The 10 Best Sleeping Cots For Adults

The lightweight Coleman ComfortSmart (appx. $49) is relatively easy to be carried and set up by just one person, and it folds up to fit into the trunks of most vehicles. While it can accommodate those up to 5-foot-7-inches in height, it also comes in a longer version for taller users.

If you’re seeking the ultimate combination of portability, light weight, and durability, the Alpcour Folding (appx. $65) just might be it, and you’ll also appreciate its ergonomic pillow and handy side pocket. It’s great for camping, with its simple means of opening and closing.

Setting up some cots can be a real wrestling match, but not the Teton Sports Outfitter (appx. $140), thanks to its pivot arm that makes it a cinch to put the last end bar into place. It’s strong enough to hold up to 600 pounds, with extra stability from its S-leg design.

Whether you prefer to rest on your side or back, the Osage River Collapsible (around $50) will accommodate you well with its inclined head and sizable 28-inch width. It’s built for the long haul with a hard-wearing fabric and durable carbon steel legs with a powder-coated finish.

If two people need a portable place to sleep, yet you’re short on space, the Disc-O-Bed Large (around $370) might be your best bet, as this patented modular system offers a small footprint and simple, tool-free assembly. It comes with two zip-up side organizers to store your belongings.

It’s a tent and it's a raised bed, so the Kamp-Rite Oversize (about $220) offers the best of both worlds by shielding you from wind and rain while also keeping you elevated above the creepy crawlers. And don't sweat it if you arrive at the campsite at dusk, since it sets up in seconds.

Instead of fighting over who has to sleep on the floor, look to the Coleman Queen Airbed (appx. $118), which can hold up to two people on its inflatable mattress and tough steel frame. It’s created for both indoor and outdoor use and is factory tested to be leak free.

If you don't have much storage room, you’ll appreciate how compactly the Zinus Traveler Elite (around $390) can be folded up to fit in a small closet. When it’s in use, you won’t need to worry about its 4-inch foam mattress sliding around, since its 2 straps keep it securely in place.

The no-frills, eight-pound Magshion Portable Military (appx. $42) sets up in seconds and comes in handy for trips away from home as well as for hosting unexpected overnight guests. Its woven Oxford fabric affords a firm, supportive surface to help ensure a proper rest.

You can catch some Zs on the versatile Coleman Converta Cot (around $37) or transform it to a chaise longue and more, since it adjusts to several different positions. This makes it suitable for use on outdoor adventures as well as right in your own backyard.