A cot changes the entire rhythm of a tent trip. This folding frame lifts sleepers off the damp ground by a comfortable 16 inches, then packs back down into a slim carry bag for the truck bed. Wide foot pads keep the legs from sinking into soft grass or sand, and a zippered side pocket holds a headlamp and reading glasses through the night. Morning coffee arrives without the damp-back stiffness of sleeping straight on the floor.