Review: Walkstool Comfort (Portable Outdoor Stool)

[@edmundoa1935]

Dear Teoh: I just ordered one of this Walkstool and noticed that they sell all the spare parts, including the seat and the rubber feet, in case you’re interested. Also, very cheap, which speaks volumes about the quality of the company and their interest in us, the clients. Thanks for the video!😊

[@taunusspatz]

I have used exactly the same size walkstool for about 5 years now for sketching and I love it. Rubber feet were replaced after two years and it was easy to order them as replacement. It is perfect for travelling since it can be folded small enough for the bagpack. So convenient to have your resting place always with you and to unfold it a little bit out of the crowds. Very valuable for sketching at the seaside where rocks and benches are moist and soaked. The legs can be removed easily for cleaning with water after some grains of sand attached.

[@ellenmiller7734]

Thanks, Theo. I was ready for a folding stool and of course, went to your site to figure out what to buy. And you had it. If it's good enough for you, it's good enough for me. You are my art guru. Many thanks. Keep those videos coming.

[@teohyc]

+Ellen Miller Thanks 😁

[@felixcat9318]

You can buy every single component of the Walkstool, so it will be easy to replace the foot which you appear to have lost from one of the stool legs. One if the reasons that Walkstools are products to last a lifetime is due to being able to replace any component which is lost or damaged. The other reasons are outstanding design, very high quality components and excellent manufacturing standards.

[@thesameritan9844]

Your designing (or whatever you call it xD) of your video IMPORVED DRASTICALLY!!! Your putting sooo much effort to your videos! This is why the number of subs is growing so fast, keep it up!! :)

[@teohyc]

You mean for the video's thumbnail? LOL. I only do a customized thumbnail when the auto-screenshot is too vague.

[@mudcatfrank7537]

I also use the Walkstool Comfort. It is a necessity for someone of my size and partial disability. It has been a godsend for touring museums. If possible I bring along a lightweight cheap stool to put my sketching stuff on. By the way I prefer to sit on it with the point facing forward.

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

Hi Teoh, thank you for posting this (5 years ago now, wow!). I needed a good stool for a plein air sketching class I"m teaching because my last one is just too complicated and bulky. This one is perfect, so of course I bought one (the 22" size), through your affiliate link. Draw on!

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you very much for posting this. I just received a Walkstool Comfort 75, and I was wondering how to use it. I tipped over right away with the legs in the retracted (not deployed, shortest height) positions. You are right that I will need to learn how to balance the stool in that position. I will try out my stool in the field; like you I want to use it while I am sketching outdoors. I might order a shorter-height stool. I wish the legs could deploy to any length up to 75 cm. Thank you very much for the excellent review.

[@richl6343]

Wow, eight years ago! But anyway, useful review, thanks for posting.

[@LeaGalTan]

Thanks! This may be just what I need. I cannot stand for very long because of a back problem but I haven't found a good portable seat. -- this looks promising.

[@teohyc]

This weighs 725g

[@moonmanvic]

Great review, based on your review I will buy this. Thank you!

[@twinbo100]

Great long term user review.. 👍🏻 I'm about to pull the trigger on the next size up 55cm version 😉

[@Thestripper1]

Made in Sweden! Kickass quality!

[@taunusspatz]

Funny - I use exactly the same Walkstool for sketching (in frequent use for 3 years now). Really solid and simple design, far better than wet benches or hard rocks ... I tried a cheap noname-model before which collapsed under my weight ;-) With this one I feel safe. And it is easy to clean (sand/dust) when you just slide the legs out. Happy painting!

[@vince7735]

Great review. Thank you from Toronto.

[@glenmorrison6801]

Hi. I have both models smallest size, the walkstool basic seems lighter. I use a junior hacksaw to take 5 cm off the lower legs ,removing and refitting the rubber stops. Also to balance this up i take off the swivel joint in the middle and reduce the top half by 5 cm.. For me this allows a slight slope of the knees when seated and the ground is closer. It now fits in my bag!

[@teohyc]

+Glen Morrison Hopefully the company can create a Walkstool Mini in the future. 😂

[@wilfreeborn1]

Hi - how did you remove the swivel joint - it looks like its impossible to remove from the tubes?

[@MoYvStarkey]

Thanks. I'm looking for a good stool for urban sketching. Good review.

