Top 10 Best Telescoping Ladders (Reviews & Buyers’ Guide 2022)

Every household should have a sturdy and reliable ladder to make home projects more efficient to do. But standard straight ladders are bulky and difficult to store. A telescoping ladder like the Ohuhu 12.5 FT Aluminum Telescoping Ladder is a tool that checks all the boxes for a safe and functional ladder.

This telescoping ladder is made of high-quality aluminum that keeps it lightweight at 25.3 pounds yet surprisingly durable with a total weight capacity of 330 pounds. Its full length is 12.5 feet, perfect for reaching the average American home ceiling. When retracted, this ladder is compact and easy to store. The body is 2.9 feet tall, making it easy to store in a closet, under the bed, between small furniture, and in the garage. The frame of the ladder adds to this appeal. The legs are cylindrical and smooth—comfortable to grip and easy to slide into any tight space.

But of course, what makes the Ohuhu 12.5 FT Aluminum Telescoping Ladder the best telescoping ladder in the market is the retraction technology. With just one button, you can cut the height and position of the rungs or steps. This brand uses air resistance technology for a safe and smooth retraction. Meanwhile, the two-thumb buttons at the bottom of the rung will adjust the rung one at a time.

Other salient features include non-slip feet, portable grip handle, and self-locking mechanism. Customers agree that this is one of the best purchases they’ve ever made.

With all these great features rolled in at an affordable price, it’s no surprise that Ohuhu takes the crown for the overall best telescoping ladder.

Material	Aluminum
Color	Silver
Item Weight	25.3 lbs
Package Dimensions	37” x 20.5” x 4.2”
Retraction Height	2.9 FT
Maximum Height	12.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	One-Button Retraction or Red Buckle

Coming in hot at second place is the Wolfwise Aluminum Telescoping Ladder. It has a taller maximum height (15.5 feet) compared to Oahuhu. This makes it more useful for outdoor jobs. The stabilizer bar and non-slip feet also help protect the user from possible injury in the middle of yard work, a paint job, or home renovation.

To fully extend the ladder, press the individual locks found on each rung. Once done, retract the ladder with the single-button retraction mechanism found at the second strung. With the air damper technology this ladder has, the model descends smoothly.

Made of aluminum alloy, this model is one of the heavier options on this list. It weighs roughly 35.3 pounds but it’s still easy to carry around. It has a strap for support when the ladder is needed somewhere else.

Like most of the best telescoping ladders on this list, this WolfWise offering can hold as much as 330 pounds, making it a practical choice for repairing ceiling lights, painting walls, and hanging photo frames. Another added feature is its crash resistance design on its joints, a crucial part of a telescoping ladder, and help extend its viability,

 

In a collapsed state, the WolfWise 15.5 FT Aluminum Telescoping Ladder is only 3.28 feet tall. The compact design makes it ideal for RV/campers and small home spaces. It’s a straightforward, effective product that doesn’t need extra accessories or features to be worth the buy.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Black and Silver
Item Weight	35.3 lbs
Package Dimensions	19.2” x 1.96” x 39.37”
Retraction Height	3.28 FT
Maximum height	15.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity:	330 lbs
Retraction Style	One-Button Retraction

While the top two best telescoping ladders were limited to being straight ladders, the Bowoshen Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder proves that more is often better.

This multi-function ladder can be used as a straight ladder or even an A-ladder to fit your needs. This telescoping ladder can go as high as 16.5 feet for straight ladder use and up to 8.2 feet for the A-ladder style.

The Boweshen 16.5 FT Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder does not have a one-button retraction feature, unlike the first two products. In order to reach your desired height, you would need to individually move and lock each rung or step. Before climbing up the ladder, do make sure that each step is fully extended and locked to avoid accidents. Each step is equipped with non-slip rubber to provide a tight grip on your shoes. To retract, you would need to push each button on the rung again to bring it back to compact size.

Avoid the wobble and the shake when reaching hard-to-reach areas at home with this telescoping ladder. This product comes with a support bar to keep the ladder sturdy while in use. However, many Amazon users have cited that this ladder isn’t sturdy enough and that they feel unsafe while using it.

