Kamp-Rite
Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)
$249.99Cheaper
Best Camping Cots · head-to-head
Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Disc-O-Bed
Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk
$399.99
Which is better: the Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) or Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk?
The Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) is the cheaper at $249.99. The Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) | Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249.99 | $399.99 |
| Brand | Kamp-Rite | Disc-O-Bed |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 300 | 500 |
| Packed size | 35 x 31 x 6 in | 32.5 x 15 x 5 in |
| Sleeping dimensions | 84 x 28 in | 79 x 28 in (per cot) |
| Frame material | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum | Powder-coated, anti-rust steel |
| Cot weight (lb) | 24 | 60 |
| Height off ground (in) | 11 | 11 |
| Setup type | Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly | Tool-free; two cots stack into a bunk bed, separate into two single cots, or combine into a bench |
Sources — Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243): kamprite.com (verified 2026-08-09). Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk: discobedshop.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) and Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight capacity (lb): Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 300 vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk 500
- Packed size: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 35 x 31 x 6 in vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk 32.5 x 15 x 5 in
- Sleeping dimensions: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 84 x 28 in vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk 79 x 28 in (per cot)
- Frame material: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk Powder-coated, anti-rust steel
- Cot weight (lb): Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 24 vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk 60
- Setup type: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly vs Disc-O-Bed Bunk Camping Cot (Large) — successor to the Cam-O-Bunk Tool-free; two cots stack into a bunk bed, separate into two single cots, or combine into a bench