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offroadjeeper
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07/16/2017 09:54PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Just saw this tent bed online today and wonder if anyone has experience with it? Might be worth it if it actually works well. I'd be ditching my old tent pad if it does work, then I won't be adding gear to my pack.
 
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Northwoodsman
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07/16/2017 10:17PM  
I believe that is a Therm-a-Rest knock off.
 
offroadjeeper
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07/16/2017 10:56PM  
quote Northwoodsman: "I believe that is a Therm-a-Rest knock off."
yeah looks like it. But it's half the weight & almost a 1/4 of the price. I'd like to know if the Therm-a-Rest in this design is comfortable. Basically looking for anything my parents could use to ease the pain of the hard ground.
 
07/17/2017 06:26AM  
quote offroadjeeper: "Just saw this tent bed online today and wonder if anyone has experience with it? Might be worth it if it actually works well. I'd be ditching my old tent pad if it does work, then I won't be adding gear to my pack. "


Even if it's comfortable, will it insulate you from the cold air if you ditch your pad . . . ?
 
muddyfeet
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07/17/2017 11:13PM  
agree with boonie:
It may be more comfortable, but you would still need a pad in all but the warmest nights.
It's just like a hammock in that there is no insulation underneath.
 
07/18/2017 06:06AM  
I've used these cots on Quetico trips and all other camping trips for the past 8 years or so. My first one came from the original company before they were bought out by Thermarest. And then a second one for my wife.

We absolutely love them!

I've camped in 30 degree weather and have no problem with being cold. I use a 20 degree sleeping bag and the cool air under the cot has never been an issue.

Pros: lightweight and compact in your bag. Very comfortable. Won't ever deflate. Easy to put together and break down.

Cons: Pricey. Work best for people under 225 pounds and no taller than 6'2 or 6'3.

I haven't looked lately so they may make a longer and heavier-duty model by now. And as far as the cost goes, I would probably have purchased several sleep pads during the time I've owned the cot. So I'd guess that in the long run, the cot would win hands-down compared to replacing several pads that eventually leak. (Just my opinion based on past experience with inflatable pads. Your opinion may differ. ?)

In any case, I'm extremely happy with mine and after all the years of use there isn't a tear, rip, crack or seam failure. I recommend them to everyone who camps. I don't know if the one you posted is a Thermarest or a knock-off, so I can only vouch for the Thermarest model.

Well, that's my review. And I promise I'm not connected in any way to any company that manufactures, distributes or sells these cots. I'm just a happy camper...literally.

Terry

 
martoonie
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07/18/2017 08:49PM  
I've used one for 3 or 4 trips. Only issue I have had is that the cot had to be pretty level lengthwise or some of the supports would fold over. Putting an empty pack under them helps with the fold over issue. They are comfortable. They do wear on the tent floor. I use mine with a roll up self inflating pad for insulation from the ground early and late season.
 
Northwoodsman
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07/18/2017 09:57PM  
ORJ, where did you find this? I know that a few people on here have been scammed by fake companies that are selling "last year's model" of a Big Agnes tent or something similar for 25% of the normal price on Amazon. Before Amazon can catch them they have made several thousands of dollars in just a day or so by selling you something that doesn't actually exist. People get excited and emotions take over and you take the chance. Be careful.
 
jhb8426
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07/18/2017 11:37PM  
I use a similar cot in my tent, but I use a foam pad (sometimes two) on it as well. Makes it nicer, plus insulation.
 
offroadjeeper
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07/19/2017 09:40AM  
quote Northwoodsman: "ORJ, where did you find this? I know that a few people on here have been scammed by fake companies that are selling "last year's model" of a Big Agnes tent or something similar for 25% of the normal price on Amazon. Before Amazon can catch them they have made several thousands of dollars in just a day or so by selling you something that doesn't actually exist. People get excited and emotions take over and you take the chance. Be careful."
I actually found it on a auction site called tophatter. I was skeptical but after more research I then found it on ebay for around $34.
 
offroadjeeper
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07/19/2017 09:47AM  
quote muddyfeet: "agree with boonie:
It may be more comfortable, but you would still need a pad in all but the warmest nights.
It's just like a hammock in that there is no insulation underneath. "
I have an extra sleeping bag (extra thick) that I always bring in case of those super cold nights. I use it for more padding on my thermarest pad. So I think I would be fine.
 
offroadjeeper
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07/19/2017 09:56AM  
quote 24kGold: "I've used these cots on Quetico trips and all other camping trips for the past 8 years or so. My first one came from the original company before they were bought out by Thermarest. And then a second one for my wife.


