Glassing Knob necessities vs niceties

Sorry forgot to put in some details. Early September hunt, High plains. I expect it to be hot AF, most likely windy because...well... Wyoming. Some great ideas that i never would have though of in here. I really appreciate all the insight!!!!
 
I'm a big fan of the Crazy Creek stadium style seat. The glassing pad is nice and all but you lose back support and you'll want to get up and move when you should be in the glass. It rolls up and doesn't weigh much. More time in the glass generally will give you more opportunity. Whatever keeps you in the glass longer is worth the weight and size for me.
 
Gotta have a pad or when I'm feeling extra bourgeois (or only packing in a mile or two) a helinox chair.

A 10x10 UL silnylon tarp is clutch to get out of the sun/rain if you won't have trees around ya to rely on
 
Assuming there is something to lean your pack against such as a ledge or a boulder, I have found a glassing pad + using my pack for a back rest to be more comfortable then any type of chair.
 
If I'm planning on any extended glassing sessions, two things will always be with me:
1) A lightweight chair or stool is necessary. I'll gladly carry the extra 1.5lbs if it allows me to be more comfortable and glass longer. Plus, it's really nice to have back at camp for lounging.
2) Lightweight tarp to keep sun/rain off. Before using this, I completely underestimated how nice this is to have.
 
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