I used this to sit on during the Packers vs Giants playoff game in Green Bay when the temperature was 12 degrees to have a buffer between me and the metal bleacher. Boy am I glad I bought the 1.5 inch think one - it worked great. The Velcro strap also came in handy - I strapped it to a belt loop while I was tailgating so I didn't have to worry about dropping it or forgetting about it.