Cane Seat Questions: I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago and an elderly gentleman was using one of these. He was using his Camera with 150-600 lens on a tripod while he...

zuzanne Loc: Crawfordville, FL

I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago and an elderly gentleman was using one of these. He was using his Camera with 150-600 lens on a tripod while he was seated on the Cane Seat. He said that he got it for travel as due to health issues he can't stand for long periods of time. It was his first time trying photos with it. Curious to know if anyone here has used one or something similar when out in the field for long periods of time? How sturdy and steady are they? He was seated straddled on it with the cane handle in front of him. He said he used it that way because he needed the cane to help him get up and down. He said it was easy to use as a cane and folded down easy for sitting on. Is there a better option for one that may have a back on it that folds up small enough to put in a checked bag on a plane that would be super sturdy? The one he was using did not fold down. He said he used it in his car for travel. Since I have back issues this looked very interesting to me for those long hours in the field.

zuzanne

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

zuzanne wrote:

I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago... (show quote)

I use a three-legged folding stool in my blinds. It's light and comfortable. And having three legs instead of four it's never wobbly.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Comfort-Max-Tripod-Blind-Chair/2031442.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dhunting%2Bstools%26CQ_st%3Db

pdsdville Loc: Midlothian, Tx

Look to a golf shop for one of the stools.

Rbode Loc: Ft lauderdale, Fla

zuzanne wrote:

I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago... (show quote)

There's lots seats out there. I use a three leg folding canvas/alum seat and my monopod as up & down assist.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Comfort-Max-Tripod-Blind-Chair/2031442.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dhunting%2Bstools%26CQ_st%3Db

http://www.fashionablecanes.com/search.html?q=cane+seats

Rbode Loc: Ft lauderdale, Fla

Mr. B wrote:

I use a three-legged folding stool in my blinds. It's light and comfortable. And having three legs instead of four it's never wobbly.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Comfort-Max-Tripod-Blind-Chair/2031442.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dhunting%2Bstools%26CQ_st%3Db

I'm not stepping on you, i just didn't read your post. You have good taste.

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

Rbode wrote:

I'm not stepping on you, i just didn't read your post. You have good taste.

As do you! No offense taken.

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

When we lived in the UK, we saw many of the came seats at all kind of outdoor events where no seating was available. They seemed popular with a range of ages but I can't recall seeing a woman using one.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

zuzanne wrote:

I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago... (show quote)

I had one but it broke under my weight. Fell right on my keester.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

zuzanne wrote:

I was at Henderson Bird Preserve a couple days ago... (show quote)

Something like this might work.

http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Grand-Rapids-Chair/dp/B00BI4NC8O/ref=pd_lpo_200_tr_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=28B7Y2K6ES4YKKFYDWPA

I have three of a similar design, although they are even sleeker when folded up, like a short travel tripod. I really appreciate having the back rest. Had them for about ten years now, and they are still wearing well.

Good luck

zuzanne Loc: Crawfordville, FL

Thank you all so much for your help. I will check out your links. Would like something with some type of back support as my back is not as good as it used to be. But still folds up small enough to put in checked bag on trips.

zuzanne

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

zuzanne wrote:

Thank you all so much for your help. I will check out your links. Would like something with some type of back support as my back is not as good as it used to be. But still folds up small enough to put in checked bag on trips.

zuzanne

This is the type that I have: http://www.camptime.com/collections/ultralight-and-ultraportable-camp-time-products/products/ultralight-roll-a-chair

It's just 26" long when folded up ( the back folds downwards alongside the legs). Light and easy. It wouldn't fit carry-on baggage, but checked should not be a problem.

Good luck

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Interesting. I am still quite capable of hiking for miles, etc., but I can see how one of these can be useful when I need to crouch a little while taking a LOT of pictures of something that requires me to crouch just a little. Happens a lot to me in my particular niche of photography.

zuzanne Loc: Crawfordville, FL

Thank you for your help. I will check out the link.

zuzanne

Peterff wrote:

This is the type that I have: http://www.camptime.com/collections/ultralight-and-ultraportable-camp-time-products/products/ultralight-roll-a-chair

It's just 26" long when folded up ( the back folds downwards alongside the legs). Light and easy. It wouldn't fit carry-on baggage, but checked should not be a problem.

Good luck

retired2014 Loc: Indiana

cambriaman wrote:

When we lived in the UK, we saw many of the came seats at all kind of outdoor events where no seating was available. They seemed popular with a range of ages but I can't recall seeing a woman using one.

I'm a woman and I have one and use it when I know I will be out on my feet a long time. I really like it.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

retired2014 wrote:

I'm a woman and I have one and use it when I know I will be out on my feet a long time. I really like it.

Interesting, I know women are not exactly the same as men, but both come in all shapes, sizes, and conditions. I have done some original primary research on the folding chairs that I own and have observed no significant difference based upon the gender or age of the 'sittee'.