Cabela Sleeping Cot

[Kofoed]

Now that I have only a 40, no more sleeping in the bed. I wanted something that sets up easier than a tent--sleeping on the ground is a bad decison in the desert.

Past experiences with the old school cots were poor. Too short, sagging in the middle. So I bought this:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20146&hasJS=true

The thing is nearly 7 feet long, perfect for me and a pillow. The thing weighs like 25 pounds and is really sturdy and the cloth gets very taught when assembled.

 

[Brindleboxer]

Cot and Organizer

Ko,

Those are cool and Cabela's also make a cot organizer that attaches to the side of the cot in 3 places (IIRC). I used to use one while deployed but about a year ago somebody decided they needed it more than I did. I actually keep forgetting to order another, I guess now would be a good time to track another down and get it on order.

It had soe small compartments for odds and ends, a couple pockets, a mesh drink type holder and a sleeve for storing your rifle (with easy access from the cot).

Glen

 

[bigndn]

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20146&hasJS=true

I bought the Cabela's Outfitter XL Complete 4-piece combo two years ago and have never slept better in camp. I can definately vouch for these bad boys.

 

[D'Animal]

I switched to a Cot three years ago and love it.

I have the heavy duty Slumberjack with the air matres. The heavy duty models holds a 300lb person.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

I bought this and returned it. It was heavy, too long to fit the bed in my '40 when packed, and I gagged over the smell of the cheap chinese rubber they used as leg bumpers.

Aside from that, it was quite strong and big enough to have it's own zip code.

I settled on a Byers cot.

 

[rusty_tlc]

If I went that far I'd go all the way and get a TentCot
The only problem is we teased the hell out of the last guy in our club that had one.

 

[Live to Ski]

I've been sleeping on one of those oversized cot everynight for the last 1 and 1/2 years (don't ask). I sleep like a baby. Better than most beds. Also, has not stretched or sagged. Go for it.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

If I went that far I'd go all the way and get a TentCot
The only problem is we teased the hell out of the last guy in our club that had one.

FirstToy has one of these and it rocks. It's a little bulky, but it's a tent and off the ground for less than $200. No bad. You could put it on your roof rack for a poor man's RTT. I think I'm going to get one-When packed, it looks just the right size and shape to put on top of the roll bar for a sun shade instead of a bikini top.

 

[Kofoed]

If I went that far I'd go all the way and get a TentCot
The only problem is we teased the hell out of the last guy in our club that had one.

I checked those out. Second hand info says they sag quite a bit.

 

[coonass]

I checked those out. Second hand info says they sag quite a bit.

Check out the oversized model it has a bowed roof.

Jacque

 

[FJ40_owner]

Check out the oversized model it has a bowed roof.

Jacque

I just throw a tarp over myself.

 

[OswaldtheBold]

I checked those out. Second hand info says they sag quite a bit.

I've got one. No sag at all with mine. Works great. Definately a plus if there are mosquitos (can't say that about "throwing a tarp over it"). Biggest plus is you don't need a smooth flat spot (or even a dry one) to put it on. Set-up is all of 5 minutes. Yes, it is a bit bulky, and not light. But it folds up fairly flat. Takes up less space than most standard army cots. It sits on the floor of the roof rack, with the sleeping bag and sleeping pad river bag strapped down on top of it.
I got mine off Amazon.com. Get the fly too. I think it was around $160 total.
I added a pair of grommits to the fly opening flap, so I can pitch it out like a canopy. Makes a drier entry, and less claustrophobic with it all closed up.
I did find using my ThermaRest pad helped. It comes with a built-in closed-cell sleeping pad, but it forms a little trough where it folds, which I found uncomfortable. Add a sleeping pad and it's very comfortable.
In eight years of being a guide, I've tried lots of different approaches to solo sleeping accomodations, where you break camp and move along every day. This one is the best for where I go (Colorado mountains and Utah deserts).
It may not be the best rig for camping in one spot for several days, but for my use this is the best, and I highly recommend it.

-Oswald

 

[rusty_tlc]

I've got one. No sag at all with mine. Works great. Definately a plus if there are mosquitos (can't say that about "throwing a tarp over it"). Biggest plus is you don't need a smooth flat spot (or even a dry one) to put it on. Set-up is all of 5 minutes. Yes, it is a bit bulky, and not light. But it folds up fairly flat. Takes up less space than most standard army cots. It sits on the floor of the roof rack, with the sleeping bag and sleeping pad river bag strapped down on top of it.
I got mine off Amazon.com. Get the fly too. I think it was around $160 total.
I added a pair of grommits to the fly opening flap, so I can pitch it out like a canopy. Makes a drier entry, and less claustrophobic with it all closed up.
I did find using my ThermaRest pad helped. It comes with a built-in closed-cell sleeping pad, but it forms a little trough where it folds, which I found uncomfortable. Add a sleeping pad and it's very comfortable.
In eight years of being a guide, I've tried lots of different approaches to solo sleeping accomodations, where you break camp and move along every day. This one is the best for where I go (Colorado mountains and Utah deserts).
It may not be the best rig for camping in one spot for several days, but for my use this is the best, and I highly recommend it.

-Oswald

Set up and take down time is definitely an advantage. The guy I know who has one loves it.
I can see where a little extra insulation on the bottom would help you sleep warmer.