In this text, I present an overview of 12 Coleman Camp Cots. These are all existing Coleman models available in 2017, 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.
Coleman camping cots side by side
Here are all the cots, given in no particular order:
| Bed size, inches (cm) |
Capacity, lb (kg) |
Weight lb (kg) |
|
| 1. Coleman ComfortSmart Cot |
69 x 25 (175 x 63) |
275 (125) | 14 (6.35 kg) |
| 2. Coleman ComfortSmart Deluxe Cot | 80 x 30 (203 x 76) |
300 (136) | 19.3 (8.7) |
| 3. Coleman Pack-Away Cot |
80 x 32 (203 x 81) |
300 (136) | 21 (9.5) |
| 4. Coleman Trailhead II Cot |
75 x 35 (190 x 89) |
300 (136) | 17.7 (8) |
| 5. Coleman AirBed Queen Cot |
78 x 59 (198 x 150) |
600 (272) | 42.8 (19.4) |
| 6. Coleman Airbed Cot Twin |
74 x 40 (188 x 102) |
300 (136) | 30.8 (14) |
| 7. Coleman Converta Camping Cot |
76.3 x 25.2 (194 x 64) |
225 (102) | 11.6 (5.3) |
| 8. Coleman Converta Suspension Cot | 76.3 x 25.2 (194 x 64) |
225 (102) | 14.1 (6.4) |
| 9. Coleman Company Big-N-Tall Cot | 84 x 35 (213 x 89) |
600 (272) | 35.2 (16) |
| 10. Coleman Ridgeline III Camp Cot | 74 x 26 (188 x 66) |
225 (102) | 16.5 (7.48) |
| 11. Coleman Queen Frame Airbed Cot | 78 x 59 (198 x 150) |
500 (227) | 45.4 (20.6) |
| 12. Coleman Heavy-Duty Deluxe Folding Cot | 74 x 26 (188 x 66) |
285 (130) | 16.5 (7.48) |
These are all Coleman camping beds available on the market in 2017, all are relatively heavy. This means you will use them at camping places with a car access. Those with links are described in detail in my separate reviews, so please follow the links to see more.
Cots with mattresses
So you have 12 cots here, all very different. In total 6 of them come with the mattress, and these are the models 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12. But here too you have big differences; the models 5, 6 and 11 are with really thick air mattresses. The indicated weights in the table are for the complete set.
Collapsible vs foldable
When packed, foldable beds remain relatively large in two dimensions, and this makes them less suitable for transport and storage. The models from this group are 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, and 12.
The collapsible cots are far more convenient for transport and storage. The models in this group are 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 11.
Double wide camping cots
Formally, three of the cots in the table are from the group of cots for two people, the models 5, 6, and 11. But note that the Twin Cot is quite narrow for two people, so it can be useful for a mother and a child, or for two small children.
Reclining design
In this group, you have the cots 7 and 8. They offer several different positions for back and feet, so you can use them to lounge during the day and as 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, 4.5/5, based on more than 870 reports.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- A foam mattress included.
- Durable heavy duty steel construction.
- Great price, below $52 at the moment of writing this text.
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, below $79 at the moment of writing this text.
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 1 and 2, 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: only $44 on Amazon at the moment of writing this text.
- 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. At the moment of writing this text, the Amazon price for this cot is only $37, simply incredible.
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 another 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 again a cot for two people, but 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: less than $33 on Amazon at the moment of writing this text.
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 an 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: less than $33 on Amazon at the moment of writing this text.
Cons
- The average rating on Amazon is a bit lower that for the other cots, 3.9/5, but this is still high enough. It is best to follow the link to see more.
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 strong steel X-frame.
The Amazon price at the moment of writing this text is $98, so it is one of 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, below $73 at the moment of writing this text.
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.
12. Coleman Heavy-Duty Deluxe Folding Cot
This cot appears to be a modified version of the Coleman Ridgeline III cot described above. There is the difference in the capacity, and several bonuses are added. These include:
- Bonus blanket.
- Bonus attached storage bags.
- Bonus attached bottle holders.
- Bonus LED torch included.
Summary
So this was my overview of 12 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 the 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.
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