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Affordable Cots For Backpackers
For backpackers looking to enhance their sleeping experience without sacrificing pack space or back muscles, these softer cots are a great choice.
Our mom tester loved this luxurious cot that is beautiful enough to fit Scandi style nurseries, but is also super practical with three mattress base heights that will make it usable until your child reaches four years old.
Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot
The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot, our top budget pick is a great option for campers looking for an easy solution to sleep. It's easy to set up and pack, and is comfortable to sleep on. The cot's huge, wide base can accommodate people who are up to 6 feet tall and 300 pounds. Our testers reported that it was sturdy across all kinds of terrain. It also has a handy side pocket that's great to store items such as phones, water bottles and sleeping pads. The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot although heavier than many back-packing cots is still easily portable. It fits into most car camping tents.
If you're looking for something a little more lavish then the REI Cooperative Kingdom Cot 3 is a great choice. The cot is able to sleep two people and is extremely comfortable even without an inflatable mattress. The cot is quilted with a surface that is comfortable to lay on. It also has baffles along the sides to prevent the user from falling. The cot is extremely sturdy due to its sturdy steel and aluminum bars which are connected to the massive, swiveling feet. It was simple to set up for our test subjects, but the last knob connecting the main bar required extra strength.
The Byer of Maine Easy Cot is another excellent choice. It's a lot like to the top selection in terms of packing and setting up. It folds in a similar way similar to a folding camping chair. The middle joints snap together easily. It's heavier and larger than the Osage river model, but it folds into a smaller carry case which is about the same size as a camping chair's carry bag. It offers a more spacious sleeping area as well as an extra storage pocket on the side which makes it a great choice for anyone looking for an easy camping bed that can also be used as a spare guestbed at home. The cot comes in a model with a headrest for added comfort.
Onwak Cots
Onwak Cots are the ideal camping cot if you need an affordable, lightweight cot. The cot features a unique folding design and is made of high-quality materials. It's easy to store and transport. It is also extremely comfortable and durable, and can be used as a lounge chair or bed.
The Onwak Cots are not only great for camping but also for hiking and backpacking. Its lightweight iron or aluminum construction allows it to easily support heavy loads while remaining compact and affordable. The cot has also been rigorously tested for its superior quality and performance. The Onwak team makes use of the finest materials to make its products, and also provides reliable service, even when it's shipping in huge quantities.
The Kamprite Double Kwik Cot makes the perfect cot for couples that enjoy camping together. It is easy to put together and ready to sleep in a matter of minutes. It also has a number of useful features, such as the ability to wash the base of the cot as well as a head section that is padded and mesh storage hammock. In addition, it can be used as a lounge chair and comes with a variety of recline positions for a custom experience.
For those who aren't looking for a cot that's as comfortable as a mattress and isn't too expensive, the Coleman ComfortSmart is an excellent option. This cot is easy to set up and will be ready to lie down in under two minutes. It also has a wide foot at the bottom of each leg that swivels to adjust to uneven ground. In addition, it's very affordable and can be purchased with or without a mattress.
While the Coleman ComfortSmart is a great option for car campers it's not the best option for backcountry hikers or backpackers. It's too heavy to transport long distances. This is why it's better for those who drive into their campsites. Additionally, the legs can be a little difficult to unfold correctly, and it takes some strength to return them to the body of the cot to store them.
Helinox Lite Cot
Helinox Cot One Convertible combines precision engineered fabric with non-stretch technology to make a lightweight camp bed that is comfortable and durable. Its patent-pending tensioners eliminate the need for bulky crossbars and braces and provide excellent tension to the bed surface without adding extra weight. They also prevent the cot from getting flat when it's placed on uneven ground. The only drawback to this model is its cost.
If you're a backpacker with an extremely tight budget, there are other affordable Cot options available. The OEX Ultralite Folding Cot, for instance, is less than half the price of the Helinox Lite Cot while being considerably heavier. The main disadvantage of the OEX is its difficulty assembly. It isn't easy for people with small frames to bend five aluminum leg assemblies.
Helinox Lite Cots have an exclusive tensioning system that includes a lever lock, which makes them simpler to assemble and disassemble. The lever is situated on the bottom of each leg. It has a pivoting arm that is able to engage the top frame bar. The lever is equipped with an uncompressed tab at the other end that you can press to release it. tots and cots of this mechanism provides an excellent tension to the bed surface without adding bulk or stress on the legs.
The Lite Cot can also be adjusted to a different height using the leg extensions that come with it. This is very helpful when camping in an alpine environment where you'll have to get away from the ground due to snow or uneven terrain. However, the low profile of this cot can be a problem if an active person in your sleep, or when you share the tent with a person.
Like other cots, the Lite Cot requires a bit of practice to put it together and take it down. After a few times, it becomes easy to use and take it with you when packing. It is also extremely light and compact for a cot and will fit into the majority of vans and cars, with their gear packed. This makes it a great option for bike and car camping.
ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot
The ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite cot is the perfect choice for those looking for a lightweight, easy-to-pack and set-up backpacking cot. This cot is lightweight and durable due to its aluminum frame 7000 series and 420D honeycomb polyester rip-stop material. It weighs less than five pounds, yet it can hold 300 pounds of weight. It can be folded into an a7x17 inch carry bag that makes it easy to transport.
Contrary to other cots which require you to expand it from its middle and then spread it out, the ALPS ReadyLite Cot has legs that extend to the bottom of each side, which means all you need to do is spread out the cot and then tighten the straps. It was simple to set up. However, its larger size may not fit in certain tents.
Although the ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite isn't as mobile as the other cots on this list, it's the best affordable option for those who require a backpacking coffin. Additionally, its large feet at the base of each leg swivel in order to adapt to uneven terrain and even let you sleep in the rain.