is there any amount of floatation in the padding?
363672
By itself, maybe, strapped to you with mag pouches and other accessories, not so much.
363673
not really. padding is for comfort, which will come in handy with weight of equipment. the thin and lite weight padding will not float once it absorbs water though. definitely an equipment/utility belt not a floatation device.
1581406
not that I have noticed but its possible. I have earned a great tan with just a few weekends at the river on this. I have noticed with other floats that I get a strange tan line where its white down my side but with this one that does not happen.....it is more even :) I do love my float is has lasted for a few seasons now and goes to the river often. The holes are perfect cup holders or beer holders.
1475052
To tell you the truth I haven't seen anything floating. I will check again and respond. I would return it if you're not sure.
109330
I agree with other answers. I put my iPhone 5s in the case and it did not float.
705825
No, not significantly. I can't see it being a problem, other than the rubberized feet maybe catching a little.
1124587
There are some bubbles, but I like the look and they don't affect strength or stability. They are mainly in the legs and spindles, not in the seat.
2028339
There is assembly required so it shouldn't be a problem. However it is a nice material and very neutral. If you are going to go to the trouble of new fabric, I'd plann a little more padding too.
1557178
Ours didn't float at all. It was a family event in FL in August. Maybe you would have better luck.
498860
Yes it is. Through observation I feel that the bouyancy is comparable with 1/2 to 1 of a single square floatie.
1701414
I have purchased a couple of these. They are as seen with the float installed. Hope this helps.
2068872
The 2 answers below are correct. Mine has padding on the inside bottom though some may not.
613799
That has not been our experience at all. the mattress has kept its form nicely so far these 3 months. It gives a bit to conform to you, but it hasn't sunk at all for us. I'm a semi-normal 190 lb male and it holds me fine. If I were double that size, I suppose it might sink a bit.....
4544
I never tried to check that but they are too stubby to float. But they effective for swimming.
1429503
No, that is not foam padding. I believe it is some sort of hard plastic. It is really solid though.
108966
I certainly seems waterproof. I'm not sure if it's heavy enough not to float up though.
731319
Yes, there is a little bit of padding. Considering the padding and the width of the shoulder straps, even when the bag is fully loaded with all your stuff, you will still feel quite comfortable. I've had the bag for about a month now, I'm a high school teacher and I load that bag up! It is hands down, the best bag I've ever had! Buy it! :)
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It's not padded at all. But we've gate checked with it multiple times, no issues.