Nemo Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat

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Using recycled foam the Chipper seat is another great example of environmentally aware production. The level comfort for this closed cell foam mat is great and comes in a lightweight and packable design.

Nemo says

More than just a lightweight and easily packed seat cushion, Chipper™ is also a big step in sustainable manufacturing. Made entirely from reclaimed and remolded PE foam scraps from our sleeping pad production, we’re reducing our footprint and making a fun, unique, and extremely resilient product. The engineered contours provide an outsized feeling of suppleness and protect from cold surfaces. Chipper™ is an affordable, environmentally responsible and super-versatile companion for backpacking, gardening, travel, festivals, day trips, and sporting events.

By reclaiming foam remnants from our pad manufacturing, in the first year of production we are able to keep 8.8 tons of scrap foam out of the waste stream and 48 tons of carbon dioxide out of the air compared to using virgin materials. We picked just the right blend of reclaimed scraps to give Chipper™ excellent support and resilience. And utilizing the hexagonal nesting pattern from our Switchback™ pad, we were able to optimize for packed size and weight.

Our Verdict

Nemo’s Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat is a simple and highly effective sit mat that is small and light enough to take on any trip. The recycled foam material comes entirely from industrial scraps, giving it a genuinely unique look with no two mats being the same, 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

• Versatile companion for backpacking, gardening, travel, festivals, day trips, and sporting events.
• Chipper™ closed-cell foam seat is made entirely from foam scraps diverted from the waste stream.
• A deliberate blend of foam scraps gives Chipper™ ideal properties of support, comfort and resilience.
• No two Chipper™ pads are exactly alike! Each one has its own signature appearance thanks to the unique manufacturing process.
• The hexagonal nesting pattern in the design of Chipper™ optimizes packed size and weight.
• Includes removable loop for hanging, lashing, or staking in place.
• Packaging is 100% recycled.

Specifications

• Weight: 116g
• Dimensions: 13 x 17 x 1.0 in / 32 x 42 x 2 cm
• Thickness: 1.0 in
• Packed size: 12.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 in / 32 x 10.5 x 5.7 cm
• R-Value: 2

Construction & Materials

• Insulation: Closed-cell Foam
• Fabric: Recycled PE Foam

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