In this text, I present an overview of 11 Coleman Camp Cots. These are all existing Coleman models currently available, all enormously popular camping beds that have been on the market for a number of years already. The prices of all the cots are hard to match.
Cots with mattresses
So you have very different cots here. Some of them come with the mattress, but here too you have big differences regarding the thickness of the mattresses and the material. Some have air pads and some are with foam mattresses.
Collapsible vs foldable
When packed, foldable beds remain relatively large in two dimensions, and this makes them less suitable for transport and storage.
The collapsible cots are far more convenient for transport and storage. These remain relatively large in one dimension only.
Double wide and single camping cots
There are cots here for two users and also single camping cots.
Reclining design
This type offers several different positions for back and feet, so you can use them to lounge during the day and as a camping bed during the night.
Below I give a few data for some of them. Note that some of the cots are presented in more details in my separate texts, so you can follow the links to read more.
1. Coleman ComfortSmart Cot
This is the most popular camping cot on the market with a huge number of customer’s reports in many sites. The average rating by Amazon’s customers for this cot is exceptionally high.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- A foam mattress included.
- Durable heavy-duty steel construction.
- Great price.
CONS
- Not so great packed size.
- Only for shorter people.
Specifications
- Weight: 14 lb (6.35 kg).
- Unfolded dimensions (L x W x H): 69 x 25 x 15 in (175 x 63 x 38 cm).
- Folded dimensions: 34.3 x 25.4 x 5.5 in (87 x 64 x 14 cm).
- Fits heights up to 5 ft 7 in (170 cm).
- Great comfort with the included foam mattress and spring coil suspension.
- Mattress thickness: 1.75 inches (4.5 cm).
- Durable construction.
- Heavy-duty steel frame.
- Folds up to fit inside most car trunks.
- 1-year limited warranty.
2. Coleman ComfortSmart Deluxe Cot
This is an enormously popular camping cot. It is a folding type, so in the packed state, it remains relatively large in two dimensions, still small enough to be transported in the car and to be stored in the closet at home.
Standout features
- A foam mattress included.
- Durable heavy-duty steel construction.
- Suitable for taller people, up to 198 cm.
- Great price.
Cons
- Not so great packed size.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Weight: 19.3 lbs (8.7 kg)
- Folded dimensions: 39.6 x 30.7 x 5.5 in (101 x 78 x 14 cm).
- Setup dimensions: 80 x 30 x 15 in (203 x 76 x 38 cm).
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg).
- Superior comfort, foam mattress, and spring coil suspension.
- Mattress thickness: 1.75 inches (4.5 cm).
- Durable construction – a strong folding steel frame.
- Fits heights up to 6 ft 6 in (198 cm).
- Compact, folds up to fit inside most car trunks.
- 1-year limited warranty.
3. Coleman Pack-Away Cot
This is a large cot, very wide and long, and very popular. Contrary to the previous models, this cot is collapsible. This means that in the packed state it has only one relatively large dimension. So transporting it in the car and storing at home is far easier.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Detachable side table.
- Great size, suitable for tall people.
- Durable heavy-duty steel construction.
- Collapsible cot – great packed size.
- Great price.
- No end bars.
Specifications
- Weight: 21 lb (9.5 kg).
- Weight capacity: 300 lb (137 kg).
- Dimensions (L x W x 17): 80 x 32 x 17 in (203 x 81 x 43 cm) .
- Packed dimensions: 40 x 5.9 x 5.9 in (102 x 15 x 15 cm).
- Fabric: tough and durable polyester.
- Frame: heavy-duty steel.
- Detachable side table.
- Included: durable carry bag.
4. Coleman Trailhead II Cot
Coleman Trailhead II Cot is presented in detail in my separate review, so please follow the link to see more. Here just to stress that this is also a collapsible cot, easy to transport and store at home.
5. Coleman Airbed Cot – Queen
This is an exceptional cot in several ways. First to stress this is the widest of all models here. What you have here is a double cot, for two people, included in my other text about double camping cots. So please follow the link to see more. The price of this giant is $127 together with the mattress.
6. Coleman Airbed Cot Twin
This is a wide cot but it is considerably smaller in size than the Queen model above, with a thick mattress included as well. It is also included in my separate text about double size camping cots.
7. Coleman Converta Camping Cot
With this cot you can sleep comfortably at night in one position, and during the day you can lounge with it. The cot offers four back and two foot positions, so you can define your own level of comfort. The frame is durable and strong steel.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Numerous combinations of positions for feet and back.
- Good length, suitable for people 6 feet 6 in (198 cm).
- Durable heavy-duty steel construction.
- Great price.
Cons
- No carry case.
Specifications
- Weight: 11.6 lb (5.3 kg).
- Dimensions: 76.3 x 25.2 x 12.8 in (194 x 64 x 33 cm).
