Stretcher tents and tent cots are much easier to set up than regular tents, yet much more spacious than swags. They are basically off the ground swags without the claustrophobia.
In fact, they are a hybrid that has combined the best of tents and swags into one versatile shelter! But which one should you get?
In this article, I review and compare the best stretcher tents and tent cots Australia to help you make your decision!
Ready? Let's get started with a quick comparison of the options I will be discussing in this guide.
| OZtrail Ultimate All Weather Single | OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher Tent Single | Oztent Bunker Pro Stretcher Tent | Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Our Pick  | Best Value  |  |  | |
4.7 ★ (see 14 reviews on Snowys) | 4.7 ★ (see 40 reviews on Snowys) | 4.6 ★ (see 5 reviews on Snowys) | 4.85 ★ (see 9 reviews on Snowys) | |
1 person | 1 person | 1 person | 1 person | |
150 kg | 150 kg | 150 kg | 135 kg | |
1.98 m² | 1.58 m² | 1.80 m² | 1.49 m² | |
30 cm | 30 cm | --- | --- | |
120 cm | 80/35 cm | 80 cm | 60 cm | |
10 mm | --- | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
49 L | 46 L | 85 L | 111 L | |
18 kg | 12.5 kg | 17 kg | 11 kg | |
1 year | 1 year | 2 years | 1 year | |
Best Stretcher Tents & Tent Cots Australia
OZtrail Ultimate All Weather Single
Our Pick
This stretcher tent by OZtrail is a very impressive unit. While most of the others on this list are only slightly more spacious than a dome swag, the Ultimate All Weather stretcher is much roomier, similar in dimensions to a hiking tent.
It has a 90cm wide and 220cm long sleeping area, which will suit even the tallest guys out there. The 120cm ceiling allows you to fully sit up, and there is even room to attach a lantern.
It is much easier to set up than a tent and allows you to sleep off the ground, which will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.
I like that the inner tent is entirely mesh, which means that in good weather, you can do without the fly and enjoy an awesome breeze, no matter which direction it is coming from. You can even do some stargazing at night.
When attached, the fly comes all the way down to the ground, which gives you 2 vestibules (one on each side) for storage, plus there is an additional pouch under the stretcher for more storage.
With all of these great features, you would expect to pay a lot for this unit but it is surprisingly affordable. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. I highly recommend it.
The OZtrail Ultimate All Weather stretcher tent comes in a single or queen size.
OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher Tent Single
Best Budget Option
The OZtrail Easy Fold is an outstanding choice for a stretcher tent. It is lightweight yet still well built, has a decently sized sleeping area and a reasonable 80cm max internal ceiling.
At $200, it is also the most affordable stretcher tent on this list.
I particularly like the mesh ceiling which allows you to do some stargazing at night (provided the weather is good and you don’t need the fly).
3 doors plus the mesh ceiling means that you will have plenty of ventilation and be able to keep cool and off the ground.
It comes with a 1 year warranty.
Oztent Bunker Pro Stretcher Tent
Best Premium Option