Side by Side Comparison of: Coleman

Love it. It takes no assembly whatsoever, but still feels sturdy. I put a memory foam mattress in it and it's very comfy....guest bed

Suggestions:1) get the thickest foam pad you can pack2) save some cardboard from one of your many amazon orders, to pad the feet and protect your tent floor.3) make d___ well sure it is all the way open before you put weight on it. It does NOT lock open, so it is held open by your weight.

Here is another item that we purchased for my husband to attend Scout Camp. He is a new Scoutmaster and this will be his first year attending camp. As a leader he doesn’t have to sleep on the ground but can take a cot with him. Now, my husband is not a small man and wanted to be sure he had a sturdy cot that would handle his size. There are several things that he really likes about the Coleman Pack Away Cot. One is that it is 80” long and sits 17” high so he doesn’t have to sit down so low to get on the cot and will hold up to 300lbs. Another feature he really likes are the crossed, metal legs that easily fold out and back up again and then the folded cot fits into a zippered case. He likes that the hinge at the center of the side rails is covered by a canvas flap. The last feature that he really likes is that the side table can fasten on either side of the cot. At just over 20lbs this is not a backpacking cot but will work well for camping in a spot where he can park close to the campsite.

I bought this cot because of the reviews and price. I have to say, my husband was not a fan because it does not lock but we used it all weekend on a camp out and we had absolutely zero problems with it.I move A LOT in my sleep and it was great. I did put a small cushion underneath just in case and used my sleeping bag. I was very comfortable all night. It is very long and wide enough for me and my husband. I am heavy set so I was a bit reluctant to buy a cot. The cot is built well and can withstand a lot of movement. I would recommend this to anyone. Very worth it!Make sure you have a big enough tent. I have an 8 man tent and I had room for both cots and enough space for someone else to sleep on the floor. I don't think you could fit 3 of these in an 8 man tent. Keep that in mind when purchasing.

These cots are exactly what we were looking for. The unfold and fold up easily and they were the perfect length and width. It made a big difference in our camping experience. My husband cut a foam padding to fit and with our sleeping bags on top, it was comfortable and secure feeling. While we did not use the side table, it's nice to have them available if we decide to use them in the future. So much better than air mattresses because we now have the room underneath the cot to store all our camping stuff. All in all it was one of the best buys we've found.

Best $48 I have ever spent. Handles easily my 240 pound frame

I have been so tired of buying air mattresses every other year because they continue to deflate when you sleep on them. I found these cots in a store and tried them and decided I wanted to get them when I seen Amazon had a great price I purchased them. My son and I slept for 10 days on them. No more deflating mattresses. These are very sturdy and the pad makes it pretty comfortable. I do recommend using them on a flat surface because if you move the pad can start to slide a little. Also I put a sheet over it to avoid getting pinched or my hair caught in the springs. My son had no issues at all and likes them as well. They are easy to fold and store.

It's much more comfortable than I was expecting. There are no hard bars across your back or springs jabbing at you. I'm 5'9 and wasn't bothered by my feet hanging off the end. Side sleeping is rough because my knees did hit the side bars, but maybe that's just me. It would be great for camping, kids, or for an emergency. Not sure I'd have company sleep on it unless they were a little shorter. Will I throw away my regular mattress and just use this? No, but I wasn't expecting to.

Purchased for my husbands camping trips. Happy to say he is one happy camper. The cot is small enough to fit in our mini suv, and yet large enough to hold his 210lb body. He notes that it is really comfortable with just a sleeping pad, no springs coming through to pinch him and he gets a better night sleep than laying on the hard ground. Overall for a birthday gift, I say win-win.

Perfect size for sleepovers. Cot is also Very comfortable. This item is Portable but comes without a cover or case. I Would recommend this..

Bought for Boy Scout camping trips. Way more comfortable than the traditional army-style cots.

I can't believe how comfortable this cot is. It will be a great addition to my home for visitors as well as camping.

It's very substantial which also means it's very heavy. It is also pretty high off the ground standing at the approximate height of your regular bed. I was able to fit two of these in a 3 person tent with zero room to spare forcing one to crawl over the other. I'm 5'10" and had tons of space above and below meI recommend it but caution you on its size/weight.

Slept on it for a month with a 2" memory foam , great

Have used several times now. I'm 6'2" and this provides plenty extra room. Setup is as easy as pulling it apart and breaks down just as easy. You could setup or breakdown in under 30 seconds. Great addition with the side table. Very comfortable and easy to sleep in. I will pull it out and just lay in the back yard when I want to get away and day dream or write. Seems durable so should hold up. Will make for great sleeping situation for extra guests.

