Cot reviews from Reddit

"Coleman 'camping cot + air mattress' combo."

"Sleeping pad: Teton Sports Canvas Camp Pad."

"The Coleman comfortsmart glamping cot."

"Coleman trailhead 2."

"I have an XXL coleman trailhead 2, layer a sleeping bag on the bottom to lay on and it's just as comfy as a bed."

"I’d def recommend one if you can get it!"

"I recommend the Coleman Trailhead II Cot"

"Coleman Trailhead II. Not light. Not expensive. Fairly compact packed. Heavy. Large area, comfy, sturdy. It is a car camping dream cot."

"Coleman cot and a roll up mattress pad!!!"

"I use 2 Coleman cots and then use Velcro ties to put them together."

"Helinox makes a great one!"

"I have had absolutely no problems with my Helinox cot."

"Its great. Its light and packs up small."

"It’s pricey but the Helinox is awesome."

"I bit the bullet for the cot one…coupled with a nice sleeping pad it’s literally the best sleep ever."

"It's expensive but I bought the helinox cot and love it. It packs up small enough for me to bungee it to my bike and is very sturdy."

"Best on the market: Helinox Cot One and Cot Max. Worth the asking price? Probably not."

"Buy the leg extensions for the helinox."

"It seems super solid."

"I saw a ton of recommendations for the helinox cots, but for an occasional car camper, the $300 each price tag (x4 for the cots I'd need for my family) turned me away."

"Cheap, durable, most covert to toddler beds and easily bought toddler rails at ikea."

"Cheap, plain, meets international safety standards, and converts to a toddler bed with no additional pieces."

"We got ours in IKEA. It's the one with the drawer underneath."

"Both really pretty and baby is comfy in both."

"We have the ikea SNIGLAR and are happy with it."

"Got mine from IKEA on sale didn't cost me more than 100 even with a mattress and sheets inclusive"

"We got the one from IKEA. Cheap and friendly and has adjustable height."

"We were thinking of getting the Ikea Sniglar, it’s pretty basic but good value (£80)."

"Most comfortable cot I have slept on."

"They’re both super comfortable."

"The Kingdom Cot is wildly comfortable."

"Is a cadillac."

"For me the most comfortable cot I’ve found."

"I like Roll-a-Cots. They are portable, lightweight, and easy to assemble."

"Roll-a-cots rock. We tried all sorts and finally got wise with these."

"The biggest downside of most camping cots is that they are extremely bulky and will take up a huge amount of trunk space or cargo space in your car/truck. I ended up purchasing 2 Roll-a-Cots when they were sold through REI."

"I love the Roll a Cot, having used and discarded some others."

"Boori all the way. Looks nice, good quality, converts to a toddler bed."

"Boori."

"If you’re in Sydney (or nearby), there’s a Boori clearance outlet at Eastern Creek. We picked up our very nice cot, mattress and chest of drawers there for around $500."

"We bought a Boori one brand new and she slept in it for all of 12 half nights."

"It is glorious, superbly comfortable and very comfy."

"I would go for a near complete cot, with only the bar ends to install for stretching."

"Buy something like a Cabelas cot and either a Thermarest mondoking or a Exped megamat for a mattress."

"I have an extra large heavy duty one from Cabela's. I use it with a piece of 3 inch memory foam."

"The higher setting really helps."

"They're fabulous."

"I found it easy to lift baby in and out."

"Very comfortable."

"Really like the slumberjack cots."

"It is dope."

"I love it and would recommend."

"It was literally perfect for my 2 babies and I'd get it again with my now 3rd."

"Good reviews though."

"Set up so fast, I absolutely love ours."

"I really rate it."

"The baby Bjorn we have now has given us the least stress/stife at putting up and down."

"I highly recommend a cot + air mattress. I have the queen Coleman and love it."

"I used a Coleman Queen sized cot a few years ago."

"Just buy the Coleman Queen."

"It’s the most comfortable cot I’ve ever used."

"Comfy. Bulky af."

"My friend has the rei kingdom cot 3 and really likes it."

"I love it, it's sturdy, easy to build and drop mattress down."

"Light enough to move on your own, but heavy enough my toddler hasn't tipped it."

"Very light and portable so I can move it around easily."

"So easy to open and close. And the mattress is pretty good."

"The top rated Choice model is the Bugaboo Stardust."

"The bassinet seems to be as long as the cot."

"You could buy a moses basket as little one would fit in that for a while anyway."

"Just get a moses basket and a stand."

"Maybe instead of buying a cot, buy a moses basket instead."

"Reviews look good and they have a removable side table!"

"Surprisingly comfortable."

"I think I have the Coleman cot you are talking about. I absolutely love it."

