Helinox is well over-priced. It's unfortunate that many people dont do their research to really look at multiple versions of the same product that doesn't come with brand name hype. Naturehike, Onetigris, Mountainhiker and many others offer the exact same qualities. Plus, they come with leg extensions included with no additional cost. Mountainhiker offers 900 D Oxford cloth "stretchy" durability, 7075 Aluminum grade quality, considered ultra light 3.5kg-6.3lbs and with side pocket for your phone and accessories. I paid $ 54.00 US. I like your take on making the video. Thx
I use my Cot One with or without the leg extensions depending on which tent I’m using at the time. I always use an air mattress on top for comfort and insulation. I considered getting the insulated cot canvas but decided I’m better sticking to my air pads as I can use them independently of the cot. Just gives options. Helinox now do fitted covers which adds further flexibility. I bought the reversible fleece version which does a great job of keeping my air pad in place. My motorcycle camping is seriously comfortable!
The Helinox cot has taken my sleep setup to the next level. I sometimes feel like I'm cheating at camping. The fleece is a great idea. My backpacking sleeping pad slides around on me throughout the nights.
Great video, well put together and really informative. I converted to hammock camping several years back but still carry a tent for those times where a hammock isn't an option. Decided I need to find a comfortable tent solution because the sleeping pad on the ground just isn't cutting it anymore.
There was a time where I could sleep on just about anything...like a 1 inch sleeping pad. Nowadays, things are little different. I try to balance comfort without adding too much extra weight.
Hey brother great review. I have the same sleeping system but i use it for winter camping in the uk 🇬🇧 were i live. In addition i have a 6 man lightweight hot tent with a titanium wood burning stove and an helinox camping chair and table. All together with some extra clothes and food for multiple days camping i manage to get my 55l back under 20kg.
I’m envious. I’ve thought many times about the possibility of being able to motorcycle camp with a lightweight hot tent and stove. Sounds like you’ve been able to master a reasonable weight. What brand of tent is it? Glad you enjoyed the video. The Helinox table has been one of my favorites…so useful out in the woods. Great compliment to the cot as a nightstand.
Thanks for the review. I am also looking for a high sleeping solution to help with leg cramps. Still deciding whether to put an inflatable on top of the cot, or get the inflatable top in your review. The former could also be used without the cot, and a few bucks cheaper. The inflatable top is big, but how much do you save by leaving the original top home? Could you sleep on the infatable top without a sheet, using a down quilt on top?
I've used my backpacking lightweight inflatable pad on top of the cot a lot before making the Helinox pad purchase. It worked well, but it tended to slide around underneath my mummy sleeping bag, because I flip back and forth throughout the night. Leaving the original top at home doesn't really save me any extra space. I still pack the cot frame in its carry case. The case ends up having a little more room, but insignificant. Taking the Helinox inflatable pad adds quite a bit more, so I've actually packed my lightweight pad more with motorcycle rides. You can absolutely sleep directly on the pad. It is quite comfy. Like I've said, I'm usually in a sleeping bag in the night, but I have been known to take a day nap and that's usually right on top of the cot pad.
I'm a side sleeper, so adding the air mattress gives me a little more comfort. I find that a toss back and forth (side to side) a little less when not using the standard cot's bed fabric. It's really just an added luxury and not really necessary. I've done well on the normal fabric for many years.
good video but the transitions were killing me, just keep talking, IMO you don't need a transition with sound every 30 seconds when you talk about a different feature. but hey, its your video so you do you.
Depending on where you're at, hammocking can be a non-starter. I'm in California, and only about half of the camps I go to have trees enough to set up a hammock. That's why I just bought this hammock. You can deploy a hammock almost anywhere
The cot I feature in the video, including the extension legs, I've had for over 5 years now. It still looks good, but it has a ton of usage. I also been using the Chair Zero and a Table One Hard top for just as long. The only thing brand new in the video is the Cot One Convertible insulated inflatable pad. That's what inspired me to make the video in the first place.
You still need a mattrass to sleep on it comfortably. If you buy a self inflating mattress, it will provide enough isolation and comfort even in winter. So you dort really need this cot, unless you want to sleep in rocky terrain.
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I keep hearing that this cot is great for side sleepers. I use ordered one and I’m hoping I like it!
Helinox is well over-priced. It's unfortunate that many people dont do their research to really look at multiple versions of the same product that doesn't come with brand name hype. Naturehike, Onetigris, Mountainhiker and many others offer the exact same qualities. Plus, they come with leg extensions included with no additional cost. Mountainhiker offers 900 D Oxford cloth "stretchy" durability, 7075 Aluminum grade quality, considered ultra light 3.5kg-6.3lbs and with side pocket for your phone and accessories. I paid $ 54.00 US. I like your take on making the video. Thx
I use my Cot One with or without the leg extensions depending on which tent I’m using at the time. I always use an air mattress on top for comfort and insulation. I considered getting the insulated cot canvas but decided I’m better sticking to my air pads as I can use them independently of the cot. Just gives options. Helinox now do fitted covers which adds further flexibility. I bought the reversible fleece version which does a great job of keeping my air pad in place. My motorcycle camping is seriously comfortable!
