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REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 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 REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 or Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot?

The Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot is the cheaper at $79.95. The Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot
US price $249 $79.95
BrandREI Co-opByer of Maine
Released
Weight capacity (lb) 300 250
Packed size 33 x 32 x 9 in
Sleeping dimensions 82 x 32 x 14 in 76 x 30 x 8 in
Frame material Aluminum and steel Aluminum frame with galvanized spring-steel legs
Cot weight (lb) 20 8.5
Height off ground (in) 14 8
Setup type Powder-coated aluminum/steel folding frame with plush foam mattress and adjustable headrest that converts to a lounger position Four galvanized spring-steel legs double as support and carry handles; tool-free folding aluminum frame

Sources — REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3: rei.com (verified 2026-08-09). Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot: byerofmaine.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 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): REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 300 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 250
  • Sleeping dimensions: REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 82 x 32 x 14 in vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 76 x 30 x 8 in
  • Frame material: REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Aluminum and steel vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot Aluminum frame with galvanized spring-steel legs
  • Cot weight (lb): REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 20 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 8.5
  • Height off ground (in): REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 14 vs Byer of Maine Allagash PLUS Cot 8
  • Setup type: 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 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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