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Affordable Cots For Backpackers

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

Our mum test-taker loved this deluxe cot that looks beautiful enough to suit Scandi design nurseries but is also super practical with three mattress base heights that will keep it in use until your child reaches four years old.

Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot

The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is our best cot bed budget pick and is an excellent option for campers seeking a simple sleeping solution. It is easy to set up and impressive packing capacity and is comfortable to sleep on. This cot has a large and wide base that can hold people up to 6 feet tall and 300 pounds. Our test subjects found it to be sturdy on all terrains. It also has a convenient side pocket that is ideal for storing items like water bottles, phone, and sleeping pads. While it's bulkier than some backpacking cots, the Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is still a great option for portable storage and fits well into most camping tents for cars.

If you're looking for something that's a little more luxurious, we suggest the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3. The cot is designed to sleep two and has an area for sleeping that is incredibly comfortable, even without an air mattress. The cot has a soft quilted surface that's comfy to lie on, and baffles on the sides that stop you from falling off. This cot is extremely stable due to its sturdy steel and aluminum bars that connect to the large and swiveling feet. It was easy to set up for our test subjects, but the last knob connecting the main bar needed additional strength.

Another great option is the Byer of Maine Easy Cot, which is very similar to our top choice in terms of setup and packing. It folds down in a similar way as a folding camp chair and the middle joints snap together quickly and easily. It's heavier and larger than the Osage river model but it folds down into a smaller carry bag that's about the same size as a chair's carry bag. It also has a bigger sleeping area, as well as an additional storage compartment on the side that makes it a great choice for anyone who needs a comfortable camping cot that can double as a bed for guests at home. There is even the cot that has a headrest attached to provide additional comfort.

Onwak Cots

If you're looking for a durable lightweight camping cot that is light to meet your outdoor needs then look no further than Onwak Cots. This cot has a unique folding design and is made of high-quality materials. It's easy to store and move. It's also extremely comfortable and sturdy, and can be used as a bed or lounge chair.

The Onwak baby cots on sale are not just ideal for camping, but also for hiking and backpacking. Its light iron or aluminum construction allows it to easily support large loads while remaining compact and affordable. Additionally, the cot has been rigorously tested to ensure the highest quality and performance. The Onwak team makes use of the finest materials to make its products and provides the best service, even when it's shipping in large quantities.

The Kamp-rite Double Kwik Cot is the ideal cot for couples who enjoy camping together. The cot can be assembled in just a few minutes and is ready to go to sleep. It has many convenient features including a washable denier base with a cushioned section as well as a mesh storage hammock. It can also be used an ottoman or a lounger and has several reclining positions to tailor your experience.

For those who aren't looking for a cot as comfortable as mattress and isn't too expensive, the Coleman ComfortSmart is an excellent choice. It can be set up in less than two minutes. It also has a wide foot at the base of each leg, which can swivel to adapt to uneven ground. It's also affordable and is available with or without a bed mattress.

While the Coleman ComfortSmart is a great choice for car campers, it's not the best option for backcountry hikers or backpackers. It's too heavy for long distances. This is the reason it's best suited for those who drive to their camping sites. In addition the legs can be a little tricky to unfold properly, and it takes some strength to bring them back into the body of the cot to store them.

Helinox Lite Cot

The Helinox Cot One Convertible combines high-end engineering and non-stretch fabric to produce an ultralight camp bed that is both comfortable and durable. Its patent-pending tensioners remove the necessity for bulky cross bars and braces and deliver great tension to the bed's surface without adding additional weight. The tensioners also stop the cot's surface from becoming flat when it is placed on uneven terrain. The only downside to this model is its high price.

If you're a backpacker on limited funds, there are other affordable 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 main disadvantage of the OEX is its difficulty in assembly. It can be a challenge for people with smaller frames to bend five aluminium leg assemblies.

Helinox Lite Cots come with a unique tensioning system with a lever lock, which makes them much easier to put together and disassemble. The lever is situated on the bottom of each leg. It is a pivoting arm that connects to the top frame bar. The other side of the lever is a compressed tab that is pressed to let it go. This mechanism uses mechanical leverage to give you an excellent tension on the bed's surface, without adding bulk or stress to the legs.

The Lite Cot can also be adjusted to a different height by using the leg extensions included. This is extremely useful when camping in an alpine setting where you may need to get off the ground due to snow or uneven terrain. However, the low-profile of this cot may be a disadvantage if you're moving a lot in your sleep, or when sharing the tent with a person.

The Lite Cot is no different. It takes some practice to set it up and take it apart. But after a few uses it's a breeze to pack and use. It's also extremely lightweight and compact for a cot beds for sale, and can fit in the majority of cars, SUVs and vans, even when they are jam-packed with gear. This makes it an excellent option for bike or car camping.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot

The ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite cot is the perfect choice if you want 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. In actuality, it weighs less than 5 pounds, yet has a 300-pound capacity for weight. It folds down into an 7 x 17 inch carry bag, which makes it easy to store in your backpack.

Unlike many other cots that require you to expand it from the middle, the ALPS ReadyLite Cot has legs that extend at the base of each side, which means all you have to do is spread the cot, then tighten its straps. We found that it was one of the most simple to set up cots and set up, though its size could make it difficult to fit in some tents.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite, while not as mobile as the other cots on this list, is still the best option for backpacking cots. Additionally, its large feet at the base of each leg swivel to adapt to uneven terrain and allow you to sleep in the rain.