Sutekus Portable Camping Cot Sleeping Cot Ultralight Backpacking Cot Bed for Outdoor Hiking Travel Beach Mountaineering (Black)

First, the setup isn't super easy, but it's not bad either. It goes together in less than a minute with practice. It requires a bit of exertion to clip all the legs on, because they operate via tension. Watch your fingers for pinching while putting it together! With that said, it's lightweight and comfortable. I slept on it in the outdoors, no tent, no sleeping bag, just a couple of blankets. It felt amazing compared to sleeping on a pad in the past. Then, in the pitch dark, an unknown animal booped me on the arm (sniffing the cadaver I guess) and I decided to change my plans for the rest of the night! But I was pleased to see that the cot even worked well on ground that was a bit uneven. We also put a 4" foam pad on top for a guest to sleep on. It worked great. Again, it's comfortable, no issues there. I do not recommend flopping down on it. I don't think it's meant for that. To get up and off of the cot, I recommend rolling to the side, resting a knee on the ground (or on a pad, on the ground), and then standing up from your hands and knees. Because life is too short to do a full ab workout just to get out of bed! This will definitely change the camping experience for the better if you've been sleeping on the ground.

Las varillas laterales eran 1cm aprox más largas de lo debido, lo cual dificultaba el correcto armado del catre, mencionaba que soportaba más de 140kg, se deformaron las patas al segundo uso con el peso de mi esposo de 110kg

This cot is excellently designed and well built. The thin frame and fabric give it more of a hammock‑like feel than a traditional cot, which makes it soft and comfortable. Because it sags slightly more than a heavy‑duty cot, I don’t even need a pillow to sleep on it. It includes two small pockets for a flashlight and phone; I do wish the manufacturer had added another pocket for a water bottle. I’m an older man nearing retirement, but assembling this cot is easy—except for sliding the long poles into the fabric sleeves. My thumbs took a beating pushing those skinny poles in. Maybe I’m getting too old for that part, but my brain still works, so I’ll make myself a little “shoe‑horn” tool to help with the insertion. No big deal. The unopened package feels a bit heavy at first, but once assembled, the cot is impressively light for a full‑size model. At 5'8" and 162 lb, it fits me perfectly. I plan to take it on long weekend getaways and short trips out of town. I expect it to last as long as the plastic joints don’t dry out and crack—that’s the only weak point I’ve noticed. Someone joked that you could turn it into a stretcher. Personally, I’m thinking about buying a second one so I can build an ultralight aircraft using them as wings. And if I collect enough empty water bottles, I might even be able to float across a river with it.

I have a non-conventional bed I made myself, based off a Japanese kakebuton mattress. For the last seven years I had a tatami mat underneath it to wick away moisture, but the weather has been abnormally moist this year and my mat began growing white mold. Body heat + cold hardwood floor = not good. I needed to do something quick to ensure I could at least save the mattress and foam padding and that’s where this camping cot comes into play. I originally purchased a used one but Amazon was dragging their feet on shipping it out and I didn’t have the time to wait around for it to arrive, so I purchased a brand new one with next day delivery. This camping cot is okay. Instructions were a tad confusing but I managed to decipher the jargon with a little brain power. Just like other customers have stated, it’s a hassle to assemble. I am disabled and not the strongest thing out there so I had to use my teeth in conjunction with my hands to force the rods into the rod pockets. That was the hardest part of the assembly. Thankfully I have enough body weight to be able to put the legs on with relative ease. The cot is pretty sturdy, considering how difficult it is to set up and I’ve found it to be quite stable on the floor. I do have to put a towel down beneath the legs to keep it from sliding all over the hardwood floor, though. The cot is also lightweight and doesn’t take up much space all compacted in its bag. Considering I won’t have to take it down any time soon, I can’t tell you how it’s foldability fairs, but I assume it’s easier to take down than to put up. As far as sleeping goes, I’m a stomach sleeper and the bed material slightly bows, making it difficult to sleep in for long periods, even with the padding I have on top of it. Probably not an issue if you’re not sleeping for more than six to eight hours on it. I hope it doesn’t bow more with time and age. Despite its qualms, I am relatively satisfied with its performance and I hope it lasts me until I move and have the space for a traditional mattress again. I definitely don’t plan on keeping this setup forever.

Perfect for camping, comfortable and well made. Is it easy to assemble? Nope, but that’s why it’s sturdy and supportive when you finally get it there. It’s like a medium difficulty first assembly and after you do it once and know where the most pressure is required it becomes easier. Don’t give up, this is a great product.