I bought three of these for a recent trip to my mother's house as she did not have enough beds to sleep everyone comfortably. These are great for car camping, or accomodating a guest for a night or two. I used mine along with a backpacking inflatable mattress and was comfortable enough. It beats the heck out of just sleeping on the ground! Much more comfortable! THey are very sturdy and supported my 6'2" 300lb body well and comfortably.

Very nice cot. My teenage daughter (about 115 lbs) slept on this at camp for 4 nights in a row and said it's comfortable.She was a little nervous about it folding up with her if she put too much weight on one end, but it never happened. The way the cot's legs are designed (your weight holds them down, they don't click/lock into place) it was a possibility. I stored her suitcases under the cot after setting it up, that way if it started to fold it wouldn't be able to go very far. No problems and the bonus was getting the suitcases out of the way! :) The only time the cot tried to fold up was when I was putting the sheet on, because I had got up on my knees to reach the other end of the cot and my weight was very unevenly distributed on the cot.Overall very pleased with this purchase. Putting up and taking down was a breeze (I did it every morning and night to make more room in our cabin). Just a note- the side table is an on or off kind of deal, it does not fold down out of the way. You have to remove it, which isn't a big deal since it literally sits in place, but it's worth mentioning.

As my son started Cub Scouts, we needed to get some camp gear. (our pack camps a LOT). Before I invested a bunch of money in the gear, I borrowed some from friends to make sure the wife was on board. She loved it, so time to gear up.I borrowed two different cots. One like this and one with stretchers across the head and foot. I liked the firmness of the tightly stretched cot with the bars, but they were pricey. I found these and bought two so there would be no discussion over whos was better.After several camping trips, I found these are far easier to setup. The stretched ones take some real effort to get the bars in. These just unfold and ready to go. They are quite comfortable, and the little side table is great as it has a cup holder. We've even used them for guest beds with no complaints.I guess eventually I'll need to get two more for the kids. They are sleeping on the ground, but eventually they are going to wise up. :)

I was pleased with the quality and comfort. I am 5feet 2inches and I cannot see anyone taller than that using it. My feet go down to the end. I only have an inch or soat the top and bottom to spare. The height is 13inches not counting the mattress pad. It is a good height to store things underneath the cot. The cot does come longer and wider for more money.....but if you are conserving space it is too long. I camp in my Dodge Grand Caravan, so conserving space is important. This cot worked for me, but, just be careful of the length. I feel it should be labeled a juvenile cot. Good buy and good quality.

Bought this as a replacement for a broken inflatable bed. Measurements provided are accurate and came with a thin foam mattress (not a memory foam kind). I'm 5'3 and about 145 lbs (I gave birth just 4 months ago). The length is good that my feet does not dangle on the edge but does not give anymore allowances that it's almost exactly my height. Mattress had a chemical smell. Best to air out before use. Except for the delivery box, the item is not wrapped in plastic nor boxed. It's relatively comfortable but it is quite narrow that I get that scary feeling I would fall off during sleep should I turn to my side. Definitely a good buy if you're slim and not pudgy like me.

Super comfy cot! I almost like it better without the mattress, but the mattress is also very comfy. Only thing I would have liked is if there were tabs to secure the mattress to the frame, as it's a little slippery because of the fabric. My kids want one now!

This cot felt extremely comfortable with the springs and mattress. I don't recommend it for tent camping because the leg beams are straight and will not conform to uneven ground. Probably better for cabins/ house guests.

4 stars because the coils can come out easily, but they can be put back easily.....but they can come out easily, so that's why not 5 stars.5 stars would be that the coils can't easily pop out.That said, I'd recommend this cot.It's VERY easy to set up. Just open it up and the legs lock and there you go.It's comfortable too. Quite comfy.The mattress is just a flimsy thing, but I use a different kind of mattress on this, so no big deal there. Just don't expect a real mattress. It's not. It's a thin piece of foam that offers no support. But what do you want for $40? ;-)That said, this is big enough for SMALL to SMALL/Medium/PETITE people.I'm 5'4" and it fits me perfect. If I scoot slightly, my feet hang off the end. So if you're 5'7" your feet will hang more than likely.It's also narrow, so if you're a large person, you may find yourself hanging off the edges.The material is great though.If you want a basic easy cot then get it.

