looking for a small camping cot...
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From: Roanoke Va
The one I used and was very comfortable in was a Big Grizzly Cot. not as small or as light as some but the others were not as well made or heavy duty as the Big Grizzly. I would never tour and camp without it. It is 32" wide that made it much more comfortable than the 24" ones. Amazon has them but you can probably find one cheaper somewhere else. Think I paid about $50 for mine but don't remember where.
http://www.amazon.com/Holder-High-Pr.../dp/B0002AYB1C
http://www.amazon.com/Holder-High-Pr.../dp/B0002AYB1C
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I did and your point is ? Difference in liking it cool out while sleeping and having that bone ache from sleeping on the cold ground, hence why he's looking for a cot maybe...
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From: in a cave at the foothills
One thing OP did not post unless I overlooked is what bike they are riding. That would help with gear suggestions.
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uh-huh,
maybe you should step out of your cave and actually do a long distance/extended camping trip.
Your an idiot if you believe an "air mattress" won't steal heat from your body,, all night long.
maybe you should step out of your cave and actually do a long distance/extended camping trip.
Your an idiot if you believe an "air mattress" won't steal heat from your body,, all night long.
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From: in a cave at the foothills
Gee, at my age reckon I should try camping one day. Maybe even military? Stupid me. Oh wait, you called it. Idiot!!! Shut up me. I come here trying to be helpful and not a dick. I will leave that up to you. Richard. AKA....
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Google: Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot
I have used this cot on many camping trips with the Scouts as well as motorcycle trips over the past 5 years. Longest period of time that I used it was 8 consecutive days at Sturgis when we rode there from VA.
For size comparison, here is a pic of a 3 person tent (next to the flag), sleeping bag (in front of the sleeping bag), and the the cot (middle-top of the tent and sleeping bag) on the luggage rack.
The cot is expensive but my back is thankful every time I use it.
I have used this cot on many camping trips with the Scouts as well as motorcycle trips over the past 5 years. Longest period of time that I used it was 8 consecutive days at Sturgis when we rode there from VA.
For size comparison, here is a pic of a 3 person tent (next to the flag), sleeping bag (in front of the sleeping bag), and the the cot (middle-top of the tent and sleeping bag) on the luggage rack.
The cot is expensive but my back is thankful every time I use it.
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I use to backpack in Sierras. Put this underneath pad for insulation and wrap when it really got cold. Very lightweight snd compact
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...SABEgLzW_D_BwE
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...SABEgLzW_D_BwE