Philosophy of use of the sitting pad

[Goloco]

Looking at photos from conflicts around the world, the use of a "tactical rear panels" or "tactical sitting pads" has been appearing more often. An example would be the infamous Streka style sitting pad with Kevlar or aramid inserts. Has anyone here ever tried using one of these, and how did you use it? I hear sitting pads are great for keeping one's posterior free of wetness even for just recreational camping.

 

[Gawernator]

That's some Russian s**t, I have never seen that used here

 

[Indian valley headhunter]

Philosophy? Nobody likes a soggy taint... Why does this need a philosophy?

 

[Hit Factor]

Philosophy? Nobody likes a soggy taint... Why does this need a philosophy?

I think there’s a philosophy behind strapping a cushion to your ass instead of just sitting on something dry. It’s part of a greater abstract inquiry into whether there is such a thing as too much gear . . .

 

[Goloco]

Haha. Fair enough. Was wondering since it seems to be very popular among Ukrainians.

Although aside from just keeping your butt dry, I was wondering if a detachable rear pad might also function as a stopgap shooting rest or other uses. The question is whether the gear's utility beyond just a seat is worth using, considering the weight and added encumbrance.

 

[sonofeugene]

Reminds me of a strap on milking stool.

 

[riceman]

Reminds me of a strap on milking stool.

Been there done that but at that time it was a board on a stiiiiiiick.

 

[NapalmCheese]

My turkey hunting vest has a sit pad because like most turkey hunters I want to be comfortable with a dry ass while in the field.

I take an inflatible sit pad with me when I hunt deer or go camping because I want to be comfortable with a dry ass in the woods.

When I was climbing mountains I used the closed cell foam 'frame' from my pack as a sit pad because I wanted to be comfortable with a dry ass on the mountain.

Chairs often have pads because people want to be comfortable and have dry asses.

I'm guessing the people fighting in Ukraine have sit pads because they want to be comfortable with a dry ass in war. If it can stop some shrapnel, all the better.

 

[sonofeugene]

Been there done that but at that time it was a board on a stiiiiiiick.

I first saw them on my uncle’s dairy farm. It’s also the place I learned to drive. At age 12.