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Anonymous Thu 12 Aug 2021 21:26:12 No.2186770 View View Reply Original Report

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I'm thinking about buying a ultralight cot.
It weighs about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).

My hammoc weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
But it does have a tarp with it.

Thoughts?
Let the anger flow, let it all out!

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 12 Aug 2021 21:34:20 No.2186774 Report

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>>2186770
>Let the anger flow
what, or is this not a serious thread
thoughts are; sure, whatever
if you car camp cool if you plan to carry it, have fun with that
glad I could help, sorry for no anger flow ):

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 12 Aug 2021 21:46:23 No.2186776 Report

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>>2186770
I like them for side sleeping
down side is that if you move wrong the legs pop off

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 12 Aug 2021 21:48:09 No.2186777 Report

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>>2186770
If you think you’ll use it get it. It probably is gonna make a significant weight impact on an UL setup, but it’s better than getting a non UL cot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 12 Aug 2021 21:51:19 No.2186778 Report

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>>2186770
Which one? Apparently the thermarest cot is real finicky and annoying. The Helinox one seems to get good reviews though

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 13 Aug 2021 04:30:24 No.2187065 Report

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>>2186770
Cots are nice, however if you use them in a tent they tear up the floor.

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Anonymous Fri 13 Aug 2021 06:15:29 No.2187129 Report

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>>2186770
I have used a Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad on a few backpacking trips and it's fine if you're a on your back sleeper and even manageable on your side. Since using it I have converted from side to back sleeping. Coming in at 0.41 kg (0.9 lbs) the only downside is the size which you can mitigate by strapping to the outside of your pack.

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Anonymous Fri 13 Aug 2021 06:18:13 No.2187132 Report

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>>2187129
cool pinwheel anon

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Anonymous Fri 13 Aug 2021 06:20:36 No.2187133 Report

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>>2187132
not my picture

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Anonymous Sat 14 Aug 2021 00:55:17 No.2187620 Report

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>>2186770
Seems like it'd be a good motocamping thing.
>>2187129
Are you saying you use the pad with the cot? Or are you just talking about the Pad?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 15 Aug 2021 15:26:05 No.2188280 Report

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>>2186770
Invest in a nice hammock and low temp sleeping bag.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 15 Aug 2021 16:40:07 No.2188313 Report

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>>2187620
What configuration is that? Looks heavy but cozy

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 15 Aug 2021 19:28:37 No.2188385 Report

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>>2186770
Why? Is your hammock not comfortable enough? Do you actually go to places with no trees?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 00:21:04 No.2188534 Report

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>>2188313
reverse image search says bullkelpbedrolls.com
each component seems to be sold separately but not sure what product the outermost layer is

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Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 01:27:12 No.2188598 Report

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>>2188313
>Camp cot
>air pad
>sleeping bag
>bulkkelp bedroll (canvas bedroll)
A canvas bedroll is basically just a canvas bivy sack. Waterproof and breathable, but of course heavy and bulky. Also known as a "swag" in Australia

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Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 02:30:37 No.2188632 Report

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Yeah…

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Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 02:53:04 No.2188650 Report

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>>2188598
Looks so fuckin cozy man. Definitely gonna do when car camping

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 04:24:25 No.2188723 Report

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>>2188598
>heavy and bulky
So dingoes can't take your dick!

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Anonymous Mon 16 Aug 2021 05:17:19 No.2188745 Report

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>>2188650
I thought they'd be good for motorcycle boondocking.
I often sleeping off my bike in walmart parking lots, just sleeping pad and bag, I think a bedroll plus a blanket that's easy to wash inside (because I wouldn't take my gear off) would be nicer. Of course with a sleeping pad.
Then I can just roll it up and not have to worry about it.
Also, those things are pricey. Like stupid pricey.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 17 Aug 2021 14:57:14 No.2189756 Report

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British army had a steel sprung version of these on issue from the '40s to the 90s, surprisingly comfortable once you get used to getting on and off without couping the lot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 17 Aug 2021 17:06:36 No.2189879 Report

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>>2188745
>$440 for a 7' long canvas bag

you were not fucking around when you said stupid expensive.

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Anonymous Tue 17 Aug 2021 22:12:19 No.2190103 Report

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>>2186770
comfort and sleep quality matter a lot imo. If you think it will make ur experience better i'd get it.

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Anonymous Wed 18 Aug 2021 00:21:22 No.2190205 Report

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Anonymous Wed 18 Aug 2021 00:22:48 No.2190206 Report

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>>2190205

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Anonymous Wed 18 Aug 2021 03:13:17 No.2190309 Report

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>>2186770
screw cots they are uncomfortable as hell, sleeping on the ground in a tent with a foam pad is way more comfortable than that rigit shit, atleast when i sleep on the ground i can pad it up with straw and leaves

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Anonymous Wed 18 Aug 2021 07:27:28 No.2190416 Report

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>>2190309
You may have a point. I think most cots are meant to be used in conjunction with sleeping pads, but a lot of cots are probably as stiff as the ground.
I think a cot's biggest benefit is is keeping you off the ground and away from bugs.
They keep you off the ground, which stops the ground from cooling you, but then any breezes there are go under the cot and cool you, like a hammock.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Aug 2021 07:37:58 No.2190419 Report

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>>2190416
They would also keep any water away from you too actually. It would just flow underneath.
As long as you can adequately protect yourself from wind they'd be good.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 19 Aug 2021 11:52:40 No.2191132 Report

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>>2187133
not my problem

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Aug 2021 15:03:19 No.2192397 Report

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>>2186770
Get the type with double twisted bars for stiffness, it won't weigh much more. The supplier should tell you how many sets of legs per lb, mine came with 6 sets but I only use 4 (50lb per leg max).

>>2190416
Cots are a godsend when sleeping directly on snow, they also prevent condensation when it's hot. Will usually stuff stuff underneath for warmth in the winter, pad on top is necessary.

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