I like the cot, it's simple to open and set up, it's comfortable. It is not meant for anyone over 5'7", for your info- your feet will hang off. That's fine, I knew that when I bought it- BUT- the cot goes up on either side when set up because the middle leg is a tad too long or something. When you lay on it, it flattens out fine, but the middle leg is slightly off - it leans to one side-and doesn't lock into place like the end legs. I returned that cot, fearing premature breakage due to unnecessary strain on the middle brace, where the weight of the body is. See the photos to see what I mean.I ordered a replacement because I like the cot- and the second one came promptly, but it also did the same thing- the ends pop up when the middle leg is locked into place. It also looks like it was used and returned- see photo of gunk and scratches on leg brace, and how it is off level when laid down upon. It isn't as bad as the first one as far as leaning.I decided to keep it and just use it til it breaks, since I like the cot overall. It's very comfortable, mattress is on a tarpaulin on springs attached to the frame- Just be aware of the strain on the middle brace if yours does this.

Haven't taken it on a trip yet. But it's big and HEAVY!! Also comfortable, but HEAVY. You are going to need a nap after you drag this thing from the car. - hope it's not a long walk.

I love the cot, love the quick setup and take down. If set up properly, I'm not worried about it collapsing. It just isn't that comfortable to sleep on. I'm going to try it with a pad next time. For the money, this should come with the pad.

Great for the price, and the side table is great, but I wouldn't want to sleep on it for more than 2 or 3 days. I've slept in far more comfortable cots. This was a gift after I moved into my new house and was waiting on getting a mattress. I didn't however get restful sleep sleeping on it and was sure ready to sleep on an air mattress after the second day.

These are nice; easy to put up and are a good size. My only problem is there is no way to lock them in place, so they can collapse if you are not careful or don't have them all the way open. I got them for my kids, and the first time they used them one collapsed when my kid got on it. She didn't get hurt, but learned that if you are getting into the cot, you need to do so carefully.

It makes a lot of creaking noises the first few times you use it; I think it needs some breaking-in. It has a funny smell to it that's gradually dissipating. It's very heavy and surprisingly difficult to set up with only one person because of the odd way it folds up. And be careful not to wiggle too much in the head-to-toe direction while you're lying on it because it might collapse and you'll end up on the floor. And it's not very comfortable unless you put some kind of pad on it.

I would give this a TEN for a temporary cot AT HOME - it's incredibly comfortable even with no pad. It's a comfortable length, width and even height. The little table is helpful just because this sits as high as a typical bed (less chance to tip it over reaching for something). Unfortunately, as a camp cot it probably rates a TWO - as this thing is very large and very heavy (21 pounds) - what you cannot imagine is how awkward this is to get into a tent if it's not fully closed. We actually hurt our backs getting it in and out of tents - it's almost too large for even our largest 4-person tent. The legs do not really lock - so while we felt it was totally stable on a house floor we were less sure of it on uneven camp footing.

It works well for what I bought it for. But I wouldn't sleep on it at night unless I had some type of cushion in addition to what it comes with. I bought a 4 inch pad; that made for a comfortable night's sleep.

Good for infrequent use like camping. After about a month of use, it really hurts your back as you feel every piece of metal holding it up.

a little soft.

The mattress is quite thin, the bed is narrow and short. Also, there's no way to anchor it to the bed so it will move around if you do. Not very happy with this purchase. It may be suitable for a child who doesn't move around a lot.

Knew it was small but unless your 5'8"or under pull up your legs. I truthfully think it would hold 275lbs. Like it says but if you're over 5'8" sleep with your legs up. I am 6'1", 225lbs. Could pull a night in this, after that yikes. Back pain city. Solid built though. Just needs to be longer.

It seems sturdy and comfortable enough for a good nights sleep. The one thing that is disappointing is the sound of the mattress cover material when you move around....makes this crinkling sounds like you are rolling around on paper bags, it is rather loud and annoying.

This cot is a nice size, wide enough to be comfortable and a nice height from the floor but the problem is every time the sleeper moves it creates really loud sounds as the fabric adjusts against the railing. It's difficult for anyone in close proximity to sleep.

I dont like that the legs do not snap into place if u move the legs fold n u can slide down the end.

Difficult to setup, sags at the ends and ends outside legs slip. I guess you get what you pay for. Does it work, yes but I don't recommend it. Spend a little more for a decent one.

I must of got a lemon. I bought this for the holidays to accommodate an unexpected family member down for Christmas. Upon setting it up it had an alarming amount of wobble. On the first night of use the legs on one side collapsed. This resulted in frame being bent. It wont fold up correctly now or fit back into its storage bag. I don't get let down by amazon ever so this is just a fluke I guess. Regardless I wont be buying this item again.

Purchased two and wish we could return.... Very firm, which some might like, but also very noisy when repositioning yourself at night. My husband and I basically kept each other up all night with every move we each made. Disappointed.

