Gullwing suitcase cot

A method, comprising:

• providing a collapsible cot, comprising:
• a first telescoping member;
• a second telescoping member;
• a plurality of folding support mechanisms connecting the first telescoping member and the second telescoping member positioned apart from one another in an expanded state, each of the plurality of folding support mechanisms, comprising:
• a crossmember;
• a first arm having a first end pivotably coupled to a first side of the crossmember and a second end coupled to the first telescoping member;
• a second arm having a first end pivotably coupled to a second side of the crossmember and a second end coupled to the second telescoping member;
• a first retractable leg pivotably coupled to the first side of the crossmember;
• and
• a second retractable leg pivotably coupled to the second side of the crossmember, the first retractable leg and the second retractable leg being configured to pivot into and nest at least partially inside a bottom of the cross-member;
• a first lever having a first projection that engages with a first recess to lock a position of the first arm relative to the cross-member when in the expanded state;
• and
• a second lever having a second projection that engages with a second recess to lock a position of the second arm relative to the cross-member when in the expanded state.