Coleman ComfortSmart Glamping Cot With Mattress Pad

I purchased this as extra bedding for guests, in the office, where we have limited space. The cot is mostly good, but I do NOT like the awkward way that that it folds up for storage. First, you have to remove the sleeping mat from the top of the cot … and set that bulky thing aside somewhere …. Then, you have to FLIP THE WHOLE DARN COT OVER, so it’s upside down. Now you can grab the sleeping mat again and tuck it in under the bars by the legs. Next fold the legs down so they squeeze the sleeping mat. And finally … you get to the step that I had assumed would be the FIRST STEP … that is, folding the cot up, like you’re closing a book. There is some velcro to help keep it closed for storage. I’ve only seen one other person mention this awkward folding up of the cot in the reviews. I imagine if you’re using this out in the great outdoors, with wide open spaces, you wouldn’t notice this inconvenience. But at home, where I’ve just got a tiny little office and not much space to move around … it’s definitely a downer that I have to do all this acrobatics just to get the darn thing folded up. I thought that would be the easy part. But oh well.

The cot does fit my space wonderfully, and it’s one of the few compact and portable sleeping options I’ve found, which gives you the full 80 inches of length. I’m not tall, but some of my guests are. I know the tall folks appreciate being able to lie down without having to dangle their feet over the edge.

The sleeping mat that comes with it is OK, but it’s not comfortable enough to sleep on more than just a night or two. It’s has a stiff plastic feeling but it’s cushiony at the same time, like a gym mat. To make it more comfortable for guests, I bought the Downlite (down alternative) Dorm Twin XL Fiber Bed, which has a 3-inch gusset, and the Cool Touch 400 Thread Count Waterproof Mattress Topper Protector, which accommodates mattress toppers from 2 to 5 inches thick. All three of these work perfect together. I tried lying down on the camping mat that comes with it, and it felt too spartan (would have been fine for camping). The weird thing is, it wasn’t actually firm (which I would have liked), it just felt sort of insubstantial. Then I tried lying down with just the fiber bed / mattress cover combo on the cot (without the camping mat), and it felt too saggy. Finally, I tried it with the camping mat plus the fiber bed / mattress topper combo, and it was good. I tried it out by sleeping in it all night. Comfortable and firm enough for me.

The camping cot is lightweight enough to move around the house, and it does fit in the back of the car, flat, if you have a large trunk. The camping cot folds up and out of the way, against the wall. For the big fluffy fiber bed / mattress cover combination, I got some bungee cords for holding them tight in a bed roll. Then we put 2 hooks on the wall and hung a carabiner from each hook. Now when the fiber bed is rolled up, we hook the bungee hooks into the carabiners, and voila … the fiber bed roll is up and off the floor, out of the way.

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The Deluxe size (203 x 76 x 38cm) is a great option if you are a taller and don’t want your toes hanging over the end of the bed. These Coleman Big Sky stretchers come in 3 sizes (Deluxe, Regular 188 x 66 x 38cm, and compact 175 x 63 x 38cm). The deluxe size is also wider and supports up to 135kg. Comfortable to sleep on, although some may want to add an additional roll-up mattress.

Two of these fit easily in the boot of a medium sized sedan, and at 9kg they are easy to carry short distances.

Also great to use as a spare bed, as they take up little space when folded.

Sender sent these unboxed so it was lucky they arrived with only a few scuffs on the frame.

My family and I camp lots and we always used air mattresses but the issue we have and what alot of other people suffer from is by the next morning you wake up on the ground. We couldn’t stand it anymore. I did some searching and came across these cots. I started to do some research on which ones where the best out there and what the differences is between spring and fabric tension. We went with the spring tension it gives you more of a feeling of a mattress. The ones that are held in place with fabric are a bit stiffer and not as conferrable. The pros with this cot are its durable, its comfy and it easily holds a big guy like me I’m 6ft 2 and 340 pounds and it holds me up no problem. The cons its got some. One would be the size. It folds in half which is nice but still takes up enough cargo room. Second thing would be width it is roughly two feet wide but it could be just a bit wider. I say ditch the bulky air mattresses and get a cot Its 100 percent worth it.

I recently had the opportunity to use the Coleman ComfortSmart Camping Cot with Sleeping Pad during our stay at the hospital for the birth of our newborn daughter. As a husband, I wanted to be there for my wife throughout the process, and this cot made the experience significantly more comfortable.

The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to set up the cot. It was a matter of minutes before I had a comfortable place to rest, which was invaluable during the long hours at the hospital. The folding mechanism is intuitive and hassle-free, making it easy to move and store when not in use.

Comfort is where this cot truly shines. The thick mattress pad provided much-needed support and cushioning, allowing me to get restful sleep despite the understandably stressful environment. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the cot was, considering it’s a portable solution. It’s firm enough to support my back but soft enough for a good night’s sleep.

The cot’s sturdy steel construction gave me confidence in its durability and stability. Even on the hospital room’s hard floor, it remained steady and didn’t squeak or shift, which is essential in a quiet hospital environment.

The size of the cot is another plus. It’s spacious enough to accommodate my height and build comfortably, yet compact enough not to take up too much space in the hospital room. This balance of size and comfort was perfect for our needs.

Another aspect I appreciated was the ease of cleaning. Hospital environments require high hygiene standards, and the cot’s materials were easy to keep clean and sanitary.

Lastly, I want to highlight the versatility of this cot. While it was a lifesaver at the hospital, I can see it being equally useful for camping trips or as an extra bed for guests at home. It’s definitely a multi-purpose item that I see us using for years to come.

In conclusion, the Coleman ComfortSmart Camping Cot with Sleeping Pad was an essential item during our hospital stay for the birth of our daughter. It provided comfort, stability, and convenience, making a challenging situation a bit more bearable. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a portable, comfortable sleeping solution.