Helinox Cot One Camp Stretcher

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Check out the Cot One Camp Stretcher from Helinox here:
www.snowys.com.au/cot-one-cam...
Weighing only 2.3kg, you can enjoy an elevated sleep on your adventures without having to cart around a heavy stretcher with the game-changing Cot 1 Camp Stretcher from Helinox.
Perfect for fast and light campers, and motorcycle or bicycle tourers - the ultralight yet strong Cot 1 from Helinox gets you off the cold ground and away from any creepy crawlies.
In this video, our gear guru Lauren gives you the full lowdown on the Cot One from Helinox.
She starts off by showing you what comes in the bag, how to assemble the feet, attach them to the stretcher, and tension it properly. Then she runs you through the materials, construction and dimensions, and gives it the comfort test to show how it fares for back and side sleepers.
Finally, Lauren shows you the entire pack down process including how to get it back in the bag - so check it out in full above!
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Packed dimensions
0:35 - Weight
0:41 - In the bag
0:56 - Assembling the stretcher
2:23 - Assembling the legs
2:45 - Tensioning levers
3:45 - Set up dimensions
4:04 - Rated capacity
4:12 - Materials
5:11 - Comfort test
5:37 - Packing up the stretcher

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@H.pylori 4 жыл бұрын

You do the best demos. Thanks.

@j.w.7688 5 ай бұрын

I just really enjoy Lauren's product presentations. Such a QT 😊😊😊🖐.

@SnowysOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate ~ Lauren

@brojohn8037 4 жыл бұрын

I like that just simple and easy. With small pack

@MrWildWales 3 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks for the thorough look at the cot

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Mr. Wild Wales! Thanks for watching. Laine

@freewheelandive 6 ай бұрын

Wonderfully informative demo. Thanks shall order via Snowy's Outdoors tomorrow. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@SnowysOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Glad to have helped! ~ Lauren

@alexfigirova 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review!

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Alex. ~ Ben

@migke777 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, thank you for sharing!

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. ~ Ben

@karibaxter4490 6 ай бұрын

It helps to have set up *and* breakdown, thank you.❤

@SnowysOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! ~ Lauren

@bradb2514 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel. Count me as a subscriber now. Great review format and presenter. Also love the features and times in the notes. Excellent!

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us, BradB, we appreciate your positive feedback. ~ Ben

@user-pe3rx8ww6b 3 жыл бұрын

Seems great !

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

These are awesome. ~ Ben

@bexbugoutsurvivor 2 ай бұрын

That is just what I was looking for, the camp cot looks good too.

@alexanderv4609 2 ай бұрын

I have this one. Very practical, but not really comfortable. I still prefer a self inflating sleeping pad instead.

@bexbugoutsurvivor 2 ай бұрын

@@alexanderv4609 She'll do for me...

@SnowysOutdoors Ай бұрын

Sorry mate, I'm already sold ~ Lauren

@explorethebush 4 жыл бұрын

Great presenter

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

We appreciate your feedback, Explorer The Bush. ~ Ben

@HammerRocks 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this stretcher (and most of the Helinox gear). It's lightweight and compact when packed. Looking at it in detail, I can see why it cost over $400. But it's too expensive to replace my current gear right now. My gear are still in excellent condition. When my gear starts falling apart, then maybe I'll invest on this.

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Helinox makes great gear, but it does come at a price. But if you can afford it, you'll have yourself some quality gear that will perform well and last for ages. ~ Ben

@mysterylovescompany2657 3 жыл бұрын

Hey friend, while I am usually a super-loyal Snowys customer, I do admit that the cost of this item was just a bit too inaccessible for me, too. However, if you're still looking (+ even see this reply), the brand Naturehike - who have a small name of their own - make something almost identical for a fraction of the price. Despite the stripped-back ticket, I can confirm that the quality does seem to be there, as mine is holding well (I'm not a backpacker, so can't comment on if it's quite _as_ light as the original; I'm just a person with a bad back, & a 130cm tall tent) while reviews around the internet are also pretty promising, + they offer them in a small range of colour options, too. Listed on Aussie Amazon for about $150, leg extensions included.

@stephanierowe79 2 жыл бұрын

Was able to reduce that price significantly by ordering it through REI. They give a 20% discount each March and had a $20 coupon plus used my REI cash. Ended up paying just a touch over $300 for the Max Cot price of $479

@michaelduff6715 2 жыл бұрын

It cost a lot because it’s titanium and light. Chinese copy cats use aluminum or steel.

@stephanierowe79 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelduff6715 not sure if they ever used titanium but the frames are a higher grade aircraft aluminum and have a better warranty generally

@Cyclone546 9 ай бұрын

Go Kot is the way to go.

@SnowysOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Hadn't heard of Go Kot, looks to be US based but neat looking stretchers. ~ Ben

@wizwizwizbang 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual Snowys. Can you fit the optional extension legs in the cot bag too?

