REI Co-op  Wonderland Comfort Cot

These cots were great for yard camping and camping where it could be set up from a vehicle--until they weren't. After less than a year of occasional use, one night there was a slightly noise and the cot seemed to be sinking; then the extreme discomfort of one's back supported only by the mid-bar! The lashes holding the cot to the frame are much Stringer than the cot! So disappointing: The plastic separated all the way around revealing the poly foam just like the cheapest seat cushion! So disappointed in REI with this product!

Very comfortable cot, but as expressed in another review below, the strap for securing the cot when folded is too short. The way it comes strapped out of the box does not hold the head section in place. I solved the issue by buying a set of aluminum G-hooks with gates and a foot length of 1.5" webbing. Folded it over itself and sewed it together to make an extension. Now the strap holds the cot securely in place

I have used it but for only 1 trip last week, 5 nights. I did use a REI Campwell sleeping pad on it for the warmth because lows could have gone down to 15-20f, the lowest it got was 28f. I would really like to try the cot when the lows aren't so bad where I won't need the added insulation. I'm not certain if the cot's pad provides any type of insulation but I wasn't willing to try and find out on this trip. The cot is comfortable and I slept well on it, I'm mostly a back with some side sleeping. I wouldn't believe it would be good for stomach sleepers but I really don't know. Is it the "dream cloud" of cots? I would not go that far but kind of seems it should have been that way based on the independent, favorable reviews the Kingdom cot gets, the Wonderland is supposed to be nearly identical. I have not taken advantage of the cot's adjustable back either but I'm kind of looking forward to trying that out, while reading a good book, on an upcoming solo trip where my tent will have more room. The bad. There is an item that is really unacceptable and that is the "wonderful" strap that was added to the Wonderland cot, which supposedly is what separates it from the Kingdom cot. The strap is there to keep the cot folded up. Well, the strap is WAY to short, and whoever signed off on the strap length does not know design. On the strap is an adjustable hook piece but there is absolutely no reason for the hook to be adjustable as the hook has to be all the way to the end of the strap, and I do mean ALL the way. Even then, the strap is barely able to reach the connection point, after the cot is folded up and you carefully put all your weight on it to compress it. The strap then unacceptably cinches/compresses down both ends which I can't believe is good for the pad. I have contacted REI to request they send me a longer strap but they are unable to send a replacement, they did offer to send a third party strap but I find that unacceptable for a $200 cot that is supposed to be one of the better car camping cots available. I was initially told that the product team stated the strap is supposed to be snug to keep the cot folded up. Duh, that is why there is an adjustable cinch strap but since the hook is required to be all the way at the end, there is no reason to try and cinch it up, which you can't anyway. I realize this seems to be such an insignificant item/issue but I also can't believe someone could be that ignorant to put such a short strap on it. Other than the extremely dumb strap length, the cot seems well made, thought out and designed well. Would I buy it again the way it is for the price? I can't raise my hand immediately and say yes, so possibly, but I'd be conflicted paying $200 for how ridiculously short that strap is, it's almost insulting. If REI fixed the strap problem I would absolutely buy it again... REI, are you paying attention or will you ignore this horrible aspect of this cot? I am headed to REI today to see if somehow I received a defect. That is an hour drive one-way for me to do that so obviously I find this strap issue a deal breaker. The added pictures try to depict how short and tight the strap length is. The strap is so tight, it is very hard to release and the connection point is already starting to fray. The last picture shows that the strap is all the way out.

This product was the most comfortable cot I had ever used. However, the stress bearing components that were used to construct the flexible joints with the multi-position twist knobs are made of plastic. They broke on my cot the 3rd time it was laid out for use and will not allow the center cot legs to touch the ground. Ultimately, the cot will not lay flat anymore, or fold properly. Hopefully, this is a known design weakness that will be addressed.

Cots are awesome! Inflatable mattress has been recycled! I know a few peole have complained that they are heavy and hard to use. They are meant for car camping or similar. Typically after a weekend campout my boys would be tired and asleep in the car before I got to the highway. We slept so well in our last campout, they were up on time and alert for Scout events. I have 3 and will be buying 2 more for general use and emergency. From my point of view awesome value for the money. They are too big and heavy and bulky for backpacking. I used mine for several weeks while doing construction repairs.

This cot is amazing! It's got suspension so long term use it is always comfortable, it's not noisy like most and it's easy to setup and use! I sleep on cots for months while on wildfires, and this is by far my best investment!

My use case is probably very different than most. Due to life circumstances at the time, I purchased this to use as a bed in my apartment. Only planned to use it for a few months but here I am a year and a half later. It's practical. Side and stomach sleeper. I've found it to be pretty comfortable. I'm surprised that the shock cord has not stretched to the point of making this unusable for this long. Considering going back to living full time on a sailboat or RV so I'm avoiding purchasing an actual bed. By the way, sleeping on this full time will also help you stay single, saving you even more money to spend at REI!!!

I had used the first version of the kingdom cot for years and gave it away recently. I instantly regretted that choice, lol. I had some issues with it though, which was partly why I gave it up. I could never figure out how to properly set it up without having to wrestle with it and having it collapse under me a few times. The comfort level of sleep was fabulous though, once I got it set up. So, I ordered myself a new one. I picked it up today and set it up with no issues in 5 minutes. Maybe because the instructions are sewn onto the bottom of the tent, which is so helpful. I think it’s even a bit longer than the OG kingdom cot. It’s just as comfy as I remember. I can side sleep, elevate the head, it’s amazing. It makes a huge difference in my sleep comfort! I use it by itself in warmer weather and with a thermarest underneath in cold. Some people have had issue with the strap. Maybe because mine came right out of the plastic, I was able to see how it was meant to be used; you don’t wrap it around the whole cot, just the folding bars. It makes carrying the cot super easy and it’s a great improvement. I am very happy with this cot! I got it on sale but it’s worth every penny. Yes. It’s bulky. Yes. It’s heavy. But not so much that it’s not doable. I’m 49 and by no means a body builder, I have a bad neck and am a little fluffy, and I manage fine with it. Love. It!!!!

Like a review from another user (Sailing Ken) I have slept on the Kingdom cot for over a year and a half as my only bed. At first, I had difficulty rising out of bed, because I’m slightly obese. But after two weeks it was easy. I just needed to strengthen those muscles. The cot has not sagged or warped in anyway. It does collect dirt because it’s a big bowl, but the fabric is easy to clean. I sleep like a baby. I have some existing back problems but my back doesn’t hurt with this bed. Only when I was away from home did my back go out. I highly recommend this product for any in transition or fear of transition in which a regular bed would not be an option.

The cot itself is wonderfully spacious for someone like me, and is pretty comfortable even without a pseudo-mattress. Quite easy to set up, just loosen a couple knobs, unfold the two ends, tweak the feet to the terrain, and you're good to go. Biggest complaint though it the strap that's supposed to loop around the thing to keep it closed up; it's too short. I've adjusted the hook as far out as it can go, and even brute forcing it to pull as tight as possible, I can't get the hook to reach the loop. Could stand to re-measure the material length for the strap, but that's a manufacturing thing. I'm likely to just need to use a decent bungee cord to hold it closed.