Need A Good Cot Pad/Mattress For Camping

[shol92779]

Looking for recommendations for a good cot pad/mattress. I'm middle aged and everything hurts, so I need it to be comfortable. I've seen some memory foam ones on Amazon that look nice, but I don't know how well those hold up over time. I'd like to find something that is not too bulky or heavy and would prefer to stay under $200 if possible.

 

[seanpistol]

I just went down this rabbit hole, spent days researching and reading reviews. I’m prioritizing comfort, but still want a packable pad. Ordered the Sea to Summit Ether XT pad yesterday which is 40% off right now. If you’re a Veteran, log in with govt and get another 20% off.

Ether Light XT Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

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seatosummit.com

 

[seanpistol]

GovX* for an extra 20%

 

[JoshOR]

Exped mega mat is super comfy, not crazy durable though…. I treated it well and still popped it. The hest memory foam is super comfy, a bit more $, can’t pop this one…. Car camping only though..

 

[Jason Snyder]

Are you sleeping in the ground or a cot?

I have a 0 degree bag with a Teton brand foam cot pad. I use this on my cot in the wall tent. When I’m car camping I blow up my backpacking air pad and out underneath the foam. I sleep like a baby.

 

[Jethro]

I’ve had this one for two seasons. About 2 dozen nights on it. Car camp and all on floor of tent, no cot, but should be good on a cot. Add/subtract air to firmness of your choice. I’ve slept comfy.

 

[970thinair]

These are a little bulky but really comfortable: https://www.davistent.com/product/cot-pad/

 

[jonesn3]

I picked up a Hest foam mattress this last summer when they ran a sale. Used it to sleep in the back of the truck bed during archery elk season. Should be a good option for a tent or in a wall tent/cot setup. Biggest “like” about it is no need for inflation. It’s a little big when rolled up but I found it super comfortable and a big improvement over the air mattresses I was using before. Very quick to roll in or out if you’re constantly moving camp.

Foamy

Experience a good night's sleep while camping with our memory foam camping mattress pad. Designed for ultimate comfort and support, perfect for outdoor adventures. Shop now.

hest.com

 

[camelcluch]

I believe canvas cutter get their mats from purple. I could be mistaken but I thought they said that in a podcast.

 

[RyanSeek43]

Get a cot and a born outdoors bedroll. Solid combination!

Born Outdoor

Born Outdoor builds a durable and quality bedroll for camping and outdoor adventures that makes sleeping outside more enjoyable; bedroll, duffel bag, quilt, camping, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, down.

www.bornoutdoor.com

 

[fmyth]

Exped Megamat Long-X Wide. I'm 5'7" and 175lbs and I sleep like a baby on this pad on a Coleman cot. I bought an extra and have loaned it to everyone who has hunted with me and they have all purchased one. $259 bites a little but after the first night you'll feel it was worth $500. If not return it.

 

[wyodan]

Get a cot and a born outdoors bedroll. Solid combination!

Born Outdoor

Born Outdoor builds a durable and quality bedroll for camping and outdoor adventures that makes sleeping outside more enjoyable; bedroll, duffel bag, quilt, camping, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, down.

www.bornoutdoor.com

Dang those things are pricey! They look like they would be good to throw onto a mule, but I am going to have to stick with the canvas bedroll.

 

[j3h8]

Get a cot and a born outdoors bedroll. Solid combination!

Born Outdoor

Born Outdoor builds a durable and quality bedroll for camping and outdoor adventures that makes sleeping outside more enjoyable; bedroll, duffel bag, quilt, camping, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, down.

www.bornoutdoor.com

Nearly 800 bucks for a 30-40° sleep system that weighs +/-16lbs seems excessive.

 

[180ls1]

I use a 2" foam topper on top of my backpacking pad for camp use. It works great. I just leave the topper in the truck when I am backpack hunting.

 

[2-Stix]

I run a teton cot and mondo pad. Not $200 but I think worth it.

Camp Cots with Pivot Arm

With the Outfitter XXL Camp Cot we set out to make a super-strong cot that would feel as good as your bed at home and be easy to set up. So the strength is in the patented steel S-leg design. It has a 600 lb (272 kg) weight capacity. And the innovations don’t stop there:

tetongear.com

MondoKing™ 3D | Car Camping Sleeping Pads | Therm-a-Rest®

For the comfiest nights camping on Therm-a-Rest’s thickest pad, the top-rated MondoKing 3D sleeping pad provides luxury warmth and comfort for the frontcountry.

cascadedesigns.com

 

[camelcluch]

Nearly 800 bucks for a 30-40° sleep system that weighs +/-16lbs seems excessive.

Not to mention that the only piece that is theirs is the cover. I think I can build that same thing a lot cheaper and warmer.

 

[WDO]

if it’s just for truck camping, I tried an off brand inflatable one off Amazon and have been pleased. I used it for sleeping in my truck bed in 25-30 degree nights with good results. I bought rechargable tiny pump with it.

I have a zenbivy pad for when I pack in somewhere.

Hikenture Self Inflating Sleeping... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSS4FDZC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ETENWOLF AIR 3 Air Pump for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL8ZVM3R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[DawnPatrol]

My current setup for car camping or float trips is a Camptime cot (made in the USA), and a Big Agnes’s Qcore deluxe insulated pad. All-in its probably under $300.

 

[westsloper]

Wiggy's insulated pads look interesting

 

[actionshooter]

Exped Mega Mat, we have 3 different sizes and love them