The Rumford Gardener JBI2000 Gardener's Kneeler/Seat

by The Rumford Gardener

Product Features

• Collapsible kneeler/seat for comfort when gardening
• 2-in-1 gardening accessory is practical and versatile
• Durable, tubular, steel frame; powder coating prevents weather damage
• Cushion provides knee protection, and comfortable seat
• Measures 16-by-6-1/2-by-2-1/2-inches folded; stands 17-inches tall as seat; weighs 9.82 pounds; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 24.8 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z4MS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: JBI2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,447 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Rumford Gardener gardener's kneeler/seat is practical and versatile -- two of a gardener's favorite qualities in a tool. Turn the cushioned kneeler right-side up, and it becomes a comfortable seat, capable of supporting up to 225 pounds. Use it to extend your time in the garden without putting additional stress on your body. The kneeler/seat features a durable, tubular steel frame with powder coating to resist weather damage. The lightweight unit weighs just 9.82 pounds; it stands 17 inches tall as a seat and folds down to a convenient 16-by-6-1/2-by-2-1/2 inches for easy storage. The kneeler/seat is covered by a lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the handiest things around for bad knees and backs., November 3, 2007

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Katy Lake (The People's Republic of New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rumford Gardener JBI2000 Gardener's Kneeler/Seat (Lawn & Patio)

Just about everybody over the age of thirty has some kind of issue with knee and/or back pain, esp. when you want to do seasonal clean-ups inside or out.

I was kind of flabbergasted when I was on my hands and knees, cleaning the bathroom floor, and my knees...hurt!...just from kneeling on the tile. I bought this device to help with that chore, and it's a lifesaver. It's made for outdoor use (and it's one of the sturdiest things I've ever bought), but for me it's been wonderful for indoor cleaning.

The reviews here are excellent, so I don't want to reinvent that wheel. There are just two things I'd add from my own observations; that is, things you might not know until you actually order and get this kneeler.

First of all, the yellow pad is on both sides, it's not just padded one one side. Now as it's show in this picture, it's something to sit on. If you burn it upside down so the yellow pads are a few inches off the floor, behold! It's a kneeler! The metal "arms" that become long when you flip it over are extremely sturdy. If you have problems working on the floor and getting up, they'll hold your weight easily and make getting off the floor a breeze (you don't even have to be kneeling ON it to use it as a sturdy prop to stand up.)

The other thing is that the device is folded up when you get it. To use it, you just open one "leg," then the other. Some folks seem to have problems folding it back up (very easy to store.) To do this, look for the springs on each side. There is a metal bar that runs perpendicular to the springs. Grasp the bar AND the spring section and squeeze. It's very resilient. You don't have to force the two bars together, but just enough to loosen the knobs that click into place when you open the device. When you squeeze (and yes, it's a bit hard if you're a woman), push the arm down, and one half is folded. Do the same with the other side, and you're done. (To open it, just open each arm. It locks into place with no effort.)

You don't have to be an AARP member to find this device to be incredibly useful. I bought two: one for indoors and one for outside stuff. I absolutely recommend it if you find that your glucosamine and chondroitin tablets are taking awhile to kick in with that knee pain!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great household and gardening "tool", April 26, 2007

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Irish Lace (St. Louis Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rumford Gardener JBI2000 Gardener's Kneeler/Seat (Lawn & Patio)

I love this neat little household "tool." It's compact, light, sturdy, folds up, easy to carry, hose-off-able and makes getting up and down from my knees SO much easier. I even realized that I could bring it inside and it made a perfect stool for cleaning low cabinets or a kneeler for scrubbing baseboards. Absolutely recommend. I'm thinking of getting them as gifts for my home-owning family members and friends.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pamper your favorite gardener, November 16, 2007

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Kathlyn Storey "Kathlyn A Storey" (Rancho Murieta, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rumford Gardener JBI2000 Gardener's Kneeler/Seat (Lawn & Patio)

I have owned this bench/kneeler for some years and would not part with it. It is lightweight but amazingly strong. It is a ready made seat for me in the garage, and it doesn't take up much space. I am (unfortunately) 175 pounds, and this bench supports me easily. Because of arthritis, the kneeler option is a must for me out in the garden not just because of my knees but because the bench's legs will help me stand up. This is money well spent for anyone you know who is a serious gardener.