Alps Mountaineering Lightweight Cot
By happy campers from Coarsegold, Ca on 05/18/2012
Pros:
Comfortable, Compact, Durable, Easy to pack, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Backcountry Camping, Campgrounds
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Reviews had me hesitant, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cots are extremely compact and perfect for camping. The aluminum frames and canvas are incredibly sturdy. The biggest complaint in reviews was the difficulty in assembly. All I can say is "Really?" My 12 year old son and I worked on 2 cots side by side and put them together in under 5 minutes. We then took a very comfortable little snooze on them:)Yes the canvas is taut, but if you follow the directions and use common sense, they are extremely EASY to put together. We built them on the floor, face down, and inserted one end of the leg on one side of the frame. Then we used our feet to hold other side rail in place while pulling back on the opposite end of leg to insert into hole. All of the parts fit perfectly. No hammers were involved and the cot fit very nicely into the convenient bag. Please don't hesitate! These are totally worth it. I wish we would have done this years ago!
