{"id":2727,"date":"2020-02-17T05:31:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T11:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carcampingtips.com\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2020-08-29T11:37:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T17:37:00","slug":"camping-cot-vs-hammocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/camping-cot-vs-hammocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping Cot vs Hammocks: Comfort, Ease of Use, Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Should you invest in a camping cot or hammock? Which is less expensive? Which will keep you more comfortable? Find out which is the better option here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Between camping cots and hammocks, hammocks are more comfortable, and lightweight, making them better for wilderness camping. Cots are easier to set up, easier to insulate, and are more accessible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of factors that can play into the comparison between camping cots and hammocks. Things like ease of setup, price, and comfort are just a few<\/strong>. Continue on and you’ll learn how each option fits within these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping Cot Vs. Hammocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sooner or later, air mattresses may get frustrating. Although they are very comfortable when they’re working correctly, who has had an inflatable sleeping pad that didn’t end up deflating eventually<\/strong>? I was just talking to someone who had a top-of-the-line air mattress that costs up to $100, and … it still leaked. It’s just so common, even in the more expensive brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the main reasons people begin looking into options that cannot deflate. Choices like cots and hammocks can both be quite appealing. You won’t end up sleeping on the ground, and they can be quite comfortable under the right circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know which to choose? Cots may seem like a great, simple choice but they can be quite stiff and may scrape up the flooring of your tent if you aren’t comfortable<\/strong>. The good news is, you can take a look at our article on using a cot in your tent<\/a> to learn how to avoid floor holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from being careful, it’s worth learning what the pros and cons<\/strong> are of each option. Let’s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping Cots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unfamiliar with what a camping cot looks like, here’s a quick recap. Often, these cots are made up of aluminum frames that have canvas stretched over them for campers to sleep on. <\/strong>As a result, they are simple, durable and easy to use for sleeping on just about anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campers often turn to cots in an effort to find something that won’t go flat during the night.<\/strong> It only makes sense, given how frustrating it can be to get comfortable on an air mattress or sleeping pad only to end up flat on the ground within a few hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, they don’t always seem as appealing when compared to other off-the-ground sleeping options, like hammocks. Generally speaking, cots can work well enough for people who sleep easily on their backs and don’t mind a firmer surface.<\/strong> If you simply must sleep in a tent, a camping cot can be a worthwhile option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cots, in general, aren’t as comfortable as hammocks, but for some people looking for a firm flat surface for troubling backs<\/strong>, then cots may be the best option. Cots can also be much easier to set up.<\/strong> A full hammock sleep-system can be very complex. A cot usually does require a tent<\/strong>, so if you have a small tent (or a simple dome tent), cots are much easier to set up than hammocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another advantage of cots is that they are off the ground making it easier to lay down on a cot than the ground. This is bonus points for accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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