Cot Underquilt

[JGood]

Has anyone experimented with an under quilt for a cot? I own the helinox insulated and frankly it’s not warm enough below freezing. I think a down underquilt would work perfectly well below freezing. Anyone tried?

 

[beachbunny]

Makes sense to me,I'd just use the down underquilt I've got for my hammock or just another sleeping bag

 

[camelcluch]

You are not using a pad? The idea seems like it would work but I think I’d still use a pad.

 

[Marbles]

On a cot, I would just use a sleeping pad. Pads work poorly in hammocks, which is the reason for underquilts in them, they should be no issue on a cot.

 

[JGood]

I’m trying to avoid using an inflatable pad. They have a tendency to shoot across the tent when you shift your weight wrong. Especially on a cot. The foam pads don’t insulate enough.

 

[LongWayAround]

On my cot, I use one or two sleeping pads for insulation.

At a minimum, I typically use a closed cell foam pad. It does not slide off nearly as easily as an inflatable air pad.

I also use an older self-inflating thermarest. The face material is more slippery than closed cell foam but less than most air pads.

I don't think an underquilt would work very well.

 

[LongWayAround]

On a cot, I would just use a sleeping pad. Pads work poorly in hammocks, which is the reason for underquilts in them, they should be no issue on a cot.

I actually always use a pad in my hammock. I like the slight structure it provides.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Bungees, para cord, electrical tape, etc all will hold a pad in place well enough on a Helinox cot or equivalent.

No need to overthink things.

EDIT: just grab two of these and call it good (or make something comparable):

https://www.thermarest.com/cots/cot-accessories/cot-pillow-keeper/06197.html

 

[Gone4Days]

Exped Megamat 10 on a cot is better than home.

 

[mrbillbrown]

I under inflate my Xtherm a little bit when using it on my Thermarest cot. Works great and doesn’t slip off as easily as the side rails help keep both of us centered.


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[Beendare]

A quilt will compress under you giving less insulation- down especially. Syn quilt will do a little…but a waffle pad or two is more efficient.

I use a waffle matt and a foam pad on a cot since with a cot its a base camp so weight is not a factor.

 

[Marbles]

A quilt will compress under you giving less insulation- down especially. Syn quilt will do a little…but a waffle pad or two is more efficient.

I use a waffle matt and a foam pad on a cot since with a cot its a base camp so weight is not a factor.

I think he was talking about hanging a quilt under the sleeping surface so it would not compress, like a hammock underquilt.