Two words: Drywall screws! If you use the 4" ones & can catch some bone, that pad will STAY PUT regardless. & those new lightweight power screwdrivers are great for in the backwoods. Granted, it do sting a bit the first few times, but eventually the nerves die & there is no more pain, & if you try to use the same holes each time, , , , ,
Oh yea, a nice large washer at the head of the screw will help keep the screw from pulling through the pad.