Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot

Product Description

A tent cot. It's the combination of a covered and raised shelter. It's the midpoint between sleeping on the ground and sleeping in a tree. It's the lightweight, portable companion to your ventures into the wild. Or the... [Read more]

Features

• Crafted from the highest quality material
• Perfect for outdoor and even indoor use
• Made in China

Top Reviews

Camped 7 days in Maine, rained 3
by BetsyB (5 out of 5 stars)
July 28, 2013

Little background- I'm a woman- tall, thin, forties, kayaker, camp-savvy, photo-junkie.

Tent cot arrived well-packaged, (NOT "discretely", if you were considering this for a gift- it's just in a retail-type box, big pictures, etcetera), clear, simple instructions. Had it set-up outside in under five minutes, without the flyer. I got the "oversize" (XL twin) so I'd have room for a camera bag at my feet and it's really roomy. My sister and niece are both claustrophobic and said they wouldn't want to try it with the flaps closed (instead of screens only), but it feels bigger than it looks from outside, and I didn't have any problem with it. I'm about 5'9" & with a 2-inch pad inside, my head touched when I sat upright in the middle, but I had plenty of room to prop up and read, and to change clothes, etcetera. I also had room for my big pro-style camera bag at my feet and books above my pillow, plus a gallon jug of a water to one side.

Other reviewers said they had condensation problems with the rain fly on but, camping lakeside in Maine, where it poured, I had none. If you leave the end flaps rolled up when you put the rain fly on , the built-in awnings provide ventilation and cover right through the screens. I think you can get a mesh hammock for underneath, but I don't see the point- my rain boots stayed dry without it.

I've been camping for years and this tent is an excellent design. The overhead pocket-flaps at the ends face toward the windows, making it easy to reach up for flashlight, lipbalm, etc. The rain fly goes on fast and stays put. One of the straps that holds the cot open doubles to hold it closed after you fold it up. The built-in pad works perfectly protecting you from the bars underneath- I couldn't feel them at all. I did two nights without an additional pad, but it wasn't soft or especially comfortable, and it was colder that way, so bring a pad. I like that you can climb out on either side unless the rain fly is on.The carry bag is sturdy, which is great, because the darned thing is heavy. It's definitely for car-camping. With half the rear seat lying flat, it fit standing up against the left side windows in my 2007 Rav 4, leaving plenty of space for other gear. This would be a great option for teens wanting out of their parents or siblings tent. My young adult sons all loved it.

My ONLY criticisms are very minor:
1- A couple of lower loops or pockets for water bottles, please- I'm an American- cup-holders are my birthright!
2- Eyelets at the lower corners of the rain-fly's front door-flap would make it double as the perfect door awning. (Next time I'll take binder clips to use for this.)
3- The two bar-and-toggle clasps that hold up the longer-side door and screen flaps are a bit too far apart- if you don't roll the flaps precisely, part unrolls and slips out.

None of the above issues really bothered me, though. Overall, I love this tent- especially NOT worrying about the bottom leaking or being in a hollow and sliding to one end. It's roomy, comfortable, warm, and dry- all you could ask!
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Yep. It's that Good!
by DTodd,Top Contributor: Chess (5 out of 5 stars)
July 13, 2018

I was a boy scout, then joined the Civil Air Patrol as a cadet, then spent 24 years in the military, and I go camping regularly even now. So, I'm kinda familiar with tents; both good ones and bad ones. And no matter how big or small the tent, it was always such a pain on the rear to set them up, tear them down and find a flat place where rocks weren't jabbing me in the back all night. The final straw for me was when I had to stand holding my tent up for almost two hours in the wee hours of the morning when a sudden, violent storm swept through the area with gusts to 60mpg. After that, I trashed my shredded $400 tent and didn't go camping for another 7 years.

Then I got the itch again, and began looking at getting a small tent. I was looking for something that sets up easily, provides a bit more structure to resist winds and a bit more comfort for my aging back. And that's when I found the Kamp Rite Tent-Cot. After watching a few videos, I made my purchase.

