I have the TAB, Triad padded and a Creedmoor Sports with extra padding. They all have their good and bad points and uses. If you are going to be on your elbows as in positional shooting and on hard surfaces, get the Creedmoor. Especially if your elbows are sensitive. I like the TAB to take hunting as it doubles as a ground cloth while sleeping or if the terrain allows prone, even sitting. If you are shooting on grass, dirt etc, the Triad is great, not to bulky or heavy and offers some comfort if needed. If I could only have one, the Triad would be it. The only thing to watch on the Triad is don't loose the straps, they will come off the retaining loops, I need to attach a dummy cord to each one. Keep in mind using a bipod/pack and rear bag isn't "on" your elbows. If you only need it for the range, the simple rifle case originally made by Eagle, the pack mat is great as well. The only issue is if it's really muddy, more than likely, your rifle will end up muddy as you get on and off the inside of it which is where your rifle goes.
