Camping Cot

Find the Camping cot of your choice in many types, sizes and materials.  Depending on the type of excursion you are taking, dictates the Camping Cot that is best for you.  Hiking long distances requires a lightweight one for the ease of carrying.  Setting up out of a car gives the freedom for a larger more comfortable Camping Cot.

Today’s Camping Cot has an aluminum frame and thinner but strong weather resistant polyester fabric.  With this type of Camping Cot, there is a rating for the amount of weight they can with stand.  Most all of them have ratings so you don’t find out the hard way that it won’t hold you.  There are oversize ones for the larger bodies to be comfortable on.

You can purchase a portable Camping Cot that is actually your tent.  They set up just like a standard Camping Cot, complete with a tent and rain fly to protect you from the elements.  These are great for solo trips.  Generally on the heavy side, they work best if you are cross country traveling cheap or going across the state don't want to sleep in your car .    

A Standard length Camping Cot is approximately five foot ten inches long.  For the taller person they come in eighty inches.  The Camping Cot for children runs about four feet.Some models are made for extreme comfort with pads and inflatable mattresses built in.  The taller Camping Cot allows for storage under it, leaving more floor space in the tent.  Sewn in mesh bags on the underside help contain smaller objects, keeping the area neat and lessening the chances of losing your belongings.  It is always best to know where the flashlight is when you need to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.

The lower the Camping Cot is to the ground the more stable it is.  Sometimes you can’t always find that perfectly flat and level spot to pitch the tent.  If you are six inches off the ground, the chances of you tipping out of the Camping Cot are slim.  If you are twelve to sixteen inches, you may have a hard time keeping balanced.

The lower you are, the warmer the Camping Cot will be.  Too much air between the ground and your body will allow heat to escape.  You should try to put something under the Camping Cot to eliminate the dead space if you are going to use one during the winter months.  If you are out in a lot of different seasons or types of outdoor activities, you should get a Camping Cot for each type for maximum comfort and ease of travel.