Kamp-Rite
Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)
$249.99
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Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot
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.
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Which is better: the Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) or Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot?
The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) | Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249.99 | — |
| Brand | Kamp-Rite | Therm-a-Rest (Cascade Designs) |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 300 | — |
| Packed size | 35 x 31 x 6 in | ~16 in (stuff sack length) |
| Sleeping dimensions | 84 x 28 in | — |
| Frame material | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum | Aluminum (patented BowFrame pole design) |
| Cot weight (lb) | 24 | 2.75 |
| Height off ground (in) | 11 | — |
| Setup type | Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly | Tool-free BowFrame aluminum pole system; stretch-free fabric bed goes from stuff sack to fully assembled in minutes |
Sources — Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243): kamprite.com (verified 2026-08-09). Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot: thermarest.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) and Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Packed size: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 35 x 31 x 6 in vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot ~16 in (stuff sack length)
- Frame material: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot Aluminum (patented BowFrame pole design)
- Cot weight (lb): Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 24 vs Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot 2.75
- Setup type: Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly 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