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Byer TriLite Stool
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Byer TriLite Stool

Item # 744930

$22.00

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The stable TriLite folding stool is great for camping, hiking, fishing, sports events, parades and concerts—anywhere you ever need a stool.

  • Built from aluminum with a fiber-reinforced, high-impact plastic joint, durable polyester canvas seat and sure-grip feet—yet it's only 22 ounces
  • Folds down to 13'' x 3'' x 2'' and comes with a drawstring storage sack

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Byer TriLite Stool Specs

Specification

Description

Weight22 ounces
MaterialPolyester
ConstructionAluminum
Folded dimensions(L x W x D) 13 x 3.5 x 2 inches
Unfolded dimensions(H x W x D) 17.5 x 16.5 x 8.3 inches
Capacity200 pounds

Byer TriLite Stool Customer Reviews

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Byer TriLite Stool
 
3.1

(based on 12 reviews)

58%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Compact (6)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Easy set up (5)

Cons

  • Delicate (3)

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds (5)
  • Day trips (4)
  • Backcountry camping (3)
  • Outdoor events (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (5)
  • Primary use:
  • Personal (4)

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May

30

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Best stool for your buck

By Rich311

from Walnut Creek, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Wobbly

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • Outdoor Events

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

This wouldn't be my first pick for car camping, because a larger chair with a back would definitely be more comfortable, but I can't imagine taking anything else with me into the back country due to this stool's size and weight. I bought one of these about five years ago and was impressed enough that I bought another three years later for when I have a friend with me. They both are still in full service.

My first one was an earlier model without the webbing on the bottom, and the newer model with webbing is definitely better when it comes to sandy beaches, river beds, or any other soft ground. It really keeps you from sinking in. Plus the newer model now has the seat made from a rip-stop material.

As far as complaints that it breaks, I could see it breaking if you exceeded the weight limit of 200 pounds, or were rough with it, but I'm at 190 and I've never had a problem.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

27

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Broke after third use

By Play Ultimate

from Ithaca NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Delicate
  • Poor construction quality

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds
  • Outdoor Events
  • Tournaments

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

I frequently travel to tournaments so I was psyched to find a chair that was lightweight and portable to take with me as well as use when camping. I used the chair a total of 3 weekends before the bolt for one of the arms snapped off making the chair useless. The usage consisted of me sitting on it to cleat up and take a breather between points. It wasn't like we were bouncing elephants off of it. I'm 5' 3" and around 130# so if this thing can't stand up to my weight I'm not sure what hope a bigger person would have with it. Great concept. Terrible execution

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Do not purchase...

By Boots

from Washington, DC

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Cheap

Cons

  • Delicate

Best Uses

  • Paperweight

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

I am not an overly large person (190 lbs), and this stool broke on its first outing. [...] I ended up with the camp seat that incorporates your Thermarest mattress[...] and am much happier.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

1

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

very good compact seat

By urban escapee

from long beach ca to the san gabriels

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Dries Quickly
  • Easy Set Up

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

this is a very good alternative to those three pole triangular camp stools that are so common. i didn't like the feeling of having one of the poles sticking up between my legs so i couldn't buy one of those other ones. this seat is very comfortable to sit on because it's like your bottom is in a hammock. there are no poles or supports sticking out and making contact with your rear. it folds down very small compared to those other models and fits inside a backpack very easily. it is also quite rugged and much more so than it looks in the photos provided. it weigh about 230 lbs which is more than recommended for this seat and have no concern about it breaking under me, it's very strong and well built. i highly recommend this to any backpacker who finds a comfortable seat on the trail to be of high regard

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

16

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Works for me!

By sailrchick

from Alexandria, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Dries Quickly
  • Easy Set Up
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Beach
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • Outdoor Events
    • Winter Camping

    Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

    My son insisted we buy this for no better reason than being a "gadget junkie". We've kept it in the car for years, and used it for camping, sports events, etc--doesn't take up much room, and always handy. I found it incredibly useful, though, when going to a two-day festival concert via train. The advantage to this one is that it folds up small enough to fit in a backpack (even a big purse!), unlike most others. I loaned it to a kid to use as a step stool so he could see the band, then got lost in the mosh pit so never got it back . . . now I'm getting two, one for each of us!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    19

    2007

    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Structurally Unsound

    By danvera

    from DC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Cheap
    • Compact
    • Easy Set Up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Delicate
    • Flimsy
    • Structurally Unsound

    Best Uses

      Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

      Broke very quickly. Piece of garbage.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      18

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Exactly what I was looking for

      By the d.m.

      from Park Ridge, Illinois

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Assemble
      • Well Constructed

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Lawns
        • Patios

        Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

        stool is compact and easy to carry so I can use it for a rest break at events that require a great deal of walking.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        17

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        I cannot recommend this product

        By Ken W

        from Atlanta, GA

        Pros

        • Attractive Design

        Cons

        • Poorly Made

        Best Uses

          Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

          I was looking for a stool to take on 3-day backpacking trips and purchased two of these. I liked the size and was willing to carry the extra weight for creature comfort. After a few trips, I'm sorry to say that both stools broke. One was being used by me (185 lbs) and the other was being used by my son (120 lbs) and shared with my daughter (90 lbs soaking wet!). On the first stool, the plastic piece that connects the legs and supports cracked and was totally irreplacable. On the second stool, one of the chair support rods separated from the plastic housing. Both stools broke while backpacking and I was none too happy to cart those things out. I think I can fix the second stool, but have been very disappointed with this product.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          17

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good and useful

          By PlasticSun

          from Denver, CO

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Packs small

          Cons

          • Wobbly

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Patios
          • Relaxing

          Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

          I grabbed this at an REI garage sale a few years ago. It's come with me on several muddy backpacking trips and has worked well on all of those. While it's at home it works great as a foot stool. The small size make it wonderful for motorcycle trips as well as it easily packs into motorcycle luggage. I've had friends use it who weighed more than 200 lbs and it hasn't had any problems, I weigh 160. It is a little wobbly though, if the foot was a little bit wider I think it would be more stable.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          28

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great for backpacking

          By Croaking Bullfrog

          from Apex, NC

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Easy To Assemble
          • Well Constructed

          Cons

          • Tips easily

          Best Uses

            Comments about Byer TriLite Stool:

            This stool is great for backpacking because it stows small and is pretty light. It is great around camp when you've got little alternative for seating, which is why I bought two. My son and I camped near a river, all the wood was too damp to sit on, and the ground was damp. These proved to be great to keep us off the ground and dry after we finally got a fire going. It will tip easily however, so be aware of your balance!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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