Sitting pad

[n_mathews13]

So I have never wanted to add a sitting pad to my pack cause I didn’t want to mess with it and felt I didn’t need it.
But with spring bear I thought maybe a little dry seat would be nice.
 What sitting pad do you all use?

[colersu22]

I have been using the thermarest z seat for the past 3 years and have no complaints.  It is nice when the ground is wet to use and does help a little on longer glassing sessions.

[n_mathews13]

I have it in my Amazon cart, just thought I’d ask before I got it

[WapitiTalk1]

I’m not a bear guy but I would think any inflatable camp pillow would serve the purpose?

[Bango skank]

I generally sit on my backpack if i dont want to get my butt wet.  Not super comfortable, but it saved me from getting bit on the ass by a wolf trap on new years day, so ill keep up with that program.  Never carried any kind of a pad, so i cant recommend one, but spring season can be pretty chilly in the morning, then warm mid day.  A heavy wool coat in the am that you shed when the mercury rises could make for a good butt pad.

[bear]

I have been using the thermarest z seat for the past 3 years and have no complaints.  It is nice when the ground is wet to use and does help a little on longer glassing sessions.

 

[Karl Blanchard]

Dont over think this. Order the cheapest foam foldup sleep pad off amazon and cut it into 3 sections that way WHEN you walk off without it you will have a second  

This old yellow pad has been a lot of places. Finally retired it after a cactus filled NV hunt with the other third of itself. It is one piece of gear that NEVER leaves my pack.

[Karl Blanchard]

That's the other part under my butt. I'd have one more piece to that pad but its somewhere in Idaho. My daughters we cut a bit longer to allow her more wiggle room.

[cougforester]

I literally carry a knee pad that old ladies use for gardening. It straps perfectly to the outside of my bag, is thicker than the fold ups, and weighs nothing. And it doesn't pool water if it's snowing or raining like the dimpled pads do.

Looks goofy, but cheap and works.

[Bango skank]

I literally carry a knee pad that old ladies use for gardening. It straps perfectly to the outside of my bag, is thicker than the fold ups, and weighs nothing.

And it goes great with the hat

[Okanagan]

Dollar Store.  They have a couple of options, one of them a closed cell covered with nylon, the other just a foam pad about 3/4 inch thick.   I stick one in my hunting day pack and though I usually just sit on the pack sometimes I take the pad out and sit on it. 

[cougforester]

I literally carry a knee pad that old ladies use for gardening. It straps perfectly to the outside of my bag, is thicker than the fold ups, and weighs nothing.

And it goes great with the hat

I see nothing wrong with that 

[hughjorgan]

I have been using the thermarest z seat for the past 3 years and have no complaints.  It is nice when the ground is wet to use and does help a little on longer glassing sessions.

 

I use a z seat as well. Cheap to buy, compact to fit in your pack and weighs next to nothing.

https://www.rei.com/product/829881/therm-a-rest-z-seat-pad

[Wsucoug]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mossy-Oak-Seat-Pad/388306612

5 bucks at your local wal mart. I have a few of them, and have left a few on the mts. I have used the blow up ones before, but they get holes and are not as comfortable.

[zwickeyman]

My buddy uses a section of a Zlite like Carl and use a section of cheap army bed roll foam. its about 1/4 " thick and its cheap, been using this piece about 10 years

[northwesthunter84]

I picked up a Klymit inflatable for like $7 at Sportsmans.  I used it in IL during deer season and then went and bought 1 ea. for my hunting partners for Christmas.  I really like it. 

[trophyhunt]

Dont over think this. Order the cheapest foam foldup sleep pad off amazon and cut it into 3 sections that way WHEN you walk off without it you will have a second  

This old yellow pad has been a lot of places. Finally retired it after a cactus filled NV hunt with the other third of itself. It is one piece of gear that NEVER leaves my pack.

This pad is what I use as well, I keep it in one piece so I can fold it all the way open and have a comfortable afternoon nap! 

[cbond3318]

Like others , I just use a chunk of the cheap foam, have had a roll of the real cheap blue bedroll stuff for years. Literally cannot burn through it as hard as I try. I wish my mind would allow me to forget it on the mountain someday.  I’m a cheap-o so the accessories don’t get too technical for me.

