I think the one thing we can agree on is that getting a good night’s sleep on your Grand Canyon river trip is key. But have no fear – we’ve got your back! Literally!
The CampTime Roll-A-Cots are 79″ long, 32″ wide, and sit 15″ off the ground. They’re long enough to accommodate someone that is 6’7″. Oh, and they’re super comfy. So comfy in fact, I bought these cots for myself, my wife, and my kids. These are our go-to camping cot. Most of our guests find the cots to be comfortable on their own, but if you prefer a bit of extra padding, you’re welcome to bring a sleeping pad. You’ll just need a pad designed for backpacking or similar so it will pack down small enough to fit into the dry bag we’ll provide. Check out some inflatable options at REI here. Avoid bringing self inflating pads as they are large and heavy. Storage is limited on the rafts!
The cots we bring are pretty versatile, you can put them just about anywhere. Over rocks, sand, sticks. Their carrying case even doubles as a convenient holder that you can hang on the side of your cot – kind of like a camping nightstand.
On the first night, the guides will give you an orientation on how to set them up. They’re relatively simple and by the 2nd night, you’ll be a pro.
**Big note here: if you’re on a trip that leaves after September 16th, you’ll be issued a Paco Pad instead. We don’t bring cots on that one trip per year. But all other trips, even oar trips, will have cots!
