Niceway Ultralight Portable Camping Cot Lightweight Backpacking

The assembly is challenging and requires “tweaking” the frame to get the legs to pop in. Once we figured it out it was much easier but took some trial and error ( and hubs muscle). Overall it is lightweight and compact. Easy to pack up and super sturdy. My teenage son uses it when we travel and finds it quite comfy. Overall quite happy with the purchase.

Bought three of these cots for possible camping while traveling. The 17”x6” package looks smaller on the internet (wondering what size hands that model had).Did a test run setting one up - definitely nice to try this at home before you attempt it at night in the rough after a long day! Once set up it is sturdy and supportive.1) When you insert the poles along the side, make sure to tuck the ends into the corner of the cot fabric. This is about as hard as getting a twin fitted sheet on a full-size mattress (at least the first time) but will ensure you are supported head and foot.2) Make sure you have a tree or beefy mate to help with clamping on the leg supports. a) Make sure all four little legs are inserted into the plastic joint. b) Clamp two of the legs onto one side. c) Brace the clamped side against something immovable. d) Position the other two plastic clamps properly and manhandle them into place. e) Repeat two more times.Glad to have these!

Very lightweight but not sturdy or comfortable at all.

Quite comfortable and easy to set up. A lot of tension in frame, so watch your fingers.

Unit is built better than the other packable cots where the legs tubes only have one point of contact to the long tube on each side. The design of this cot’s legs tube connect on the same side using a triangle design that has mechanical advantage for stability. I have tried numerous packable cots from $70-170. This cot is larger packed and heavier, both by 20%. The cot does not break apart when using on a 3 degree or greater slope like the others I have used. Test criteria to consider - active individual and >250 pounds.

Sags at head and foot. Needs a tensioner at both ends, not just middle.

It’s lightweight and the design of the legs make it sturdier and more durable compared to other portable cots. It’s perfect for scout summer camp. My two scout sons used theirs at a week long summer camp in Wisconsin. They both slept more comfortably with air circulating underneath the cot compared to sleeping pads next to the ground.

Took this cot to the field for an Army training exercise, folded up smaller than issued cots and weighed far less. Very sturdy and held up well to three weeks in the field. Highly recommend