MARCHWAY Ultralight Folding Tent Camping Cot Bed, Portable Compact for Outdoor Travel, Base Camp, Hiking, Mountaineering, Lightweight Backpacking (Grey)

I've used this product a few times now.The poles going across the bottom so take some force to connect.It's fantastic not sleeping on the ground, but not as nice as an actual bed. The small, compact size and weight is wonderful! It travels on the motorcycles easily.I felt stable enough not to fall out in the night as I rolled over.Bonus: I was able to set it half up, and it was the perfect size and short enough in height, for my corgi on road trips!

BACKGROUND: I took a risk on a last minute camping trip and decided to upgrade my comfort level. I have some back issues and no longer want to sleep on the ground. But I also value a compact and lightweight.COMFORT: I am very impressed with the comfort level of this cot. This keeps you about 4-5 inches above the ground which makes a huge difference if there is moisture or rocks under the tent. It is well designed and assembled so that the bedding is firm but has a little give for comfort. It feels very secure and doesn't creak or make any noise as you move around in it. I used it with and without an extra sleeping pad and didn't really notice a difference.UTILITY: The design helps with a little extra storage so I found I could tuck some extra clothing or grab bags under the cot at night. The compact size when disassembled makes it very easy to keep packed in my go-to tote with all my other camping gear. The only recommendation I would make is to put some padding under the 8 feet so that they don't dig into the bottom of the tent material. I didn't see any damage after 4 nights, but I imaging over time, it could cause a tear.ASSEMBLY: I had no trouble assembling, but it does take a little leverage to bend the support legs into place. I had to help my friend with hers, because it can be a bit tricky.I ended up buying two of these, and will be using them on all future car/camps. Not sure I would take the extra weight on a back-country back-packing trip, but it probably would be worth it.

The MARCHWAY Ultralight Folding Tent Camping Cot is a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive brands.I've only used this on a couple overnight backpacking and camping trips and so far it has served it's purpose - keeps you off the ground and provide an option to using closed cell or inflatable pads.Set up was easy and the materials used seem to be sturdy enough. The feet are shock corded so no struggling with what piece goes with what (I would suggest installing the middle feet first and move your way outwards). Can't say anything about its longevity as I have only used it a few nights. The sleeping surface is taut and provide somewhat stiff/firm support (perhaps gets softer after more uses). However, the head and foot area of the cot has more slack so if you are a taller individual your head and feet may rest lower than the rest of your body. I am 5'7 so I was able to scoot down a little and did not affect my sleep at all and at around 27" wide and around 6 inches off the ground, it's wide enough that you don't feel like you are falling off like you sometimes do on some sleeping pads. The base is wide enough as well to minimize the chances of flipping over.I used to use a full sized cot for my car camping trips and this can save you a lot of space and weight.Overall, I think this is a good piece of gear. The $70 cost doesn't break the bank. I would not take in on longer backpacking trips (you could if your base weight is low enough and have room for this luxury item).

I bought this for a 2 week camping trip and was SO grateful that I did. It’s easy to assemble and is fairly quick to set down and put together. It’s a full size cot and incredibly sturdy. Was able to sit two people on it without issue. Laying down on the cot was comfortable, I couldn’t feel the bars and there was no loud squeaking if I turned over. Definitely worth the investment if you’re looking for a lightweight but durable cot.

I bought this for tent camping, and it's perfect. Fits in my 3 person tent, comfortable & steady, yet very lightweight and compact. I even got it out during the holidays for an unexpected guest, and they had no complaints.

There is a knack to putting them together, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty quick and easy. After fitting the bottom hook of one of the side rods into place, I put my hand on the top hook (using the surface between my thumb and forefinger/ball of my thumb) and use my bodyweight to bend it slightly until it can snap into place on the top. There are videos that can help you. I'm not great with my hands, but even I have no trouble putting these together and taking them down. They also pack small and light. We have a tent with a lot of headroom (Nemo Aurora Highrise 6P), but we've used them in a Marmot Tungsten 4P where there isn't a ton of headroom and they fit fine. There's not a ton of room underneath but there's enough to hold shoes, stuff sacks, and a variety of items that are nice to have out of the way. Dear hubby didn't like cots, but after a trip where the ground was sloped enough that he was sliding but the cots were keeping the rest of us secure, he changed his mind and agreed to have one of these for himself. He's about 5'11" and 225 and although it packs small and lightweight, the cot seems to hold him just fine. The kids (who use the Marmot) are in their 20s and able to trek farther and sleep rougher than us older folks. They're using these with plain old Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest classic pads. They've said their sleep is plenty comfortable. My husband and I are in our 60s and don't like to travel far from the car to the tent. ;-) We have Lost Horizon 4.5 inch Airsoft pads on top of these. I'm not sure it's actually "glamping" but it must be close. I've slept very comfortably indeed.