Kamp-Rite Tent Cots Any info please
Submitted: Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 11:33
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Member - Kevin B1 (WA)
Went to the
Perth Caravan and Camping show yesterday and was checking out the Kamp-Rite Tent Cots. I have had my eye on them for a while now and thought for our trip to
Cape York and when packing and moving every day they might be the go. I would be interested to hear any comments from anyone who has them and how they have found them for sleeping, packing them up, what is the best type of bedding, mattress and carrying them. I would be probably looking at using a Swag in one but would prefer not to carry a Swag for the reason of bulk etc. if I could get away with something else. I would appreciate any information you can give.
Reply By: Member - Oggie (WA) - Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 11:59
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 11:59
Hi Kevin
We bought a couple for our upcoming trip, a Double and the Oversize single.
I plan to use a fold up foamy Ive had for a few years in the double and nothing in the single. The reason the double gets the foamy is that there is a bar the runs the length of the cot down the centre and i suspect that could get uncomfortable.
I usually use a
camp stretcher and swag so this looked like the same but with a roof and walls..lol.
As usual didn't bother to read the instructions and found they were easy to put up take down.
They come with a robust bag to live in and a fly sheet if it looks like rain.
My only other comment at this stage is that they are not as light as a stretcher/swag combo.
Time will tell but they look pretty good atm and having screens on all openings will make for a nice airy sleep.
Look on the web a guy in Africa uses one on his roof rack as a roof top tent.
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Reply By: Member - bill j (VIC) - Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 14:37
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 14:37
Make sure you open ends or sides to let air circulate or you'll think its raining inside. first time i used one the condensation on the roof was enormous,it was in the winter so had every flap shut but only for the first night. They would be good is they had a couple of eyelets in the end flaps so they could be anchored to pegs to stop them flapping. just use a self-inflating mattress and a sleeping bag in
mine.
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Reply By: wazzaaaa - Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 20:08
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 at 20:08
I have two doubles one for both of my teenage kids, so they can bring a friend if they want to and for when i go on a boys weekend for me and my gear.
I find them great I just put the foam from a fold up bed in it although my son goes without, the only draw back is it's size when folded up it is rather large. Other than that I love them although not as good as the caravan.
Wazzaaaa
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin B1 (WA) - Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:18
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:18
Thank you all for the replies. Interesting comment about the fold up bed mattress, I was thinking about using the mattress out of the Swag in it. Does it fold up with the mattress in it? Do you carry the sleeping gear separate? I would be getting two of the oversize ones. I have also noted the issue with condensation build up as I was also wondering about that.
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Follow Up By: wazzaaaa - Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:22
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 at 15:22
Kevin I make the bed up beforehand at
home and sometimes when at
camp I have a tarp I throw over it instead of the fly so condensation isn't as much of an issue. When it is raining it is easier to get out of as
well.
Wazzaaaa
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Follow Up By: Cruiser - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 21:21
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 21:21
Hi,
I brought an oversize one from the
Perth show last year and used it for the
Canning Stock Route last july.
I put a self inflating mattress inside with a sleeping bag...
It worked very very
well and would defintely recommend one.
As mentioned it does get very wet inside and a few times had to leave it up until just before leaving to let it dry out but as it only took 2 mins to pack up was not big deal.
I carried
mine on the roof rack as it is a little large to fit inside the car.
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin B1 (WA) - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 21:40
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 21:40
Thanks again for the replies, so it seems they are worth the money and I take it you can fold the cot up with the bedding inside. I have used a 9x9 tent for years and it has worked
well except it is a bit of a pain to pack up each morning and of course the swags take up so much room. I have decided to get a couple for the trip up
Cape York this year (if the roads are open) still going anyway. If they make an easier and quicker pack up in the morning they will be
well worth the money.
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