a cot comprising a support frame , a wall , and at least one attaching means for connecting the wall to the support frame , the attaching means comprising an elongate member and a corresponding groove in the support frame , the elongate member being fixed to the wall and located in the groove . preferably the wall comprises a plurality of sides , the sides meeting at a corresponding number of corners , each of the comers having at least one elongate member attached along it . preferably the elongate member includes a planar part and an enlarged part , the enlarged part being located in the corresponding groove in the frame . preferably the enlarged part is rod shaped .