Post by: skeeter 20i on August 06, 2018, 08:13:34 AM
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-XL-Outfitter-Bunk-Bed-by-Disc-O-Bed/2373451.uts?slotId=13
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2018, 08:21:09 AM
I haven't used them personally and it seems like it might be a tight fit for a grownup on the lower bunk.
Post by: skeeter 20i on August 06, 2018, 08:49:39 AM
I use them in my tent. My kids have slept on them for 5 years now. We also use the cabela's pads. Moisture is the only issue we have. Every morning when we get up we pull the bags and pads off of the bunks and let everything air out.
I haven't used them personally and it seems like it might be a tight fit for a grownup on the lower bunk.
Are you using the XL or the 2XL? My wife bought me the 2XL's for more room but I can't find many reviews on them.
+1 on the moisture issue we usually flip everything over and with the wood stove in late season it dries very quick.
Thanks again.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2018, 10:44:47 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 06, 2018, 11:16:04 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2018, 11:22:15 AM
Sorry to hijack but are you talking moisture between the pad and the cot?Yes. If you don't pull the pad and let the bottom of the pad and top of the cot material dry it gets mold. I believe the cot material is the issue and it doesn't breath.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 06, 2018, 11:26:36 AM
Sorry to hijack but are you talking moisture between the pad and the cot?Yes. If you don't pull the pad and let the bottom of the pad and top of the cot material dry it gets mold. I believe the cot material is the issue and it doesn't breath.
Good to know. Buddy is looking to buy a cot for our elk hunt next month so I will make sure he knows the issue with this one.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2018, 11:34:38 AM
I have the same issue with my single cot and using the sleeping pad. Maybe it is the foam pad that I am using. It's a real foam pad, not one of those air up sleeping pads.Sorry to hijack but are you talking moisture between the pad and the cot?Yes. If you don't pull the pad and let the bottom of the pad and top of the cot material dry it gets mold. I believe the cot material is the issue and it doesn't breath.
Good to know. Buddy is looking to buy a cot for our elk hunt next month so I will make sure he knows the issue with this one.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 06, 2018, 11:44:23 AM
I have the same issue with my single cot and using the sleeping pad. Maybe it is the foam pad that I am using. It's a real foam pad, not one of those air up sleeping pads.Sorry to hijack but are you talking moisture between the pad and the cot?Yes. If you don't pull the pad and let the bottom of the pad and top of the cot material dry it gets mold. I believe the cot material is the issue and it doesn't breath.
Good to know. Buddy is looking to buy a cot for our elk hunt next month so I will make sure he knows the issue with this one.
Roger that, I just use my blow up backpacking pad on my cot and never had an issue. He would be using similar.
Post by: skeeter 20i on August 06, 2018, 12:10:40 PM
Only time I have seen zero evidence of any moisture has been with one buddy who runs his stove 24/7 x 8 days. I figure it is when the dirt gets to be the same temperature as his tent, but man he goes thru a slug of wood.
Post by: ghosthunter on August 11, 2018, 08:16:40 PM
I am no expert but I think eliminating cold air space as much as possible will help.
I store bags under my cot and throw any stuff bags I have under my cot pad.
Never had a problem since and been out in some real wet camps.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 11, 2018, 08:45:26 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 11, 2018, 09:18:21 PM
[quote/]I have the same issue with my single cot and using the sleeping pad. Maybe it is the foam pad that I am using. It's a real foam pad, not one of those air up sleeping pads.
x2 :yeah: