So I was walking around my local Rural King(like Lowe's for farmers) and happened upon these ten dollar folding chairs for kids. I've been searching for well over a year now for a solution to carrying around my tripod and folding stool. I really didn't want to fork out $40 or $50 for a tripod specific bag, and I always found that the normal sized folding chair bags were way to long for my gear.
What attracted me to these chairs was the bag that they came in. Not only was it the perfect size, but it actually had a zipper down the length instead of the regular drawstring on top. Of course the chairs are made for kids and the bag is in the shape of a crayon, with the crayon logo down the side. The choice of colors also left much to be desired. Baby blue, purple, pink, and lime green were my choices. Oh well, function trumps form I guess.
Anyway, after a little modification, this bag is quite useful. I haven't had a chance to take it on a test hike yet, so I don't know how well my sewing job on the loops will hold up. Here's some before and after pics for those who are interested.
Enjoy!
The chair was around $9 after taxes. I can sit comfortably in the chair so I threw it in the back of my truck for when I go fishing and don't want to lug around a full size chair.

A Manfrotto 3001bn with a 3d head and a small folding stool fits perfectly with maybe enough room for a monopod or small light stand.

I removed the puny carry strap and used it to make loops on either end of the zipper to attach a camera bag strap. I also replaced the zipper pull tab and covered the crayon logo with black duct tape.
I may go to the hobby store and buy some fabric spray paint, but it works fine as is.