It provides a comfy, warm, and dry seat wherever I go. I’ve chosen ZLite over other foldable options because it’s softer, bends easily, and doesn’t spring back into a closed position too much. I’ve been using it for six years for various outdoor activities, like sketching in parks or using it as a dog bed, and it still looks and performs well!
One simple trick for a better park experience … you’ll be surprised
Marley said:
One simple trick for a better park experience … you’ll be surprised
City officials probably installed those bench dividers to prevent anyone from lying down on the benches.
@Zen
Exactly the reason those are installed
@Zen
The ones near children’s playgrounds are particularly like that. Fortunately, we don’t have a significant homelessness issue in our city, but there is a problem with youths drinking and causing disturbances. Such designs help to deter them, though it introduces the topic of hostile architecture, which is another deep conversation.
Marley said:
One simple trick for a better park experience … you’ll be surprised
Why you might want to rethink using the park bench hack … and what to do instead
Recently, I used a similar pad to even out my air pad on a sloped camping site. The versatility of these items is fantastic.
Foam pads are incredibly useful, not just for added comfort but also for insulation and protection when placed under an air mattress. Additionally, their compact design makes them excellent for travel and various outdoor uses.
@Parker
Placing a foam pad on top of an air pad might provide more warmth. Someone mentioned this at an outdoor gear shop, but it’d be interesting to see more opinions or data on this.
Kip said:
@Parker
Placing a foam pad on top of an air pad might provide more warmth. Someone mentioned this at an outdoor gear shop, but it’d be interesting to see more opinions or data on this.
From what I understand, stacking any two pads simply adds their insulation values together. Most recommendations suggest placing foam beneath the air pad. I’d love to hear why some might advise otherwise; however, the insulation benefits should be similar regardless.
@Parker
The general advice to place foam on top might assume that the air mat is less effective at insulating. For those with a high-quality air mat, placing the foam underneath might maximize the air mat’s benefits while also protecting it.
@Parker
I also have a smaller foam seat pad, which is great for dry conditions and various uses like gardening or as a makeshift wind shield. It’s a bit small, so positioning is key to avoid wet pants on damp surfaces.
Smart use of gear
How do these compare to traditional roll-up foam pads
Sloan said:
How do these compare to traditional roll-up foam pads
Roll-up ones are harder to store and transport, generally thinner, and have a lower insulation value. They also tend to roll back to their original shape, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to keep them flat.
Sloan said:
How do these compare to traditional roll-up foam pads
They’re superior in many ways.
Sloan said:
How do these compare to traditional roll-up foam pads
They’re superior in many ways.
Could you elaborate on that
Adley said:
Sloan said:
How do these compare to traditional roll-up foam pads
They’re superior in many ways.
Could you elaborate on that
They offer higher insulation values, are easier to pack, and can be used for various purposes like sit pads. Plus, they’re made of better materials.
@Adley
Thanks for clarifying!
For a moment, I thought this was a joke forum