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Title: Sitting pad
Post by: n_mathews13 on January 12, 2020, 08:51:08 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: colersu22 on January 12, 2020, 08:54:22 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: n_mathews13 on January 12, 2020, 08:55:58 PM: I have it in my Amazon cart, just thought I’d ask before I got it
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on January 12, 2020, 08:58:09 PM: I’m not a bear guy but I would think any inflatable camp pillow would serve the purpose?
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Bango skank on January 12, 2020, 09:02:44 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: bear on January 12, 2020, 09:09:34 PM: Quote from: colersu22 on January 12, 2020, 08:54:22 PM
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.
:yeah:

:tup:
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 12, 2020, 09:11:50 PM: 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 :chuckle:

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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 12, 2020, 09:21:16 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: cougforester on January 12, 2020, 09:32:31 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Bango skank on January 12, 2020, 09:37:18 PM: Quote from: cougforester on January 12, 2020, 09:32:31 PM
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
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Okanagan on January 12, 2020, 09:49:15 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: cougforester on January 12, 2020, 09:55:54 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on January 12, 2020, 09:37:18 PM
Quote from: cougforester on January 12, 2020, 09:32:31 PM
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 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: hughjorgan on January 12, 2020, 11:11:08 PM: Quote from: bear on January 12, 2020, 09:09:34 PM
Quote from: colersu22 on January 12, 2020, 08:54:22 PM
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.
:yeah:

:tup:

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
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Wsucoug on January 12, 2020, 11:47:52 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: zwickeyman on January 13, 2020, 04:52:02 AM: 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
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: northwesthunter84 on January 13, 2020, 05:43:47 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: trophyhunt on January 13, 2020, 06:16:19 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on January 12, 2020, 09:11:50 PM
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 :chuckle:

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.
:yeah: 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!
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: cbond3318 on January 13, 2020, 06:16:45 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: vandeman17 on January 13, 2020, 06:30:37 AM: 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
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: fishngamereaper on January 13, 2020, 06:55:47 AM: 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..
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Alchase on January 13, 2020, 07:20:18 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 13, 2020, 09:57:43 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: jackelope on January 13, 2020, 10:18:02 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Stein on January 13, 2020, 10:43:48 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 13, 2020, 10:52:08 AM: Quote from: Bango skank on January 12, 2020, 09:02:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: HikerHunter on January 13, 2020, 03:31:15 PM: I bought a couple cheapo seat pads, but I carry the thermarest z seat now and love it.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: CaNINE on January 13, 2020, 03:37:32 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Bango skank on January 13, 2020, 03:44:13 PM: Dont know what would have happened to my ass if id have been using an inflatable pad that day. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: HikerHunter on January 13, 2020, 03:51:04 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on January 13, 2020, 03:44:13 PM
Dont know what would have happened to my ass if id have been using an inflatable pad that day. :chuckle:

It would've provided a little cushion!
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: TVHunts on January 13, 2020, 04:05:12 PM: Quote from: cougforester on January 12, 2020, 09:32:31 PM
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
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: ghosthunter on January 13, 2020, 05:14:26 PM: Here is my grandson with his pad hanging off the back of his day pack.
Mine is a little rounder.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: RockChuck on January 13, 2020, 07:22:07 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 13, 2020, 07:25:24 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Cuda on January 13, 2020, 07:26:35 PM: Kuiu glassing pad. Lightweight, compact and trucks between the frame and bag on my pack. Only about $20 too...
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: hunter399 on January 13, 2020, 08:24:39 PM: I just find me a stump.Or sit on the ground.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 13, 2020, 09:32:16 PM: Quote from: Cuda on January 13, 2020, 07:26:35 PM
Kuiu glassing pad. Lightweight, compact and trucks between the frame and bag on my pack. Only about $20 too...
hmmm like it.
Title: Re: Sitting pad
Post by: 92xj on January 16, 2020, 08:19:26 AM: 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...