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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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