Testing the Cheapest Cot, Alps Mountaineering on Amazon

[@myvenusheeler]

I have had this cot for a number of years and am quite happy with it. It is a little cumbersome to set up until you get the hang of it but once you do its a great thing to have for a superior night's sleep. One of the things I like the most is the 30- inch width which means that your arms are not hanging off like they do in a narrower cot. I use mine in a two man tent and I recommend placing a tarp under the cot feet so the pressure on a lightweight camping tent floor will not be as severe.

[@billyblastoff7027]

Looks good enough to keep you off the wet cold floor nice video Ben

[@edbservicesllc]

I think I'll cut a small pool noodle and attach to the base areas to protect my tent floor... Sound good?

[@grizzlytaco3447]

That's what I need for when I go tent camping! Nice review Ben!😀😀

[@livingsurvival]

If I had more clearance I’d get the Coleman one.

[@samlee458]

very nice portable cot. appreciate the review Ben 👍

[@richschwartz8004]

I was wondering if the cheap cots were any good. Thank you for testing it out and sharing your opinion. God bless and stay safe

[@livingsurvival]

Not much can break on this one. The others in the price point had plastic legs.

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@robvannNS]

At 30 inches this cot is wider than most yet it takes up very little space for storage.

[@randyyeager]

I wonder if you could put a thin metal sleeve on the ends of the legs to make them fit better. I think that movement is going to wear on the whole and get a lot worse over time.

[@livingsurvival]

It would eventually have movement no matter what you tried. For $50 I didn’t expect much.

[@randyyeager]

@@livingsurvival I expect lots for $50...lol

[@livingsurvival]

@@randyyeager relative to all the other $50 cots I mean.

[@promiscuous5761]

Tie some cordage to each of the end legs where the V-notch is and cinch until both cant towards the centre, do not tighten excessively. I think this will cure the rocking motion.

[@livingsurvival]

@@promiscuous5761 I actually thought about this last night. Thanks.

[@stantheman4964]

That's better than a ground mat 🤠👍

[@jefflanham1080]

Most Alps M gear is bombproof, not used this one but my other gear has been excellent. Their $300.00 cot is awfully high though.

[@MichaelR58]

Good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@JohnDoe-kf7md]

You should add weights on it and leave it for a week or couple of weeks to see if there is any ripping or tearing. I’ve bought many things from Amazon and they look nice but after a week or two of heavy use they start to break badly.

[@livingsurvival]

It’s been setup pretty much since I got it. Sitting on it and a few nights of weight on it. It’s been thrown around my garage for weeks and so far so good. I didn’t expect much for $50 but so far it’s doing the job.

[@lakorai2]

Yeah definitely nowhere near the quality of Helinox

[@livingsurvival]

@@lakorai2 not even close. Does the job tho.

[@carlosmontanez2562]

I had this cot for almost 6 years. Heavy use and it is still strong as the first day.

[@drcsep]

Nice

[@saucemagic]

Check out Amazon warehouse deals. I found two $100 cots at 70% discount. They've held up for years.

[@josephttremblay]

Look at that grey hair… you’re getting old