Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Cushion Insulated Sitting Pad

Features

• Durable, superlight (2 ounces) closed-cell foam portable camping seat for insulation and on-the-spot comfort on rough terrain
• Ideal for hiking, backpacking, trekking, snowshoeing, and ski touring; also great for stadiums and bleachers, or for Concert and festival seating
• Puncture-proof closed-cell foam is virtually indestructible; included bungee cord keeps seat compact for transport
• Warmth-boosting, reflective surface has an R-Value of 2. 6 (R-Value measures the material’s ability to insulate)
• Seating pad measures 16 x 13 x 0. 75 inches (12 x 2. 5 x 2. 75 inches folded), weighs 2 ounces; manufacturer’s limited lifetime ; Made in the USA
• Sport Type: Camping & Hiking

Description

Durable, superlight closed-cell camping seat. With its accordion-style design and closed-cell foam construction, the Z Seat camping seat is an ounce-counter's solution to on-the-spot comfort. It's virtually indestructible and superlight, making it ideal for backpacking, ski touring and relaxing on rough terrain. Available with or without our warmth-boosting, reflective ThermaCapture surface treatment, there's hardly a place that the added comfort isn't worth it. SOL: Made with Therm-a-Capture to reflect radiant heat. Compact: Classic accordion style packs small and carries light. Bungee closure keeps your seat contained. Thickness (Standard) - .75 in Thickness (Metric) - 2 cm Weight (Standard) - 2 oz Weight (Metric) - 0.06 kg Seat Dimensions (Standard) - 13 x 16 Seat Height (Standard) - .75 in Seat Height (Metric) - 2 cm Packed dimension (Standard) - 12 in x 2.5 in x 2.75 in Packed dimension (Metric) - 30 cm x 6 cm x 7 cm Material(s) - Cross-linked Polyethylene Width (Standard) - 13 in Width (Metric) - 33 cm Length (Standard) - 16 in Length (Metric) - 41 cm R-Value - 2.6, 2.2, Foam type - Molded closed cell, Fill material - Crosslinked Polyethylene, Country of Origin - USA*Built of the Finest U.S. and Global Materials

Product Dimensions: 13 x 3 x 3 inches ; 1.44 ounces

Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN: B01MQRHYJV

Item model number: 040818099476

Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars934 customer ratings

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,005 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #65 in Back Braces

abunda_amazon_reviews I have never wanted to give an item MORE than five stars until this one. I've been using my trusty Z Seat for over a year on longer, section-hikes on the Florida Trail and Appalachian Trail, now. I keep it strapped to the outside of my backpack where it is most easily accessed. I simply won't take a break, have lunch, etc. without breaking this bad boy out! Keeps my butt out of the dirt, damp, and cold. This keeps me both comfortable and cleaner. Even in camps with a bench or picnic table, this is SO much more comfortable. Works as a great "Welcome Mat" outside of the tent at night to help with crawling out in the middle of the night to go potty. I've used mine for a seat, a pillow, a backrest, and just a cleaner surface to put my stuff on. I'm not being superfluous when I say that the Z Seat is my BEST purchase and one of my MOST appreciated and useful pieces of backpacking gear.;;Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Light, Compact, and INCREDIBLY Useful! Hands Down My Best Backpacking Purchase and Most Useful Piece of Gear!;;Ronald W. Harrison;;/gp/customer-reviews/R2STX21HE18VNQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;When you're backpacking it's easy to collect lots of gear that individually doesn't weigh much but collectively ends up weighing too much. If you're looking for something to keep your butt off the wet rocks/logs/ground, in my estimation this is worth the weight "sacrifice". Tip: Be careful if you strap it outside your pack though; it's so light that if it falls off you likely won't notice until it's too late. I think this will now be part of my permanent gear; I'm very happy with it.;;Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Well worth it IMHO!;;TerrytheDad;;/gp/customer-reviews/R1LD0FIDGL0VH3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;Design is not bad, the cushion has just enough thickness to take the edge off most surfaces and it is waterproof enough to handle the Pacific NW. It is super light and packable. I folded mine in half one time and slid it into one of the outside sleeves of my pack - super low profile. The biggest issue I have with this item is durability. Within 1 trip I am already seeing some significant gouges and chunks of foam missing. At this rate I see this item as more of a disposable seat cushion, not likely to last more than 1 season MAX. Combine that fact with the $15 price point and you get 2 stars. If it was $5 I might be inclined to buy 3 per season and live with the short lifetime, because there are many things that the design gets right. I just wish the price was a little lower or the durability was a little higher.;;Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018;;2.0 out of 5 stars;;Durability is low for the price...;;Kevin W. Deadrick;;/gp/customer-reviews/R1EBGU69FJYW7M/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;I sat on a thin metal stool one chilly night with one buttcheek on the aluminized version of this seat and one cheek on the unaluminized version (this one) for 10 minutes and measured both my butt as well as the seats surface temp with an inferred thermometer multiple times. The readings did not have a consistent or significant difference. Great for backpacking, picinc benches, aluminum bleachers or anywhere your butt may roam.;;Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Sturdy, light seat that's just as warm as the aluminized version;;Matt;;/gp/customer-reviews/RTK1S7VKMLNWT/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;I was a bit skeptical about this pad - when would I use it? But it comes highly recommended so I tried it out. It's awesome! I took it on a three day rafting trip last weekend and used it all the time. It's a great kneeling pad when packing gear or cooking at a picnic table, it kept my butt dry after our folding chairs got wet, and it worked as a perfect seating pad on the raft itself! This lil' pad is now on my camping essentials list.;;Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Very useful;;Pete Springer;;/gp/customer-reviews/R10588F8A8KSA3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;Pros: more comfortable than you might think. Great for hard stadium benches, a tree stump, or just the ground. Very light and packable. Keeps your butt warm. More uses than just a sit pad. Can be used to block wind, fan a flame, act as a kneeling pad, or between your knees at night. Cons: too pricey. It's probably not worth $15 in material, but I can't find a similar quality pad anywhere, so it is what it is. Silver thermal covering started wearing off almost immediately. Turned to a dark grey within 2 days of moderate use. I can't tell if it's effected the warmth factor or not because it was on for such a short time. I have concerns about the longevity of the pad as it seems to be flattening out.;;Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018;;4.0 out of 5 stars;;Great when graded on a curve, but a little pricey.;;M. Night Shyam-alien;;/gp/customer-reviews/R2KW966QJOV6RY/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;Weighs very little. Keeps your butt warm, even on packed snow. Great as a kneeling "chore pad" while you cook or chop kindling. Smaller than I expected, but big enough to do the job. This might work as a ground pad for a 20 pound dog, but it's definitely too small for my 45 pound mutt.;;Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Never knew I needed it;;Ryan Dalson;;/gp/customer-reviews/R1NLHC2FPFRP4L/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV;;;Great sit pad. At 2oz it very light and still comfortable. Stores easy in the side pocket or on top of my pack.;;Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Great sit pad;;Jonathan;;/gp/customer-reviews/R2FBQXYNZ5036S/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MQRHYJV