Mini-Lite Hiking Stool™

Only 10 ounces - Hooks to Belt, Pack, Bike - Pure Hiking Comfort !

(Hiking Stool with standard 16" long legs shown above)

Mini-Lite and Maxi-Strong:

No melted beer-cans here! The legs are made of "Marine Alloy 5086 Aluminum" with tensile strength near 50,000 lbs/square-inch. That's nearly the strength of steel at 1/3 the weight!
And we reinforce each leg exactly where the strength is needed; at the center-pivot of each leg tube! The imports don't reinforce their legs!
Our seat is made of 3-layers of special nylon & polyester fabric: Each layer is oriented 120 degrees apart so there is no "bias stretch". Then the three layers are fused together with a 20,000 watt electric field. The result is an incredibly strong, comfortable and light-weight assembly.
Finally, the seat attachment points are folded and fused 6 layers thick!
You won't find another stool that is made as light and strong as the Mini-Lite Hiking Stool™.

Hooks to your Belt:

The Mini-Lite Hiking Stool's special "hook-loop" closure system is made long for easy attachment to your your belt or belt-loop. Just peel the "hook-loop" open about 5 inches, slip it around your belt or belt-loop and reseal. Experiment with the best position on your belt and you may even forget its there!

Fits in your pack:

The Mini-Lite Hiking Stool fits inside most day packs just the way it is. For smaller packing needs, I have found the the legs can be shortened in length up to 2½" without serious stability issues.

Attaches to your bike:

Bike touring with the Mini-Lite Hiking Stool adds comfort and convenience to your evening camp. Use the stool's "hook-loop" system to attach it to your bike or motorcycle rack.

The legs of this Hiking Stool were shortened to 14" for this rider's extreme touring needs!

Pure Hiking Comfort:

Hiking purists may say "hum-bug" about including a stool for their hiking needs, but that's because they have not tried the Hiking Stool! At just 10 ounces, the Mini-Lite hits its stride on long hikes. It adds a spark of luxury when your body needs it the most. It works superbly well on the trail, in your camp and during these special hiking needs:

Tying boots- Boot tying is a snap, even with stiff legs.
Filtering water- Its never easier to filter water than when you are sitting over the water!
Cooking meals- "Mother Earth" will become your cooking table with the Mini-Lite Hiking Stool!
The legs of this Mini-Lite Hiking Stool were shortened to 14" for this hiker's extreme packing needs!

5000 Mile Testimonial :

Camp Time,

In the Spring of 2010, I ordered the mini stool, which if I remember right, weighed 10 ounces on website. I got it because I was going to be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and really wanted a stool that wasn't going to break. (I'm sure you've heard it many times, but I've broken many other stools on the trail and to be honest was a bit skeptical about this "mini stool") When I got it, it seemed like a really simple design and I was excited to take it on the trail.

Needless to say, it went way beyond my expectations and it became my favorite piece of equipment that I brought with me. As a lightweight backpacker, a few people thought I was crazy to be carrying a stool, but I used it almost every day and while they were sitting on rocks, trees, their packs or on the trail, I would pull out my stool and be sitting very comfortably. I also never had to worry about getting sap on my butt, which was a very nice feature.

I completed the PCT with the stool and this past summer decided to take it along again on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and it held up the whole trail. So this little stool has lasted 2 long trails, almost 5000 miles and its still going. There is a little wear at the corners now and the screws have rusted from the wetness of the AT, but overall it is a very well made stool and I just wanted to let you know how impressed I have been with it, so thank you. I've attached a photo of when I finished the AT southbound at Springer Mtn., Georgia.

Thanks again Camp Time,

Jason Boyes

Leavenworth, wa

Specifications

10 ounces total weight, 13" erect height, 3/4"diameter x 16" legs, 18"x2"x2½ folded size, blue nylon 400 denier seat top, black polyester 1000 denier seat middle, black polyester 1000 denier seat bottom, 5086 alloy aluminum legs with tensile strength near 50,000psi, hardwood dowel reinforced legs, zinc plated steel hardware, 250 lb capacity.

The legs of this Mini-Lite Hiking Stool were shortened to 14" for this hiker's extreme carrying needs.