My suspicion, not proved yet, is that the firmer, less perforated G SitLight Camp Seat may prove to retain most rigidity in the long term. Another isue is its ability to hold water, beit sweat or rain. It is also quite a stiff pad and the stiffest of the three pads I have, but I do wonder how it is going to hold up over time as the foam loses its rigidity over the miles. While it is the heaviest of the three options, this does reduce the amount of sweating considerably, or perhaps just manages it better. This carefully and, dare I say it, beautifully manufactured pad encloses the EVA foam in a stretched half perforated and fully pervious Robic covering ‘underside’ and soft wall mesh ‘topside’. It cannot be ordered as an alternative when ordering any of the packs- yet. Gossamer Gear also produce an Air Flow SitLight Camp Seat that can be purchased seperately in three sizes. Reverse of three Gossamer Gear sit pads compared This really shouldn’t be much of a surprise as there simply isn’t much airflow between back and pad. It is a slight improvement on the impervious egg crate SitLight pad with my Mariposa, but my back still gets pretty warm and sweaty when using either of these pads. The G SitLight Camp Seat pad may be comfortable but the ventilation does not amount to much more than the Sitlight while in use when trekking. Gossamer Gear list their perforated G SitLight Camp Seat that comes with my G4-20 pack as weighing around 94g to 105g, depending on what size pad is purchased, however my large size pad weighs 78g. Though they do have to be correctly sized. Any of the sit pad types can fit any of the packs, as well as some packs from other manufacturers. It seems to only be available in two sizes, I have the Large. As you can see, there is a ‘ g‘ brand centrally placed and six cut-outs above and a further six cut-outs below to permit a smidgen of air movement. This lacks the egg crate design of the SitLight pad and has a ‘cured’ smooth finish on front and rear faces. When I purchased my Gossamer Gear G4-20 pack this came with their G SitLight Camp Seat for slotting into the stretchy pockets on the back. A pad has also proved useful on occasion propping up my sleep mat on a slippery DCF floor on a sloping pitch. I have frequently appreciated using a pad as a kneeling and sitting place in the entrance to my shelter. The pad is resilient and will take a lot of scuffs, abrasion and knocks. I usually slip this pad out of the pack sleeves at halts as something dry, warm and comfortable to sit on at rest stops. The simple ‘eggcrate’ SitLight design of pad is possibly the lightest option there is from Gossamer Gear. ![]() My large SitLight pad came in at 70g or 72g (see below for explanation). Gossamer Gear provide weights for their standard egg crate SitLight pad for the Mariposa as- 51g, 60g and 75g. Both my Gossamer Gear packs are size Large, both sit pads that came with them are subsequently also Large. For example, there is a small, medium and large sized sit pad for the small, medium and large size Mariposa packs. My Gossamer Gear packs- (2019) Mariposa with ‘eggcrate’ SitLight pad on left and smaller (2020) G4-20 pack with G SitLight Camp Seat back padĭepending on what size of pack is purchased determines what size of sit pad is incorporated. More recently, in 2020, I sized down, stuck with the brand I know and like, and purchased a frameless Gossamer Gear G4-20. Even then I could squeeze more ‘stuff’ in if necessary. It is only when carrying more clothing for colder or inclement weather, or when also loaded with extra water and many days of food that it is approaching full. ![]() This is a pretty big pack and will swallow a lot of gear. I can keep many items outside of the main pack, including my shelter in the tall wand pocket on the side, and day ‘stuff’ and waterproof in the stretchy outer pocket. This is a lovely lightweight framed pack that I can configure exactly to my preference. I wore out my first one, retired it and purchased a new Mariposa in late 2019. I have most experience with the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, having used one of these terrific packs over thousands of trail miles. Three Points of the Compass is currently employing an Osprey Manta on dayhikes, and one of two Gossamer Gear packs for any multi-day backpacking trips. The pads are tough, flexible and resilient, and exhibit good UV stability” Gossamer Gear The foam is amazingly light and strong for its density. The SitLight can also be used to sit on in camp or during breaks, to lengthen your existing sleep pad, or as a base for your pillow. “Designed specifically to be used in the pad pocket of any of our overnight backpacks, this multi-use ultralight pad will give structure to your pack, cushion your back, and allow some air to circulate between you and the pack while keeping the pack body close to you. G SitLight Camp Seat in Gossamer Gear G4-20 pack
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