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Litesmith Folding Sit Pad vs Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Litesmith Folding Sit Pad is the lighter option — 62 g lighter than the Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Litesmith Folding Sit Pad Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 90 g · 0.090 kg · 0.20 lb
Brand Litesmith Outdoor Research
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Litesmith Folding Sit Pad
28 g

Closed-cell EVA foam sit pad that folds accordion-style, waterproof and insulated, minimal weight for maximum comfort.

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Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap
90 g

Sun protective running cap with neck gaiter.

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Litesmith Folding Sit Pad vs Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Litesmith Folding Sit Pad wins — at 28 g it is 62 g (69%) lighter than the Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Cap (90 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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