Affordable Cots For Backpackers

These cots provide the most comfortable sleep for backpackers without sacrificing their space in their packs or back muscles.

This luxurious cot is a great choice for Scandi-style nurseries. It's also extremely practical, with three mattress sizes to ensure your child is snug until they reach four years old.

Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot

The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot is our top budget choice is a great option for campers who want an easy way to sleep. It has a straightforward setup and impressive packability and is comfortable to sleep on. This cot features a, wide base that can support anyone who is 6 feet tall and 300 pounds, and our testers found it solid on any terrain. It also has a convenient side pocket, which is great for holding gear like water bottles, phone, and sleeping pads. The Mountain Summit Gear Horizon Cot, while bulkier than some backpacking cots, is still portable. It fits into most car camping tents.

If you want something more luxurious, we recommend the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3. This cot can sleep two people and is incredibly comfortable, even without an inflatable mattress. The cot has a soft quilted, soft surface that's easy to lie on, as well as baffles on the sides that prevent the occupants from falling off. The cot is also sturdy, with thick aluminum and steel bars that connect to oversized, swiveling legs, making it able to stand on any terrain. Our test participants found it simple to set up, however the last knob connecting to the main bar requires extra strength from a third party.

Another excellent choice is the Byer of Maine Easy Cot, which is very similar to our top choice in terms of setup and packing. It folds in a similar way as the folding camping chair. The middle joints snap together easily. It's heavier and more spacious than the Osage river model, but it folds down into a smaller carry case that's roughly the same size as a camping chair's carry bag. It also comes with a larger sleeping area and a storage pocket on the side, which makes it a great option for those who require a comfortable camping cot that doubles as a spare guest bed at home. There is even a version of this cheap cot bed with an attached headrest to provide additional comfort.

Onwak Cots

Onwak Cots are a great camping cot if you require a lightweight, durable cot. This Baby Cot Bed has a unique folding design and is made of top ranked cribs quality materials. It's easy to store and transport. It is also extremely comfortable and durable, and can be used either as a lounge chair or bed.

The Onwak Cots are not just ideal for camping, but also for backpacking and hiking. Its lightweight aluminum or iron construction allows it to effortlessly support heavy loads, while remaining lightweight and affordable. The Cot has also been rigorously tested for its superior quality and performance. The Onwak team utilizes the best materials to make its products and provides the best service, even when it's shipping in bulk.

The Kamprite Double Kwik Cot makes the perfect cot for couples that like camping together. This cot is easy to put together and ready for sleeping within minutes. It has many convenient features including a washable denier base with a padded section, as well as a mesh hammocks for storage. It can also serve as an ottoman or a lounger and comes with various reclining positions that can be customized to your experience.

The Coleman ComfortSmart is a great alternative for those who don't want a cot as comfortable as a bed. The cot can be put together in just two minutes. It has a broad base at each leg which can be rotated to make it more suitable to uneven ground. It is also very affordable and includes or without a mattress.

The Coleman ComfortSmart is an excellent option for car campers. However, it's probably not the best choice for backpackers or backcountry hikers. It's too heavy and cumbersome to carry over long distances, so it's recommended for those driving to their campsites. The legs are a bit difficult to fold and feed back into the body of the cot to store.

Helinox Light Cot

The Helinox Cot One Convertible combines high-end engineering and non-stretch fabric to create a light camp bed that is comfortable and durable. The tensioners are patented and provide excellent tension on the bed surface without adding weight. They also stop the cot from flattening if it's set up on uneven ground. The only downside to this model is its price.

If you're a backpacker with limited funds there are some other low-cost Cot options available. The OEX Ultralite Folding Cot, for instance, is less than half the cost of the Helinox Lite Cot while being significantly heavier. The primary drawback 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 have a unique tensioning system with the lever lock that makes them much easier to put together and disassemble. This lever is located on the opposite side of each leg and features an arm that pivots and connects with the top frame bar. The lever has an open tab at the other end which you can press to release it. The mechanical leverage of this system gives an excellent tension to the bed without adding extra bulk or stress on the legs.

Another benefit of the Lite Cot is that it can be adjusted to various heights using the leg extensions. This is particularly useful for camping in an alpine area where you might require a higher level due to snow or uneven terrain. However, the low profile of this mini cot beds may be a problem if an active person in your sleep or when you share your tent with another.

The Lite Cot is not any different. It requires some practice to install it and then take it apart. After a few uses it becomes a breeze to use and take it with you when packing. It's also incredibly lightweight and compact for a cot. It will fit into the majority of cars, SUVs and vans, even when they're stuffed with equipment. This makes it a great choice for bike or car camping.

ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite Cot

The ALPS Mountaineering ReadyLite cot is an excellent option if you are looking for a lightweight, easy-to-pack and set-up backpacking cot. This cot is lightweight and durable thanks to its aluminum frame 7000 series and 420D honeycomb polyester rip-stop fabric. In actuality, it weighs less than 5 pounds, yet has a 300-pound capacity for weight. It can be folded into a 7x17 inch carry bag which makes it easy to transport.

Unlike many other cots and tots that require you to expand it from its middle and then spread it out, the ALPS ReadyLite Cot has legs that extend to the bottom of each side. This means that all you have to do is spread out the cot and tighten the straps. It was simple to install. However its size could not fit in some tents.

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