Big Agnes TwisterCane Bio Foam Hiking Seat

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Using a new BioFoam material the TwisterCane is a versatile, lightweight sit mat. Ideal for trekkers and day trippers alike, this handy mat is great for adding comfort and warmth to your breaks.

Big Agnes says

TwisterCane™ BioFoam Sleeping Pads are engineered for ultralight backcountry summer trips to high alpine winter conditions. The closed-cell foam technology provides a firm, cushioned barrier between you and the ground; smooth on one side with a tire tread pattern on the other. Use alone or layer it with an air pad for added insulation. Made from sugarcane biomass in a process that removes carbon from the atmosphere and sourced using Proforest standards.

Our Verdict

Big Agnes’ TwisterCane Bio Foam Hiking Seat is a simple and highly effective sit mat that is small and light enough to take on any trip. The BioFoam material contains more than 60% sustainably grown sugarcane resin and is much more environmentally conscious which is always a huge plus.

The closed cell foam design provides a fail safe barrier giving you extra padding and warmth wherever you decide to sit. The mat design feels surprisingly dense for foam which results in a really good amount of cushioning and with its small size it is easily stowed so it comes on all of my day trips and many overnighters too when weight and packsize are important.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• More environmentally conscious material with unique EVA foam that contains more than 60% sustainably grown sugarcane resin.
• Sugarcane is a renewable raw material that contributes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by CO2 capture.
• The sugarcane resin we source is derived from sugarcane grown and harvested following Proforest standards and audited by a third party
• A comfortable backcountry seat or for kneeling on uneven ground, adding protection from dirt, wet grass, or snow
• Provides a firm, insulated barrier with closed-cell foam technology and balance between warmth and comfort with die-cut peaks and heat-trapping valleys
• More warmth and comfort with two foam layers of texture for option of dimples up or dimples down
• Light enough to carry anywhere and makes a great bleacher seat for spectator events
• Rolls tight to save space and weight
• Durable and long lasting

Specifications

Specification	Construction + Materials
Brand stated weight: 57g Dimensions: 20″ x 12″ / 51 x 30 cm Thickness: 0.5″ / 13mm Packed size: 3″ x 13″ / 8 x 28cm ASTM R-Value: 1.7	Unique EVA foam contains more than 60% sustainably grown sugarcane resin