Pierrebuiltknives
Lil-Rokslider
I was thinking about getting the thermoarest lightweight cot. Was curious if any users had feedback positive or negative?
I bought my LuxuryLite Ultralight Cot years before Therma-a-Rest bought them out. I think I've had it 8 or 9 years and it's still going. One of the best pieces of gear I own. I agree it's not a picnic to assemble but the reality is about 5 minutes of fiddling and it's ready. Considering it hasn't failed me once in all the years I've owned it, I'll be staying with it. The Helinox cot looks nice too. BTW... believe I noticed a new foot design for the LL-TR cot. I also know TR sells a set of coasters which can be added to the feet and will stop them from sinking in soft ground. I usually seem able to scout up some flat stones to use for that if necessary.
I suppose the answer depends on several factors. How far will you carry it in? Base camp use? Spiking? Good ground to camp on or rough, wet rocky? Floorless shelter or not?
Mine always goes. Sleeping elevated just 4" helps stop pressure points. Forget the rocks, knobs, roots and whatever aggravates a guy at night. Sleeping pad is protected from punctures. I don't think of my cot as a weight penalty or excess luxury. To me it's become a basic essential in all but the most severely spartan camps. It does make a big difference in the quality of my sleep. I top mine with a good insulated mat and together they produce incomparable comfort which...for me...IS that much more comfortable, especially on long-duration hunts of 10-15 days in the backcountry.
I suppose the answer depends on several factors. How far will you carry it in? Base camp use? Spiking? Good ground to camp on or rough, wet rocky? Floorless shelter or not?
Mine always goes. Sleeping elevated just 4" helps stop pressure points. Forget the rocks, knobs, roots and whatever aggravates a guy at night. Sleeping pad is protected from punctures. I don't think of my cot as a weight penalty or excess luxury. To me it's become a basic essential in all but the most severely spartan camps. It does make a big difference in the quality of my sleep. I top mine with a good insulated mat and together they produce incomparable comfort which...for me...IS that much more comfortable, especially on long-duration hunts of 10-15 days in the backcountry.
This is helpful. I've developed some back issues over the last few years, and I've been wondering if the cot could make our upcoming 14 night backpack elk hunt a little nicer.
What pad are you guys putting on a cot? I have a thermarest xtherm that is 2.5" thick.....too much for a cot?
Thanks!
This is helpful. I've developed some back issues over the last few years, and I've been wondering if the cot could make our upcoming 14 night backpack elk hunt a little nicer.
What pad are you guys putting on a cot? I have a thermarest xtherm that is 2.5" thick.....too much for a cot?
Thanks!
My REI dividend might have just found a reason to get spent.