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Good question, wizwizwizbang. We don't actually have the extension legs in stock at the moment, so I can't try for you sorry. I reckon there would be enough room to squeeze them in the bag, it will just make packing it a way a little harder as you try and squeeze things back in the bag. ~ Ben

@paulapoblete1090 3 жыл бұрын

Nice , I'm looking for something to sleep inside actually bit to put away during the day. I think I would leave it assembled and just lean it against a wall...

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

It's light enough to lean against the side of a tent, Paula, and a little more comfortable for side sleepers than a regular camp mat. ~ Ben

@pauld5631 Жыл бұрын

Nice looking store, I went to look at camping gear at two box sporting good stores and couldn’t find any due to all the cloths. They need to decide what they want to be. Try buying a tent sight unseen.

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, Paul, we try and have a good cross section of tents on display. As you mention, It's hard to drop a lump sum of coin on something you haven't seen. ~ Ben

@gj1234567899999 3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of cots to keep off a wet ground. What would be a good sleeping bag, or cover to keep warm and stop getting wet to go along with this?

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many variables to take into consideration when looking at sleeping gear Jg Rsb. We've recently covered Sleep Systems and how to make the best choices in a podcast, which you can find at the following link. Recommend you give that one a listen, its packed with info! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLykitV-spfJh4E.html ~ Lauren

@mczero 2 жыл бұрын

Curious how a light tent floor would deal with the pressure concentrated into the small feet, esp. if the ground is wet?

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would depend on the actual material of the tent floor @tony m and what kind of waterhead rating it has. A large portion of tents these days have some kind of PE style coating on the floor, which should be completely fine, its more the older stuyle woven floors that would be an issue I think. Its a great question though, what kind of tent do you have? ~ Lauren

@fayleya3865 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to choose between a Helinox hiking cot and a Thermarest Ultralite Cot (for my big guy husband who hates sleeping on a hiking mat). Has anyone tried both and has an opinion or recommendation ?

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have nay experience with the Thermarest cot sorry Fayley. What I can say though is that both Thermarest and Helinox products are of the highest quality, so I've no doubt that you'd be happy with either option. ~ Ben

@jkpinpdx 2 жыл бұрын

What could we use to put under the “feet” of the cot? I feel like they may punch through my tent floor if place on a sharp rock or even soft ground.

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good idea to use something under the cot feet as this is where damage is likely to occur. I don't have any specific recommendations, I guess you could lay another tarp inside your tent, or maybe use foam pads under each foot. ~ Ben

@jkpinpdx 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors I found some 3” squares for furniture feet on Amazon that will work perfect! Easily packable too👍🏽

@BingoDingo8394 2 жыл бұрын

Is a mattress necessary in warmer weather? Is it comfortable enough to just use a light sleeping bag and no mattress?

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not, lots of people use a stretcher as they are. Mattresses are great if you want additional insulation or want a squish bed. ~ Lauren

@HelenaOfDetroit 3 жыл бұрын

Dimensions 190 cm long 63 cm wide 74 3/4" long 24 3/4" wide 6' 2" long 2' 3/4" wide

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the conversions, Helena, we use the metric system in Australia. ~ Ben

@yoshimitsu411 2 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use an inflatable mat with this cot? Or will it puncher the mat? Thank you

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I can't see why that would be a problem, yoshimitsu411. ~ Ben

@yoshimitsu411 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors thanks Ben

@mrplatinumskillzonemagfed2552 Жыл бұрын

At last, watched a load of stretcher videos and no one gets on them.

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I'm glad our video was useful. ~ Ben

@r12rtpilot 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo! However the Helinox is breathlessly expensive. It is a great cot....but $500 for the longer wider version...

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, they are by no means a cheap item. But for passionate hikers with bad backs that need a more comfortable sleeping solution than the average hiking mat, the price is long forgotten after many a good night of sleep on the trail. ~ Ben

@r12rtpilot 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks, Ben! Have a great day!

@Rico-Suave_ 2 жыл бұрын

Watched all of i

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you found it useful. ~ Ben

@tamieka8955 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know of any cots that are this short, but a few inches wider?

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of sorry, Tamieka. Helinox have wider versions, but they are also longer. ~ Ben

@tomdavis3038 3 жыл бұрын

Looks promising but I see a lot of plastic bits that would be a concern for breaking

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a high strength nylon resin, Tom, and we haven't seen any issues with them to date. ~ Ben

@Manny_____ Жыл бұрын

What is the double cot or extra wide cot behind you called? Looking for something that size. Thank you

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

That's the OZtrail Easy Fold stretcher, Manny, check it out here - www.snowys.com.au/easy-fold-queen-stretcher. ~ Ben

@Manny_____ Жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors how do I order from the United States?

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@Manny_____ we don't ship to the US sorry, but I'm sure Helinox must be available over there somewhere. ~ Ben

@Jesusandbible 3 жыл бұрын

What weight of person will it hold?

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

It has a 145kg weight rating, check out all the details here - www.snowys.com.au/cot-one-camp-stretcher. ~ Ben

@joefrassica4017 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can purchase replacement parts?

