Burke & Wills swags
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 16:35
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Wombat
After exhaustive research I think I have worked out which swag I am going to purchase based on quality and price, but prior to taking the plunge I was wondering if anyone in Team EO has a Burke & Wills swag and whether they have lived up to their expectations.
Reply By: Member - W.Wallace - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 17:04
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 17:04
I've had one of the Redgum swags for a couple of years & it is excellent.
It's been everywhere in all sorts of conditions & never had a problem.
If I lost it or stolen etc I would buy another exactly the same.
Recommend it totally.
Hope this helps.
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Follow Up By: Wombat - Friday, Apr 01, 2005 at 11:02
Friday, Apr 01, 2005 at 11:02
Wonderful, I was hoping that someone would confirm that I was barking up the right tree. Thanks for responding!
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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 18:41
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 18:41
Wombat,
The best swag I have ever seen is the one Iv'e got made by an ex army guy .
It is called ULTIMA -he does not have a website , but a search of archives on this
forum will produce his phone number.
It is bullet proof , and the quality is incredible . The design is like a rectangular coffin and the mesh / canvas is held up off your legs . In hot weather you can have the two sidewalls and roof all mesh .
Check it out ,
Willie .
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 20:03
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 20:03
Borrow one before buying....
They arent for everyone.
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Reply By: Casnat - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 22:47
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 22:47
To my mind a lot of the modern swags may as
well be called mini tents (with zips, poles ropes and fly netting etc). I was introduced to swags by a real old timer and, like his,
mine is basically a mattress etc strategically folded in a piece of damn good tarp. It may lack in modern conveniences but I guarantee I won't get wet! The issue is the quality of the tarp.
Each to their own but keep it simple works for me.....if you are going to have poles etc for your swag why not have a tent?
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Apr 01, 2005 at 02:55
Friday, Apr 01, 2005 at 02:55
Casnat,
I think you may be over simplifying things Mate.
In your scenario, you would need to tie a rope to a vehicle, or tree, to keep the canvas off your face.
With a simple hoop arrangement produced by a couple of fibreglass poles, the swag becomes free standing. This only takes a minute at the most and is far simpler than a tent
Another advantage of this type of swag is the built-in insect sreen.
On a warm night, one may not need the canvas over the top of them, but the chances are if you don't have mesh between you and the mozzies, they will eat you alive.
As you have correctly pointed out........each to their own.........
but IMHO there is nothing better than lying under the stars and being able to see them without getting bitten by mozzies etc.
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Reply By: Outbackstuff - Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 10:11
Saturday, Apr 02, 2005 at 10:11
Hi,
When we did research of all the swags available on the market (that we could evaluate), the only Swag that met my expectations of quality, design, ease of use and suitability for Hot, cold or snow conditions was the AOS swags that came from
Perth. As such we ONLY supply AOS as its only the swag we are comfortable supplying. Having said that, its certainly comes down to personal choice, requirements, fit for purpose and of course budget. One thing you will find (as displayed above from the other
forum folk) once you get one - you'll love it. They are great.
Cheers,
Geoff
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