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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Westside88 on September 08, 2019, 07:03:58 PM
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It’s been years since I’ve tent camped until last night. I had a camper until a couple years ago and for family trips (three daughters) we’ve been renting little cabins. We decided to camp at the State Park near home this weekend to get our new lab used to it when we’re still close to home. First time sleeping on the ground in a long while, it hurts a lot more than it used to. We’ve decided we need some cots, since my wife and I really want to do more camping. Any recommendations? I’m 6’4” 220, so one need it to be decent sized. Any tips appreciated
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I run the cabelas outfitter xl. Through a lad on it and you are set.
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Just bought it a few hrs ago, excited to try it out this weekend
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It’s been years since I’ve tent camped until last night. I had a camper until a couple years ago and for family trips (three daughters) we’ve been renting little cabins. We decided to camp at the State Park near home this weekend to get our new lab used to it when we’re still close to home. First time sleeping on the ground in a long while, it hurts a lot more than it used to. We’ve decided we need some cots, since my wife and I really want to do more camping. Any recommendations? I’m 6’4” 220, so one need it to be decent sized. Any tips appreciated
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Started using the disc o bed bunk cots this year. Kind of pricey, but very comfortable especially with a foam pad and the ability to stack them saves a ton of space.
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Been using army cots for over 30 years. Started out with the cotton and wood ones and now have the nylon and aluminum ones. They seem to last longer and be quieter(less creaking) then the others I've seen come through camp. But they are definitely smaller then the cabelas xl
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ive got a cabelas XL and a Teton sports XL (sportsmans wharehouse) which are the exact same thing, I'm sure made in the same factory. Both are excellent cots and will withstand a ton of use.
I also have a smaller Cabelas cot, still very nice, but I prefer the XL size, and a couple cheaper cots from Walmart.
all of them do the job, the XL size ones from cabelas and sportsmans are worth the extra cost.
I have almost 100 nights on my original Teton sports XL, it hasn't started sagging a mentionable amount, still gets drum tight with the snap lever thing built into it, and I am almost twice your weight. never felt unstable on it like I have on some of the smaller ones.
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Davis Tent company, watch their video on their Big Boy cots, you will be sold. We have 2, my son is 6'4" 280lbs. MADE IN USA :tup:
https://www.davistent.com/product-category/big-boy-cots/ (https://www.davistent.com/product-category/big-boy-cots/)
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My mules pack these and a layer of foam.
Foam for extra cush and insulation. 1" bow season and 2" gun season.
Aluminum and roll up to 5".
https://www.camptime.com/collections/cots/products/xl-roll-a-cot-84x32x18-3-leg-frames
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My mules pack these and a layer of foam.
Foam for extra cush and insulation. 1" bow season and 2" gun season.
Aluminum and roll up to 5".
https://www.camptime.com/collections/cots/products/xl-roll-a-cot-84x32x18-3-leg-frames
These are great cots
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I use a REI Camp Stowaway Cot XL. It has a sleeve for sliding in a 2in self-inflating pad.
Mine is about 10 years old and in great condition. They do not sell that model anymore.
https://www.rei.com/product/812206/rei-co-op-camp-stowaway-cot-xl
I love how it cradles you, helps keep slippery sleeping bags on the cot.
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I have a couple of these and have been very happy. They are very stable, don't absorb moisture and pack down and only take up a small space in storage.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/camping/outdoor-living/camp-furniture/cots/pc/104795280/c/104755680/sc/104267880/i/104280480/cabelas-all-season-cot/3129379.uts?slotId=2
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Get a bigger tent and a queen-sized Coleman air mattress with a frame. It's so much more comfortable for both of you. I got a Coleman Lakeside tent - 7x14'. The bed takes up half and you have the rest for a table and some chairs. I also have a cot I don't use that would probably fit you. I'd get rid of it for $50 if you want it. It's in fine condition, used maybe 3 total weeks before I got the bed.
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My mules pack these and a layer of foam.
Foam for extra cush and insulation. 1" bow season and 2" gun season.
Aluminum and roll up to 5".
https://www.camptime.com/collections/cots/products/xl-roll-a-cot-84x32x18-3-leg-frames
My wife brought two of these cots home from a garage sale- $20. They are very nice! And they stow away to nothing!
I also have a couple of the XL cots from Cabelas. My guess is these are an older generation- they can be a bit of a pain to set up. Very sturdy, and comfortable for sure. Kind of big and heavy though.
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I got a Rio Gear Portable XL Smart Cot
haven't used it yet but looked good in the store, they had one setup sportsman warehouse
also got a big cot pad.
I'll be doing the elk glamping thing next year in a wall tent :chuckle:
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Get a bigger tent and a queen-sized Coleman air mattress with a frame. It's so much more comfortable for both of you. I got a Coleman Lakeside tent - 7x14'. The bed takes up half and you have the rest for a table and some chairs. I also have a cot I don't use that would probably fit you. I'd get rid of it for $50 if you want it. It's in fine condition, used maybe 3 total weeks before I got the bed.
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The Coleman double high SupportRest is nice for car camping. Their QueenCot is also nice (combo mattress and cot). If camping near AC power, there are a bunch of really nice double height indoor mattresses with internal air coils that are great. I don't do much car camping, as I'm usually backpacked in, but when I do I use the SupportRest instead of a cot and it's very comfortable.
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Well after 10 years my 40 inch wide cabalas XL cot gave in ,in the middle of the night on the 3rd day of my 23 day. outing.
A call to my wife and a friend and a new 40 inch Outdoor Life rated for 600 lbs arrived at camp for me. Very nice.