Swags - Your favourite

This is an easy one although you will be provided cheaper alternatives:-)

Down Under Swag JUMBUCK XL: Simple Erection - MIA*

If you are buying a "single" Swag, make sure you buy the XL which gives you extra width.

Top entry swag with sandfly proof mesh.
Zipped canvas flaps, hoops head & foot.
Erection two pegs & two ropes
Pole organizer at head of swag
Utility pocket inside window
TC Canvas Top 15oz, Base 17oz (proofed)
Size 213x84x58cms high (7'x2'9"x2'h)
Weight kgs 7.4
RRPrice AUD $399

*MIA = Made In Australia

SPECIFICATIONS & GENERAL INFO:

Mattresses are exclusive "Ripple" foam. This unique computer cut high density foam creates a soft surface & firm base. Thinner at the foot so that the bulk of the foam is under the torso, they facilitate comfort & rolling & minimize bulk. Rot proof covers are elasticised for ease of removal & cleaning.

Fabric exclusive cotton canvas in 15oz & 17oz proofed re-enforced "TearCheck" ™ canvas with exceptional breathability & suppleness.

Hoops are exclusive 9mm PU coated vinylester fishing rod fibreglass with lifetime warranty.

Zips are water repellent & self repairing spiral No. 8 & 10 with lifetime warranty.

Mesh super strong Sandfly proof "FineTex" ™

Buckles unbreakable nylon quick (side) release

Straps polypropylene

BASE SIZES -
Single 200x66cms (6'6"x2'2") - Small Single swag
Biker Swag 200x66cms (6'6"x2'2") - Small Single swag with compact mattress
Kompact 213x74cms (7'x2'6") - A standard single size swag
Kingsize 213x74cms (7'x2'6") - A standard single size swag
XL 213x84cms (7'x2'9") - Wider & roomier than KingSize
XXL 229x91cms (7'6"x3') - Longer, wider & roomier than XL
Double 213x140cms (7'x4'7") - For two people
All sizes quoted are approximate & may vary slightly.

www.downunder.swag.com.au/

I know a lot of you still swag it at some time or other> I always swag it I hate sleeping bags, hardly ever used a tent and when I did I still used my swag, have even slept on a bed in my swag once and that was sooo very comfy.

Camping isn’t camping in my books without a Swag LOL
Anyway
I have a AOS Swag and it has served me well from the far south of WA to as far north as the Hamersley rangers and a lot of placers in between.

G'day Al. It's hard to find a swag that does it all...hot, cold, wet, windy, sand, mud, sandflies and comfort. We use a wedge shaped canvas swag with shade cloth screen in cool weather and carry a separate mozzie dome in hot weather (we live in Karratha, WA). Make sure you get a good quality mattress.
Cheers

Waz

Gramps
Recently did the rounds of the camping shops and Caravan and Camping show and ended up with the Oztrail Mitchell, Its a large size with three hoops and with a little work I put a sectional fibreglass pole along the top of it. Once it is assembled and with the top pole its totally free standing no ropes or pegs. It comes with a high density covered mattress and all up I think its good value for money and good quality at just under $200

Cheers
Treker

Had an open swag first up which did the job fine.

Bought my son a Jolly Swag Drover King Size, which I now use as well - single rope to the bullbar and its done. Simple fly screen.

Then converted my wife - bought a Wild Country double swag from Rays Outdoors for about $240. Canvas is made in India, mattress in Aus. Nice setup with screens and flaps - 3 hoops that hold the canvas up, and we can get out either side, so it works well.

they all seem good to me - don't think theres too many bad swags out there

The one I got is my fav :P

Easy. Made in Shepparton - either a Darche Superdome (which I have) or a King Dome which they only started making recently.

I have lived in my Superdome for 6-8 weeks in the last 18 months. I swapped out the mattress for a Thermarest. Nothing wrong with the mattress but on the Canning we had 5 swags on the roof and I wanted mine to pack smaller.

Great swag. Reasonable price.

www.darche.com.au/page0005.html

Dave

Years ago when I was a lot younger than I am now, my job involved the regular couple of nights solo bush camping. My swag was, and still is, a 10 foot square of 16 oz canvas, hemmed all round with eyelets fitted on the corners and with 3 eyelets along each side. This enables me to tie to a tree or bullbar to form a small hootchie, or just double fold the canvas over the bedroll as necessary. The mattress (single) is standard 3 inch hi density foam (7 ft by 2ft 6).
It has been used in temps from below zero through to 25 C.

Suits me, so I can see no reason to update to a "minitent"

Cheers

Disco

Gramp's

I've also got an Oztrail Mitchell which I've had for 12 months replacing the old style swag. Plenty of work including a Simpson crossing. Just purchased a Goliath stretcher to go under it and it works very well. I'm sick of finding creepy crawlys in bed with me. Must be going soft as well. Have a look at my camp setup in Members Rig and Profile.

mine is the old standard ordinary swag with no screens etc. 22 years old,just recently replaced the mattress,made me realise how buggered the old mattress was. cheers sparra

I have had a few different swags over the years and now own a DB swag designed by Dennis Bartell. It is a wedge shaped swag with full length zippered mossie net and full length zippered top. During summer the top can be undone all the way to your feet.
It is quick to set up with one rope at the top to tie to a bullbar or shovel etc. It is by far the best that I have had.

Regards
Jack

Burke & Wills Redgum you can not beat but at $450 they are a bit expensive but well worth it.

hey Gramps

Got the Oztrail mitchell queen size (double) 3 loop, $349, its awesome, from granges

Gramps, Burke & Wills. I have a single for blokey trips, & a double for when the CEO comes along. Simple is good.

I've watched this thread with interest, as I have been considering a swag for tripping about.

Currently i have a 10 x 10 tent centre pole and takes two double air beds with space, takes 5 mins to set up and has served more trips than i can remember. As it was damaged I purchased a dome tent two room one as my daughter was coming on the trip.

Now i'm considering either a swag or repair the old single pole tent. I may just have to go sample a few swags ..................... most important is the matress one must wake up relaxed otherwise not worth the money.

As I see it no matter whether its a swag or tent it MUST be very easy and quick to set up.

Sorry no help Gramps :(

Just my 2 cents worth
Brian

Hi Gramps-
We've got the Southern Cross "Double Dome Swag" rrp $570 (single $470)- we picked up a little cheaper at 4wd show and got boot flaps sew onto sides. Has been a ripper for us, very comfy too. You might cop a ribbing for having such a luxurious looking swag, but it's usually only from envious onlookers who go on to ask- "where can I get one?"

Hi Gramps and all,

I got a Wild River from Aussie Disposals for about $200.

If it nice and wide, two aluminium hoops, simple enough setup:

* zipped end with screen for hot nights
* full length, almost, screen to watch the stars when you're lying there
* velcro closing for the main flap over your head and two simple ties right and left to keep out the rain.

One tie to the bull-bar or perhaps a tree and it's set for the night - if it's going to rain, I tie the foot end to something too.

Mine has quite a bit of dust staining on the outside, but is remarkably tidy on the inside despite about a year of travelling - probably 30 or so nights.

Ciao for now
Andrew.