Affordable Cots For Backpackers

For backpackers looking to elevate their sleeping experience without sacrificing pack space or back muscles, these cushier cots are a great option.

Our mom tester loved this deluxe cot that is gorgeous enough to be a perfect fit for Scandi style nurseries, but is also extremely practical, with three mattress base sizes that will make it usable until your child is around four years old.

Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot

The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon cot sales, our top budget pick is a great crib choice for campers looking for a simple solution to sleeping. It's simple to set up and pack and comfortable to sleep on. The cot's huge, wide base can accommodate those who are with a height of up to 6 feet, and 300 pounds. Our test subjects found that it was stable on most kinds of terrain. It has a side pocket to store items such as sleeping pads, water bottles and phones. The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot although heavier than many backpacking cots, is still transportable. It can be easily incorporated into most car camping tents.

If you want something more luxurious, we suggest the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3. The cot can accommodate two people and is incredibly comfortable, even without an inflatable mattress. The cot features a quilted surface that is comfortable to lay on. It also has baffles along the sides, which help prevent you from falling. The cot is also sturdy, with heavy aluminum and steel bars that connect to large, swiveling legs, which makes it stable on most terrain. It was easy to set up for our testers, but the last knob connecting the main bar needed additional strength.

The Byer of Maine Easy Cot is an excellent option. It is very similar to the top choice in terms of setup and packing. It folds in a similar way to the folding camping chair. The middle joints snap in a snap. It's heavier and bigger than the Osage river model but it folds into a smaller carry bag which is about the same size as a chair's carry bag. It also comes with a larger sleeping area, as well as an additional storage compartment on the side, which makes it a great option for anyone in need of a comfortable camping cot that can double as a spare guest bed at home. You can even find a version of this cot with a headrest that is attached for added comfort.

Onwak Cots

If you're looking to purchase a durable, lightweight camping cot to meet your outdoor requirements, take a look at the Onwak Cots. This cot is made of high-quality materials and has a unique foldable design that makes it easy to store and transport. It's also extremely comfortable and sturdy and can be used as a bed or a lounge chair.

The Onwak Cots are not just ideal for camping, but also for hiking and backpacking. Its lightweight iron and aluminum construction allows itnd. The only drawback to this model is its higher price point.

If you're a backpacker on an extremely tight budget there are other budget 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 with the OEX is that it's not as simple to assemble and can be difficult for small-framed people to bend its five aluminium leg assemblies into place.

Helinox Lite Cots come with a unique tensioning system with an adjustable lever lock that makes them much easier to put together and disassemble. The lever is located on the side of each leg. It is a pivoting arm that engages the top frame bar. The other side of the lever is a tab that is compressed and you press to let it go. The mechanical leverage of this system provides immense tension to the bed without adding bulk or stress to the legs.

Another advantage of the Lite Cot is that it can be adjusted to different heights using the leg extensions. This is a huge benefit if you're camping in an alpine setting where you'll have to get off the ground because of snow or uneven terrain. The low profile of the cot is an issue for those who move around a lot during their sleep or have to share a sleeping space with a partner.

Like 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 use and pack up. It's also incredibly compact and lightweight for a cot, and can fit in most cars, SUVs and vans, even if they're packed with equipment. This makes it an excellent option for car and bike camping.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite infant cot bed

The ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite cot is the perfect choice for those looking for lightweight, easy to pack and set-up backpacking cot. Its aluminum 7000 series frame and 420D honeycomb ripstop fabric made of polyester makes this cot extremely lightweight and robust. In fact, it weighs less than 5 pounds yet has a 300-pound capacity for weight. It folds down into an 7 x 17 inch bag that makes it easy to carry in your backpack.

Contrary to other cots which require you to extend it from the middle and then spread it out, the ALPS ReadyLite Cot has legs that extend to the bottom of each side. This means all you have to do is spread out the cot and then tighten the straps. We found that it was one of the most simple to set up cots, although its bulkier size may cause it to be too big to fit into some tents.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite, while not as mobile as the other cots on this list, is still the best option for backpacking cots. The wide feet at the bottom of each leg can be adjusted to accommodate uneven terrain, and you can sleep in the rain.