I am baffled by the comment about noise on the walkstool. Yes, the legs are aircraft grade aluminum, and yes there are high impact plastic spring clips on the legs to lock them in place. That being said, there is only a noise issue if you behave as if you were at home in the shop setting up the stool. When setting up the stool in the field and extending the legs, you simply slide them out and keep your finger over the spring clip as they lock in place. No noise. When taking down the stool, you simply push in the spring clips and slide the legs in. No noise. The legs make a slight sliding sound when going in or out, but it is mild and frankly, if you are not moving them in and out in a jerky or quick motion, there is very little noise. Certainly not enough to spook game or be a bother to game. You make more noise just getting into your spot and getting situated than the stool ever makes. Once set up, the Walkstool is absolutely rock solid, with a 500 lb. weight rating, virtually unheard of for a stool like this. It is a great piece of gear and extremely compact and light weight. I am a ground hunter mostly, and I use this stool a great deal. Best stool of it's kind and size that I have ever owned.