When the box arrived, I opened it and removed the tent. There were no instructions. But I quickly found that none were needed. It's that intuitive. You simply open it up, lock the legs in place and secure them, then install the fiberglass rod top supports. It took me all of two minutes before my tent-cot was shelter-ready. I opened it, crawled inside and zipped the door closed. That's it. After half a century of tent misadventures, I finally found a tent that's truly easy to set up and tear down, and is comfortable and secure. I slept in it last night for the first time. And I slept like a baby. I used my nicest sleeping bag, and a Lightspeed sleeping mat. There's a handy tie for hanging a light or whatever top dead center too, so I chilled out with my reader before turning over to go to sleep. I would guess that you really don't need a sleeping mat because the 'floor' is more like the feel of a hammock, but try it with and without the mat to see if it suits your tastes. The tent material seems super tough, so I can envision this tent lasting a really long time too. The oversized dimensions suit me (I'm 6'2 and heavily built, and if it gives me plenty of room, most people will also find it very spacious (for one person, of course). The tent comes with a rain-cover and a well-built carrying bag. Shockingly, the carrying bag goes on easily. This is the first time I can say that about a carrying bag that came with any tent I've ever owned. The one drawback I can think of, if you want to call it that, is that this tent-cot is NOT very portable. I can virtually guarantee that you will not want to carry the tent-cot much more that a hundred meters before setting up camp. So, keep that in mind if you're looking for ultra-portability. But if you're still thinking this all sounds good, stop thinking and just pull the trigger. Sure it's a bit more expensive than similar-sized solutions on the market, but its worth every extra penny, and more. Yep. it's that good!

Edit: Over a year later and three uses, I can verify that this is an awesome tent. In fact, my last camping adventure included a rain storm that involved gusts to over 50 mph. With the rain-flye in place and all windows zippered shut, not a drop penetrated. I was cozy inside. My equipment-bearing tent next door was absolutely flooded by the same storm. I can honestly say that the Kamp-rite is a keeper!
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It was very comfortable and very easy to set up
by C. Miller (4 out of 5 stars)
July 19, 2016

Just came back from using my new Tent Cot. It was very comfortable and very easy to set up. I'm 5' 10" and I had plenty of room to stretch. Even enough room at the foot for my clothes bag and a few other items. I also used a self inflating sleeping mat which made it more comfortable. In the past I would get hip pain when sleeping on the ground even though I used my 3.5 inch REI sleep pad. It fits nicely in the tent cot and my hips had no pain. When I ordered the Tent Cot I thought the rainfly and the carry case were extra (which I added to the order.) When I received the box it contained a rainfly and a carry bag. But the carry bag was too small (looks like it might fit the "smaller" tent cot. Any way I have an "extra" rainfly. As you can see from the picture I "modified" the rainfly zippered flap. By making it a "canopy" it made getting in and out much easier. If Kamp-Rite would modify the rainfly flaps to be a bit higher, add grommets and two poles I would have rated it 5 stars. The cot fit nicely into the larger carry bag. It is a bit bulky but it fit fine in the back of my truck bed. It would also fit fine in a car trunk (unless you have a very small car). It did not rain so I can't testify to the effectiveness of the rainfly. So far I am happy with my purchase. Durability is yet to be determined but that takes use and time.
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Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot
by fstrchrstphrmchl (4 out of 5 stars)
March 29, 2013

1st off please read the below info lifted from an older customer review, I put DTC443 in the search field on amazon to be sure I was buying the model that includes the rain fly. You will notice this model is more $ than the non-rain fly model.
" The product quality is excellent, but BEWARE. According to Antonette at Kamp-Rite, there are supposedly TWO DIFFERENT product numbers for this tent-cot, one with a rainfly (#DTC 443) and one without (#TC 401). "

I camp about 4-5 times a year with a scout troop, since I have to set up/tear down alone (and often have other troop gear to setup) the TentCot had my attention right away. I have become accustom to using a cot while camping, If the choice was cot with no tent or tent with no cot...I'd take the cot, even though they are either bulky to carry (folding) or tedious to set up (poles).
My 1st load out was a large 6 person (which means 4 person) tent with a folding cot. While I could stand up in it, the large footprint meant picking up rocks and sticks, laying tarp, erecting tent (2 man job), installing fly & setting up my cot inside. I smartened up and went to a 2 person (again...1person) tent since it went up way quicker (1 man job), required less ground cleaning & took up less valuable space at tight campsites. With the cot inside I had just enough room for shoes and gear bag, everything was perfect.

Now cut the setup time from 30-40 minutes down to 5-7 minutes.

Same effective size (when using the space under cot for waterproof storage bags/totes) with more bed. My new setup allows me to go from the car to ANY camp spot quicker than anyone, unused spots previously considered too small for a tent.

I received my TentCot in a cardboard retail box without damage. Packing was so-so with bubble wrap applied to all 4 corners of the cot prior to putting it in the carry bag. The carry bag was a bit nicer than expected, pretty hefty feeling with a shoulder strap making it easy to walk and carry. Compared to my old folding camp cot this model is bigger and heavier but with the tote bag it is a hand free carry. I suspect a simple set of backpack style straps would make this even easier to lug around.

I did not read the instructions; I had previously watched videos on YouTube and had the basics down. Setup is pretty intuitive with the exception of the cot opening in "chair mode" and it taking a minute to figure out I had to pull on the tubes to clear the chair stop. Construction seemed well thought out, designed as a total package as opposed to simply adding a tent to a cot.

