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Helinox Cot One Convertible vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot is cheaper at $79.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Helinox Cot One Convertible or Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot is the cheaper at $79.95.

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Spec Helinox Cot One Convertible Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot
US price $349.95 $79.95
BrandHelinoxByer of Maine
Released
Weight capacity (lb) 320 250
Packed size 21 x 6 x 5.5 in
Sleeping dimensions 75 x 26 in 76 x 30 x 8 in
Frame material Aluminum (DAC TH72M alloy) with nylon resin hubs Aluminum frame with galvanized spring-steel legs
Cot weight (lb) 4.59 8.5
Height off ground (in) 6.5 8
Setup type Tool-free shock-corded pole/hub frame with lever-lock tensioning; 6-piece assembly, expandable to 15 in off the ground with optional leg extension kit Four galvanized spring-steel legs double as support and carry handles; tool-free folding aluminum frame

Sources — Helinox Cot One Convertible: helinox.com (verified 2026-08-09). Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot: byerofmaine.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Helinox Cot One Convertible and Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight capacity (lb): Helinox Cot One Convertible 320 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 250
  • Sleeping dimensions: Helinox Cot One Convertible 75 x 26 in vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 76 x 30 x 8 in
  • Frame material: Helinox Cot One Convertible Aluminum (DAC TH72M alloy) with nylon resin hubs vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot Aluminum frame with galvanized spring-steel legs
  • Cot weight (lb): Helinox Cot One Convertible 4.59 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 8.5
  • Height off ground (in): Helinox Cot One Convertible 6.5 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 8
  • Setup type: Helinox Cot One Convertible Tool-free shock-corded pole/hub frame with lever-lock tensioning; 6-piece assembly, expandable to 15 in off the ground with optional leg extension kit vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot Four galvanized spring-steel legs double as support and carry handles; tool-free folding aluminum frame

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