beachbunny
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of course it depends how mature (old) you are. I remember as a kid ,i just slept on the ground Mohican style.
I just got my litecot and really like it
I just got my litecot and really like it
Tyvek bivi bags?Helinox users here. Well worth the pack-in for longer trips. I found I can store a lot of stuff under those few inches.
Guys,
I picked one up from Cabela's with my points. This has been on my wish list for a while. I picked the 25" wide model with the mesh top and a higher weight rating as I weigh 250#. I finally got to test it in January in a floor less shelter.
Assembly was tough, only finding 5 cross braces in the kit. I think 2 or 3 more properly located would make a big difference in weight distribution. Ended up tearing the top where it hooks on to the plastic feet. If equipped with additional cross members it might have been OK. I have yet to return it or request any repair items. While toped with a X-therm 20" wide insulated pad it was pretty nice once I got settled. Pretty comfortable overall and I slept warm. I planned on using this for canoe camping or extended spike camp use, where I could justify the weight and bulk. If breaking camp and moving daily, it would not be worth the trouble IMHO. Need to contact the manufacture and get there input.
LaGriz
Tyvek bivi bags?
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If you use all six sets of feet with one crossbar you'll bottom out. I almost bottom out and I'm about 180. Try going with four sets of feet and doubling the crossbars.
I've read that they're a little noisy. Any comments?
Also- I'm a big guy, 6'4" 220, anyone use the helinox max cot?
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I am 6'5" and about 280lbs. The max cot works really well for bigger guys. I have about 30 nights on it now and always sleep better than when I am using a pad on the ground. |