Glassing pad options

[K1United]

So far I’ve gone through the thermarest z-seat and lite seat, klymit’s v-seat, and a few cheap REI versions. Now I’m using the sea to summit Delta SI V seat and so far I like it the best.

 

[strongarm]

@Rwolf
I use a small self-inflating trail seat. There are lots of options for those in the market. They pack up small and tuck away fast. I keep it in a cargo pocket of my hunting pants and every time I stop for a sit, be it on the ground, log or rock, a few breaths in addition to its own action inflates it in seconds.

On days I plan to glass for extended periods, I carry a lightweight stool, usually in conjunction with the trail seat. It’s far more forgiving on the body and I think makes it easier to keep your eye in the glass for extended periods with little weight penalty.

 

[BluMtn]

This what I have been using for several years now. Tough and when there is snow on the ground it keeps your rearend dry and warm. Strap it to the back of my pack for easy retrieval.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/thermaseat-nylon-thermal-seat-invasion-camo-black/0000000017489;jsessionid=SEbtU9kszY6RSQaKVGaQoQ2IowDsggE0EEb22bSnD1pZnriFFzlz!-619898918?bc=10276|10353|10354|10356

 

[trogers861]

I run the sthealthy hunter pad and like it.

 

[D S 319]

I really like my crazy creek chair.

 

[SocalRoadHunter]

Love the pack-ability of the z seat. I also have a phoenix shooting bag cushion that is an upgrade in comfort. It is very light, but is better strapped to the outside of the pack due to its size.

 

[JordanM]

I have used the REI inflatable with good luck in AK and the cold. Currently using the Klymit V-seat due to being 2.6oz, but unsure if I will just cut my foam thermarest and use that for the extra width which is the downfall of the inflatable klymit.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I will second z seat or a cut z rest.

another option worth looking at is the matty mcmatface by seek. You get a thin sleeping pad and ground sheet in one and can double it over as a sit pad. I like mine a lot.

 

[EdP]

I cut a 72" thermarest z-pad in half giving me 2 36" pads. I use a 36" as a seat and as a second layer (over a 72") for my torso when sleeping. The 36" can be used full length if on snow/wet stuff or doubled up for more padding. 36" is also long enough for an overnight pad in an emergency, depending on your height.