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Coleman ComfortSmart Cot vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Coleman ComfortSmart Cot is cheaper at $57.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Coleman ComfortSmart Cot Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot
US price $57.99 —
BrandColemanTherm-a-Rest (Cascade Designs)
Released——
Weight capacity (lb) 300 —
Packed size 39.6 x 30.7 x 5.5 in ~16 in (stuff sack length)
Sleeping dimensions 80 x 30 x 15 in —
Frame material Steel Aluminum (patented BowFrame pole design)
Cot weight (lb) — 2.75
Height off ground (in) 15 —
Setup type Folding steel frame with ComfortSmart coil suspension system and thick foam mattress pad that stows inside the folded frame; rated to fit users up to 6'6" Tool-free BowFrame aluminum pole system; stretch-free fabric bed goes from stuff sack to fully assembled in minutes

Sources — Coleman ComfortSmart Cot: coleman.com (verified 2026-08-09). Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot: thermarest.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Coleman ComfortSmart Cot and Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packed size: Coleman ComfortSmart Cot 39.6 x 30.7 x 5.5 in vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot ~16 in (stuff sack length)
  • Frame material: Coleman ComfortSmart Cot Steel vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot Aluminum (patented BowFrame pole design)
  • Setup type: Coleman ComfortSmart Cot Folding steel frame with ComfortSmart coil suspension system and thick foam mattress pad that stows inside the folded frame; rated to fit users up to 6'6" vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot Tool-free BowFrame aluminum pole system; stretch-free fabric bed goes from stuff sack to fully assembled in minutes

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