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Helinox Cot One Convertible vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Helinox Cot One Convertible or REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 is the cheaper at $249.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Helinox Cot One Convertible REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3
US price $349.95 $249
BrandHelinoxREI Co-op
Released
Weight capacity (lb) 320 300
Packed size 21 x 6 x 5.5 in 33 x 32 x 9 in
Sleeping dimensions 75 x 26 in 82 x 32 x 14 in
Frame material Aluminum (DAC TH72M alloy) with nylon resin hubs Aluminum and steel
Cot weight (lb) 4.59 20
Height off ground (in) 6.5 14
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 Powder-coated aluminum/steel folding frame with plush foam mattress and adjustable headrest that converts to a lounger position

Sources — Helinox Cot One Convertible: helinox.com (verified 2026-08-09). REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3: rei.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Helinox Cot One Convertible and REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3?

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

  • Weight capacity (lb): Helinox Cot One Convertible 320 vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 300
  • Packed size: Helinox Cot One Convertible 21 x 6 x 5.5 in vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 33 x 32 x 9 in
  • Sleeping dimensions: Helinox Cot One Convertible 75 x 26 in vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 82 x 32 x 14 in
  • Frame material: Helinox Cot One Convertible Aluminum (DAC TH72M alloy) with nylon resin hubs vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Aluminum and steel
  • Cot weight (lb): Helinox Cot One Convertible 4.59 vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 20
  • Height off ground (in): Helinox Cot One Convertible 6.5 vs REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 14
  • 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 REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Powder-coated aluminum/steel folding frame with plush foam mattress and adjustable headrest that converts to a lounger position

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