What do you sit on?

20yrs ago I scoffed at the chair kit that uses the sleeping pad as an awesome chair. now I have 2(loaner for the womenz) and will not backpack without it. Even my 9.8lb total pack includes it. It adds about 10oz in its lightest form. Decadence at its best:). Sit anywhere. On a cliff/view while sipping coffee. Beach. Inside the tent while cooking..or outside cooking for that matter. Big rock out in the creek bed. At your buds tent. Etc etc etc. Plus it saves your back when trying to sit for an evening without it. haha


Carry it over to your buds tent and hang out.






Chairs are good. This was Nov. and pretty cold. I wouldn't ever bring my highend down bag out otherwise. We do it all the time with the chairs. (note stuff under the legs to keep the bag off the ground).


I also carry a small (12x8"ish) piece of mil spec(because its stiffer/denser the reg commercial camping pad material) closed cell foam sleeping pad material. I keep it on the out side of my pack, and throw it down when taking a break on the trail, pumping water on the side of a creek, etc. Keeps your butt off the wet cold ground and saves those expensive trial shorts/pants as well. Also good for keeping under ones feet when doing foot care, or just keeping ones camp shoes/booties off the wet cold ground. Otherwise, this pad has countless other uses, like a stove platform, cutting board, place to eat, stand on while changing, insulated padding for that hot pot or skillet on your lap when eating from it, at your tent door for your knees when going in/out of the tent, etc etc etc. Heres the mil spec piece(green thingie all this stuff is sitting on) of padding I always carry.


Here it is on my lap this past weekend about to receive that hot skillet. Try that without it. ..since all my tech/syn cloths are basically thin plastic.
 
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Helinox! Pricey, but light and comfortable, even for a big guy. Or Grand Trunk pack stool. Or piece of Reflectix. Or rock/log. Or ground.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
I keep a 10 by 16 in piece of blue 3/8 foam cut from an old sleeping pad.

I put it in the bladder pocket and it helps keep stuff from sticking into my back as well

For dayhikes we just keep a couple plastic bags in a pocket
 
When backpacking I use the rectangular plastic bottom from a reusable grocery bag. It keeps my butt from getting wet and weighs very little (which matters to me when lugging all my stuff on my back). It can be used for a light cutting board or camp stove base as it has some stiffness to it and it is tough enough for many uses. No good for keeping warm, but it packs away easily. Cheap and easy. Just the way I like it!
 
Thermarest ZSeat Pad. Packs very small and works great in all seasons.....certainly keeps my old butt from hurting!!
 
I like to take folding captains chairs when there is room and the truck is right there. If there is a pack-in to be made I'll take a $7.00 tri leg stool. If I'm already loaded down or want to take a long break on the trail, I'll just camp next to a spot where there are natural seats available. In elk camp, when it's not too cold and we have a day to set-up camp, we'll make a bench from two "X"s for the ends/legs and nail the seat and backs in.
 
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