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Zip Up, Sleep Easy Anywhere

The Ozark Trail Zippered Foldable Cot sets up with a simple zip and packs down to a compact size for storage or travel. A steel frame supports up to 300 lbs., and the included carry bag keeps it ready for camping or guests.
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How It Is Built

Built for Setup and Storage

Five easy-locking legs spread the load for a stable surface, and the powder-coated steel resists rust. Open size is 75.5 by 26.7 inches; it folds to about 6 by 19.4 inches for storage.
Ozark Trail zippered foldable cot shown fully open from a low three-quarter angle, revealing five locked legs and the taut polyester sleeping surface.

Comfort and Convenience You Can Feel

Ozark Trail zippered foldable cot folded into a compact bundle beside its open carry bag on a cabin floor.
A Bed That Packs Down Small

It folds to roughly 6 by 6.4 by 19.4 inches, so it slips into a closet, a trunk or the carry bag without eating up space between trips.

One adult kneeling on a tent floor zipping the side of an Ozark Trail foldable cot during quick setup.
Setup in Under Five Minutes

Reviewers report going from bag to bed in about five minutes. The zipper does most of the work, so you are not piecing together separate poles each time.

An adult resting on an Ozark Trail zippered foldable cot, seen from a low angle showing its five locked legs spread on a tent floor.
Steady Support for Adults

Five easy-locking legs and a steel frame carry up to 300 lbs., giving an adult a firm, off-the-ground surface on tent floors, decks or spare rooms.

An adult carrying an Ozark Trail foldable cot in its zippered carry bag by the handle across a gravel campsite path.
A Carry Bag That Earns Its Space

The included bag keeps the folded cot contained and portable, and one owner tucks a thin sheet and blanket inside so the whole kit is ready for road trips.

Close-up of the powder-coated steel frame and locking leg joint on an Ozark Trail foldable cot with condensation on the metal.
Steel That Shrugs Off Damp

The powder-coated steel frame resists rust, so a night of tent condensation or a damp garage does not become a problem the next time you set it up.

An adult reclining and reading on an Ozark Trail zippered foldable cot inside a canvas wall tent with bedding across the surface.
Room to Stretch Out Fully

At 75.5 inches long and 26.7 inches wide, the cot fits a grown-up comfortably, and its 5.5-inch height keeps you off cold or uneven ground without sitting high.

Made For These Moments

Where This Cot Works Best

This cot suits short trips and short-term sleeping needs rather than long expeditions. Campers, hosts and anyone facing an unexpected guest or a hard tent floor will find it a straightforward, affordable upgrade.

Camping on Weekends and Short Trips

It fits a standard tent floor, keeps you off cold ground, and packs small enough that the trunk still has room for coolers and gear bags on the drive out.

Guest Sleeping Arrangements at Home

When family or friends stay over, it gives a grown-up a real bed option that stores in a closet instead of owning a bulky air mattress and pump.

Road Trips and Hotel Floor Nights

One owner keeps a sheet and blanket inside the carry bag, so the cot is ready for road trips or an extra sleeping place in a hotel room.

Getting It Ready

Set It Up in a Few Simple Moves

The zipper design keeps setup short. Open the frame, lock the legs, zip the side, and you have a bed. Folding it down follows the reverse order, and it goes back into the same bag so nothing gets lost between uses.

Unpack From the Bag

Pull the folded cot from the carry bag and set it on a flat, clear surface before you begin.

Unfold the Frame

Open the frame fully. If it looks inside out at first, keep spreading it and the legs will settle into position.

Push Down the Legs

Press each of the five legs down until it locks into place. The fabric pulls taut as the frame settles.

Zip the Side Closed

Zip the side closed to finish. Owners report the full setup taking under five minutes from start to bed.

Check the Surface

Smooth the fabric and confirm each leg is locked before lying down, so the cot stays steady all night.

Store It Folded Up

Fold the frame down, slide it into the bag, and add a thin sheet so it is ready for the next trip.

From Verified Buyers

What Owners Say After Setup

Owners keep coming back to the same three things: it takes minutes to put together, it stores far smaller than a traditional cot, and it feels solid once the legs are locked.
Love this cot! Easiest assembly, just zip and go. I prefer this cot to the other style with many pieces you need to put together each time you move it around. This one is not too high off the ground, but it is all one piece. Compact storage, and very solid construction overall.
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Marla K.
Zip-and-go setup with compact storage
Great spare sleeper. When unexpected guests stayed over, this gave them a comfortable place to sleep without taking over a whole room. It stores flat enough in a closet that I forget it is there until the next time I need it, which is exactly what I wanted.
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Devon R.
A space-saving spare sleeper for guests
Compact to comfy in less than five minutes. I had borrowed one of these from a friend and knew I wanted to buy my own. It is very comfortable and easy to set up, and much smaller to store than my previous cot. I definitely recommend this one for camping.
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Priya S.
Compact to comfortable in under five minutes
It looked inside out when I first opened it, but as I pushed the legs down it righted itself and made it easy to zip the side closed. Great little cot, and good value for the money. The second time around, setup was even quicker and I had no trouble at all.
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Tom W.
Tricky at first, simple once it opens
Before You Buy

Answers to Common Cot Questions

Setup takes under five minutes with no tools. Unfold the frame, press each of the five legs down until it locks, and zip the side closed. Reviewers describe it as zip and go, with no loose poles to piece together.
The open sleeping surface measures 75.5 by 26.7 inches and the frame is rated for 300 lbs. That gives most adults full-length room. At 5.5 inches off the ground, it sits low but stays clear of a cold tent floor.
Closed, it measures about 6 by 6.4 by 19.4 inches and weighs 11.04 lbs., so it fits a closet shelf or a car trunk. The included carry bag keeps the folded frame contained and easy to move between places.
Five easy-locking legs spread your weight across a wider base, which helps the cot stay firm as you shift during the night. One owner calls the construction very solid. Check that each leg is locked before lying down.
It trades some premium polish for price. You get a steel frame, a zip setup and a carry bag at $51.00, which is strong value for weekend use, though it may not last as many seasons as costlier specialist gear.
The frame carries a powder coating to resist rust, so light condensation or damp storage is not a problem. Wipe it down and let it dry fully before folding it away, and it will stay in better shape over time.
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