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While shopping for a bed I ran across this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80282326/
Might be a good option for those who want a little cushion to sit on. I didn't have my scale on me, but this thing was featherweight, I'd be astonished if it was over an ounce. This is a lot cheaper and probably lighter than similar expensive sit pads Ive seen.
> I didn't have my scale on me
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lol at Max. Larston, some will also buy a $7 foam pad at Walmart and cut to size for a near lifetime of sit pads.
Back in the days when a blue foam pad was all the padding I needed (sigh…) — I sliced a section off the sleep pad to double as wind screen for my alky stove and a sitting pad — and velcroing the piece back to the rest of the pad at bed time.
I just found a bunch of white closed cell foam that was used on some materiel packaging. This is about 5/8" thick, and very comparable to the "blue pads" sold. I am using this to supplement my 3/4 length Xtherm pad. Check around, and you may find some for free
Along the same lines is this sit pad:
I've been using it with my older GG Murmer for structure and it has enough softness to satisfy my boney behind when needed. 1.2oz with the corners trimmed off.
The price is right. I use a Thermarest Z Seat, but only because I got it at a yard sale for $2. I too use it to supplement my sleeping pad. It can help as a wind screen for cooking and a makeshift cozy for bagged meals too. Great to stand on when changing socks or pants and a knee pad.
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