[@teohyc]

+Maurine Starkey Thanks. 😀

[@daisy3690]

my dad will like that for fishing. do you know the weight limit? he's bigger than you are and I don't want him to get hurt on it. thanks for sharing this very good information. bye now

[@teohyc]

Weight limit is up to 200kg. www.walkstool.com/comfort

[@billace90]

Very nice review. Where can I get the rubber replacement feet for the stool? Thank you!

[@teohyc]

You can buy replacements directly from the company

[@toadie2929]

Hello Teoh and thank you for an informative and nicely edited video once again! Could you maybe concider making a video about how to choose subjects when you are urbansketching? I sometimes have difficulties in choosing subjects, maybe I don't know what would look good or interesting?

[@teohyc]

Thanks. Perhaps a video on that in the future.

[@guidlines]

I used the stool for about 20 hours before the rubber feet started cracking & becoming useless (in Australia). I think they're poorly designed as they touch the ground on a steep angle, rather than flat, so all the pressure is on the side & not the bottom of the foot. They are good to sit on though.

[@teohyc]

If the rubber cracks, it could be due to humidity issues, e.g. feet wasn't stored properly. Contact the manufacturer or seller.

[@kanabapuka]

Great stool, I have the highest model. And it supports my weight ++ securely.

[@teohyc]

You must be very big size! I found the next larger model to be too high for me

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

So a skinny little dude using it for 1 year caused the feet to fall off and the seat to tear? I was thinking about buying one of these but will pass on it now.

[@verveblack]

does the seat poke any parts of the body for certain body types or anything?

[@teohyc]

If you sit with the top of one metal leg between your two legs, then it may get uncomfortable after a while. For me, I will sit in a way that there's nothing between my legs.

[@frizzyacademic]

Great review, thank you very much!

[@teohyc]

Thanks :-)

[@snoopybrown2438]

Hi Teoh thanks for this video. Very informative. I’ve bought myself a walkstool 22” and it’s very comfortable and sturdy despite my heavy built 90kg. May I ask anyone here that has knowledge about where I can order the replacement rubber feet for walkstool? Thank you all..🙏

[@teohyc]

You can order replacement feet directly from Walkstool website. I did that few years ago

[@snoopybrown2438]

@@teohyc Appreciate your getting back on this. Many thanks Teoh…🙏

[@vicvic7678]

Hi, I 1.86 and 100 kg what size do you recommend for chair?

[@felixcat9318]

Walkstool have a size chart on their website.

[@snoopybrown2438]

If I’m not wrong, for your height minimum walkstool 22” recommended…🙏

[@haicautrang5304]

Wow very tall lol. Usually I just find a bench or something similar to work on, but lately I've been considering something like this.

[@teohyc]

+Rebecca Nelson It is definitely tall compared to other portable stool. This is normal bench height. It is good for places where public seats are difficult to find.

[@DarkFlame7755]

How often do you find yourself getting weird looks from people when you set this up in public?

[@teohyc]

Nowadays, I'm not sure if I notice those weird looks. When sketching/painting outdoors, there will always be people looking at you.

[@LJP12330]

I want this!

[@vivianaldridge1]

After two years, one of the legs does not telescope back into the tube. : -( Can't figure out how to fix it.

[@teohyc]

What happens when you press the red “button” to push the legs in?

[@vivianaldridge1]

@@teohyc The leg refuses to go in. I can feel it hitting something. I even took the leg all the way out to see into the tube but could not see anything interfering.

[@teohyc]

Try removing the feet and the mesh from the top. Then look through the jammed feet and see what’s inside.

[@daisy3690]

very nice

[@teohyc]

Thanks :-)

[@neemancallender9092]

There is a lot of wear and tear by them main pole supports that you disregarded But actually for the price you are paying this is not acceptable You can get lighter aluminum tripod stools for much less money And the same weight steel stools for a fraction of the money

[@teohyc]

+Neeman Callender Have you used the Walks tool before?

[@emmanuelardena5100]

Hey Teoh, what watch is that?

[@teohyc]

It's a Swiss Military Watch from a long time ago. I don't know what model it is.

[@madpenguin9402]

Fking well expensive in the UK and heavy as fuck. It's not even small in size! It's a rip off. This isnt revolutionary in parts, basic.

[@teohyc]

A lot of things are too expensive for their own good in UK.