Sitting Pad

[ColoradoV]

Every year I am thankful for some items that just work and thought I would share. A small pad to sit on makes most days more enjoyable in the back country.

Weight is almost nothing and get a tough foam pad cut to chosen size. I put mine on the back of my pack and pack it every single day so it is the first thing to come off even before the spotter so I am never sitting on damp or cold ground.

If you glass at all sitting down a small sitting pad is worth its weight in gold as you will find that you easily extend your glassing sessions.

 

[tim]

been cutting up old backpacking sleeping pads for years for this very purpose. Weighs nothing and keeps you warm.
I prefer the non corrugated pads, that way the pad rolls up easier and smaller. you can even fold it.

 

[Dos Perros]

I've been thinking a dual purpose pillow/sitting pad would be pretty slick.

 

[RANGER619]

I cut one in half this year and carried that. It is long enough to get my upper torso on it. I can use it to take midday nap on or put under my air pad for extra insulation if it gets cold. Great item to have for 7-8 oz.

 

[tdub24]

Starting the Klymit X pillow for dual purpose, works well.

 

[gspman]

sitting pad

Starting the Klymit X pillow for dual purpose, works well.

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a staple here in wisconsin, in the deer woods, also in the rocks of SE Idaho for me...

 

[tttoadman]

Don't forget it is also a standing pad. Getting your feet insulated from the ground will keep the keep the cold from soaking in.