Mount River Wide Cot 80

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The Wide Cot 80 gives you 80 cm / 31.5 in of sleeping width, enough to roll onto your side, bend a knee and keep your shoulders and elbows on the cot. The full surface is 200 × 80 cm (78.7 × 31.5 in), held under tension so it stays flat from head to foot instead of sagging in the middle.

Four leg frames and sixteen 7075 duralumin poles carry that tension and a load of up to 200 kg / 441 lb spread evenly. Set the legs high at 40 cm / 15.7 in to sit on it like a bench and stow bags underneath, or drop them to 23 cm / 9.1 in inside a low tent or a vehicle.

It is the floor of the Neo Nest 80 system: the cot tents are cut to this exact width and the Sky Mat Wave 77 sits on it edge to edge, all sold separately. Packed to 72 × 20 × 17 cm (28.3 × 7.9 × 6.7 in) at about 5 kg / 11 lb, it rides in the vehicle rather than on your back.

A camper lying on the Wide Cot 80 in a forest clearing, arms resting on the cot.

Room to sleep on your side

80 cm / 31.5 in of taut width keeps your shoulders and elbows on the cot when you roll over. The full surface is 200 × 80 cm (78.7 × 31.5 in).

Four Wide Cot 80 leg frames with their poles unfolded, on a white studio background.

Flat, not a hammock

Four leg frames and sixteen 7075 duralumin poles hold the seat taut from head to foot, so it stays flat under your back. Rated to 200 kg / 441 lb, spread evenly.

Tan Wide Cot 80 set to high mode behind a black Wide Cot 80 in low mode, studio view (second cot sold separately).

Low inside, high outside

23 cm / 9.1 in clears low tent and shelter ceilings. 40 cm / 15.7 in turns it into a bench by day, with room for bags and boots underneath.

Close-ups of the Wide Cot 80 arm pole and the click button locking into the side pole joint.

Click, and it locks

Rotate the arm pole 270 degrees and press it onto the side pole until the button pops out. Press handle and button together to release.

Two Wide Cot 80 cots joined side by side, with a close-up of the strap and buckle. Second cot sold separately.

Two cots, one wide bed

Buckle a second Wide Cot 80 alongside and the seats meet with no gap, each on its own frame. Second cot sold separately.

Side pocket with cup slot, concealing band, webbing loop with a hanging mug (not included), and the seat mat band.

Pockets, loops and a band for your mat

Side pockets with a cup slot hang on both sides. Webbing loops take a carabiner, and a band across the seat holds a sleeping pad in place.

Two Wide Cot 80 leg frames side by side, labelled low mode 23 cm and high mode 40 cm.

Two height modes

40 cm for storage, 23 cm for low ceilings

Pick the height the night calls for. High mode stands at 40 cm (15.7 in) and leaves room to slide bags and boots under the cot. Low mode drops it to 23 cm (9.1 in) for a low tent ceiling or a vehicle, and the leg poles stay attached when you switch.

Wide Cot 80 in black set up on grass, low angle showing the taut sleeping deck and leg frames.

The middle ground

The piece that works on its own

On flat, firm ground, it lifts you 40 cm / 15.7 in above the cold and damp. Inside a cabin or shelter, it's the real bed. In low mode (23 cm / 9.1 in) it fits a low tent, or a vehicle with 200 cm / 79 in of length. When you want a room on top, the Neo Nest 80 tent clips onto its corners.

Reviewed

Talon's favorite piece

“My favorite piece was probably this cot, just because this thing is completely versatile.” He called the deck “pretty much drum taut” and said it “will probably remain in my camping gear ecosystem.” — Talon Sei, YouTube
We sent Talon the gear for his review; it wasn't a paid review.

	Rooftop tent	Ground tent or cabin	Sleeping in the vehicle	Mount River cot tent
In a line	A bedroom bolted to your vehicle	A room on the ground	A bedroom made of your cargo space	A bedroom you set down wherever you park
Best at	Moving every day — up in a few minutes	Staying put, with room to stand	Almost no setup	A real bed off the ground, nothing on the roof
Off the ground	Yes	No	Yes	Yes — 40 cm / 16 in, or 23 cm / 9 in
On your roof	110–165 lb plus a rack	Nothing	Nothing	Nothing
Drive out, camp stays	No — pack the bed first	Yes	No	Yes
Sit up or stand	Sit up	Stand, in larger tents	Rarely either	Sit up — 110 cm / 43 in (Air)
Setup	A few minutes	10–20 minutes or more	About a minute	10–15 minutes the first time
Where it rides	On the roof	In the cargo area	—	Three bags inside

Set-up size (L × W × H)

200 × 80 × 40/23 cm

Sleeping surface (L × W)

200 × 80 cm

High mode height

40 cm

Low mode height

23 cm

Specifications

Set-up size (L × W × H): 200 × 80 × 40/23 cm
Sleeping surface (L × W): 200 × 80 cm
High mode height: 40 cm
Low mode height: 23 cm
Size tolerance (measurement): ±1–2 cm
Dimensional deviation after assembly: ±2 %
Packed size (L × W × H): 72 × 20 × 17 cm
Product weight: approx. 5 kg
Load capacity (max): 200 kg
Frame material: 7075 duralumin aluminium alloy
Joint material: PA66 nylon
Seat (skin) material: Polyester
Leg frames: 4
Poles in leg frames (total): 16
Leg connection system: Shock cord linked poles with an on-frame storage holder
Assembly system: One-touch click button lock
Arm-pole rotation at setup: 270 degrees
Height modes: 2 (high 40 cm / low 23 cm)
Foot covers: 16 anti-slip foot covers included, one per leg end
Side pockets: Both sides; large compartment plus cup pocket, with a concealing band
Loop hooks: Multi-purpose webbing loops on the side rail
Mat securing band: Band across the seat to hold a sleeping mat
Cot-to-cot connection: Webbing strap and side-release buckle join 2 cots side by side
Cot tent compatibility: Mount River Neo Nest 80 cot tent, 200 cm inner length
Colorways: Black / Tan
Carry bag: Dedicated carry bag included
In the box: 4 leg frames, 2 side poles, seat, 16 foot covers, carry bag

