Mike O Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Need something a bit more comfortable than the 1.5" Thermorest for camping. Investigated a couple cots from REI. Brought one home and it was too long for my tent. Returned it and got a 'Roll-a-cot'. Fits perfectly in the tent, but I'm not thrilled about the folded up width as it's just a bit narrower than my bags on the RT. But if I can't find something else, will probably go with it. Also found the Voyager Compact Cot. At 30 inches folded it looks promising as well. And then there is this from Aerostitch: But at $190, I might as well stay at a hotel. So, what are folks using for a camping cot (or is everyone comfortable with air mattress?) Mike O Link to comment
tallman Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Mike, We're using inflatable air matresses. Both Coleman, one is 4" high and a bit bigger/wider, the other type looks like a heavy duty pool float. We also carry the battery powered inflate/deflate pump. Beats the heckout of a Thermonorest IMO, and when deflated, either version packs flat and takes up less space than a Thermounrest. We use 40 degree bags, X-long that can zip together. Also silk cocoon sheets/bag liners that add 10 degrees warmth or can be used w/out the bags in warmer weather. Just my.025. The cot from Aerostitch is intriquing. It will fit in a small bagthe size of our camp Sling chairs and fit in the saddle bag (I think). Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 You might try a Go-KOT. They're not cheap either but still quite a bit cheaper than the one sold by Aerostich. Link to comment
Kroref Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I've been using a hammock that has worked out very well for me. http://www.hennessyhammock.com/ Link to comment
Mike O Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 After a bit more searching, I found this online: Byer Tri-Lite Folding Cot. $50. 74 in. long x 25 in. wide x 8 in. high. Supposedly only 27in long when folded. Mike O Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Mike, someone posted a very detailed review of the expensive cot after buying and using it over on ADVRider. If I find it I'll post a link. the review, in short: Link to comment
Mike O Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Mike, someone posted a very detailed review of the expensive cot after buying and using it over on ADVRider. If I find it I'll post a link. the review, in short: Thanks Tom...Found the thread on ADVRider here. There is another thread going on over there that is asking similar questions as mine. Mike O Link to comment
John Diakonis Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Mike, I bought the Beyer tri lite last year and it was the best money spent! No kidding. I use a full size thermarest with it and it is a great set up. It folds down nicely too. It goes in one of my HTW bags on the rear seat. I looked at a lot of cots before buying this one. Link to comment
g_frank_nin Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 This cot pictured in “Mike O’s” post is the one I use... awesome! I use it with my thermarest pad and the sleeping bag…. That’s all I needed for a great night’s rest. BTW if you know your final destination, you can send yourself a package to the local post office for "general delivery." In this package you could include all of the creature comfort things you would not want to carry on your bike... the post office will hold it for up to 30 days before returning it to sender as undeliverable (check it out with your local post office before sending it) Last year I went to Sturgis for a week and sent myself the cot, a comfy chair amongst other “comfort” things, used them for my “week on a tent” and re-packaged them into the same box and re-sent it back to me. Worked like a charm! I only traveled with my tent, my thermarest and my sleeping bag… the rest I mailed. ~ Frank Link to comment
tallman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Mike, That looks nice, but I wonder about the tent floor and the metal legs? Also, those things are BIG when packed. I'm usually carrying for 2 people and those seem to take up a bit of space. Plus, they're too short. Let us know how they work. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I've been using a hammock that has worked out very well for me. http://www.hennessyhammock.com/ That looks like one hell of a nice setup. After reading through the website, I think I'll have to pick one up. Link to comment
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