Affordable Cots For Backpackers
For backpackers who wish to elevate their sleeping experience without sacrificing space in their pack or back muscles, these cushier cots are a great choice.
Our mom tester loved this luxurious cot that is beautiful enough to fit Scandi design nursery designs. It is also extremely practical, with three mattress base sizes that will make it functional until your child is around four years old.
Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot
The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is our best budget pick and is a great option for campers seeking a simple sleeping solution. It's easy to set up and a great packability and is also comfortable to sleep on. The cot has a, wide base that can support anyone who is 6 feet tall and 300 pounds. Our testers found it stable on most terrain. It also has a convenient side pocket that's great for holding gear like phones, water bottles, and sleeping pads. While it's bulkier than some backpacking cots but the Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is still very portable and can be easily incorporated into the majority of camping tents for cars.
If you're looking for something a little more luxurious, we suggest the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3. Baby beds is designed to sleep two and has a sleeping area that's incredibly comfortable, even without an air mattress. The cot features a quilted surface which is a comfortable surface to lie on. It also has baffles on the sides, which help prevent you from falling. The cot is also sturdy, with thick steel and aluminum bars that connect to large and swiveling legs, which make it stable on all terrains. Our testers found it simple to set up, but the last knob that connects to the main bar requires additional strength from another person.
Another excellent choice is the Byer of Maine Easy Cot, which is very similar to our top choice in terms of setup and packability. It folds in a similar fashion similar to the folding camping chair. The middle joints snap together quickly. It's a bit larger and heavier than the Osage River model, however, it folds down into a smaller carrying case that's about the same size as the bag that comes with a camp chair. It offers a more spacious sleeping area as well as a side storage pocket which makes it a great choice for anyone seeking an easy camping bed that can be used as a guest bed at home. The cot comes in a version with a headrest for added comfort.
Onwak Cots
Onwak Cots are a great camping cot if you require a sturdy, lightweight cot. This cot has a unique folding design and is made of top-quality materials. It's easy to store and transport. It's also extremely comfortable and sturdy, and can be used as a bed or lounge chair.
In addition to being a wonderful cot for camping and camping, the Onwak Cots is also ideal for backpacking and hiking. Its lightweight aluminum or iron construction allows it to effortlessly support heavy loads while remaining compact and affordable. The Cot has also been rigorously tested for superior quality and performance. The Onwak team makes use of the finest materials to craft its products, and also provides the best service, even when it's shipping in bulk.
The Kamp-rite Double Kwik Cot is the ideal cot for couples who enjoy camping together. The cot can be set up in minutes and is ready to sleep. It comes with a variety of useful features, including a washable denier base with a padded section, as well as a mesh hammocks for storage. It can also be used as a lounge chair and comes with a variety of recline positions to provide a customized experience.
The Coleman ComfortSmart is a great option for those who do not require a cot as comfy as a bed. The cot can be put together in less than two minutes. It has a broad base on each leg that can be rotated to allow to uneven ground. It's also reasonably priced and is available with or without a mattress.
The Coleman ComfortSmart is an excellent choice for car campers. However, it's not the best choice for backpackers or hikers in the backcountry. It's heavy and bulky to carry for long distances, so it's recommended for those driving into their campsites. Additionally the legs can be a little difficult to unfold correctly and require a bit of strength to feed them back into the body of the cot in order to store them.
Helinox Lite Cot
Helinox Cot One Convertible combines precision engineered fabric with non-stretch technology to create a lightweight camp bed that is durable and comfortable. The patented tensioners provide great tension to the bed without adding extra weight. They also prevent the cot from getting flat if it's set up on uneven ground. The only drawback to this model is its high cost.
If you're a backpacker on limited funds there are other budget cot options to choose from. The OEX Ultralite Folding Cot, for example, costs less than half the price of the Helinox Lite Cot while being considerably heavier. The biggest drawback with the OEX is that it's not as easy to assemble and can be difficult for smaller-framed people to bend its five aluminum leg assemblies to fit.
Helinox Lite Cots feature an exclusive tensioning system that includes an adjustable lever lock that makes them much easier to put together and disassemble. The lever is situated on the end of each leg. It has a pivoting arm that connects to the top frame bar. Baby beds has an open tab at the other end that you can press to release it. The mechanical leverage of this system gives an excellent tension to the bed without adding bulk or strain on the legs.
The Lite Cot can also be adjusted to a different height using the leg extensions included. This is especially beneficial if you are camping in an alpine region where you may need to be elevated due to snow or uneven terrain. However, the low-profile of this cot could be a problem if an active person in your sleep or when you share your tent with another.
The Lite Cot is no different. It takes a bit of practice to install it and then disassemble it. After a few hours, it becomes easy to use and pack. It's also extremely light and compact for a cot, and can fit in most cars, SUVs and vans even when they're stuffed with gear. This makes it an excellent option for car or bike camping.
ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot
If you're looking for a backpacking cot that is easy to pack and set up, the ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot is a great choice. Its aluminum 7000 series frame and 420D honeycomb ripstop polyester make this cot very lightweight and durable. It weighs less than five pounds, but it can carry 300 pounds of weight. It also folds down into the size of a 7x17 inch bag that makes it easy to store in your backpack.
Contrary to other cots which require you to expand it from the middle, the ALPS ReadyLite Cot has legs that extend out at the base of each side, which means that all you have to do is spread the cot and then tighten the straps. We found that it was one of the easiest cotes to set up, although its bulkier size may make it too large to fit into some tents.
ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite, while not as portable as other cots listed here, is still the best choice for backpacking cots. Plus, 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.