Wide Cot 80 dimension diagram: 200 x 80 cm sleeping surface, low 23 cm and high 40 cm leg heights

What to expect

A wide, firm cot for camps you drive to

200 × 80 cm (78.7 × 31.5 in) of sleeping surface on a 7075 duralumin frame, rated to 200 kg / 441 lb with the load spread evenly. Two heights: 40 cm / 15.7 in and 23 cm / 9.1 in.

Not a backpacking cot

Packed it is 72 × 20 × 17 cm (28.3 × 7.9 × 6.7 in) and about 5 kg / 11 lb. It belongs in a vehicle, not on a trail.

The first assembly takes some force

The seat is cut tight so it stays flat, so stretching it onto the frame takes effort the first few times. Wear gloves, seat the leg-frame groove onto the side pole, and press the handle until the button clicks. A leg sitting slightly off the ground before anyone lies down is normal.

The floor of the Neo Nest 80 system

The Neo Nest 80 cot tents and the Sky Mat Wave 77 pad are cut to this cot's 200 × 80 cm surface. All sold separately. Tents from other makers are not tested on this frame.

"Pretty much drum taut… a very comfortable platform."

"Moisture aside, this thing is insanely comfortable."

"A total price of just $584, which I think is great value." (US$, Early Bird)

He also called it "a lot of moving pieces" and woke to condensation on a near-freezing night. Our straight answers are in the FAQ below.

We sent Talon the gear for his review. It wasn't a paid review.

Will a cot tent fit this cot?

The Mount River Neo Nest 80 cot tents are built for it. They also fit cots with the same frame structure and attachment method; cots and tents from other makers may not match even at identical dimensions. The tents are sold separately.

How much weight does it hold?

200 kg / 441 lb, with the load spread evenly across the cot. Keep weight off a single spot, and do not let children jump on it.

How big is it packed, and what comes in the box?

72 × 20 × 17 cm (28.3 × 7.9 × 6.7 in) in the included carry bag, at about 5 kg / 11 lb. The box holds four folding leg frames, two side poles, the seat, 16 anti-slip foot covers (one for each leg end) and the carry bag. The larger ball feet seen in some reviews are an optional Mount River accessory and aren't included.

A leg sits slightly off the ground after setup. Is something wrong?

No. That is normal for a high-tension frame; the legs settle once someone lies on the cot and the load spreads across all four frames. The first assembly also takes some force to stretch the seat, and it gets easier once the seat settles in.

How do I clean and store it?

Wipe the seat with a soft cloth dampened with water, or with a neutral outdoor detergent rinsed off fully. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Dry the cot before it goes into the bag, and set it up on flat, firm ground away from heat.

Can I use the cot without a tent?

Yes. It works on its own on the ground, as the bed inside a cabin or shelter, or in low mode (23 cm / 9.1 in) inside a low tent or a vehicle with 200 cm / 79 in of length.

Can two cots join for two people?

Yes. A webbing strap and side-release buckle join two Wide Cot 80s into a 160 cm / 63 in double, and two Sky Mat Wave 77s join along their Velcro edges. Each Neo Nest 80 tent fits one cot, so with tents, each person has their own.

BIGTENT ·Coquitlam, BC

This cot is the floor plan of the whole Neo Nest system, and on its own it fixes the thing I mind most about camp cots: not being able to turn over. 80 cm / 31.5 in of taut fabric means you roll onto your side without a shoulder going off the edge. I run it low at 23 cm / 9.1 in inside a small shelter and high at 40 cm / 15.7 in when it doubles as a bench. Two honest notes: at about 5 kg / 11 lb it is a car-camping cot, and the seat tension is deliberately firm, so the first assembly takes more force than you expect. That firmness is the payoff, a flat surface that does not hammock in the middle.

Kevin G.·Founder · BigTent Outdoors

Express shipping

Air freight + ground

Recommended if you have a specific trip coming up and need it faster. Cost is calculated by package weight.

2-4 weeks

Standard shipping

Ocean freight + ground

Lower cost. Best when you're not in a rush.

5-8 weeks

Local shipping

Ground

Ships from our BC warehouse, Canada — already in North America, so there's no overseas leg and no import wait. Orders within North America arrive with no added duties or customs fees. For destinations outside North America, the recipient is responsible for any duties or customs charges on arrival.

3–7 business days

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Expert's Recommendations

Sleep on your side, above the ground

Width, tension and the frame underneath

Room to sleep on your side

Flat, not a hammock

Low inside, high outside

Click, and it locks

Two cots, one wide bed

Pockets, loops and a band for your mat

Pick your height

40 cm for storage, 23 cm for low ceilings

The piece that works on its own

Talon's favorite piece

Three ways to sleep outside. One middle ground.

Specifications

"Insanely comfortable" — and honest about the rest

Questions about the Wide Cot 80

From the crew

Shipping & timing.