Coleman Camping & Hiking Cots

Coleman Camping Cots

Camping cots are designed to help you get a good night's rest while enjoying your outdoor adventure. Coleman camping cots offer a variety of options, including an air mattress, an attached side table or pillow, and extra-wide and extra-long versions. They fold up for transport and storage.

Given the array of camping cots available, deciding how you will transport, use, and store your camping cot can help you narrow your choices. Here are some features to consider:

• Frame construction: Lightweight frames are generally of aluminum construction, and heavyweight frames are made of steel.
• Leg style: Indoor cots often have a C-shaped leg construction and are not suited to outdoor usage. For outdoor camping, look instead for vertical or X-shaped legs.
• Fabric: You can find cots made from nylon or polyester.
• Portability: The weight of the cot should be considered because this impacts the ease of storing and moving it.
• Attachments: A few Coleman cots have attachments like side tables and pillows. They also make a cot with a flap that hangs over the side and has storage pockets.

While Coleman camping cots are generally heavier and larger when collapsed, there are several key differences between camping and backpacking cots.

• Weight: Camping cots may weight 20 pounds or more. Backpacking units usually weigh less than 3 pounds.
• Frame style: Backpacking units have bow-frame legs or shock-corded bar legs.
• Tent compatibility: You can use a one-person tent with a backpacking cot to cut down on groundwater infiltration.

Standard models measure 25 inches wide by 75 inches long and will hold an average-size adult. If you need one that safely supports over 200 pounds, search for extra-large, heavy-duty models or consider buying a double model. If you are heavier and taller than average, you may want to consider heavy-duty models that are also extra long.

For models that do not come with their own padding, the addition of an air mattress or camping pad can make the cot more comfortable to sleep on. It's important to note, however, that air mattresses can wick away body heat, so they may not be the proper choice for camping in colder weather. For cold-weather camping, sleeping pads such as those used on the ground of a tent can be used to trap your body heat to help you keep warm.