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to get them through helinox.com.au @Joe Frassica. Goodluck! ~ Lauren

@badreddinezeghida586 Жыл бұрын

Where can i have one like that in France? In which magasin?

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you can get this in France sorry, as far as I am aware it is only available in Australia. ~ Ben

@hiteshdave457 3 жыл бұрын

Oll famous Ina Price List

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

We only ship within Australia sorry, Hitesh. ~ Ben

@christinamitchell1754 3 жыл бұрын

How much is it

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

They aren't cheap by any means, Christina. Check out our current prices here - www.snowys.com.au/cot-one-camp-stretcher. ~ Ben

@jamesconnors5653 4 жыл бұрын

Where is it manufactured?

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like the fabric components of their products are made in Vietnam, James. As for the frames, Helinox use DAC poles in all of their products who have a research and design facility in South Korea, I'm not sure if this is also where the poles are manufactured in mass though. Whatever the case, it wold appear that they are using reputable factories as their products are really well made. ~ Ben

@jamesconnors5653 4 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Thank you.

@cheyviboc1305 Жыл бұрын

How can I order this stretcher?

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

If you are in Australia you can order it online from us, Chey - www.snowys.com.au/cot-one-camp-stretcher. We don't ship overseas though sorry. ~ Ben

@lemarcedroso9221 2 жыл бұрын

where i can buy this

@SnowysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

If you are within Australia you can jump on the link in the video description, otherwise get intouch with Helinox directly for your local supplier. ~ Lauren

@aquiconfeya 10 ай бұрын

When I saw the price in a comment..I stop the video 😅

@SnowysOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

They aren't cheap by ay means, but they are a top quality product. ~ Ben

@tokenbasteln 3 жыл бұрын

not just a minute in the vid and the mistake happend^^ the orientation of the grounbaars are important, 3 tryes 2 misses lol..

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

We can only claim to be human. :) We did correct ourselves later in the vid though. ~ Ben

@tokenbasteln 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors i've seen later... No front, just foud IT was funny..., btw thanks for the vid..

@PertinentSkittle 3 ай бұрын

There’s one on Amazon with the same style legs. I think it’s around 100$

@SnowysOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

It wouldn't be a Helinox then. ~ Ben

@PertinentSkittle 3 ай бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors no but judging from the reviews, it’s just as lightweight and durable.

@turdnugget123 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure Chinese temu got em super cheap

@PertinentSkittle 2 ай бұрын

@@turdnugget123 wouldn’t trust that for a second. I weigh 200 and I’m 6’1 so I can’t use much from China

@grannieannie1371 4 жыл бұрын

Cool cot but extremely expensive.

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not cheap, but really well made. It will suit lightweight hikers looking for an alternative to a mat, but it's probably a little pricey for general camping. ~ Ben

@joshuacarr9738 27 күн бұрын

Are they supposed to sag in the middle by your hips when you lie on one side

@SnowysOutdoors 16 күн бұрын

To a certain extent, yes - depends on your weight ~ Lauren

@SnowysOutdoors 16 күн бұрын

It will sag a little, especially where you apply more pressure i.e. at your hips. ~ Ben

@apsilonblue 4 жыл бұрын

I've got several Helinox products and think they're great but this is just too narrow. There is a Cot Max version that's 75cm wide and 210 long but that bumps the price to $600 and it's getting too bulky to even consider for a walk in camp so it's competing with others that are a third or less of the price.

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you apsilonblue, Helinox products are great, but we are by no means trying to hide the fact that they are expensive. We have the Cot One in stock for those wanting a stretcher for hiking, but the bigger ones are just as you mentioned; a tad large for hiking, and very expensive for camping in comparison to others on the market. Thanks for your thoughts. ~ Ben

@e210dall3 4 жыл бұрын

$150 - $180 would be a fair price for that product. Not $475. But hey that's just me.

@SnowysOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's not cheap. We are selling a few though, so there's a few campers and hikers who can see the value in it. ~ Ben

@whynottalklikeapirat 3 жыл бұрын

That's insane. It's a neat product engineering-wise and it's fair to advertise it for car camping ... but ... point of going out into nature is that you are not at home in your fatboy ... "lightweight adventurers" do not lug around a 2.3 kg 475 dollar sleeping contraption. Fuck that's about the weight of my arctic level sleeping pad, my tarp, bug net and cooking system combined ... WTF xD

@Rock_n_Roll888 Жыл бұрын

60$ for that at most.

@hiteshdave457 3 жыл бұрын

What a Price In chair

@SnowysOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

We only ship within Australia sorry, Hitesh. ~ Ben

@Geisterfahrer82 Жыл бұрын

really new design.. not.. mine stretcher is now over 40 Years old still in good shape.. same design.. with 3 spanning springy feets as they are clicked into the outer rods unter tension.. so there is nearly no weight maximum and even smaller package... it was used by east german Army and loved by many campers in eastern Germany and still today, as they can never fail..

@SnowysOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the old 'W' stretchers, with the springy w-shaped legs that go underneath? ~ Ben