Coleman Trailhead II Folding Cot, Camping Bed with Easy Setup & Takedown, Supports Adults up to 6ft 2in or 300lbs

We made the switch from popup trailer camping back to tent camping this year, which came with the added joys of needing to arrange for comfortable sleeping arrangements. I'm a VERY finicky sleeper, in that I side-sleep and need to be comfortable. I've had bad experiences in the past on cots with extra-taught fabric across the small of the back, weak frames that bend when/where they shouldn't, and unnecessarily large size when folded. The reviews for this were great however, so I figured we couldn't go wrong trying. The $40 price was anywhere from $15-40 cheaper than most other options as well. That said:1) They're heavy. Since these are almost certainly going to be purchased by car campers, that shouldn't be any concern. It also translates into a sturdy frame that won't (shouldn't) ever bend unless a sumo wrestler lays down on it.2) Assembly is non-technical and easy enough to do, although using leverage to get the second end-strut on is required. Disassembly is just as non-technical, and leverage is required to get the first end-strut off. The "difficulty" that some reviewers complain of translates into a frame that won't fall apart when you're sleeping on it however, so would you prefer something you have to worry about, or something that's sturdy that also requires you use a little bit more effort to disassemble? It comes with a tidy and relatively small carry bag that helps with storage as well.3) Comfort: this has NO extra-taught fabric or support across the small of the back, which translates into an even sleeping surface. I placed a 3-inch thick inflatable sleeping pad I purchased on Amazon on it, and found that I was VERY comfortable while sleeping. I'd hoped I'd simply sleep well not to wake up hurting. I slept GREAT. The first night the plug on my inflatable mattress accidentally popped out, causing the pad to deflate. I slept for the remaining 3 hours on the cot itself and was still ok.This is a great cot that costs less than almost anything else out there. It'll even make a great spare "bed" for the kids' friends during sleepovers. I'm extremely well pleased.

I was initially considering not getting this because of all the reviews saying it's impossible to put together even for two people. I'm a 100lb female and don't have very much muscle because I don't exercise or have a physically demanding job. But it took me about 3 minutes to put together by myself. 20 seconds to read the instructions and 2.8 minutes to put it together.To make it easier for yourself, instead of putting one full bar on, put both on half way. I affixed one side of the bar inside of the hole and put the other side next to the other hole. Then for the second bar I did the opposite side in all the way then the other next to the hole. It doesn't require anything fancy to get in or even very much muscle. It's more precision than muscle. It helps to use your leg to stabilize the cot, one arm to push down on the cot and the other arm to pull the bar out. Doing both together helps move the hole into the button on the cot. Don't rush it or you'll overshoot the hole. Just pull it slowly on the bar, push on the cot, and ease both into each other. To take it apart it's much of the same thing except with more emphasis on pushing the bar out and holding the cot in place.I wanted a nice cot that would be strong enough for my pupper and large enough for us to share, but didn't cost $100 or folded a million different ways. It's wide enough to share even though she likes to lay diagonally. She's able to sit and be nosy, stand up and say hi to the neighbors, and lay down to sleep or chew on her toy.It feels sturdy even with both of us on it. I like super soft things so as far as comfort without a cushion, it's hard and not squishy enough for me. I plan on getting a specific cushion for it anyway since I don't want her claws to destroy it. If you like softer this is definitely not good for you without a cushion. Leaving it in direct sunlight will make it feel like a blacktop. I also like to have a lot of extra room. I'm 5'7 and I fit inside of the two end bars. So my head and my feet don't sit on top of the bumps at the ends which is nice.I just received it an hour ago so I can't speak to longevity but so far I'm very impressed for the price. I didn't expect to find anything that would be a good fit for my needs. I don't plan on going camping with this. It's basically just for my dog to not have to lay on the floor on our balcony and so that I can join her occasionally. It is pretty heavy and doesn't seem worth it to carry around for camp. It does feel like it's built like a tank. Even the carrying case was nice quality. This cot seems better as backyard/patio furniture or a pop-up bed for guests to not sleep on the floor, but I might be biased since that's what I intended for it. If you have a car and don't plan on carrying your campsite far this will do just fine.

Sturdy when set up. Works okay without pad, but squeaks when you move. Super comfy with 4 inch slim foam mattress, 90% of a good bed, long as your okay with rolling in place. You might get away with 2" of foam, although I'm not sure that would be easy to find. I find the squeaking pretty irritating. Solid performer, though you need some upper body strength to set up. The cross bars set the tension, and don't have any type of tool. I brute force it because I can, not sure what I'd do if I wasn't strong enough. Would be time to get clever.

After needing to sleep in the tent several nights during our renovation, I vowed to get a cot of some sort. Most cots take up so much space and are very expensive. This cot folds down into it's own bag, and sets up in a straightforward manner. Please consider watching a video or two about how to set this up. There are some tips that make it a whole lot easier. This is not an instant-up cot. You have to put a few things together. So if you're taking it with you on a trip, do yourself a favor and practice. As a sleeping surface, it's very sturdy and not saggy, which is great for me. The height is great and very easy to stand up from. Not super low like some other cots. The cot when packed up is quite a bit of weight, but that's the sturdiness.

Very strong and sturdyLong enough for 5’11 with a few inches to spareEasy set up and has a nice Coleman carry bagA little heavyDefinitely worth the money