Seat Cushions

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excavator

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• Sep 1, 2016

• #1

I have a mule deer hunt coming up, and I expect to be sitting and glassing for extended periods of time.

Unfortunately, I injured my back pretty bad about 16 months ago, and I now have a sciatic nerve problem. It flares up when I am forced to sit for long periods of time. It is especially bad on hard surfaces that I expect to encounter while glassing for mule deer.

As a result of the above, I am trying to find a good portable cushion I can pack around. If you have had a nerve problem such as mine, you realize not all cushions are created the same.

If anybody has had a similar issue, I would appreciate your input.

Thanks,

Excavator

 

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BracNSW

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• Sep 1, 2016

• #2

Any boat shop will have seat cushions that double as life preservers. They are lightweight and have straps which you can carry with our biner to your pack.

 

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BadDogPSD

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• Sep 12, 2016

• #3

I had back surgery years ago, but still deal with sciatica from time to time. I bought a pad from Cabelas that I use. I think it was marketed for turkey hunting, but it does the job.

 

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mmwb

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• Nov 3, 2016

• #4

A little late, but I use a kneeling pad found in the gardening section of most hardware stores. The soft thicker one, not the hard ones. Very light weight, can be stuffed in a pack as is or rolled up, fits in a spotting scope pocket. In your case, two might be good. Double them up.

 

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SLIVER

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• Nov 4, 2016

• #5

http://sophuntinggear.com/products/?route=product/category&path=24&manufacturer_id=3

There are a couple of good options here.

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grosventrehunter

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• Nov 6, 2016

• #6

I know you are looking at seat cushions but don't over look small, lightweight chairs. Helinox chair one is very comfy and you can carry it in your day pack. I bought one after a friend showed me his and it works great.