Rapturee
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Although most of you here already know that i really enjoy using my Sprawl*Mart Cot-Tent. Even though it is about 4' long closed and weighs about 30lbs, If it wasn't for it's amazing comfort and easy set-up i would never use it on the bike to travel. So, with that being said i'm going to modify/update my review of the Cot/Tent.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tr...hguid=03541e50-bc1-16c497b386d83d&athena=true
*Positives...
First, i really do like using it and am very satisfied with it. Even at my size 6'6"(2m) and 230lbs(104kg), I sleep very comfortably on it, no complaints. When it is open and set up, it is 8' long and has a ton of room. The cot material is comfortable/breathable material and holds my weight well. It has a large enough "Vestibule" in front that you can sit on the edge of the Cot and remain inside of the tent, thus out of the weather. There is even enough room there to change clothes or boots and remain inside.
*Complaints i do have with it.
First and foremost, it is stinking heavy and huge! When it is packed up and ready for travel it is 4' long and weighs an astounding 30lbs! Because it is so comfortable for a guy my size, I've made special attempts to be able to use it. I've made custom brackets to carry it like a rifle scabbard(pictured in other threads) however that cost me the use of my left side luggage bag. I purchased a Dale's Rack and moved it to the rear seat area, although now it sits cross ways and thus sticks out like a parasail. On the interstate that thing is like a fat kid wrestling around behind me!! :{P
Secondly, On the interstate the wind really grabs it and throws me around. Big gusts of wind/passing trucks now slow me down 4-6 mph! Again, although i've tolerated this because of it's comfort each trip, I'm realizing, no, i'm accepting the fact that this is just miserable.
Lastly, there are no roof vents to keep the moisture away. Consequently, and as all of you know, then moisture collects badly all around the upper half of the rainfly and thus soaks everything inside or at least makes everything noticeably damp. Now I have to pack it up and my sleeping bag damp or noticeably wet.
**Here are some thoughts about all of that.
I do not want to give up the/a Cot to sleep on. I'm too old-arthritic to sleep on the ground for any length of time and not be miserable. Afterall, we enjoy/like/love to ride our beloved NC's all over the place right!!?? So it might as well be FUN/Enjoyable!
Here is what i have come up with as a resolution to the problem, mostly because i'm cheap haha...
New Cot- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F3GWH...olid=291AIN61W9SLU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
New Tent- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727Y4XL...olid=291AIN61W9SLU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions about gear you have that might work better for a guy my size. I'm re-evaluating everything i have on the NC and tour wiyth i preparation for my Alaska trip June 2020! :{)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tr...hguid=03541e50-bc1-16c497b386d83d&athena=true
*Positives...
First, i really do like using it and am very satisfied with it. Even at my size 6'6"(2m) and 230lbs(104kg), I sleep very comfortably on it, no complaints. When it is open and set up, it is 8' long and has a ton of room. The cot material is comfortable/breathable material and holds my weight well. It has a large enough "Vestibule" in front that you can sit on the edge of the Cot and remain inside of the tent, thus out of the weather. There is even enough room there to change clothes or boots and remain inside.
*Complaints i do have with it.
First and foremost, it is stinking heavy and huge! When it is packed up and ready for travel it is 4' long and weighs an astounding 30lbs! Because it is so comfortable for a guy my size, I've made special attempts to be able to use it. I've made custom brackets to carry it like a rifle scabbard(pictured in other threads) however that cost me the use of my left side luggage bag. I purchased a Dale's Rack and moved it to the rear seat area, although now it sits cross ways and thus sticks out like a parasail. On the interstate that thing is like a fat kid wrestling around behind me!! :{P
Secondly, On the interstate the wind really grabs it and throws me around. Big gusts of wind/passing trucks now slow me down 4-6 mph! Again, although i've tolerated this because of it's comfort each trip, I'm realizing, no, i'm accepting the fact that this is just miserable.
Lastly, there are no roof vents to keep the moisture away. Consequently, and as all of you know, then moisture collects badly all around the upper half of the rainfly and thus soaks everything inside or at least makes everything noticeably damp. Now I have to pack it up and my sleeping bag damp or noticeably wet.
**Here are some thoughts about all of that.
I do not want to give up the/a Cot to sleep on. I'm too old-arthritic to sleep on the ground for any length of time and not be miserable. Afterall, we enjoy/like/love to ride our beloved NC's all over the place right!!?? So it might as well be FUN/Enjoyable!
Here is what i have come up with as a resolution to the problem, mostly because i'm cheap haha...
New Cot- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F3GWH...olid=291AIN61W9SLU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
New Tent- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727Y4XL...olid=291AIN61W9SLU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions about gear you have that might work better for a guy my size. I'm re-evaluating everything i have on the NC and tour wiyth i preparation for my Alaska trip June 2020! :{)
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