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.
309605
It is not very thick as far as I am concerned but the suction cups do create a space between that does add a padded feel.
1961917
i am currently sitting at 185-190 and its fine.. i can tell in the long run the padding might need to be added. seems like the bottom cushion is hollow.
4544
I never tried to check that but they are too stubby to float. But they effective for swimming.
925311
No extra padding, just one layer. But it isn't a "grippy" surface - more like a suede. Hmm that is a great idea though....
996489
Not normal. Nothing should be shifting or clunking. And not good that it was shipped without padding. Return it ASAP.
705825
No, not significantly. I can't see it being a problem, other than the rubberized feet maybe catching a little.
1701414
I have purchased a couple of these. They are as seen with the float installed. Hope this helps.
362017
Not padded, but there is a half inch plastic ring around the entire base. Should do in most instances, but if you're concerned you could always add felt pads.
2117805
I've had this chair since June of this year and I have had no issues with the seat deflating or squishing down. It shows little wear at all. And I have a larger than average bum!
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! :)
2018992
No not really. There isn't any padding at the bottom. I put this on top of a play mat so it's cushioned.
105261
There is very thick padding. I would say that the padding is quite sufficient. It's very sturdy. It was a real pain to put together but great machine for the money.
622394
It must be quite comfortable; my son has been sleeping on it since Xmas. However, I did put a mattress pad on it at the time of setting it up. It is now due for another pad because he had told me it's beginning to sink.
2077339
Pretty much. Only had a minor spill so far,and it like woped away and did not seep through to the other side. Super comfortable.
1455701
No. The bottom side of the cushion is a textured surface that tends to grip the seat and it is heavy so movement is minimized. You will experience some small movement occasionally but much less than any other cushion I've tried.
1429236
Yes in the sense that they're plastic and won't rust or corrode, but there may be better options. I don't know about floating.