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Jul 24, 2016 at 9:01 pm #3416182
Just got a Thermaest sit pad. ($14.95) I promptly cut into two pieces along the center fold line. Each half is plenty big for (most) butts. I love sit pads for backpacking and hunting. They make life more “bearable” after a long day on the trail or on the deer stand.
CAVEAT: This pad, while comfortable and “closed cell” has many pockets moulded in. Yes, they are responsible for its cushiness and compactness when folded but they also hold water and snow. Knock the moisture off before sitting.
Jus’ saying’…
Jul 24, 2016 at 9:30 pm #3416194+1
Or a kneeling pad at the garden center for even less.
or “Set of 4 – Foam Kneeling Pads Garden Knee Mat” on Amazon for $7.51 for four with free shipping.
No pockets to hold snow or water.
I’ve used them as sit pads, stadium seats during high-school meets, standing pads (yeah, it helps in the snow while watching a ski meet), and padding for minimalist day packs. On tropical vacations, I’ve tucked one under my rash guard for a little more buoyancy while snorkeling.
“I promptly cut into two pieces” – you could cut each of those in half and, you know, “turn the other cheek”.
Jul 24, 2016 at 10:28 pm #3416209Jul 28, 2016 at 12:20 pm #3417009Eric-
Are you referring to the Z-seat?:
I use this as well, cut in half. I clip the corners on the 1/2 and it replaces the 1/8″ thick back pad in my EH Kalais.
Jul 28, 2016 at 10:51 pm #3417092I didn’t care for how the Z seat folds down, and prefer my chopped ZLite small, which was big enough to make two. Width(length, as stored) was cut to fit the mesh pocket on the rear of my Exos packs, with room on either side for rain gear, water filtration, etc.
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