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REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3
$249Cheaper
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REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kamp-Rite
Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)
$249.99
Which is better: the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 or Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)?
The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 is the cheaper at $249. The REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 | Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $249.99 |
| Brand | REI Co-op | Kamp-Rite |
| Released | — | — |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 300 | 300 |
| Packed size | 33 x 32 x 9 in | 35 x 31 x 6 in |
| Sleeping dimensions | 82 x 32 x 14 in | 84 x 28 in |
| Frame material | Aluminum and steel | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum |
| Cot weight (lb) | 20 | 24 |
| Height off ground (in) | 14 | 11 |
| Setup type | Powder-coated aluminum/steel folding frame with plush foam mattress and adjustable headrest that converts to a lounger position | Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly |
Sources — REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3: rei.com (verified 2026-08-09). Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243): kamprite.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 and Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Packed size: REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 33 x 32 x 9 in vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 35 x 31 x 6 in
- Sleeping dimensions: REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 82 x 32 x 14 in vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 84 x 28 in
- Frame material: REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 Aluminum and steel vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum
- Cot weight (lb): REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 20 vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 24
- Height off ground (in): REI Co-op Kingdom Cot 3 14 vs Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) 11
- 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 Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243) Tri-fold tent-and-cot hybrid; sets up in minutes, designed for single-person assembly