Little GiantLadders, Jumbo Step, 2-Step, 2 foot, Step Stool, Aluminum, Type 1AA, 375 lbs weight rating, (11902), Silver

I needed a sturdy set of steps to help my kids get their bikes down (and put them away) on the hooks hanging from the garage ceiling. They're just at the strength and height they can sort of manage it, but the 18" extra height provided by these steps would surely help. I especially was attracted to the wide, "open" step design unlike most steps and short ladders, and also the retractable safety rail since it would just get in the way of the bike.Well mission accomplished, these steps fit the bill. Relatively light weight and easy to maneuver and stow. My complaint is that once folded up, it likes to flop open -- there's no latch, lock, or pinch point to keep it folded flat. It's a relatively minor problem but kind of annoying when I want to move it from one spot to another in the garage.Despite me having two other relatively compact, light-duty aluminum 2- and 3-step ladders, these also came in handy for accessing a work scaffolding I use for various projects around the house and in the yard. These steps are great because, again, the support folds down and doesn't block access. I have a feeling these are going to be a go-to piece of equipment from here on out.

It's hard to imagine a better built, more stable, more versatile step ladder than the Little Giant 2-Step Stool. It does several things that no other step stool I've seen does. Those differences make it suitable for many more use cases than a typical step stool.What makes the Little Giant different? Three specific aspects of its design. First, it has very wide feet that don't easily sink into soft dirt or through a grate. This step stool is not going to sink out from under you or become unstable because one foot sinks into a soft spot but the others do not.Second, it has a safety bar that can be moved out of the way. Most step stools have he safety bar which makes it easier to stand securely on the top step. This is great if you're using this product as a step stool. It is a deal killer if you're using is as temporary stairs. The temporary stairs use case is not something most step stools can handle. The fact that this stool has a safety bar that is both tall and moveable means that it offers to best of both worlds. You can grab the safety bar and keep tools on it in step stool mode. You can move it out of the way for stairs mode. There are a handful of other step stools that have no safety bar but none that have a moveable one.It's not just the safety bar that eliminates most step stools from serving as temporary stairs. The other design decision that limits this use case is the bottom step. Just about every step stool, safety bar or not, uses a narrow bottom step or tucks at least half of the bottom step underneath the top step. Either way, you have only enough space for your heel when walking down the steps in a forward direction. This is not safe. In contrast, the Little Giant's bottom step is actually larger than the top step and none of it sits below the top step. This final advantage not only makes walking down the step stool safe, but it creates a wider stance that further increases the stool's stability.For my use case, the Little Giant is a dream. I own a huge truck camper with a side entrance. A set of two steps hangs down nearly 12 inches below the door. These steps ruin the departure angle of my camper and catch on rocks, berms...anything that sticks up. Because I take my truck and camper down unmaintained dirt roads, I've managed to destroy my steps three times. But no longer. This step stool has allowed me to remove the stairs completely and get to places that I couldn't have gone before. I can stow it in the truck or camper when I'm moving and no longer worry about catching my stairs on sketchy dirt roads and tracks. And when I need a step stool, it is perfect for that too!The bottom line is that I would give this product six stars of I could. It is that good.

Did not want to skimp on essential equipment for work. These stools are the same brand that the grocery chain I do merchandising work at use on the salesfloor. Not at all heavy. A little bulky than the less expensive stools, but that is because the steps are wider. Haven't tried it at work yet. This step stool will come in pretty handy when I do work around the house too. I will update my review at later time.

I have a number of Little Giant Ladders and they are all great! This one is no exception.

The size fits well in the back of my truck and I use it a lot.