Here you have my selection of top rated extra tall cots for camping, the highest currently available on the market.
These cots are very suitable for tall people, and also for elderly users. The reason is that for both groups it is easier to get in and out of the cot when the bed deck is high above ground.
You will notice that these are products from some of the best known camping equipment brands. These cots have been on the market for a long time, tried and tested by many, so you know what you are buying.
My list of best extra high camping cots
The cots in the list are ordered by height starting with the tallest:
1. ALPS Mountaineering Escalade Cot
The ALPS Mountaineering Escalade Cot comes in two sizes: Large with bed dimensions 80 x 31 in (203 x 79 cm) and XL with 90 x 35 in (229 x 89 cm).
Both are folding cots with no assembly needed, ready in seconds, and include a carry bag plus a side storage pouch. Capacity is 325 lb (147 kg) for both, with powder-coated aluminum frame and 600D polyester fabric.
The Large version weighs 19 lb 8 oz (8.84 kg) and packs to 41 x 8 x 5 in (104 x 20 x 13 cm). The XL is heavier at 24 lb (10.9 kg) and packs to 48 x 9 x 5 in (122 x 23 x 13 cm).
No end bars mean full usable length, angled legs prevent rocking, and locking bars add stability.
Both stand very tall off the ground: Large at 20 inches (51 cm) and XL at 22.5 inches (57 cm), among the highest available, giving huge under-cot storage but requiring tall tents. Plastic foot caps need extra protection on tent floors; suitable for car camping or home use as spare bed.
2. Kamp-Rite Oversize Kwik Cot
The Kamp-Rite Oversize Kwik Cot is a folding cot built for tall and heavy users, with bed size 84 x 33 in (213 x 84 cm) and capacity 350 lbs (159 kg).
It sets up in seconds without assembly, packs to 41 x 7 x 8 in (104 x 18 x 20 cm), and includes side storage pockets plus a carry bag.
This cot stands 22 inches (56 cm) off the ground, one of the tallest in its group, which provides huge storage space underneath but limits use in low tents.
Heavy-duty 600D fabric and powder-coated frame make it stable with no end bars or pressure points, suitable for car camping or home spare bed.
3. Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman Cot with Lever Arm
The Cabela’s Big Outdoorsman Cot with Lever Arm is a military-style collapsible cot with bed size 85 x 40 in (216 x 102 cm) and official capacity 600 lb (272 kg).
It requires simple assembly of two end bars, made easy by the lever arm mechanism that tensions the fabric without force. Powder-coated steel frame and 600D water-resistant polyester fabric, includes carry bag.
This cot weighs 31.3 lb (14.2 kg) and packs to 41 x 9 in (104 x 23 cm). Plastic foot caps need protection on tent floors; setup requires space outside the tent due to unfolding legs.
It stands 20 inches (51 cm) off the ground, providing plenty of under-cot storage space and suitable for tall or elderly users, but best for car camping or home spare bed due to weight and size.
4. Guide Gear XL Magnum Cot
The Guide Gear XL Magnum Cot is a military-style collapsible cot with bed size 84 x 39 in (213 x 99 cm) and capacity 600 lb (272 kg).
Steel frame with X-shaped legs, 600D polyester fabric with PVC coating, requires simple assembly of two end bars (force needed for the second due to fabric tension). Includes carry bag.
This cot weighs 31.3 lb (14.2 kg) and packs to 45 x 9 x 7 in (114 x 23 x 18 cm). End bars reduce usable length slightly; no bars under the deck for pressure points.
It stands 20 inches (51 cm) off the ground, providing ample under-cot storage but needing tall tents; best for car camping or home spare bed due to weight and assembly.
5. Timber Ridge TR Fir Magnum XL Oversized Heavy Duty Cot
The Timber Ridge TR Fir Magnum XL Oversized Heavy Duty Cot is a military-style collapsible cot with bed size 85 x 39.5 in (216 x 100 cm) and capacity 600 lb (272 kg).
It requires simple assembly by adding two end bars (some force needed for the second due to fabric tension), with folding legs that lock for stability. Steel frame with 25 mm tubes, polyester fabric, and includes a carry bag.
This cot weighs 33.6 lb (15.2 kg) and packs to 44.7 x 7.9 x 6.7 in (114 x 20 x 17 cm). Setup needs space outside the tent due to rotating legs; small plastic foot caps require extra protection on tent floors.
It stands 20 inches (51 cm) off the ground, offering large under-cot storage, ideal for tall or heavy users in car camping or as a home spare bed, but too heavy and long-packed for backpacking.
Final thoughts
These extra tall camping cots represent the highest options currently on the market, with heights from 20 inches (51 cm) to 22.5 inches (57 cm).
They all provide huge storage space underneath, easier entry and exit for tall or elderly users, and reliable off-ground sleeping, but most require tall tents and are built for car camping or home use due to their weight.
All are from renowned brands, tried and tested over years, with strong frames and high capacities. The folding types like ALPS Escalade and Kamp-Rite offer no-assembly convenience, while the military-style models stand out with enormous 600 lb capacities and wider beds.
Note that this list will be updated whenever I find a cot that deserves to be included in the list. So stay tuned.
You might want to check also my separate list with extra high camping chairs.
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