Byer of Maine

Byer of Maine Allagash Aluminum Cot

REI

Based on the time-proven design of the original wood-frame Byer Allagash cot, this aluminum version offers the same popular features, and it's wider!

  • Aluminum frame is lighter than the wood version, yet it's 5 in. wider and provides the same 250 lb. capacity
  • Allagash design is comfortable and easily made portable; its length fits most family tents and the four spring steel legs are tent friendly
  • Steel legs offer both strength and flexibility, allowing the cot to conform to your body for a great night's sleep
  • Cot folds down in center for storage; legs become a handle for carrying when stored in sleeve and attached with rip-and-stick straps (included)
  • Heavy-duty polyester cover is both mildew- and slide-resistant; cleans up with soap and water

Classified under: Cots, Furniture
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Capacity:250 pounds
Construction:Aluminum
Folded dimensions:38.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches
Material:Polyester
Unfolded dimensions:76 x 30 x 8 inches
Weight:7 lbs. 8 oz.
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Reviews:

Just what I was looking for

DPA in MN at REI on 09/28/2008
Rated: ****
I was looking for a cot to fit in a 5X7 tent to use at Boy Scout Camps. I found it comfortable and easy to assemble. My 12 year old son was able to assemble also. I ordered one for him too

Great Cot

mountainsmith at REI on 09/28/2008
Rated: *****
This is a great cot! Never had a problem putting it together. I have two of these cots for family car camping with the little ones, and fishing trips with the boys. I have spent many of restfull fly fishing trips on one of these babies...and would never go on a trip again without one!!

Too difficult to assemble!

cz at REI on 08/12/2008
Rated: *
I am a Girl Scout leader and took 5 of these cots to the woods for the adults. It was impossible to set them up without about 4 strong people working simultaneously. They are made out of really cheap materials.

Not recommended

blueskygreenleaf at REI on 07/20/2008
Rated: ***
This cot is lightweight and compact. I find it difficult to install and remove the springy metal legs; my wife doesn't even try. The fabric on ours sags somewhat in the middle after 10 or 15 nights of use, and for some reason the shape of the cot is somewhat twisted. We also use the Byers Maine Military cot, which is easier to put together and much more solid than this cot.

Nice Little Cot

BraceYourself at REI on 06/25/2008
Rated: ****
This is the second cot I have owned, and I was thoroughly impressed. The cot was easy to set up and I had no problems inserting the legs. Overall comfort = excellent. I liked the compactness of the cot; it didn't take up too much room in my tent. The cot folds up nicely for storage. My only reservation is that the cot material seems kind of flimsy.

Poor new version of this classic cot

Trail User Red at REI on 06/08/2008
Rated: *
Byer made a great cot with the wooden railed version for many years. It was available in two different lengths and two different widths. I still own several of these great cots and consider them among the most comfortable I've ever tried. When I needed a new cot I was disappointed to find out that the wooden rail had been replaced with aluminum. I purchased one of the aluminum railed versions anyway, and before it was even used the four black plastic caps in the ends of the rails had fallen out and needed to be pop riveted to hold them in place. The spring steel legs have way more tension than the original cot's legs. They are very difficult to install.
Three months ago, I sent an e-mail to Byer, expressing my dissatisfaction with the new version of this product. I've yet to hear back from them. A response must be difficult when the new version of a product is not as good as the old.
I'll be looking at Byer's competition's product the next time I need a cot.
Byer of Maine

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