For any task at hand, trust that this heavy-duty telescoping ladder is a reliable partner. This product can carry a weight capacity of 330 pounds, something many Amazon users attest to.

Material	Aluminum
Color	Black and Silver
Item Weight	40 lbs
Package Dimensions	39.37” x 39.37” x 19.69”
Retraction Height	2.8 FT
Maximum Height	16.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Small, convenient, and effective—these are the best ways to describe one of the best telescoping ladders in the market. The LUISLADDERS 8.5 FT Telescoping Ladder provides 8.5 feet of extra height for users, the lowest height on this list. Because of its compact design, it weighs 13.2 pounds only but is still capable of carrying up to 330 pounds of total weight. This is thanks to the corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy used to create this ladder. The sturdy yet lightweight material helps with the maneuverability of this telescoping ladder.

Retracting and unfolding this ladder is easy via the inward slide latches that allow the rungs to be adjusted individually for a customized height. Each rung has enough space in between so you comfortably climb up or down. The rungs also have bumper spaces for less friction during retraction.

The LUISLADDERS 8.5 FT Telescoping Ladder is undoubtedly a reliable and affordable model. It’s perfect for small homes and RVs as its small, compact frame is easy to store and carry around. Users agree that this model is best for easy access to a loft, attic, shed, or quick home projects.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Black and Silver
tem Weight	13.2 lbs
Retraction Height	2.3 FT
Maximum height	8.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Getting around with a heavy duty telescoping ladder doesn’t have to be difficult or inconvenient. The Energy Bear 18.5 FT Telescoping Ladder offers the best of two worlds: a far-reaching telescoping ladder and ultimate mobility.

This 35.2-pound telescoping ladder extends up to 18.5 feet with a retracted size of only 3.7 feet. It’s the perfect size for outdoor home renovations and formal construction work. Everything about this Energy Bear telescoping ladder is focused on maximum performance. Apart from having the longest extended ladder, it also has the widest non-slip pedal at 7.5 cm which allows for greater and more stable support as you climb up and down.

This telescoping ladder is the only one on this list that has two auxiliary wheels. The balance bar is reinforced with four non-slip blocks made of thick, high-quality plastic to make sure the ladder stays steady and balanced when in use. The user’s safety is prioritized with this model as it also has an orange safety position bar that is 4 cm thick to make you feel safe.

Its frame is made with aluminum alloy for long-lasting durability. It can carry up to 330 pounds total weight, perfect for a standard adult. Customers particularly like the two-button locks on each step that make the ladder feel extra secure.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Black, Silver, and Orange
Item Weight	35.2 lbs
Package Dimensions	42” x 20.5” x 5”
Retraction Height	3.7 FT
Maximum Height	18.5 feet
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Home projects require a reliable companion like the Good Life 15.5FT Telescopic EN131 Professional Folding Aluminum Multi Purpose Telescoping Ladder. Made with aerospace-engineered aluminum alloy, this brand marries the concept of simple design with purposeful materials.

 

Whether you use it at home for chores or in a professional setting with heavy-duty construction projects, this model provides durability needed for any task at hand. It can go as high as 15.5 feet with a 14-inch interval per step. It has a non-slip base to keep the ladder steady while in use.

The Good Life 15.5FT Telescopic EN131 Professional Folding Aluminum Multi Purpose Telescoping Ladder is guaranteed to withstand a maximum load of 330 pounds. When not in use, this telescoping ladder folds down to 3 feet with its no-pinch closure system to help prevent accidents.

The slide on latches located on each rung function as a manual locking system. They are easy and uncomplicated to use which some users find helpful as it gives them a clear, visual reminder if each rung has been locked in place before getting on the ladder.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Black and Silver
Retraction Height	3 FT
Maximum Height	15.5 feet
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Aluminum alloy is a popular material for making telescoping ladders for good reason. The lightweight and sturdy material is great for common home tools that require heavy use. The Xtend & Climb 770P 12.5 FT Telescoping Ladder is further proof of the power of smart, purposeful product development.

Made of airplane-grade aluminum alloy, this telescoping ladder is made to meet and even exceed rigid industrial standards. This product can provide an extra height of 12.5 feet and hold up to 225 pounds, lighter than the usual 330-pound weight capacity of other ladders.

