practise. When you actually sit on it the stool is extremely sturdy and fantastic. It's a great item but almost impossible to construct and to put back with any ease.

The media could not be loaded. The 'BARGAIN FACTORY Portable Folding Stool ' is a very versatile stool.First thing - initially I did not have a lot of confidence in it. It arrives in its folded state and when I opened it my first thought was - 'There's no way this is holding my weight'. Each section is made of plastic and doesn't seem anywhere near strong enough to carry anyone's weight.To open you put a thumb and index finger in the 2 holes either end of the stool, turn the unlocking tab on the bottom of the stool (it is a small movement) and then pull your fingers apart until it is fully open - you also want to slightly twist so the multiple locking points lock into each other.To close is the opposite of opening apart from you pull apart slightly and then twist the opposite way to when you opened.The twisting movement is very small and is obvious once you have opened and closed it a few times.The genius thing about this stool is the fact that the strength comes from the multiple points of contact each layer has to the next layer. Each layer has 18 points of contact with the next layer. One on its own will fail, but the load shared across all these points of contact means this actually feels very strong.You can make this full height or any height you like without compromising the integrity of the structure.This has a carry handle and an adjustable fabric strap as well.I am a large bloke and this handles my weight without creaking or showing any signs of struggle.At a price of £15.99 this is one of the cheapest offerings of a stool like this available. This will definitely be coming on future picnics or just in the back of the car for when it's needed.

The 'BARGAIN FACTORY Portable Folding Stool Lightweight with Load Capacity 180KG' arrived in a branded box.The design of this seat is quite simple and can be opened out to the required height in seconds. Though I do caution to check it has locked into place before sitting on it.If being used on wooden or laminate floors I suggest placing on an anti slip fabric not only to stop the stool slipping but to provide protection for the floor too from the hard stool base.

Brand: BARGAIN FACTORYModel No:Review of: Portable Folding Stool with Load Capacity 180KGPrice when reviewed: £ 15.99.This black stool is only 7cm high when closed and opens up to 45cm which is about the height of the seat on my dining chairs. I like that I can lock the stool open at various heights in between.I’ve been using the stool in the garden as some of my house plants needed splitting up and repotting (I always do this in the garden as it can get quite messy).The stool feels very secure and locks solid into position. Closing the stool is a doddle as a quick twist allows the spring to close it up.I feel safe knowing the stool is rated with a maximum weight of 180Kg which is far more than I need.The seat is hard plastic but not uncomfortable but could always be used with a cushion. I like the carrying strap and handle and that if I take it out it won’t take up very much room in the boot of my car.