Starting from the bottom...

The 4 legs have plastic molded feet on the corners to add to its stability, it is a non-brittle material. In the video it shows assembly requiring you to attach plastic clips to the underside of the middle legs...Between the legs and the ground. I attached mine to the cross bar above the legs, the cot set up stable and tight.

While the stretched sleeping surface is solid on the top, a quick crawl under the Tentcot reveals 2 missing sections of tarp. The open areas are on the 2 parts that fold, you can see the foam thru these slits. Again the quality and dense feel of the foam was better than expected. It uses a very rubbery "heavy for its thickness" pad sandwiched between the top and bottom material of the cot for insulation, the addition of a pad or blanket inside makes a big difference in comfort.

The cot itself was a bit soft compared to my stiff as a board camp cot, while the padding and large size surely added to this feeling. Laying on my back it had a tiny bit of a hammock feel, on my side and belly (my go to) I could stretch out in comfort. EDIT: after a couple nights I can say that the cot is not NEARLY as stiff as any other cot I have used. It is like a stiff hammock.

The 2 side doors make it easy to sit down and slide into the cot; the end doors are convenient for storage access from outside and for the screens that give the feeling of no tent at all. All 4 doors roll up and can be tied off with quick tabs; the 2 side doors have a small Velcro vent door near the top. My only gripe with the doors is that the screen is on the inside, meaning that to roll up or down the solid doors you must be outside. On the bright side, the zippers are quality and easy to keep separated as the outer door has metal tabs & the screen has par cord tabs.

Inside you have the standard 2 strings hanging from the center of the ceiling (which is pretty roomy) to hang a light or fan, both would go a long way in this little tent. Both ends have mesh pockets for little items & though the ends taper down I had better than expected head/foot room. The oversized is not claustrophobic and the domed ceiling feels like a standard 2 man tent.

Prior reviews noted the dome poles being tough to install. Kamp-Rite must have made a change to the design and now instead of a sleeve for the poles the roof has a series of hooks.

The poles are easy to install and uninstall. Set up and breakdown are quick and easy, nearly every step can be done without dropping on your knees or bending over too far.

This cot will install over rougher ground, divots, roots & rocky areas with less visible damage to the ground than any tent its size. This TentCot will allow you to set up in areas where other tenters have not burnt a tent shape dead spot into the ground, closer to shady areas or in-between other tents in busy camps.

Also, if you roll up the side doors it is easy to lean in and pick the whole thing up to move to shade, sun or under an awning.

I doubt I will use the rain fly in normal light sprinkle rain (unlike nearly all tents today, this model has a solid top) but it is nice to know it is there if needed. The chair option is a bit goofy, you will be sitting on the tent section folded up. Not a bad option to have and it really does not take away from the origional use.

USE:

APRIL 2013
1st use was great. I was set up in 5 minutes for 2 nights that dipped to 24* and up to 90% humidity.

I used 2 small blankets as a camp pad with a 0* bag. My body stayed warm all night but I did wake up to a lot of condensation on the inside of the tent and on the surface of my bag.

May 2013
2 more nights spent in this cot.

The 1st night it was raining and dipped into the low 30's. I used the "rain fly" for the 1st time, it was simple enough to install and gives you only 1 side door access. I awoke in the middle of the night feeling cold, but it was very warm in the tent. I sat up, reached in to my camping personal bag and fished out a small lighter.

The lighter did not light, even after many many attempts.

I unzipped the door flap and rain fly feeling a rush of cold air... At that point the lighter lit.

If the tent was really that air tight, I don't want to find out.

For the 2nd night I put up a tarp for wind/rain protection and left a bit of the outer door unzipped (with the screen door closed)

A tarp is now standard for me and I will never use the rain fly again, the small built in vents obviously could not keep up with my breathing.
*EDIT* On review, I did not unzip the main doors prior to installing the rain fly, I have since and had success keeping fresh air coming in.***
***UPDATE SEPT 2013***

I have spent a few more nights in the Tent-Cot, comfort and seemingly endless set up location choices still keep me choosing this over my tent.

since the addition of a standard no-name self inflating air mat, I feel no heat loss on sub 30* nights.

Keeping the main doors rolled up and using the rain fly has worked for me in rainy weather, condensation continues to be the biggest draw back (in all fairness, I have only used this in weather/temp conditions that are favorable to condensation build up)
***UPDATE OCTOBER 2013***
2 more nights and still no rips tears or product issues.

Overnight temps in the low 30's, waking up to ice on the outside of the tent.

Slept warm and dry.

Condensation improved with max venting but is still present, I keep a small hand towel at the head of the bead to wipe the ceiling in the AM.