[vandeman17]

I have a cheap version on this. The back rest is nice, especially on a slope because you can lean back and be comfortable.

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/9051?originalProduct=119971&productId=1654436&attrValue_0=Green&pla1=0&mr%3AtrackingCode=8C54EE7B-C00C-E811-80F8-00505694403D&mr%3AreferralID=NA&mr%3Adevice=t&mr%3AadType=plaonline&qs=3125291&pcd=WINTER&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6Jys4OSA5wIVC8RkCh1kgQ3nEAQYASABEgL56PD_BwE

[fishngamereaper]

I don't like extra stuff. Maybe I'm a simplton...I always have a small tarp in my pack for boning out meat, emergency shelter etc...so if I find the need to sit down I use it..

[Alchase]

I use the meat flap on my pack if I use anything. Just unbuckle pull it under my butt, my pack is a great back rest.

[Magnum_Willys]

Use 1” foam camo pad from Walmart.  Just fits in kuiu pack.   Also makes good neck pad for packing antlers/head out as has strap on it. 

[jackelope]

I did the same as Karl....took my old worn out Thermarest Z lite pad and cut it up into 3 sitting pads. Such a good addition to my pack and almost no weight. Just strap it onto the outside of the pack and roll.

[Stein]

I picked up a closed cell foam sit pad for $5 on sale several years ago.  It rolls and stores easily in the water bottle pocket on my pack opposite the tripod on the other side.  Don't overthink it.

[Magnum_Willys]

I generally sit on my backpack if i dont want to get my butt wet.  Not super comfortable, but it saved me from getting bit on the ass by a wolf trap on new years day, so ill keep up with that program.  Never carried any kind of a pad, so i cant recommend one, but spring season can be pretty chilly in the morning, then warm mid day.  A heavy wool coat in the am that you shed when the mercury rises could make for a good butt pad.

I always pack sandwich and cup o noodles and snacks so sitting on pack not so great.  Tried putting in gallon ziplock and pulling crushables out but miss having pack to lean against. 

[HikerHunter]

I bought a couple cheapo seat pads, but I carry the thermarest z seat now and love it.

[CaNINE]

I carry a small thermarest inflatable seat pad.  Rolls up small and deploys fast.  I've been using the same pad for close to 20 years.  It's been patch in a few places but holding up well.

[Bango skank]

Dont know what would have happened to my ass if id have been using an inflatable pad that day.   

[HikerHunter]

Dont know what would have happened to my ass if id have been using an inflatable pad that day.   

It would've provided a little cushion!

[TVHunts]

I literally carry a knee pad that old ladies use for gardening. It straps perfectly to the outside of my bag, is thicker than the fold ups, and weighs nothing. And it doesn't pool water if it's snowing or raining like the dimpled pads do.

Looks goofy, but cheap and works.

I do the same, I bought extra straps and roll it up and tether to the bottom of my pack. Never been wet using it and it provides warmth and cushion to my rear end.   
For $9.99 it’s hard to go wrong.  Mine is 3 seasons old and needs to be replaced now. Worth every penny IMO

[ghosthunter]

Here is my grandson with his pad hanging off the back of his day pack.
Mine is a little rounder.

[RockChuck]

Like some have said, I cut a chunk of a cheap blue sleeping pad and use that, or a piece of that thin white packing material and fold it up, it packs down smaller.

[Skyvalhunter]

I think you want something that's not going to be water absorbent otherwise your packing around a big sponge. I see several pop up on camo fire from time to time.

[Cuda]

Kuiu glassing pad. Lightweight, compact and trucks between the frame and bag on my pack. Only about $20 too...

[hunter399]

I just find me a stump.Or sit on the ground.

[Magnum_Willys]

Kuiu glassing pad. Lightweight, compact and trucks between the frame and bag on my pack. Only about $20 too...

hmmm like it. 

[92xj]

Buy this - https://www.camofire.com/index.php/Deals/33
Cut out 3 sections for a sitting pad.
2 butt pads of 3 section and the left over will be 4-6 sections long which makes for a small laying down napping pad...