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Comments about Byer Of Maine Byer Of Maine Trilite Folding Cot:
I bought this for my 11-year-old boy scout based on weight, ease of setup and compact folded size. He can set it up while inside a 7.5'x 5' tent.
The fabric seems durable. The 2 straps hold a pad (recommended) in place. The side rails are attached to the fabric so with the 4 steel legs there are only 5 pieces to keep track of. The storage bag has a padded, adjustable carry strap.
Tips for setting up: Unfold and turn face down on floor. Make sure the rails are straight. Sit on the floor with your legs across the cot. Insert one leg end in the hole closest to your body. Reach across the cot with both hands and insert the other leg end while pushing against the opposite rail with both feet. It helps to angle the leg holes slightly toward the center of the cot. This is an easy way for my son to set up without help. I am finding that with most cots experimentation is the key to finding the set up method that works best.
If I could change anything it would be to make it 6" shorter. I recommend it and would buy it again.
from Atlanta, GA on 12/13/2009
Comments about Byer Of Maine Byer Of Maine Trilite Folding Cot:
Purchased for my 11-year-old scout.
The side rails are attached to the canvas and fold into thirds. Can be carried in a duffle bag and set up in a small (7.5'x5') tent. Straps are helpful for keeping a pad (recommended) in place.
When inserting the steel legs (into the upside down cot), make sure the side rails are straight.Turn the leg holes slightly inward toward the center of the cot. Sit on one side of the cot, insert one leg end into the hole closest to you then push against the opposite side rail with your feet while reaching across the cot with both hands to pull the other leg end into its hole. This technique allows my son to manage the tension of inserting the legs while keeping the side rails straight.