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Byer TriLite Stool - X Large

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Item # 783007

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Now available in an X large version for enhanced comfort, the stable Byer TriLite folding stool is great for camping, hiking, fishing, sporting events, parades and concerts.

X large stool is larger in every dimension as compared to the original TriLite stool; seat height is 22.5 in.
Built from aircraft aluminum with a fiber-reinforced, high-impact plastic joint, durable polyester canvas seat and sure-grip feet; weighs in a 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Folds down to 17.5 in. x 4 in. x 3 in. and comes with a drawstring storage sack for simple transport

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Byer TriLite Stool - X Large Customer Reviews

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Byer TriLite Stool - X Large

2.7

(based on 6 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Jan

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Extremely Poor Design

By BinerBoy

from Fairfax, Virginia

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Pros

Cons

Heavy
Unsafe
Unstable

Best Uses

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

The bottom of the legs have a triangular bracing to prevent over extension; however, nothing prevents the legs from moving inward, i.e., it doesn't stay deployed when in use. The result is any shift of weight causes the tripod base to become more like a bipod. It wobbles from side to side and has no stability forward and backward.

On a flat, hard, stable, non-slick surface, I can definitely see myself tipping backward on my head.

Bottom line--yes. I would definitely recommend this product to an enemy.

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Sep

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Warning -- butt damage may occur!

By dbeck03

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Weather Proof

Cons

Tough To Assemble

Best Uses

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

I bought this for an extending canoeing trip in the Northwoods, thinking the extra height would be a godsend for my sometimes cranky back. Seemed great in the store, but get it out in anything like real-life camping terrain, and you discover it's very unstable.

I am not a particularly clumsy, unobservant or stupid man, yet at least once a day, I took a hard tumble onto my butt.

I junked this at the end of the trip. After 10+ miles of paddling and portaging, I don't expect sitting down in camp to be the biggest challenge of the day.

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Apr

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not For Everyone

By Brian Allen

from Planet Earth

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Pros

Compact

Cons

Comfort
Stability

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Motorcycle Touring

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

I use this stool for both backpacking, when capacity allows, and for touring by motorcycle. I have brought it car-camping a couple of times as well, but that sort of activity would do better with a full size chair. This stool is very compact and sturdy once you get used to it. It would likely be too unstable for kids, elderly, and weak beings.

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Oct

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Try Another Option

By Hailestone

from Salisbury, NC

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Unstable

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

I bought the stool to take backpacking. It is lightweight, strong and packs nicely. I'm 6'6", 240 lbs and on firm, level ground the stool works. But, if the ground is soft or slightly uneven the stool becomes very unstable. I've taken it on half a dozen backpacking trips and kicked myself for hauling it each time. It's headed for permanent storage.

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Aug

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Tradeoffs work well

By GreyhoundMommy

from Cary, NC

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Well Constructed

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor events games

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

My husband and I have put on more padding than we care to think about and needed some camping stools that could handle our weight. I cannot recommend THIS size stool for the average size person unless you really want the 22 inch height. Byer makes a smaller stool with a weight limit of 200 lbs, is a pound lighter, and 4 inches shorter when folded. That being said, this stool is very comfortable for a stool (no back support), stable, and not bad to carry in a day pack. The stool is quite light considering it can handle 275 lbs. The first few times of use, it can be a little tricky to assemble because the seat canvas is so tight.

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Jul

2010

3.0

Packs small, but not comfortable

By HVAC Brad

from Fremont, Ca

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Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Assemble

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Byer TriLite Stool - X Large:

I bought this chair based on it's size for use while motorcycle camping in the mountains. It packs very small. It's slightly better than my old 3 pole stool. After 2 trips with it, I'm looking for something more comfortable with a back rest. I found that it is very tippy and not the chair to be after having a few beers at the campfire. Without a backrest, it's only slightly better than sitting on a rock.