Worked well with modifications
I was originally looking for a gel seat cushion for a long road trip, but because of the price I decided to give this a try. When it arrived I took it for a short trial run and I'm sure glad I did! I'm a woman that wears a size 8 in pants, so I'm not tiny but not overly large either... this cushion hugged me like it was made exactly for my size. I can't imagine that it would be very comfortable for anyone larger than me. It also raised me up higher than I expected and it seems it would be a problem for someone tall. So anyway, I set out and soon felt claustrophobic. It felt very much like those child booster seats that close you in with a buckle. I couldn't wait to get out of it! Rather than pay the return shipping fee, I decided to make the best of it. Fortunately I was able to remove the inner and outer covers (a nice feature) and I then used a sharp, serrated bread knife to carve the memory foam. I pretty much removed all the bumps, humps, and ridges, leaving a nice flat, slightly forward-angled pad. And after putting the covers back on, I put it back into the plastic bag it was shipped in so that I could more easily slide in and out of the car and/or shift positions while driving. So I have just come home after spending about 30 hours driving solo and I can happily report that my backside had a pleasant journey! One more important thing though-- the extra height of the cushion raised my back above the correct curve of the bucket seat, leaving a big gap. So I used a small pillow for lumbar support and was very comfortable. Was all of that worth it? Yes, I do think so!
Rating: 3 stars