Kamprite: original vs. compact - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pbb · 09-23-2018, 09:40 AM

I know a lot of kayak fishermen like the Kamprite cot tents, especially for Baja.

The "compact" models seem, well, more compact. How are they for durability?

For those that have them and/or have used them, which type would you buy, "Original"/"Tri-fold" or "Compact"/"Collapsible"?

jruiz · 09-24-2018, 08:35 AM

I have the original. Unless your 5'5" and a 130lbs it will be too small for you. Get at least the oversize or the double. I've had mine for 3-4 years now and use it a couple times a year. Nothing has really broken yet.

pbb · 09-24-2018, 09:28 AM

Thanks jruiz for your input.

I went ahead yesterday evening and ordered the Collapsible XL for an upcoming trip. We will see how it holds up.

09-23-2018, 09:40 AM	#1
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	Kamprite: original vs. compact I know a lot of kayak fishermen like the Kamprite cot tents, especially for Baja. The "compact" models seem, well, more compact. How are they for durability? For those that have them and/or have used them, which type would you buy, "Original"/"Tri-fold" or "Compact"/"Collapsible"? __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13 Last edited by pbb; 09-23-2018 at 09:48 AM.

09-24-2018, 09:28 AM	#3
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	Thanks jruiz for your input. I went ahead yesterday evening and ordered the Collapsible XL for an upcoming trip. We will see how it holds up. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

09-24-2018, 08:35 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I have the original. Unless your 5'5" and a 130lbs it will be too small for you. Get at least the oversize or the double. I've had mine for 3-4 years now and use it a couple times a year. Nothing has really broken yet.