Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

This is the only cot you could even think of bringing backpacking
Have been using this cot for more than ten years
Being an Eagle Scout, I never had trouble setting it up, but all you need is a little strength to force cloth over each end
As far as tearing the cloth, the seams may fray, but the cloth itself is solid
And for those who are worried about setting it up, its no harder than figuring out how to assemble a new tent
Great for the comfort backpacker who doesn't have to far to hike

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

We could not even put this cot together! After several attempts we shipped it back and bought a different cot.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

I intend to give it away if the person I give it to can assemble it. I called the mfg and they said you just have to stretch the fabric. But I can't.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

I never got the fabric to stretch completely over the ends of the bar. Then after a few times of using it, the seam ripped right down the side bar.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

The legs are very hard to put into the holes. I did not have enough strength to put this together.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

I wanted a lightweight cot to get off the ground while camping. This is not it. The fabric is impossible to stretch over the poles. There is an area in the center that is very uncomfortable with extra material. It sags even though I only weigh 150 lbs. Unfortunately I can't send it back because I hacksawed about a 1/2 inch off the poles to make the fabric fit.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

I consider m self a handyman, I'm a mechanic for a living.
This cot looked good for the price. I tried to set it up, get familiar with it before our weeklong camping trip. It was extremely difficult to stretch the fabric over the rails, even with tools. When I did finally get it together, my 8 yr old daughter laid down on it and it tore. My advice is to pass this up and look for something else.

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

Really not good at all. Very difficult to assemble, I tried to put it together in my living room before our camping trip. I wasn't able to. [...]

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

it was a very cold night, rocky campsite. Went on a Boy Scout back packing trip, I'm the only adult who brought a cot, they all said it was there worst night sleep ever, I slept like a baby !

Comments about Texsport Metal Frame Cot:

Was extremely difficult to get the base poles inserted. Not something I'd want to do in the dark or rain. Not sure how someone that wasn't into weight lifting would be able to twist the poles enough to get them inserted. [...]