Looking for a good Creeper - recommendations?

[JosephElkin]

My fella stated in passing he wanted a creeper. After perusing Amazon for a while I have determined I am in over my head.
Please, help. What should I look for in a creeper? I know he likes American made, when possible. He likes good sturdy tools that will not need replacing. He is average fella sized, however, we do have a good friend that will probably use it who is quite size-able, so the weight class we want to look is the "holds up to 300". Price isn't really an issue, we aren't going stupid expensive tho.

 

[Ducstrom]

I'd go bone creeper. It'll be my next one when I break the one I currently use at work. Large wheels don't get hung up on small stones like the little ones do and they're comfy.

 

[quickfarms]

Bone rough rider is what I use. Big wheels to easily roll over stuff or on asphalt

 

[quickfarms]

This is another option

AeroCreeper Original

The AeroCreeper Original is a comfortable, durable mechanics creeper chair. With 10 adjustable heights, it makes it easy to work on commercial planes, private jets, small boats, cars or trucks, tractors, and other large equipment. This creeper chair is made in the USA. No assembly required...

aerocreeper.com

 

[quickfarms]

Human hoist is wild if the price does not matter.

 

[Jacobm]

I like my plastic Harbor Freight creeper, but I'm only 5'7 and 170 pounds so I could see it posing issues for someone bigger than about 5'10.

 

[CampStewart]

https://www.whitesidemfg.com/product/mtlpneup-40-creeper-with-no-matic-rollers/ I have had this one for about 15 years. I really like the large wheels with soft compound tires which tend to roll over a lot of things that other creepers I have owned would get stuck on. I believe it is made in America. Mine was Sears branded and did not cost anywhere near what whiteside is asking. Ill bet that it is sold under other brand names at much more reasonable prices. If browsing for it under different names, the distinctive wheels should be easy to separate it from other creepers.

 

[shays4me]

I would suggest a Lisle Jeepers creeper. I've owned two of them over the years and the first one I had got ran over more times then I care to count without a problem!

 

[Buliwyf]

Card board and shoulder blades. Never adjusted to creepers. But I'd love one of the laydown over the engine creeper things:

 

[1stDeuce]

I had a nice wood and metal Mac Tools creeper, but it didn't like rolling over even the tiniest pebble, and the steel wheels eventually didn't roll well anyway. I bought a $20 HF creeper last year and I use it all the time when I need to roll under something for a quick peek.

I don't do much working off a creeper, as it just rolls around when I try to push/pull on the wrench or ratchet. (I also prefer cardboard, like Buliwyf.) If he has a taller truck to do engine work on, the over the front thingy above is nothing short of awesome, and he'll love you for getting it.

 

[Explorerinil]

I'd go bone creeper. It'll be my next one when I break the one I currently use at work. Large wheels don't get hung up on small stones like the little ones do and they're comfy.

I got one and love it.

 

[Alloy]

I wouldn't get anything without an adjustable headrest.

 

[gspfunk]

Another vote for the Lisle. It’s held up to my abuse for a couple years now and isn’t sagging or breaking apart like some of the cheaper creepers out there.