Designed with safety in mind, this product comes with a red/green tab to help you determine if each rung is locked into place which indicates if the ladder is safe to climb. It also has non-slip end caps on its bases to keep it firmly in place while in use. When retracting, it has a no-pinch closure system, which allows closing the ladder without causing accidents.

The Xtend & Climb 770P 12.5 FT Telescoping Ladder only weighs 27 pounds and measures 2.7 when retracted, making it easy for users to store and carry around at home or to bring to a trip. This model also comes with an integrated carrying handle so it could be easily transported to even the tightest spaces at home.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Yellow and Gray
Item Weight	27 lbs
Package Dimensions:	5” x 20” x 150”
Retraction Height	2.6 FT
Maximum height	15.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	225 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Whether it’s repainting the living room walls or for a professional construction project, you need a reliable telescoping ladder to get the job done. The Handvoll 15.5 FT Telescoping Ladder is another great choice for one of the best telescoping ladders in the market.

Made of aluminum alloy, this telescoping ladder is capable of extending as high as 15.5 feet. The ladder rungs can be adjusted one by one by clicking the two locking pins per step.

To keep the ladder sturdy while in use, it is equipped with an L-shaped stabilizing bar with rubber feet that prevents the ladder from wobbling even with 330 pounds of weight up on the ladder.

What makes it stand out are the removable hooks used in the top base of the ladders. The hooks are especially handy when the ladder is leaning on a low bridge and wired fences. The hooks act as an anchor to keep it steady. When not needed, the hooks can be removed by a pulling motion. It is the only model on this list that comes with hook provisions.

Storing this telescopic ladder is easy as well. When collapsed, this product is only 3 feet high and weighs only 23 pounds.

Material	Aluminum Alloy
Color	Silver, Black, and Yellow
Item Weight	23 lbs
Package Dimensions	38” x 20” x 3.3”
Retraction Height	3 FT
Maximum Height	15.5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Another compact and reliable telescoping ladder enters our list. If the LUISLADDERS is too short, the Idealchoiceproduct 10.5 FT Aluminium Telescopic Telescoping Ladder is a nice middleground to give you a significant height boost without being too bulky.

This model can go as high as 10.5 feet and has a loading capacity of 250 pounds, lower than most of the items on this list. Nevertheless, many customers agree that this model meets their needs for both indoor and outdoor settings.

This product is also lightweight and easy to store. Weighing only 19.2 pounds, this telescoping ladder can collapse down to 3 feet when not in use. It also comes with an oversized bag which you can use to keep the ladder and easily transport it to needed locations. This added feature is something that a lot of users love, as this is the only ladder on our list that comes with a storage bag.

Material	Aluminum
Color	Black and Silver
Item Weight	19.2 lbss
Package Dimensions	31.6” x 19.5” x 3.7”
Retraction Height	3 FT
Maximum height	10. 5 feet
Maximum Weight Capacity	250 lbs
Retraction Style	Individual step locks

Completing our list of best telescoping ladders is the Findmall Store Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder. This compact and lightweight ladder does the job for hard-to-reach areas no matter the occasion. Offering a height capacity of 10.5 feet, this model opts to go simple and uncomplicated with its features. It has no stability bar at the bottom but the two feet is covered in anti-slip rubber caps. You can adjust the height of the ladder using the two thumb buttons on each step. This ladder has locking pins to secure the desired height when in use. The ladder is made with high-grade aluminum to make it waterproof and corrosion-resistant, perfect for outdoor and long-term use. Easily store this ladder when not in use using the one-button retraction feature that allows you to close the ladder smoothly and without too much effort. In a collapsed state, the ladder is only 3 feet high, making it easy to carry and store even in tight locations. While some users find the ladder heavier than advertised, many still find this as a very portable ladder for any occasion.

Material	Aluminum
Color	Black and Silver
Item Weight	19.2 lbs
Package Dimensions	32.8 x 19.3 x 3”
Maximum height	10. 5 FT
Maximum Weight Capacity	330 lbs
Retraction Style	One-button retraction