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Klymit Cedar Mesa Cot
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- Best for:
- Roomy, high-capacity (400 lb) cot for car camping, basecamp, glamping or hunting camp where you want a large sleeping surface and a compact briefcase-style pack.
- Skip it if you want:
- Backpackers or walk-in campers (heavy ~16–18 lb); people with small tents/short vehicles where an ~80+ inch cot won't fit; buyers who need strong long-term user-consensus on durability (low review volumes).
Main tradeoff: Heavy for carrying—intended for car camping (~16 lb Large, ~18 lb XL).
Before you buy
Why it works
- Very compact packed shape for a full-size cot (briefcase-style carry case).Manufacturer · GearJunkie, Field Mag
- High load rating (400 lb) and generous platform sizing, good for taller/heavier campers.Manufacturer · GearJunkie, Travel + Leisure
- Taut, supportive sleeping surface with minimal sag or pressure points in editorial testing.Field Mag, Travel + Leisure
- Stable design and tent-floor friendliness (rounded feet, weight distribution).Manufacturer · Travel + Leisure
Tradeoffs
- Heavy for carrying—intended for car camping (~16 lb Large, ~18 lb XL).Manufacturer
- Large footprint can be a fit issue in smaller tents and vehicles.GearJunkie, Field Mag
- Some users/reporters found assembly/disassembly fiddly (rail/corner insertion, takedown learning curve).GearJunkie, Field Mag
- Some design complexity and plastic leg components could worry durability-minded buyers.Field Mag
Details
About the Klymit Cedar Mesa Cot
Aluminum-frame camp cot with Klymit's Easy Lever Lock system for fast, tool-free setup and Collapse and Compact folding that packs down to briefcase size. The 300D ripstop polyester deck is rated to 400 lbs and includes a built-in gear pocket.
Specifications
- Weight
- 17 lb
- Packed size
- 19 x 13 x 7.5 inches
- Materials
- 300D ripstop PU-coated polyester fabric; aluminum frame
- Changes from the last model
- No model-year changes found beyond size variants (Large vs X-Large) in consulted sources.
Questions (6)
- Is it worth the price over cheaper alternatives?
- If you frequently car-camp and prioritize a roomy platform, high 400 lb load rating, compact packed shape for a full-size cot, and editorially tested comfort/stability, the premium can be justified; cheaper options trade platform size or packed profile for lower cost.
- How does it hold up long-term?
- Authoritative sources do not provide high-volume, multi-year ownership data; manufacturer offers a 2-year warranty, and testers noted potential stress points (corner/rail interfaces and some plastic leg parts) to monitor over time.
- What size/capacity should I get?
- Choose Large (80 x 31 in, ~16 lb) for a standard roomy platform; choose X-Large (85.5 x 37 in, ~18 lb) if you need more width/length—both list a 400 lb load rating.
- Can it handle rain and wet campsites?
- The fabric is 300D PU-coated polyester which resists brief wetting, and being elevated helps avoid tent-floor moisture, but the cot is not a waterproof shelter—use a proper waterproof tent or tarp for sustained rain.
- How do I clean and maintain it?
- Brush off grit/sand, wipe fabric with mild soap and water, dry completely before storage, keep joints free of debris, and inspect corner stitching and plastic leg components periodically.
- What's included in the box?
- Manufacturer materials and editorials indicate the cot ships with its briefcase-style carry case and built-in storage pocket on the cot; confirm current retailer listing for any additional included accessories.
Weather and conditions
Care and warranty
Care
- Dry fully before long-term storage
- Keep grit and sand out of joints and moving parts
- Inspect corner fabric and rail interfaces periodically for wear
What tends to wear out
- Assembly stress at rail/corner interfaces may wear corner fabric/stitching
- Plastic leg components—check for cracks after repeated cycles (single-source concern)
Durability
- No high-volume, multi-year ownership reports found; long-term durability consensus is lacking
- Field Mag raised a single-source concern about plastic leg components that could crack after repeated cycles
- Assembly stress at corner/rail interfaces noted—inspect corner fabric/stitching periodically
Warranty
Manufacturer states a 2-year warranty; no widespread public reports on warranty claim processing were found in the consulted sources.
Sources
“King-sized… simple to assemble and very roomy (8.0/10 in their roundup).”
“Picked as Best Car Camping Cot; notes a ~5-minute setup and high comfort scores in testing.”
“Category pick for “Most Stable” with no noticeable movement or noise and many feet for weight distribution.”
“Includes Cedar Mesa Cot in comparative test; praises setup approach but flags metal bars can bother some users.”
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Last updated September 13, 2026
