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Affordable Cots For Backpackers

These cots offer a more comfortable sleeping experience for backpackers without sacrificing their pack space or back muscles.

Our mum tester loved this luxury cot which is gorgeous enough to be a perfect fit for Scandi design nursery designs. It is also super practical with three mattress base heights that will make it usable until your child is four years old.

Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot

The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is our top budget pick and is a great choice for campers who are seeking a simple sleeping solution. It has a straightforward setup and impressive packing capacity and is also comfortable to sleep on. The cot has a and wide base that can accommodate people up to 6 feet tall and 300 pounds. Our testers found it solid on any terrain. It has a side pocket to hold items such as sleeping pads, water bottles, and phones. The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is heavier than other back-packing cots, is surprisingly portable. It fits into most car camping tents.

If you're looking for something that's more luxurious, we suggest the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3. The cot is designed for two and has an extremely comfortable sleeping area that's comfortable even without an air mattress. The cot is quilted with a surface that is comfortable to lay on. It also has baffles on the sides, which help prevent you from falling. The cot is also sturdy, with heavy steel and aluminum bars that join to huge, swiveling legs, Crib Sets making it stable on most terrain. Our test participants found it easy to set up, but the last knob that connects to the main bar requires more strength from another person.

The Byer of Maine Easy Cot is an great option. It's very similar to the top ranked cribs choice when it comes to setting up and packing. It folds down similarly to a folding camp chair and the middle joints snap together easily and quickly. It's heavier and bigger than the Osage river model, but it folds into a smaller carrying case that's about the same size as a camping chair's carry bag. It has a larger sleeping area and an additional storage compartment on the side, making it a great option for anyone who is looking for an easy camping bed that can be used as a spare guestbed at home. There is even a version of this cot that has a headrest attached for additional comfort.

Onwak Cots

Onwak Cots are the perfect camping cot if you require 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 lounger chair or bed.

The Onwak Cots are not only great for camping but also for backpacking and hiking. Its lightweight iron and aluminum construction allows it to support large loads yet still being portable. The Cot has also been rigorously tested to ensure superior quality and performance. The Onwak team makes use of the finest materials to craft its products and offers the best cot newborn service, even when it's shipping in large quantities.

The Kamprite Double Kwik Cot makes the perfect cot for couples that enjoy camping together. It can be set up in a matter of minutes and is ready to sleep. It also comes with a range of features that are convenient, including a washable denier base for the cot, padded head section, and a mesh storage hammock. It can also serve as an ottoman or a lounger and comes with several reclining positions to tailor your experience.

The Coleman ComfortSmart is a great option for those who do not need a cot that is as comfortable as a bed. It can be set up in just two minutes. It also has a large foot at the base of each leg that can be swiveled to adapt to uneven ground. In addition, it's very affordable and can be bought with or without a mattress.

While the Coleman ComfortSmart is a great choice for car campers, it's not the ideal choice for backcountry hikers or backpackers. It's heavy and bulky to carry over long distances, which is why it's recommended for those traveling to their campsites. The legs can be difficult to unfold and feed back into the body of the cot for storage.

Helinox Lite Cot

The Helinox Cot One Convertible combines the highest quality engineering with non-stretch fabrics to create an ultralight camp bed that is both comfortable and durable. Its patented tensioners deliver great tension on the bed surface without adding extra weight. The tensioners also keep the surface of the cot from becoming flat when it is set up on uneven terrain. The only drawback to this model is its high 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 biggest drawback of OEX is its difficulty in assembly. It isn't easy for people with smaller frames to bend five leg assemblies.

Unlike the OEX model, the Helinox Lite Cot has an exclusive lever lock tensioning system which allows it to be erected and disassemble. This lever is located at the side of each leg. It is a pivoting arm that is able to engage the top frame bar. The other end of the lever is a tab that is compressed and you depress to let it go. The mechanical leverage of this system provides immense tension to the bed without putting extra weight or stress to the legs.

The Lite Cot can also be adjusted to a different height using the leg extensions provided. This is very helpful if you're camping in an alpine setting where you'll have to stand off the ground due to snow or uneven terrain. The low profile of the Cot Bed can be not ideal for people who are active in their sleep or share a sleeping space with a partner.

As with other cots, the Lite Cot requires some practice to put it together and take it down. But after a few uses, it becomes a breeze to set up and take down. It's also extremely light and Mini Cot Bed compact for a cot and can be tucked away in the majority of vans and cars with their gear packed. This makes it a great option for car and bike camping.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot

If you're looking for a backpacking cot that is easy to carry and set up it's the ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot is a good option. This cot is lightweight and durable thanks to its aluminum frame of the 7000 series and 420D honeycomb polyester rip-stop material. It weighs less than 5 pounds, but can support 300 pounds of weight. It also folds down into a 7 x 17 inch carry bag, which makes it easy to transport in your backpack.

The ALPS ReadyLite Cot is unlike other cots, which require you to spread it out from the middle. Instead its legs extend at the bottom of each side. This means that all you need to do is spread the cot and tighten the straps. We found that it was one of the most simple to set up cots, although its bulkier size may make it too large to fit in some tents.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite, while not as lightweight as other cots on this list, is still the best choice for backpacking cots. Its wide feet at the base of each leg can swivel to adapt to uneven terrain and allow you to sleep in the rain.