The Helinox cot has taken my sleep setup to the next level. I sometimes feel like I'm cheating at camping. The fleece is a great idea. My backpacking sleeping pad slides around on me throughout the nights.
Great video, well put together and really informative. I converted to hammock camping several years back but still carry a tent for those times where a hammock isn't an option. Decided I need to find a comfortable tent solution because the sleeping pad on the ground just isn't cutting it anymore.
There was a time where I could sleep on just about anything...like a 1 inch sleeping pad. Nowadays, things are little different. I try to balance comfort without adding too much extra weight.
Good review. I like the format and music!
Thanks, John!
Hey brother great review.
I have the same sleeping system but i use it for winter camping in the uk 🇬🇧 were i live.
In addition i have a 6 man lightweight hot tent with a titanium wood burning stove and an helinox camping chair and table.
All together with some extra clothes and food for multiple days camping i manage to get my 55l back under 20kg.
I’m envious. I’ve thought many times about the possibility of being able to motorcycle camp with a lightweight hot tent and stove. Sounds like you’ve been able to master a reasonable weight. What brand of tent is it?
Glad you enjoyed the video. The Helinox table has been one of my favorites…so useful out in the woods. Great compliment to the cot as a nightstand.
Good review, thanks. I learned a new word, comfortability. Before that I was using comfortingness to describe the same thing 😀
LOL. I have a tendency to invent new words.
Wonderful review! Thank you.
I'm getting the Cot Lite, hoping it will sleep cooler for those warm southern summer nights.
I’ve used mine through some warm nights. I slept with a very thin blanket and it seemed to work out. Hope you like it.
Instead of the Helinox mattress I’d use any inflatable hiking mattress, like my Nemo Tensor - it’s a third of the size packed!
With limited space on the motorcycle, I agree with you. I've yet to find a good way to pack it.
Should look into Jake Lah cot tent. Jake Lah is the founder of helinox and he has his own lineup, which the cot tent is just perfect
Do you have a link to share? I haven't found it yet, but still looking.
I would like to try a cot but I'm worried about the legs damaging the tent floor. Have you ever seen any damage?
Thanks for the review. I am also looking for a high sleeping solution to help with leg cramps. Still deciding whether to put an inflatable on top of the cot, or get the inflatable top in your review. The former could also be used without the cot, and a few bucks cheaper. The inflatable top is big, but how much do you save by leaving the original top home? Could you sleep on the infatable top without a sheet, using a down quilt on top?
I've used my backpacking lightweight inflatable pad on top of the cot a lot before making the Helinox pad purchase. It worked well, but it tended to slide around underneath my mummy sleeping bag, because I flip back and forth throughout the night. Leaving the original top at home doesn't really save me any extra space. I still pack the cot frame in its carry case. The case ends up having a little more room, but insignificant. Taking the Helinox inflatable pad adds quite a bit more, so I've actually packed my lightweight pad more with motorcycle rides. You can absolutely sleep directly on the pad. It is quite comfy. Like I've said, I'm usually in a sleeping bag in the night, but I have been known to take a day nap and that's usually right on top of the cot pad.
I like it very much, but what did you get for a pad, and why.
I'm a side sleeper, so adding the air mattress gives me a little more comfort. I find that a toss back and forth (side to side) a little less when not using the standard cot's bed fabric. It's really just an added luxury and not really necessary. I've done well on the normal fabric for many years.
How long to set it up?
good video but the transitions were killing me, just keep talking, IMO you don't need a transition with sound every 30 seconds when you talk about a different feature. but hey, its your video so you do you.
Thanks for the feedback. It's a little transition heavy.
Agreed. Perfectly delivered video but the transition is painful.
Ever try a hammock setup?
Not yet. I've had one for years, but still waiting for the opportunity.
Depending on where you're at, hammocking can be a non-starter. I'm in California, and only about half of the camps I go to have trees enough to set up a hammock. That's why I just bought this hammock. You can deploy a hammock almost anywhere
Wow, but it is Helinox!
My biggest concern is all the stuff you talk about with all the experience but your stuff is brand new so where is the stuff you actually use?
The cot I feature in the video, including the extension legs, I've had for over 5 years now. It still looks good, but it has a ton of usage. I also been using the Chair Zero and a Table One Hard top for just as long. The only thing brand new in the video is the Cot One Convertible insulated inflatable pad. That's what inspired me to make the video in the first place.
@@advistics ok it looks like the convertible is the one that I have to look at in terms of length.
So $500.00 plus for a bed???
There are a decent amount of less-costly alternatives out there now. Helinox was one of the first to the market.
You still need a mattrass to sleep on it comfortably. If you buy a self inflating mattress, it will provide enough isolation and comfort even in winter. So you dort really need this cot, unless you want to sleep in rocky terrain.
So your are not accepting comments of better and cheaper options so you report them as scams?
Definitely want cheaper options mentioned. Lots of nice and newer stuff out there. Up to this point, never reported any scams.
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I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching!