Sleeping 16.5 in off the ground is the whole argument for this cot: no cold seeping up from the soil, no roots under a hip, and an easy height to sit on while pulling boots off. The sleeping surface is 600D oxford cloth stretched taut between iron side rails, tear-resistant and firm enough that it does not sag into a hammock overnight. Iron legs spread into an X shape with tight connections, holding 300 lbs without rocking on uneven ground. Width measures 26.5 in, wide enough for an adult or two children side by side. Setup takes no tools and no fiddly steps, and the whole cot folds down to 14 lbs for the walk back to the vehicle. Iron rails and coated fabric shrug off a night of dew.