Camping Cots Advice Guide

Camping cots are not necessary for all outdoor enthusiasts, although a Camping cot has its advantages making a Camp cot an option for consideration when preparing camping gear needed for the next Outdoor adventure

Camping tent cots are made for comfort by providing someone the opportunity to not have to sleep on the floor, which cuts down the roughing it aspect of camping.

The only other way to be raised from the floor in this way is by using a camping mattress. Although a camp mattress will provide much needed comfort, Camp cots definitely have their advantages, which we explain here.

Why Choose Camping Cots ?

There are advantages and disadvantages when buying most types of camping gear and equipment. Most of the time its just a case of is it necessary or not, and then do we need it for comfort and to make the trip more enjoyable.

• Sleeping on uneven ground is avoided by missing those nasty lumps and bumps that a sleeping pad may not avoid.
• Avoiding insects and bugs is a big advantage for some.
• Compared to an air mattress or camping air bed, Camp cots provide a space underneath the Camp cot to keep gear and equipment.
• People who have damaged knees or arthritic joints enjoy using a Camping cot, because they limit the pressure put on joints when getting out of bed.
• Whilst cold weather camping the body being kept away from the floor is a great advantage, although a camping mat of some sort may still be useful on top of the Camp cot for extra insulation and comfort.
• Condensation is avoided and if the tent leaks and the floor becomes wet or damp, you don't!
• Camping Tent cots are much easier to take in and out of a tent, and easier to set up than a camping mattress.

• For backpacking and hiking Camp cots can be a little on the heavy side, although there are a few lightweight versions, hikers and backpackers will prefer a sleeping pad or mat.
• The gap underneath the camping cot is an advantage for ventilation in the summer but can also allow cold too the underneath section of the body (overcome with a camping mat) in colder climates.
• Compared to a good quality camping air bed they may not be quite as comfy.
• Whilst its possible to buy a 2 person Camping cot, they are not going to provide the comfort an air bed can.

Tent Cots

Camping tent cots, are just that! These are a normal kind of camp cot with a shelter above it, we could look at it as a type of bivy, off the floor.

There are not may types available and there is not a lot of people using them at the moment. However, many users give great reports although they look like the strangest piece of camping equipment that can be bought.

Kamp-Rite is the well known name when buying Tent cots, with some of the most popular available from Amazon found HERE!.

These are a few examples below from various stores.

Buying Camping Cots

There are many sizes available, with major brands that include, Slumberjack, Teton, Eureka, Coleman, Alps, and other brands selling the best Camp cots.

Its worth considering the weight before buying Camping cots, how they pack away, how they set up, the weight they should support and finally what other consumers have to say that have tried the particular Camping cot your considering.

Heres A Few Camping Cot Types Available