My wife 5'3" 115 lbs uses a Walkstool comfort 45cm/18inch with a walkstool steady works great on soft and uneven ground.
Hiking Stool suggestions
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MukilteoManiac
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Forget the stool. Get a chair from Helinox or Nemo. You will want two.
helinox.com
www.nemoequipment.com
These are amazing as they are very compact, lightweight, and with a back, much more comfortable than a stool.
Ultra Lightweight Camping Chairs | Helinox
Our Ultra Lightweight Chairs are designed with strength & durability that deliver superior support. The compact, packable design makes them perfect for backpackers, day hikers, & adventure-seekers alike.
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Moonlite™ Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair
Weighing in at just 1.1 pounds, the Moonlite™ Elite reclining backpacking chair eliminates any excuse to leave comfort behind when you hit the trail. Offering both reclining suspension and stable support, Moonlite Elite features innovative design solutions that remove unnecessary weight and help...
www.nemoequipment.com
These are amazing as they are very compact, lightweight, and with a back, much more comfortable than a stool.
We have had a previous version my wife no longer used it and donated it since she found it to low difficult to move around on to move the camera toward the bird etc.. She does not use a pack. Her backpacking days are long gone. Instead she has her camera on a BR strap and the stool attached to a belt and if she is just doing a short move she just carries it in her hand.Forget the stool. Get a chair from Helinox or Nemo. You will want two.
Ultra Lightweight Camping Chairs | Helinox
Our Ultra Lightweight Chairs are designed with strength & durability that deliver superior support. The compact, packable design makes them perfect for backpackers, day hikers, & adventure-seekers alike.
Moonlite™ Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair
Weighing in at just 1.1 pounds, the Moonlite™ Elite reclining backpacking chair eliminates any excuse to leave comfort behind when you hit the trail. Offering both reclining suspension and stable support, Moonlite Elite features innovative design solutions that remove unnecessary weight and help...
These are amazing as they are very compact, lightweight, and with a back, much more comfortable than a stool.
I liked the chairs for backpacking even if I carried both of them.
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I used a three-legged WalkStool for several years. Never felt confident that it was sturdy and steady especially on uneven ground. I got this one about 3 months ago and find it much more comfortable. It is not as compact for carry and packable for travel but for comfort and stability it‘s a winner. https://www.amazon.com/stores/TRIPL...ef_=cm_sw_r_ud_ast_store_K8KYNN8Y3DTCFA6G25Z3
LL4D500
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I am 6’6” and weigh 240#. Walkstool (Swedish) comes in several sizes. The 26” felt the most stable/comfortable for me. They are more expensive than others.
Did purchase a web piece that connects/pockets of the three feet, but found I don’t need it.
Walkstool has an attachment for soft surfaces. Attaches to the feet. Keeps 240 lbs from sinking in sand or mud.
yup the walkstool steady my wife uses it on hers which she keeps in the suv ... mine almost never got used so she requisitioned it for a stool to use in the bedroom closet when she is getting dressed
It has the walkstool steady on it but the carpet not really thick enough to need it 
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Flyboy
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For the guys, get the largest one you can! Try before you buy! I tried two at our local sports emporium, and the forward leg's end pressed uncomfortably in unmentionable places!