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Byer Maine Military Cot

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This rugged cot is designed for years of faithful service with its heavy gauge aluminum frame and robust polyester fabric.

Crafted with full 1 1/4-inch square, heavy-duty aluminum tubing and resilient rip-stop polyester fabric
Center of cot is reinforced with an extra panel of fabric for higher strength and resistance to stretching
Each of the three long legs is reinforced with an additional inner tube for longevity and stability
Easy to assemble design folds down quickly and fits into matching polyester carry bag with handles for easy transport
Oversized design fits nearly every camper; handles up to 350 pounds
Handy organizer pouch hangs from side to keep essentials handy

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Byer Maine Military Cot Customer Reviews

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Byer Maine Military Cot

3.8

(based on 13 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (12)
Well built / quality (5)
Durable (4)
Easy to setup (4)
Good size/fit (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Car camping (5)
Camping (3)
Families (3)
Year round (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Midrange shopper (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (5)

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Comfortable but noisy

By Al Wood

from Triangle, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

Pretty standard cot. Easy to setup and store as far as cots go but the minute you move you are woken up by the noisy of the material stretching around the frame. Does not lead to a nice nights sleep.

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May

2012

2.0

camper from North Carolina

By swifty

from Asheville,NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Winter Camping

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

The aluminum is very thin and bent at the slot opening requiring me to hammer it together with a rubber mallet. They use to be made in the USA.
I have one about 10 years old and is much better and quieter. This cot is made in China and they have taken shortcuts in quality.
If you can pay the extra $10-$15 get the camp time made in USA.
Otherwise you can buy the genuine USA Military cot from an Army Navy surplus store new for $89.00 ,a bit heavy but fine for car camping.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

So far, so good....and comfy!

By Splat

from New Joisey!

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Extra bed

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

This is simply the best cot I've ever used. Stitching and overall build appears well done. It's very comfortable with or without a pad. The length and width give you ample amount of room if you're an active sleeper. You won't be packing this on the trail, yet this cot is pretty light while still being sturdy. I believe the replacement plastic parts for the military cot NSN7105-00-935-0422 can also be used with this cot, but I'm not 100% on that yet.[...]I would gladly ditch some extra clothing, ground cloth, and whatever else I could think of if I could pack this puppy on the trails. :) That pro'lly ain't gonna happen though. I'll use it for truck camping or for family/friend visits. Overall, this is a great cot and I highly recommend it.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Check your muscle power

By Alaskamper

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

Basically a nice cot but, at home, I had to turn it upside down on a hard floor and step on it just right to get it set up completely and I am very mechanically inclined. The end bar has to be pushed both down and out if one is to set it up. (Directions say just down.) When I tried to assemble it in my tent, it was no go so I just did not engage one end bar but it worked for me because that was the end for my feet and I weigh only about 150. Otherwise it sets up and takes down fairly well. It is sturdy and should last for years. Recommendation? See above and decide for yourself.

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Jan

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Heavy Duty

By A-Train

from Denver, CO

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Setup
Quality Construction

Cons

Heavy bulky

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping
Relaxation
Spare Bed

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

Not what you want to carry as a camping standard, but if you're car camping or using it as a spare bed (it beats the air mattress hands down) this is a fantastic cot. It's fairly long in the folded mode so you'll need a fair amount of trunk space or a roof box to tote it around.
It's a little heavy, but heavy duty, and quite comfortable. I'm 6'-5", 220, and it worked extremely well over the holidays with extended family in town.
Set up was intuitive though those first few times stetching it out took some muscle and a couple of whacks.

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Oct

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

requires muscles to set up but sturdy

By TigerB

from Madison, WI

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Size

Cons

Tough Setup

Best Uses

Creaky Campers

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

This is an excellent cot to get us old creaky campers off the ground while tent camping. I thought I'd have to give up camping before I found this cot. It holds my considerable weight without squeaking or groaning during the night. It does require strength to slip the last crossbar into place, so not for the faint hearted. Also, this is probably too heavy for a backpacker, but folds up well to fit in the car.

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Sep

2009

(2 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Well designed and adequate capacity

By barfly

from Lawrenceville, GA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Setup
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Families
Year-round

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

Had to get the cot - too much snoring & additional capacity for son's cousins (a bit rough) since the inflatable mattresses were not cutting it (punctures, leaks, etc. - however, good trampolines).

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Aug

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

As promised - works as specified

By barfly

from Lawrenceville, GA

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

None

Best Uses

Families
Year-round

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

I bought this cot approximately 9 mos. ago since my wife could not handle my snoring (seemingly > 100 dB) and I had to sleep in the living room.

It works as intended - there is some play, but I weigh approx. 240 lbs., I don't notice the cot swaying back and forth.

Have the nephews sleep over who use the cot - even with the horse playing, I have not experienced any structural damage (Note: if by chance you pop a rivet, a No. 10 machine screw with appropriate washer/nut combo will suffice).

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Jul

2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Comfort and Quality

By T463 ASM

from MD suburbs of Washington, DC

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Families
Year-round

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

I camped 7 summer nights at Goshen Scout Reservation in Virginia. We were first to arrive and had our choice of cots - old wooden frames with canvas, even older metal frames with springs and a matress (my son chose that), and new aluminum Byer Military cots. I chose a Byer and enjoyed comforatable rest all week. I was glad I'd brought my own pillow but was fine without any other pad. If it was colder, a thin insulating pad would probably be helpful.

A heavier scouter broke a couple of the wood frame cots, but wouldn't have damaged this one.

Looking at the spidery alternatives, I agree that one plus of the Byer is having room underneath for storing things.

The cot so impressed me I wrote down its name so I could look into purchasing one of my own. No surprise REI carries this quality product.

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Aug

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sturdy, solid cot

By STPDX

from NW Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable

Cons

Initial assembly

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Byer Maine Military Cot:

My opinion echoes that of the other reviewers. This cot is really stiff when you first set it up. Following the directions on the sewn-in tag did make it easier to fully assemble.
This cot was purchased because my back & knees won't allow climbing up & down from the airbed on the floor after a day of horseback riding, and it serves it's purpose.
The noise did seem to diminish as the weekend went on, but even at the beginning it wasn't bad.
The cot feels very sturdy, and coupled with a 2 1/2" self-inflating mattress, made for a good night's sleep. I will look at getting a little thicker mattress, but it wasn't bad at all.

Service and delivery comments:

Used the ship-to-store option, and it actually came in a day earlier than estimated.