Elsewhere in this issue, we have reviewed the High Back Chair from Kilos Gear Grandpeak™ range and here we are looking at the perfect accompaniment to go with it – a footrest! Well, a combo stool and footrest if we’re being precise but who’s checking? The name does hide the fact that, at a pinch, this can also double up as a table, although I wouldn’t rely on it being too flat – maybe think carefully before balancing your morning cup of coffee straight on it but it can certainly hold books and other bits and pieces steady while you’re busy elsewhere.
The legs are made from the same aluminium alloy as the chair and the individual rods are connected via elastic cord, making setting this up easy and quick as well as adding a lot of strength and durability. It folds up in to a very transportable pack that is only 14.6 x 6.3 inches and comes in at a lightweight 566 grams (Please ignore the deliberate mistake on the site link, this footrest does NOT weigh 566 kg’s, trust me!). So, if you’re on a short hiking trip and don’t have the capacity to take a whole chair, this does very well as a substitute when used as a stool, as well as offering an additional seat for any unexpected guests. Of course, as a foot rest, it works very well with the chair, especially when you take advantage of the chairs’ adjustability to recline while relaxing.
It’s made from the same water-repelling nylon as the chair and can also double up as an extra storage pouch as it zips up all around with plenty of wriggle room for bits and pieces once the legs are in there. It’s also a perfect size for kids so for those that do family camping, this is a fine substitute for lugging another whole chair around! RRP £36
- Easy set-up
- Water-repellent material
- Can be used as an ad-hoc table at a pinch
- Compact and easy to transport
- Not as comfy when sitting in for long periods at a time
