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Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot

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Are you looking for a little extra space and comfort on your outdoor adventures? Take along the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite® Mesh cot and you'll be one happy camper.

Cot packs down to 6 x 16 in. to fit easily in bicycle panniers, portage bags and backpacks
Weighing 3 lbs. 12 oz., this cot is light enough to take along when you're backpacking, bike camping and canoeing
BowFrame™ patented technology eliminates painful crossbars, squeaky joints and broken hardware that can be found on other cots
At a full 26 in. wide, the Mesh cot is the widest and most comfortable cot from Therm-a-Rest
Breathable mesh fabric allows excellent ventilation in hot weather; fabric won't stretch
Anodized aluminum poles and durable nylon feet stand up to heavy use
The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh cot assembles in only 3 min. and does not require any tools; includes a small stuff sack

Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot Customer Reviews

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Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot

3.7

(based on 15 reviews)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (13)
Compact (13)
Lightweight (13)
Easy to use (10)
Good design (10)

Cons

Difficult setup (3)

Best Uses

Backcountry (10)
Backyard (5)
Travel (5)
Winter (4)
River (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (8), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)

Reviewed by 15 customers

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Buyer beware

By banshee23

from Juneau, AK

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

So this prodcut is made by thermarest but the ultralite version NOT the mesh version is WAY better, fabric is better and the legs that are used to put it together are quality poles from easton aluminum.It is also easy to setup and weighs the same. Rei does not have this version but after owning both and returning the mesh version i would never use anything besides the ultralite version.

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May

2013

4.0

Excellent for it's weight

By The Old Timer

from San Jose, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult Setup

Best Uses

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

The cot is very lightweight, and about as easy to setup as a tent. The two big cons are that it takes a fair amount of upper body strength to snap the support rods in place, and you have to step on it to assemble it (so throw down a tarp and set it up before you put your tent on the tarp.)

It's comfortable. If you only need to haul it from your car, you can bet better padded and cheaper. If you're doing a 50 miler, it may be too heavy.

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great partner for my Exped 9 Downmat

By katmai

from Vancouver BC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
River
Travel
Winter Camping

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

At 26" wide it is a perfect fit width wise for my Exped 9 down mat. Just as comfortable as my Bed. Packs down small for canoeing and backpacking. Easy to put together with a little practise

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

dissappointed

By relrrt

from san antonio tx.

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Pros

Cons

Not Durable

Best Uses

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

Reading other reviews I was glad I was able to locate the cot at another REI. It was shipped to me within days. I assembled the cot, sat on it and one of the legs snapped(broke). I weigh 215lbs and the weight limit on the mesh cot is advertised at 350lbs. I don't know if this was just a fluke or if this happens often.

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Apr

2013

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Mixed results

By ThaddeusRH

from Minneapolis

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Use

Cons

Bulky
Difficult Setup

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

I took this cot on a four night hiking trip in the Grand Canyon. Weight and size are similar to a single person tent, so I thought I would give it a shot since I wanted to sleep in the open. Overall, the design is pretty good. Once set up it is comfortable and sturdy. I didn't pound on it, but also didn't treat it like an egg. It held up on uneven surfaces and loads (me). There are some down-sides however. The big thing is this product leaves you feeling the cool air through the bottom of the fabric. It's very airy and I felt it through my bag big time when it dipped below 30, but also when it slid below 50. Great for HOT weather, but even a mild chill made for an uncomfortably cool feel. Other than that I was satisfied with how it performed.

My only other points are with regard to the design. First, the support poles and/or sleeves for them need tweaking to make them play together better. The poles hang up on the cut-outs and also do not come out of the sleeve very easily. The other thing is that I wouldn't advise using the product in a tent. I did on one windy night and the legs wore through the tent floor in spots. Finally, I would say it is a bit over priced. Although it held up well on this trip, I can already see some potential issues that will shorten it's life compared to good alternatives.

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Apr

2013

5.0

cool cot

By Kuhl Guy

from Riverside, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

If you want to be comfortable out in the back country this thing is great!

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Apr

2013

1.0

So Disappointed... Setup was Impossible!

By Woozle Family

from Bay Area, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult Setup
Impossible To Take Apart

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

We researched cots for a long time, and eventually decided to shell out the big bucks for this one because it met all of our requirements. We were so excited to receive it!

Unfortunately, the first snag was trying to set it up... I couldn't believe how difficult it was to get the legs attached to the beams that support the cot fabric. My husband came over to help and he gave up! I finally got four of the legs on (though I thought I might have pulled a muscle in my back...) and tried out the cot. It was fine, seemed as comfortable as our 'roll-a-time camp cots' but certainly not more so.

The real deciding factor was when I tried to take the thing apart to store. Neither of us could get the legs out. We had to work together (and my husband is a strong guy!) and even then my hands were all red and marked up from the effort. Definitely not conducive to a relaxing camping trip!

So, very sadly, we returned it. We picked up another roll-a-time cot, and it is sooo much easier to set up that I think our son will be able to do it (this is his cot, so that is a big plus!) and it is just as comfortable. I'm glad we saved a bundle too.

In conclusion I would only suggest this cot if you must have the small size & weight, and are extremely strong and are not prone to pulling muscles when applying pressure while bending.

Thank you to REI for accepting the return and allowing us to use our 20% member coupon on the roll-a-time cot instead!

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Apr

2013

2.0

Design issue

By Shamie

from NYC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Not Durable

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

Likely to return this unless anyone has advice on how to stop some of the lower cross poles popping out of the holes. Doesn't happen until the cot bears weight.

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Apr

2013

5.0

I have not found anything better

By Slivka

from Florida

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Travel

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

What is my "Gear Style?" A mixture of minimalist and comfort driven. I like my comfort so I buy light weight items. Thus, when I go camping I am very well setup.

Within the last year, Therm-a-Rest purchased the patent for this cot. Prior to Therm-a-Rest's purchase, I had used two (2) other versions of the cot (maybe not so much versions but alternative concepts put out by the original patent holder). One version involved lower quality and less lightweight materials (the original owner explained he was trying to figure out a way to lower the sale price-the Boy Scouts I work with still use them on all their campouts), and another cot that is similar in concept but substantially different in construction. I had no problem with either version. About six (6) months ago, I purchased the newly branded Therm-a-Rest version.

All the cots are good. I am not going to belabor talking about them in any great detail.

I am going to point out one (1) negative, and it is not so much a negative as it is something you should already realize and if you do not, I want to point it out. This cot sits only 3 inches off the ground. If you are a side sleeper, you will bottom out because you will be putting a large amount of weight on your shoulder or hip. Sleep on your back, and you will have no problems. The bottoming out is not a defect, it is a matter of construction. If the maker was not going for so light weight and compact, the legs could be another 1 inch in diameter and then you would not bottom out while laying no your side. If you buy this cot, it is because you are a serious camper and do not want to sleep on the ground anymore (or you spend time in airports and want a comfortable place to sleep—yes I have done this).

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Dec

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Follow up review....

By oldie moldy

from Friday Harbor, Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Sleeping Anywhere

Comments about Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite Mesh Cot:

Having slept on this cot enough now to provide an informed opinion, here it is. Ah......Wonderful!!!
I placed my old Therma-Rest large pad on top for warmth and slept better than at home. I particualy like the "cradling effect" that the sides provide. No more waking up to find you've slid off the pad onto the hard ground.
In all honesty I suspect that most quality cots would be much the same, but where this cot stands out is that it packs down to such a small package. It will always have a place in my canoe.
Being well rested allows you the full pleasure from your outing and you avoid unsafe decisions that come from fatigue.