I’ve had two of these now and yes each one has eventually ripped but only after about 7 months and 200 straight nights. That’s with babying it but also sometimes sitting on it which it’s not really designed for.
It will last over 10 years for the person who only camps about 20 times a year but if you’re getting this for a daily guest bed, etc. be prepared to replace it every 6 to 7 months or so, depending on how it’s treated.
After my first one ripped, I tried it again and was really caref...ul with how I got out and into it with the new one. Careful with not bouncing too hard on it and being careful getting out of it. That extended the life about 2 months.
I’m not sure a stronger 600-lb cot would last much longer either because it might be the same problem of the fabric sagging and then ripping. Logically I suppose thicker fabric would equal longer life but again that too is going to stretch out.
Regardless, it’s a really nice cot and I have learned to view it as something I’ll have to replace every 7 months or so, just as I do a shirt that’s worn out or a messenger bag I use daily. At the price it’s not a huge expense to replace it every 7 months or so.
I definitely recommend it for casual camping but the people who are saying it rips are probably the ones using it daily month after month or who accidentally ripped it by not being conscious of the force applied.
Surprised to read other reviews with problems of ripping, etc. I've used mine for about 4 years, probably at least 20 to 30 nights each year, so about 100 nights in all, and it is still in perfect shape. I am careful with my things though, and certainly don't bounce on it. I clean it each time I get home. Like it because very easy to set up and take down in literally a few seconds. Packs fairly small. Heavy - but it's for car camping so that's fine. Have used other cots - Coleman and othe...r companies - and this is the best by far. I weigh about 200 and am well over 6 feet. Only problem I've had with it is the carrying case has started to come apart at the seams after many re-packings - but that's not a big deal. The cot itself is great.
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