Fair question. I am assuming that you are new into camping, and you are concerned why you may need a camping cot. If you are camping outdoors, and plan to lay down or spend a night outside, you will need a camping cot. There are several reasons but the most important one is to get a good night’s sleep. The surface of the camping spot might be rocky or uneven, but the cot can still offer you an even surface to have a good sleep. On top of that, some camping spots have bugs, and you may want to avoid them. A camping cot can also come very helpful in the winter to have warmth.