Any camping cot users? Thinking about a Helinox Lite Cot.
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My old bones ache just about all the time now. A sleeping pad is no longer enough. Weigth wise the only cot I'd consider carrying is the Helinox Lite Cot. At 2.8 pounds it's not light, but maybe worth a spin if it delivered on comfort. Does anyone have any experience with that cot? |
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Noel Z wrote: Not with this particular cot, but my kayaking friends loved the original that all of these variants are based on. Way better comfort than sleeping on inflatable pads. I transitioned away from inflatable pads when car camping - I find a cot way more comfortable. Keep in mind, on colder days you will need something similar to underquilt. On somewhat related tangent - my friend introduced me to hammocks a few years back, they are awesome! Edit - mine is "Alps Mountaineering" looks like this - https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lightweight-Cot-Deep/dp/B09JDVJGL4 Been using in since late 2000s. Would not recommend where carrying or packing is concerned - it is bulky and heavy, but I use it for car camping only. We also used for guests staying in a cabin with limited sleeping arrangements |
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i have an alps mountaineering knock off and its the shit. unbelievably comfortable. i use it for car camping/work camping but it blows sleeping on the ground out of the water. |
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I bought an REI one at an REI garage sale and have loved using it for car camping. It's heavy and bulky so I wouldn't use it for backpacking but it's great for in a big (tall) tent or just setting up under the stars. I put a foam pad or two under me when it's cold out. |
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I have a thermorest port-a-cot that is as hard to ship as it is to set-up. Willing to give it away... can't ship easily. Used it once, would have taken less time for a COPD sufferer to blow up a neo-air. |
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I have the helinox light cot, it's super comfortable if a little annoying to set up. I don't usually backpack with it, but it's really nice for car camping.
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