This cot is almost perfect. It's comfortable and really, really sturdy.
PROS
Sturdy: I'm a tosser and turner and this thing has never budged on me, no matter how roughly I'm sleeping. I've also had me, my daughter and two 50-lb dogs hanging out on it and it didn't feel like it was even close to being overweighted.
Size: I've taken to wanting to be comfortable while car camping. I put a egg crate twin sized mattress pad on this, and a jersey twin fitted sheet over both and it feels like I'm sleeping on a comfy twin bed. And again, I can toss and turn on this like I do at home because I don't feel like I'm going to fall off of it.
Comfort: While I prefer adding a foam mattress pad, it really is comfortable both ways. It's firm enough that I don't wake up with back pain (I have a lower back injury and air mattresses are hell), but soft enough that I don't feel like I"m sleeping on the ground.
Height: This is going in both the pro and con section - the pro to the height is that I can store everything in my tent under the cot, so there is tons of floor space in my tent.
CONS:
Setup: Because this thing is so heavy duty, the setup takes some energy. It's huge - so it's hard to not take out the tent or another person while setting it up, and the bars are hard to snap in.
Height: At 5'3", I can't sit on this and have my feet reach the floor. Because I have a lower back injury, it's a little difficult for me to get in and out of this thing (which is doubly annoying when I have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night). The bars on the sides are really solid and stiff, and then the fabric dips just a little bit under your weight, so you are kind of sucked into the middle when you sit on it. Because I'm shorter, this means that I can't lean my body weight forward to get out of bed. My husband at 5'10" has no problems with this, so this is just a short person problem.
Size: This is 90% a PRO, but... make sure you have a large enough tent for these cots. They are HUGE. And because they sit high off the ground, if you have a dome-like tent where the sides come in, you can't use the floor measurements for whether this cot will fit. We got a new tent this year and got a 7 person Coleman tent, with the intent of putting two of these cots in it, and it was too small! We wanted the cots at the far ends of the tent so that we could get in and out of the door, but the width of the tent was too narrow for the cots to fit. So we wound up having to return the tent and get the 10 person Weathermaster. That tent is actually overkill, but it's pretty lush having that much space.
This is basically a twin bed for camping - so it feels really luxurious (especially if you put regular twin bedding and a nice comforter on it instead of sleeping bags - I have a crazy warm Ikea down comforter that has kept me warm even in 25 degree Northern Michigan nights).
I'd highly recommend adding a mattress pad of some sort - it will take this cot from pretty comfortable to feeling like you are on a real bed.
| Material | canvas, Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 45.08 x 13.18 x 7.68 inches |
| Package Weight | 12.46 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 85 x 19 x 40 inches |
| Brand Name | TETON Sports |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty - teton sports® strives to manufacture the best possible products for our customers. Our limited lifetime warranty covers products against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is cheerfully extended to the original owner only and excludes normal wear and tear (e. G. , zippers that wear out after extended use) or misuse. Please follow care instructions. If, after inspection, a product is determined by us to be defective in workmanship or materials, we will repair or replace it at our option, at no cost to you (the original owner). Contact customer service for assistance by visiting us online at tetonsports. Com to obtain a return authorization number. Shipping fees may apply. For international warranty claims (outside the united states), shipping and duty fees are the responsibility of the consumer. |
| Model Name | Outfitter XXL Camping Cot |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | TETON Sports |
| Part Number | 122 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Included Components | Carry Bag, Cot |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
