Before the futon there was the cot, which was a bed that would be pulled out for company. It is a bed but a smaller version and much less comfortable. It has a cot bed mattress which can easily roll out and fold up for storage.
One is usually made up of some type of waterproof covering is around two inches thick and is filled with fiber fill. They are designed for convenience and are not typically too comfortable, but they beat sleeping on the floor. A cot bed mattress is often can be rolled up for storage. They are portable and can easily be wiped clean.
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The cot bed may have been largely replaced in the home, but it is still very popular with campers. It is portable and easy to carry so it is favored by outdoorsy folks. Taking a cot bed and the rolled up mattress is a simple solution for campers that do not want to use a sleeping bag but instead want to sleep on a bed, a cot is an excellent choice, as it is easy to transport and the bed itself usually folds flat.
One of these can be used in any situation where mobility is appreciated, like in the military, being able to roll it up and stow it quickly in a back pack means that a military member can get up and move rather quickly, which is very important.
One can be purchased at most outdoor camping supply stores. They can also be found in some stores that sell mattresses, and can also be purchased through catalog sales. It is rare to find them in any discount warehouse stores.
A cot bed mattress can usually be purchased for less than one hundred dollars and might be a little more expensive if the material used in hypoallergenic or mildew resistant.