When you are enjoying the great outdoors, it’s always nice to have plenty of room to spread out refreshments or your world’s best buffet. The trick is, where do you find a portable table that can go anywhere you go and be stable enough on sand, dirt, grass, etc.?

Alps Mountaineering Guide Table

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The Guide Table from Alps Mountaineering (SKU# 8352003) is about as big a table and as versatile a table as I’ve come across for just such a situation. With a top surface of 22” x 61” and adjustable heights from 30” to 42”, this table will function well for many potential uses.

Set at 30”, it’s standard dining table height so it’s great for sitting. (One caution – with the scissor style supports on the sides, you won’t be fitting your legs under the table, unless done very mindfully.  Think side table, not dining room table.)

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Set at 36”, it’s standard kitchen counter top height, so it’s very comfortable to work at.  The easy to clean vinyl top is great whether you’re cleaning vegetables or cleaning fish.

Set at 42”, this would be standard bar height, so stools or standing are appropriate.  For a typical tailgating party, this would be an ideal height for serving drinks or getting appetizers.

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Changing heights is simply a matter of extending the tubing above the self-leveling feet.  Spring retainers pop out at the three abovementioned heights.

Transporting it to and from your destination is also easy enough as it comes in a compact (8”x9”x31”) carrying case. At 25 lbs., it’s not the lightest, but I’ll happily carry a couple more pounds for the size and versatility it provides.

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Alps Mountaineering makes a variety of tables from super small and lightweight up to the Guide Table which is their largest. Check them all out online at the Alps Mountaineering website.

Disclosure: Alps Mountaineering provided the Guide Table for me do the video and this review

Also, see my review of the Alps Mountaineering Escalade Cot – my favorite cot.