"Get a travel one. They are really handy because you can put them in your living room or outside of the bathroom."

"Why not get a travel cot, its gonna be useful at some point anyway."

"This is the more popular option, but they have others too."

"This is the more popular option, but they have others too."

"I love the little life arc2, got one secondhand off eBay."

"Little life is a good size and has a side opening, baby always sleeps well in it too."

"It’s great! It has a higher attachment for younger babies that you then remove to make it a normal travel cot."

"We use the Joie kubbie as our main cot for our 11 month old twins and they're fine in them."

"I got the Aspen cot and the bamboo cot mattress."

"Well rated on choice, aesthetic and reasonable price compared to some."

"Used this cot and mattress thing and was snug as a bug."

"I’ve seen people recommend this one/this style."

"Basically you want one that meets international standards if using it long term."

"Is the cot actually comfy? From newborn to now at 9 months my daughter refused to sleep in anything infant safe."

"Very sturdy and comfy, but heavy."

"I bought a Disc-O-Bed and shortened the side rails to fit my short bed truck."

"It’s fab! I just bought a regular cot mattress to fit inside and it’s worked great."

"The cot itself is easy to use and folds nicely but the extra mattress can only be used if we go somewhere in the car."

"We had a Phil and Ted's and it was fine."

"Because the side unzips down which was handy."

"Worked great this weekend!"

"I have an xl ozark trail. Weighs a ton, but I like the extra width for my stomach/side sleeping."

"For a heavyweight cot maybe Teton Sports."

"It sets up quick and can support 600 pounds."

"This combo has been pretty comfy! I'm a side sleeper, so this setup makes a great difference."

"I recently bought a naturehike for the two height options, weight and much more compact size. Haven't slept on it yet so can't comment on comfort/durability."

"I got a cheap Ozark zip cot from Wal"

"Not as packable but the Ozark zipper cot from Walmart does pack into a nice sized bag."

"It was the best, compact enough for our room but large enough to accommodate her for a full year at least."

"The Leander will last 4+ years because it converts from a high base cot to a low base cot to a junior bed without sides."

"I love it. Currently use it as a bassinet next to our bed."

"We’ve been really happy with it."

"We like Roll a Cots from Camptime."

"I highly recommend the 'ElevateRest Camping Cot' for your specific needs."

"Go to any Army Surplus, buy an actual field cot. You'll never have to replace it."

"I’ve used it in national parks, at burning man, and a bunch of other fests and it’s by far the most comfortable option in my opinion."

"I have a Coleman XL sleeping cot and a self inflating air mattress."

"We have enjoyed our Big Agnes 'GooseNest' inflatable cots."

"It’s very transportable and easy to set up."

"My daughter used a pack-n-play for the first months."

"I hope you can find that in the UK! I will add the link to the one we purchased!"

"Will check out boori drop sided second hand - thanks all !"

"I got an OBaby cotbed for £50 that would have been £250 new."

"We got a mini cot bed for our daughter which she slept in from birth."

"The Z-lite is great because I can fold it in half if I need to and double it up."

"Perfect fit for various cot sizes."

"The carrycot is safe for sleeps."

"Choice recommended anko cots and mattresses."

"Babyletto?"

"Byer EasyCot is what I've been using, topped with a Thermarest LuxuryMap self inflator."

"Get the xl or double."

"Later we used one of these: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/comfort-10-double-self-inflating-camping-mattress/_/R-p-X8597637?mc=8597637&utm_term=8597637-4138346&&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_118516964048_c_478903077092_w_pla-382545755223_n_g_d_m_v__l__t__r_x_pla_y_15177021_f_online_o_8597637-4138346_z_GB_i_en_j_382545755223_"

"I ended up going with the baby bay, although they don't sell them in the UK new anymore."

"I think from my research only the baby bay or the snuzpod bedside crib would fit in the g"

"Mattress is still a-okay, length wise it fit my 2 yr old comfortably."

"It's a great size and is perfect as a playpen."

"I love the Bjorn cot now but when they are little it is epically hard."

"I have a basic folding Field & Stream cot that is 73”."

"Just buy a bassinet for the first few months."

"Something like this: You'll have to shop around to find one around 200$ though."

"We went with a guava because of the side opening and greenguard certificate."

"It's expensive but you might want to try an ergonomic or 'backsaver' cot."

"Check out Teton OUTFITTER XXL CAMP C."

"I have back issues and it is great for me."

"Overall, it’s comfortable with two people."

"I use this cot: Woods Powerlight low set."

"I bought one from Costco, if you have access to one. Seems very sturdy and says it holds up-to 300lbs!"

"It has now become a white elephant because baby simply refuses to sleep on it."

"I can recommend avoiding the Therm-a-rest Ultralite cot. Went through two in a single trip."