Cot Recommendations
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Topic: Cot Recommendations
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Cot Recommendations
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 8:47pm
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For the first time, we will camping with adult guest(s). Personally, I could sleep on the roof of my TV or under the Pod, but I need to come up with one or two other sleeping arrangements. So I'm looking at cots. I got the dome thing down, so a good cot or two "under the dome" makes the most sense to turn the Pod into a two-one. I want a good cot. Something I can use other than the sofa when I get banished for doing something I'm not sure what I did to get banished. Needs to be easy to set up, at least 84" long and stowed without huge hassle. I'm looking at The Teton Sports XXL ==> http://www.amazon.com/TETON-Sports-Outfitter-XXL-Camp/dp/B000P6BGYI - http://www.amazon.com/TETON-Sports-Outfitter-XXL-Camp/dp/B000P6BGYI I'm also looking at The Maine Military Camp Cot ==> http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63571?page=maine-military-camp-cot - http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63571?page=maine-military-camp-cot So, what cot have you slept on (alone) and had a good night sleep? Dog or cat count as alone. Thanks! fred
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 11:08pm
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Fred, check out the Coleman Line. I've slept on both and I like springs and pads... http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020271-ComfortSmart-TM-Cot/dp/B0075D2J2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1461121432&sr=1-1&keywords=coleman+cot - http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020271-ComfortSmart-TM-Cot/dp/B0075D2J2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1461121432&sr=1-1&keywords=coleman+cot ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 8:40am
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Front dinette is a fine place.. I have never had a good nights sleep on a cot.. in hundreds, if not a thousand, nights on a cot. ------------- |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 10:47am
I would imagine it's a bit tight on a cot with a golden retriever and an Irish setter!  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 2:22pm
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I've used these for years, including some very rough treatment on wilderness horse trips. They pack small are very comfortable, and don't' stretch with use. You'll need a thin foam pad on top.
http://www.camptime.com/roll-a-cot.html
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 9:34pm
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Thanks codyocountry! That looks like a nice cot! A little shorter than I would like, but super light and looks really well built. I have an Alps Mountaineering self inflating sleeping pad I really like. fred
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 8:22am
We used some similar to the military cots at a friends hunting camp a while back an they were pretty comfortable, though after a few " camp beverages " a rock bed wou;d have felt good 
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Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 6:35pm
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Fred, Speaking of Alps Mountaineering (they make great gear) I don't doubt you will like the long version of this cot:
http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/products/furniture/cots/escalade-cot I'll stick with my roll a cot, since I've used it hundreds of times and it is still good as new, scuffed up a bit though. I don't like the army style cots because they stretch, even the Cabela's fancy nylon versions, and the end bars can be very difficult to install until they stretch. Plus they are HEAVY and bulky. Note the above cot weighs 7 pounds more than the big roll a cot. Let us hear about which one you select. Safe travels
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Posted By: Anni
Date Posted: 19 May 2016 at 6:48pm
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I would vote for the roll a cot. Used them both hunting and on river trips. They used to make an XL version. More room for the dog! ------------- troutgrrl |
Posted By: twistedmensa
Date Posted: 21 May 2016 at 4:52am
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I realize this is a month old, but I've been extremely happy with my Go-Kot. Lightweight but supports up to 350 pounds. It comes in an XL size as well. http://www.campingcot.com/ - http://www.campingcot.com/
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 May 2016 at 6:18am
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Welcome to the group! Good info
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