- Folded dimensions: 27.8 x 25 x 4.9 in (71 x 64 x 12 cm).
- Capacity: 225 lb (102 kg).
- Reclining design with 4 back and 2 foot positions.
- 1-year limited warranty
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- Fabric: tough poly-Oxford.
8. Coleman Converta Suspension Cot
Coleman Converta Suspension Cot has the same features as the model 7 above, but here you also have the Comfortsmart flexible bungee suspension system, see the picture below. This has just the right amount of give for optimal comfort while remaining very supportive.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Comfortsmart bungee suspension for extra comfort
- Numerous combinations of positions for feet and back.
- Durable heavy-duty steel construction.
- Great price.
Cons
- The average rating on Amazon is a bit lower than for the other cots.
Specifications
- Weight: 14.1 (6.4 kg).
- Dimensions: 76.3 x 25.2 x 12.8 in (194 x 64 x 33 cm).
- Capacity: 225 lb (102 kg)
- Suitable for people up to 6 feet 2 in (188 cm).
- Reclining design with 4 back and 2 foot positions.
- Strong folding steel frame.
- 1-year limited warranty.
9. Coleman Company Big-N-Tall Cot
This is the largest Coleman camping bed for one person presented here, a collapsible cot with a huge capacity and a huge bed size. It is designed in military-style with a strong steel X-frame.
The Amazon price at the moment of writing this text is $98, so it is one of the more expensive single Coleman camp beds.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Oversized model.
- Designed for people up to 6 ft. 8 in (203 cm).
- Incredible capacity.
- Wheeled carry bag included.
- Oversized feet for better stability and to avoid damaging the tent floor.
CONS
- Quite heavy.
- A bit expensive.
Specifications
- Weight: 35.2 in (16 kg).
- Dimensions: 84 x 35 x 16.5 in (213 x 89 x 42 cm).
- Capacity: 600 lb (272 kg).
- Stable, oversized feet.
- Oversized design for more sleeping room.
- Rugged military style.
- Strong folding steel X-frame.
- 1-year limited warranty.
10. Coleman Ridgeline III Cot
This cot is somewhere in between the models 1 and 2 above, so you have 74 x 26 inches (188 x 66 cm) bed size here, and its weight is also between the weights of the two mentioned cots. The Coleman Ridgeline Camp Bed features a durable steel frame and a soft foam mattress. It fits a person up to 6 ft 2 in.
Here is a short video review of this cot, please have a look:
STANDOUT FEATURES
- A foam mattress included.
- Durable heavy duty steel construction.
- Great price.
Specifications
- Weight: 16.5 lb (7.48 kg).
- Dimension (L x W x H): 74 x 26 x 15.25 in (188 x 66 x 39 cm).
- Capacity: 225 lb (102 kg).
- Fits a person up to 6 ft 2 in.
- Spring construction for bed-like comfort.
- Durable stainless steel frame.
11. Coleman Queen Frame Airbed Cot with Side Tables and Built-In Pump
This is a completely new version of the Queen size cot listed above, with a built-in pump as its name suggests. There are some other small differences, like the capacity which is “only” 500 lb (227 kg). This sleep system is described in detail in my separate review.
Summary
So this was my overview of 11 Coleman Camp Cots. As you realize, they offer tools for various situations, collapsible & foldable, single & double, with mattresses & without mattresses. The common feature for all of them is a really great price, some are simply incredibly affordable.
Note, this is about camping cots, but all these tools are really versatile. They can be used at home for sudden overnight guests, many of them can be used in summer camps, on open-air music festivals and gatherings, in any emergency situation in general.
If you need some more models, please see this long list with folding cots with mattresses.
Thank you for reading. I hope the text has been useful to you, and if this is so, please share it with others. In the case of questions and comments, please use the comment box below.
I would like to purchase two Coleman Cots for camping use later this year. In reviewing reasonable priced cots I have been looking at the Coleman Trailhead cot and also noticed that there is a Coleman Trailhead II cot- would you know what the difference is between the two. I want to see if I can’t get back into camping this year and even purchase a reasonably priced tent, probably also from Coleman.
The Coleman trailhead II does not seem to have the middle cross bar that made sleeping on a cot very uncomfortable. I also did not realize that there was quite a selection of cots available.
I think the Coleman Cots are reasonably priced for what my use would be and would like to know what the difference is between the Trailhead and Trailhead II style cots.
Your input would be appreciated
It is only the Trailhead II now, but you will see it with and without side storage pouches dependent on the seller. There is no middle bar in any of these military-style cots, there is an X-shape configuration so those legs are well separated from the fabric. No need to worry about this at all. Yes you are right, there are hundreds of them on the market. You are also right about Coleman cots, they are very affordable yet reliable.
If you need a tent from the same brand, you will find them many in this link. Let me know if you need more help.