The Best Camping Cots of 2024

It would be hard to talk about anything outdoors without mentioning a classic name in camping: Coleman. The first camping cot on our list is the Coleman Pack-Away Camping Cot. This cot is for campers who don’t need the bells and whistles of a heavier camping cot and are looking for a basic camping cot to get them off the ground quickly. With a weight of 23 pounds, the Coleman Pack-Away Camping Cot isn’t the most lightweight of camping cots, but its easy fold, adjustable design with removable side table makes it a great addition to your camping experience.

A durable steel frame offers support for people up to 300 pounds and six feet six, and the sleeping area measures 80 by 32 inches overall. This camping cot sits at about 17 inches high, which is higher than some other camping cots we came across in our research, making it easier to get in and out of after a long day of outdoor activities. This Coleman camping cot is a great choice for those looking for a simple outdoor sleeping solution that is quick and easy to set up.

Another Coleman camping product on our list is the Coleman Camping Air Mattress Cot. For those looking for a little extra comfort in the wilderness, this camping cot comes in both twin and queen-size versions, offering respective weight limits of 300 and 600 pounds. The cot itself has a carrying weight of 22.5 or 42 pounds, making it a heavier option on our list, but it does boast an “airtight system with double lock valves” to prevent the air mattress from leaking. Which, coming from someone who’s woken up on the ground after a slow deflate, is important.

The cot support is made of sturdy steel and can accommodate most people up to six feet tall, and a sewn-in cover ensures that this Coleman airbed stays in place if you tend to change sleeping positions during the night. The Coleman cot is a good pick if you’re looking for something a bit more substantial on camping trips or as a quick guest-bed option at home.

At 4.8 pounds, the Marchway Ultralight Folding Camping Cot’s bars and rods are made from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, making it the lightest option on our list. Five color options make it fun to find your perfect pick and a side pocket for your belongings ensures you won’t misplace your flashlight or other important camping essentials. Made of ripstop nylon, the Marchway camping cot does have a lower weight limit, offering support to just up to 275 pounds, making it a more limited option, and it sits closer to the ground so you’ll want to keep that in mind if you suffer from mobility issues or want something with more height.

What we like about the Marchway Ultralight Camping Cot is that it comes complete with 10 anti-skid feet, making it a stable cot in uneven terrain. This pick would be perfect for hikers looking to get off the ground and keep their packs light.

Do you love the foldability of a camping chair? Look no further than the Araer Camping Cot’s ulta easy fold and unfold. At 15.8 pounds—74.8 by 26.4 by 13.8 inches at the unfold—the Araer is made up of 25 mm steel tubes, with a triangle structure and concave-convex symmetry design, giving it the ability to hold up to 450 pounds. A breathable 600 denier double layer oxford fabric makes for a more comfortable sleep, ensuring that you won’t overheat in summer months.

A built-in side pocket and raised head are the only added features to this basic camping cot, but users comment that the Araer cot is more comfortable than a military-style cot of similar size, and love its easy assembly. Though this cot comes with a carrying bag, many reviews mention that they don’t love it (it’s “just okay”), but keep in mind—you aren’t sleeping in the bag.

Last but not least on our list is the Teton Sports Outfitter XXL Camping Cot. A midrange option in terms of weight, at 26 pounds, we like this camping cot for those who are vertically blessed, as it’s great for tall people. Easy to assemble and disassemble, the main body of the cot has the ability to fold into itself without hassle and a patented pivot arm gives the user peace of mind that they won’t have to worry about wrestling the last end bar into place securely. At 86 by 19 by 45 inches, the TETON Sports Outfitter XXL Camping Cot does come with a thick carry bag complete with shoulder strap.

It should be mentioned that while most users are pleased with the overall quality of this cot, and its reinforced S-leg for strength and stability, some mention that the nuts on the bolts at the joints seem to come loose lending for the need to be tightened. We would suggest using this camping cot in larger spaces rather than in smaller, one-person tents.