|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 25
Campfire Greenhorn
|
OP
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 25 |
Heading deep into the Sangres again this year, purshaced a Davis wall tent for trips like this and was looking into a small/low profile lightweight cot to go along with my goosedown sleeping bag, one that breaks down easy...i'm a bigger bodied guy - 6'/225, i know some of these cots i've looked at have weight limits...thanks!!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 13,860
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 13,860 |
The GI cot, with a Camprest on top of it, has been my pick for decades.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,137
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,137 |
How light in weight do you want/need the cot to be? Therm-a-rest makes some of the lightest and most compact cots that will meet your weight capacity requirements with ease, but they're also priced accordingly. Since you're bringing a wall tent, I suspect that you're not counting ounces on this trip. Here are a couple of other options that might also fit the bill... https://www.byerofmaine.com/products/camp-furniture/trilite-cot.htmlCabela's offers one as well (can't get the link to work). It is rated at 225 lbs, though, so you're right on the limit. I have this co and have been pleased with it. I wouldn't use that cot on a backpacking trip, but for your needs it might work quite well.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 25
Campfire Greenhorn
|
OP
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 25 |
Acutally, we're on somewhat of a weight limit, i don't want anything over 8-10 lbs.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,137
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,137 |
The Cabela's cot is the heaviest of the three, at 10.5 lbs.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 977
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 977 |
Roll-a-cot. I believe the standard model is under 10 lbs. A comfortable cot that you can adjust the tension on.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,384 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,384 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 581
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 581 |
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln, the Rail Splitter from Illinois.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 57
Campfire Greenhorn
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 57 |
Might want to try elk forums for more hits. Backpacking and cots don't usually come together. When I'm near the truck the Slumberjack Big Cot is close by. For lighter and smaller take a look at the Luxurylite cot.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,082
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,082 |
I have used a Luxurylite cot (now ThermaRest Ultralite cot) on several hunts last year including an elk hunt in CO. The cot packs small and is easy to put together. It keeps you about 4 inches off the ground. The large version weighs in at 2.4 lbs and supports up to 325 lbs. Very comfortable cots.
Last edited by Biggs300; 04/05/14.
Start young, hunt hard, and enjoy God's bounty.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 81
Campfire Greenhorn
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 81 |
Home > Sleeping > Cots > Luxury Lite Ultralite Cot
Luxury Lite Ultralite Cot
Email to a Friend
Review This Product
$240.00
Qty: Add to Cart . OR Add to Wishlist Add to Compare .
Quick Overview
These are the lightest most technically advanced cots on the market. If sleep is important to you on a hunt make sure to pack this ultralight cot. Made of UV resistant, waterproof material this durable cot will make a rock field more comfortable than a day at the Mattress Ranch. All hand made right here in the USA and weighing in at 2.12 oz, these cots make a great addition to any hunt that can afford to shed a few pounds. Strong enough to hold 300 pounds. .
Luxury Lite Ultralite Cot
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,581 Likes: 26
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,581 Likes: 26 |
$190 on Amazon for the regular size
βIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.β β George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,394
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,394 |
Roll-a-cot is a great cot easy set up and break down . I sleep great on mine.
I Kill Things......deal with it..
|
|
|
|
584 members (06hunter59, 1beaver_shooter, 160user, 10gaugeman, 12344mag, 10gaugemag, 54 invisible),
13,327
guests, and
1,037
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,195,128
Posts18,542,335
Members74,057
|
Most Online21,066 May 26th, 2024
|
|
|
|