We purchased two of these cots to keep us off the floor. I love Coleman...in fact very few of my camping equipment is made from anyone else. Let me start by saying these cots are heavier than I expected. When we unfolded them they kept collapsing. We looked for instructions to lock the legs only to discover they don't lock at all! We did not have them collapse while sleeping on them. However when our children bump them or push them on the sides, they nearly landed on a few toes. I'd like to also say I am a thin woman, but found the width a bit difficult to get used to. Those bars don't feel great on the hip bone. I am terrified all night that it is going to give as it rocks back and forth. Although no fall, not sure i will ever sleep soundly

It was smaller than expected.It's no use to me I was going to return but I had to take it 20 miles away from my house to Berkeley, CA to ship back with no charge.

The bed that I received is extremely dirty. I don't understand how come there is so much dust on the matress. I used half bottle of alcohol and a roll of tissue paper to wipe it out, and the paper turns out into black every time. I suspect this is a returned bed or something. I needed this bed urgently, so I kept it and used it anyway. I often feel itchy when sleeping on this bed maybe due to the dirt. I don't know how to clean the mattress properly, will be ruined in the washing machine. I regretted that I should just buy one from local walmart, at least the return will be much easier.

I had to return this. I received it and it was a lot smaller that expected. From the description and reviews I expected it to work for me. I am 5'3" and my feet came to the very end when I lay down on it. If I was a couple inches taller I would have hung off the end. Also, it was so narrow when I lay on my back and put my arms down at my side they wouldn't stay on the cot, but fell off the edge. I purchased the XL sized one for my husband and it was nice and large, so I will probably be getting another one of those for myself as well. This would be fine for a child or very tiny adult.

Mattress keeps sliding away from bed ..

Thought it would be a little sturdier and longer. I fit the dimensions lengthwise, but that was curling my legs a little as I do when I sleep. VERY lightweight, seems like it wouldn't hold as much weight as it does. My 5' daughter who weighs 140 lbs has slept on it for fun inside for the past 2 days. Got a soft fitted mattress pad and pillowcase on Amazon that goes nicely with it, because the mattress itself is covered in what seems like throwaway picnic table material. If I hadn't had been looking to find something cheap, I would've passed this by. It's ok for kids and I think it'll last awhile. You do have to be careful and make sure the end metal stands are pulled all the way out so the cot doesn't collapse.

This cot would be okay in an emergency. I did not like the crinkly sound the mattress makes or the fact that it was too short for my husband and too narrow. My husband is 6' tall and 175 lbs. Maybe I bought a childs cot by mistake?

Ordered a black for - got a grey oneDid not include side table as presented.I would order this from another distributor.

Broke at first week

We received 2 of these cots a month ago. We used them the first time tonight for 2 of our grandsons. I told them to only get on and off from the center not the ends. I noticed the cots were unstable in the long axis as I put them up, but pressed on as the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. An hour after they went to bed, we heard a noise and crying. He was not getting off the cot, he simply shifted enough more towards the end and the cot shifted enough to collapse. The cot had collapsed at the head end, the end that is most probable to have the most weight, regardless of the size of the person. The cots need framing added to ensure they are stable end to end as well as friction added to the legs where they contact the surface they are standing on. They should be designed so that they do not shift and or collapse regardless of where the weight is.

The item itself was damaged inside. Tue box was fine which tells me the product was packaged in damaged condition and shipped. Very disappointed as it was a christmas gift toy dad and he opened it and it was what he wanted but dmaaged...

Piece of garbage. Do not buy. I had it less than 6 months and only used it a hand full of times and it got a tiny tear in it........that tear proceeded to split wide open and dump me onto the ground..........for the price you pay you would think that they could make a better, stronger fabric.

It is nice and big, so you never feel like you are falling off or have to crunch up your legs. Very sturdy construction, so it should last a lifetime. What I don't like about it is that the material squeaks very loudly around the bars, so every time you roll over or get in/out it makes noise. Not a huge deal if you are camping or in an otherwise noisy environment, but we got it mainly to help with sleep training our baby in the nursery & the squeaks are not very good for that. Also, the legs don't lock in place so if you try to scoot it over, it collapses all over the place.UPDATE: Changing to 1 star since it ripped down the side and we are under the weight limit. We weren't folding it up, it just ripped while laying on it. Seems like a lot of people have had the same problem, so there are definitely some quality issues.

Needs to be little wider.

Very uncomfortable needs a better mattress

Was broken and mattress pad was ripped.

Very flimsy and poorly built. Would not recommend this product.

Don't buy! bad quality, broken soon!

very slippery and very small