Not sure which camping cots is best for your next adventure? Read more about our top camping cot picks in 2022.
Camping is not for the faint of heart. It tests your endurance, forces you to be resourceful, and you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable. But anyone who loves camping knows forgoing the luxuries of indoor living is well worth the connection and groundedness spending time in the great outdoors provides.
However, there is one thing I hate to lose when living life outdoors: sleep. I don’t know about you, but getting quality sleep makes or breaks me. Poor sleep decreases my stamina, patience, and decision-making skills. These are all vital assets on camping trips.
To get the best night’s sleep (and the best possible camping trip possible), investing in a high-quality camping cot is non-negotiable. Because sleeping on the ground, no matter how much padding you have beneath you, is still sleeping on the ground.
If you’re looking for the best camping cot in 2022 for any kind of camping, this list is for you.
There are a few factors to consider when choosing the best camping cot for you. Where you’ll be using it is one of the biggest. Whether you have to lug your cot across miles of rugged terrain, need it to fit inside a small tent, or are driving up to your campsite, all of these things will impact the parameters you need to look out for.
Your cot needs to be big enough to fit you comfortably, but also needs to be able to fit wherever you need to set it up. Plus, foldability impacts how much space you’ll have for all of your other camping necessities. This is important whether you’re carrying it in your car or on your back.
Speaking of which, if you’re carrying everything you need to a hike-in spot, you’ll need to consider weight.
And of course, investing in a cot means investing in your comfort, so making sure your choice meets your sleep standards in terms of support, cushion, and storage is important, too.
And without further ado, the five best knives for every purpose.
The six-pound Helinox Cot One is one of the few camping cots that are good for more than car camping. If you’re on your way to a hike-in location or are backpacking your way to your sleeping spot each night, this is the cot for you. With a light aluminum frame that lifts you a comfortable six and a half inches off the ground, is capable of holding up to 320 pounds, and is small enough to fit in a tent, this cot is a game changer. If you’re tight on space, you can also purchase a leg extender to lift your cot 15 inches off the ground to make space for “under-the-bed” storage.
At 82.5 inches long, this cot will comfortably fit pretty much anyone at nearly seven feet long.
Owners of this one-of-a-kind camping cot say new purchasers can buy a cheaper cot to cut costs, but anyone lugging a cot out to the middle of nowhere will regret skimping out. Serious campers agree that this cot’s lightness and ease of carrying are worth the investment.
Camping isn’t for everyone, but if you love the outdoors and your cozy at-home bed is the only thing that’s keeping you from spending a night in the fresh air, this cot will change your definition of “camping.”
At around 40 pounds, you won’t want to be lugging this bad boy any far distance. However, if you can drive to your campsite, this cot is for you. The Coleman Airbed Twin Cot upgrades your cot to a full-on air mattress complete with fold-out side tables. With a battery-powered pump included, very little work on your end is required for a luxurious night under the stars.
This luxurious cot tops the list as one of the most comfortable camping cots. It sleeps most people up to 6 feet tall (although 5’11” campers might be cutting it close) at 74 inches long and 40 inches wide.
This cot can also double as an extra sleeping place for guests or can be brought into the hospital for long shifts, as it can be folded up and easily transported in a convenient and small tent-sized bag.
Unlike the other Coleman camping cots on this list, this military-style camping cot skips the bells and whistles. However, its basic functionality doesn’t keep it from pulling an Amazon’s Choice title as a favorite among buyers. The straightforward cot gets the job done at an affordable price so you can sleep soundly on the sturdy steel frame built to support up to 600 pounds. Equipped with two cross bars, the cot is taught and supportive.
Coming in at six and a half feet long and nearly three feet wide, most people will find that the Coleman Trailhead II Cot offers more than enough space for a solid night’s sleep wherever you are.
This cot weighs about 40 pounds, so it won’t be one you want to carry too far, but it’s perfect for car camping.
This unique camping cot is one of a kind and perfect for big families with kids. The Disc-O-Bed Large Cam-O-Bunk cot sleeps two people, kids or adults. With a 500-pound limit per bed and six-and-a-half feet in length, this double-decker sleeper is for anyone.
As if accommodating an extra sleeper wasn’t enough, this bunker can convert into a sitting bench during the day and also provides side organizers to hold everything from medication to water bottles to books and anything in between. What you won’t need to put in the side organizers? Tools. You won’t need any to assemble this convenient and space-efficient camping cot.
As you might have guessed, while this duo is great for large parties with limited space, it’s not made to be lugged for far distances. The bed weighs 60 pounds in total but comes in two separate canvas bags for easier moving.
Yes, it’s another Coleman. What can I say? They make great cots. If you’re looking for the best, they probably have an option that’s right for you. This particular Coleman cot provides more than just a place to sleep. The adjustable back can be propped up and converted into a lounge chair. Whether you want a comfortable place to read, tan, sleep, or watch the kids play, this cot does it all.
With nearly three and a half thousand four- and five-star Amazon reviews, you can trust that you’ll love this cot-turned-lounger.
At 15.5 pounds, this cot comes in on the lighter side of this list (a big plus for transportability) but is still best suited for car camping. The Coleman Converta Folding Cot is about 76 inches long and 25 inches wide, so it can comfortably accommodate people under 6’ tall and can hold up to 225 pounds.
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