I use the Airhawk now. I used a "memory foam type gel pad before but didn't like it for rough roads. It was OK on a smooth road, but don't try it off-road. It will not be effective as the shock will transmit through. Because the gel has much more inertia, it does not "give" while bouncing up and down on a rough road. The air in the Airhawk does not have any appreciable inertia, so it cushions instantly. Much more comfortable. So overall, the Airhawk wins due to its versatility.
Also the gel pad will be quite stiff in a cold morning, until your butt warms it up.
Depending on the cover, the gel pad will absorb water during a rainstorm, because, after all, it is a foam material.
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A.T.
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