Swags

Before buying new ,have a good look around for 2nd hand ,as soon as it starts getting cooler there are plenty of near new up for sale , you will save big $ Peter York4x4

tristo i have a downunder brumby double deluxe @ carrabee double self inflating matress . used it in the simpson last july & it was great plenty of room to move around and sooo warm didn't us sleeping bag on 2 nights would recomend to any one.

ps would always use swag but boss likes her cumfort , she didn't come to simpson.

hope this helps bob

Dude.....

HIRE ONE AND TRY IT FIRST!!!!!!!

They arent for everyone....

Then start lookin!

I spend up to 50 days a year in a swag my swag of choice is a southern cross single that is when I am on tour on my own . when the family come with me the kids have a down under swag each the wife and I have a southern cross double . With the down under swags i find them a bit small in sholder room because Im a big bloke.
All the best. Cape York Connections

Agree with truckster here.
Try one first. They are quick to set up but I find that I never get as good a nights sleep when using it compaired to a tent. Another thing They are water proof but you will get very wet getting in and out of your swag when it is raining. I found this a pain in the ass. As it does rain quite alot in the high country.

Tristjo, The choice of a swag can promote the same debate as tojo/nissan, cooper/bfg. Have always used a tarp, good quality, 10 x 8, or 10 x 12, with thin mattress, and a couple of R M Williams bush rugs, along with a couple of other old blankets that have been in my swag since mid 60's.

This suits me, and even the Wife doesn't mind sharing it. but when it rains, I'd rather under a big fly or even in a tent. Take truckster's advice, hire one and try it. They are ultimate for outback areas, but don't think I'd have one on the coast. Hooroo...

You can't beat a swag. Some of the best nights sleep I've ever had have been in the old canvas swag - best view of the stars, although the moon can be like a streetlight when it is overhead. When the ground is bit dodgy (centipede infested) or uneven I put the swag on a folding stretcher (made in China -from BBQ's galore). A bit of old carpet beside the swag and a folding chair to put your gear on make it like a home away from home. The carpets good for when you get up for a slash and don't want bindies and prickles in your feet for the next two weeks. Above all, while everyone else is fooling around with tents and inflatable mattresses, you can be staring into the fire with a Vitamin B in your hand as the swag only takes seconds to unroll. You could help the people with tents but after a few days you think ' bugger em'. They will have the last laugh when it rains. So go and buy it tristjo - you won't regret it for a minute.

I now have a REALLY SMALL 2 man tent! but I call it 1 man, you have the advantage of being able to get dressed in it still if its raining.




its good, 5 mins with 1 pole to set up, rolls up to about 12in long, and 4in round... $120 it cost, LOTS cheaper than swags, and not much more hassle to setup.

I have a Wedge Style in a Double from Mallee Swags and it's the best nights sleep camping by miles. I don't have to worry about the weather though but I've never been cold in it.Coops

Thanks guys, you've made it an easy choice, a swag it is.....Mite have a look at those Brumbys..... Cheers fellas.

$130 you can get this


I did over a swag... $100-300 cheaper, and takes no more time to put up, and I can get dressed in it without gettnig out and getting wet.. Still can put shoes and boots under the fly to stay dry..

I'm fat, and u could fit 2 skinny mongerals in it if you wanted, or a fat bloke and a slab!

Again, try a swag before you buy, hire 1 for a weekend, or there could be a cheap one forsale in the Trader section!

Good luck.