I have coated the tent 2x with 3M water seal & touched up seams with seam sealer.

The carry bag is showing signs of wear, small holes forming at the bottom & strap seams starting to stretch.
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As for bad construction, I have purchased two and both are ...
by Kent G (5 out of 5 stars)
June 3, 2017

I don't understand the whine expressed in some of the reviews. Of course with the rain fly on and in a storm in the morning you will find the inside damp... same with a small tent. Yes, it is heavy... think... it is a tent and a large cot... of course it is heavy. As for bad construction, I have purchased two and both are perfect. I admit that I do not take them camping. We have a very old house with a second floor sleeping porch (if you don't know what that is, ask your grandfather) and we use them there. No ventilation.... I don't get that statement. We sometimes close the windward opening to cut down on the "ventilation". And then the complaints about turning it into a chair... what... it is a cot not a chair. And then some say they can feel the support bars even with a pad... I don't get that as my wife and I have no such experience. Cannot mention my wife but I weigh 170lb.

At the risk of you thinking I must be a shill for Camp-Rite I do have one complaint. The (I don't know how to describe them) things that hold up the "doors" wen they are open are hard to use, too far apart, and impossible to undo in the middle of the night, at least for us. Solved the problem with a purchase of really cheep clothes pins from Amazon. The springs are so weak that they would not hold up a wet T-shirt on a clothes line. They need to be lousy because what one does with them is attach the "door" to the bars that hold up the tent and when it's in the middle of the night and you want to close the "door' just reach outside and yank! The pins pop off, you zip up and go back to sleep
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Very happy for now.
by J. Thrower (5 out of 5 stars)
August 23, 2017

Ordered Monday night at 10pm.. free shipping.. was on my porch Wednesday when I returned from work. Immediately set the xl cot tent up. Can't be much easier. Even the rainfly is simple. Yes it came with the rainfly and carry bag. I agree it is to heavy for hiking. Rather large but will fit in my roof rack. Roomy inside..can sit up and enter and exit easily. I did notice I will need to tighten a couple screws in the leg mounts. No big deal. Can't wait to add a pad and use it. The only negative thing I can say has to do with the rainfly. Each end had a screen vent. Triangular covers are sewn over them to allow air to enter but keep water out if raining. They aren't sewn on straight. They are off set diagonally so they don't overhang the vent screened hole equally across the bottom. They do overhang but more on one side than the other. Might be an issue in lots of wind and rain. The two large side doors have loop and bar hold backs like most tents. Its a wide flap and the two ties are at each end which gives the center of the flap little support. If I want the door flaps open I'll most likely just clip them to the bars on top. Well worth the $100 I spent for it. Tomorrow I will spray it and the rainfly with a couple coats of rainguard like I do all my tents and I think this will turn out to be my favorite tent for camping alone.

Odd thing Monday night I paid $100 for this .. Wednesday night it cost $172.. right place .. right time.
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I fit in here like it is a college dorm room
by Amazon Customer (4 out of 5 stars)
February 11, 2017

It is true, it is oversized. I am 6'1" and 230 pounds. I fit in here like it is a college dorm room. A bit unwieldy at this size, and at times a pain in the ass to unfold. I have however used it in 35 degree, 30 mph winds, and heavy rain, and it kept me warm and dry.
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Plane Camping Made Easy.
by BeechDriver (4 out of 5 stars)
October 21, 2017

These Tentcots worked great for fly-in camping trips. With the addition of an inflatable pad, it was comfortable for a week long trip. Roomy for one person and stands up well to the weather.

These are NOT designed for hiking or backpacking. Drive them or (fly them) to where you're staying and camp in style.
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Good stuff - almost a 5
by A.W.Jackson (4 out of 5 stars)
November 7, 2014

Great addition to my camping gear. All was as advertised. Biggest issues 1: in a steady rain the floor at the edges will get damp 2: if you are closed up, as in the cold there will be a lot of condensation. Still I have enjoyed it on several trips and will have no problem in recommending it.
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and I seriously couldn't be happier. Honestly
by Dan J. Williams (5 out of 5 stars)
April 2, 2015

Just got mine on a prime 2-day delivery. Right on time. Took it out of the box and had it up in the yard, rainfly and all, in under 10 minutes, and I seriously couldn't be happier. Honestly, this thing has to be the best portable sleeping hole you could keep in your car. In fact, I plan to keep mine in the trunk with a sleeping bag year round. It just dawns on me that, with this, I can literally decide to camp any time I want to, lol. I mean, it just doesn't get easier. I imagine if I was homeless, living out of my car, I'd just set this up behind an old movie theater next to the car or something every night xD. Like, "hey, time for bed," and just click, click, snap, snore. 5-stars from me all the way. What more could you want?

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