That is why I prefer a single or double Ridgerest pad under me. The biggest challenge with cots, like hammocks, is that you need insulation on your underside to avoid sleeping cold. I typically shy away from putting an inflatable pad on my hammock (although it could be done) and would refrain from doing so on a cot for the same reason. You could try experimenting by putting the thicker Exped pad on top of the cot (I would probably have foam under it to prevent punctures) but as I indicated you are being suspended and well supported which will already create ideal outcomes for comfort. My biggest challenge with a cot is probably keeping my pillow anchored while on the cot, which if in check, I enjoy superior sleep to the other options. One of the drawbacks to the gathered end hammocks (banana shaped) is that you sleep in a curved position but you are nice and flat on a cot. Like a hammock the cot is suspending your weight and is ideal for anyone who suffers from a disability, muscle, or joint problems, persistent bad back, etcetera. Of course cots are typically used during car camping due to their bulk and weight. If I had to rank them in terms of a comfort continuum I would start with blue foam pad, Ridgerest foam pad (does not accordion like the blue), inflatable pad, next hammock and then a cot I would consider King. I own Thermarest Ridgerests, Thermarest Prolites, hammocks, and my Roll-a-cots. Sometimes I car camp, backpack, ultralight backpack, hammock camp, bug bivy camp with ultralight tarp, etc. I use our 2 Roll-a-cots in our 4 person REI Base camp tent and we sleep wonderfully in them. A typical backpacking tent would not be able to acommodate these. Note: It's good you will use them in larger dome tents. The Ridgerest will last forever unlike those other cheap blue foam pads who see at Sporting good stores. I put one or two of these on top of the cot depending on how low the temperatures are. įor the CCF pad I highly recommend the Thermarest classic Ridgerest which you should be able to get for about $20 (US). Here's a video that will give you an idea of how they setup and tear down and how compact they are. They're a little pricey at around $135 (US) for the standard. They are fantastic for the following reasons: 1) They break down into a very compact storage bag, 2) They use a mesh fabric that is comfortable to sleep directly on (as opposed to canvas) that is great for the extreme heat of summer as they allow air to circulate under you, 3) They are manufactured in the USA. Now you would probably purchase them at or wherever they have resellers. I ended up purchasing 2 Roll-a-Cots when they were sold through REI. The biggest downside of most camping cots is that they are extremely bulky and will take up a huge amount of trunk space or cargo space in your car/truck. For example: For a video comparing different gear the "TLDW" comment should contain, at a minimum, the list of gear compared, and a basic overview of how the review is conducted. Any youtube or similar video posted here must be accompanied by a paragraph description of the video itself as a comment.Referral Links must be clearly marked as such, and a non-referral link must be provided as well. A link to your blog may be provided within this text post. If you want to talk about your product, please schedule an AMA with the modteam.Īll links to "Review Blogs" should be a text post with the full review in the post. If you are submitting a question or seeking a recommendation, please be sure to include the following information: your budget, your needs, at least 1 other product to compare with the subject of your post.All posts are categorized and tagged for 2 primary purposes: so people researching a topic can find past threads and so that subscribers with particular knowledge can find threads they're able to help in.Please report posts that do not follow the submission guidelines. Gear can be Effective, Lightweight, or Inexpensive but not all three.
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