We absolutely love them!


I've camped in 30 degree weather and have no problem with being cold. I use a 20 degree sleeping bag and the cool air under the cot has never been an issue.


Pros: lightweight and compact in your bag. Very comfortable. Won't ever deflate. Easy to put together and break down.


Cons: Pricey. Work best for people under 225 pounds and no taller than 6'2 or 6'3.


I haven't looked lately so they may make a longer and heavier-duty model by now. And as far as the cost goes, I would probably have purchased several sleep pads during the time I've owned the cot. So I'd guess that in the long run, the cot would win hands-down compared to replacing several pads that eventually leak. (Just my opinion based on past experience with inflatable pads. Your opinion may differ. ?)


In any case, I'm extremely happy with mine and after all the years of use there isn't a tear, rip, crack or seam failure. I recommend them to everyone who camps. I don't know if the one you posted is a Thermarest or a knock-off, so I can only vouch for the Thermarest model.


Well, that's my review. And I promise I'm not connected in any way to any company that manufactures, distributes or sells these cots. I'm just a happy camper...literally.


Terry


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This is what I was looking for. Thanks for the report. I'll try anything that will help me stay in the canoe longer. My dad had a very hard time this year with severe back pain after day 3 which minimized my fishing time in the canoe. If this works well I'll be buying 2.
 
07/20/2017 07:44AM  
quote offroadjeeper: "
quote 24kGold: "I've used these cots on Quetico trips and all other camping trips for the past 8 years or so. My first one came from the original company before they were bought out by Thermarest. And then a second one for my wife.



We absolutely love them!



I've camped in 30 degree weather and have no problem with being cold. I use a 20 degree sleeping bag and the cool air under the cot has never been an issue.



Pros: lightweight and compact in your bag. Very comfortable. Won't ever deflate. Easy to put together and break down.



Cons: Pricey. Work best for people under 225 pounds and no taller than 6'2 or 6'3.



I haven't looked lately so they may make a longer and heavier-duty model by now. And as far as the cost goes, I would probably have purchased several sleep pads during the time I've owned the cot. So I'd guess that in the long run, the cot would win hands-down compared to replacing several pads that eventually leak. (Just my opinion based on past experience with inflatable pads. Your opinion may differ. ?)



In any case, I'm extremely happy with mine and after all the years of use there isn't a tear, rip, crack or seam failure. I recommend them to everyone who camps. I don't know if the one you posted is a Thermarest or a knock-off, so I can only vouch for the Thermarest model.



Well, that's my review. And I promise I'm not connected in any way to any company that manufactures, distributes or sells these cots. I'm just a happy camper...literally.



Terry



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This is what I was looking for. Thanks for the report. I'll try anything that will help me stay in the canoe longer. My dad had a very hard time this year with severe back pain after day 3 which minimized my fishing time in the canoe. If this works well I'll be buying 2."



If you're a little longer than the cot, you can always place your clothes bag or something soft at the end if your feet hang off. Personally, I use a zippered pillow case as my clothes bag/sleeping pillow. It's pretty bulky so I place it on the tent floor at the head of my cot and it gives me the length I need plus the pillow ends up being the right height. It always surprises me that I don't wake up stiff or with back or hip pain. I hope it works as well for you.


Terry
 
07/27/2017 10:18AM  
I've owned the Thermarest Luxury Lite cot. Used it for one of my trips and didn't care for it. I'm a side sleeper and found it too narrow to sleep comfortably. Side rails were a pain. I switched to using a Neoair All Season and am much happier with it, plus it's lighter.
 
Kalvan
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07/27/2017 03:56PM  
I bought two of those off of Amazon (a knock-off brand) back in May and have only used them car camping. As a side sleeper, I've found them to be uncomfortable without additional padding. For our Memorial Day camping, it was also quite cold without the pad.

I haven't decided if I'll take one with me to the BWCA for my late August trip, since the self-inflating pad has been good enough on its own.
 
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