Swag question

I will be interested on any replies as i am in the market for a swag and have earmarked this model. Seems great value for money.

djm67

Unless your a young fella, I would'nt consider a swag. The bloody things are cold and if it rains, even more miserable. I grew up sleeping in these things and never want to see another one again.

Consider taking the back seat out of your car and setting up a sleeping arrangement inside.

Many will disagree with me, but a good nights sleep is the most important thing in the bush.

Regards

Kim

djm67,
mate i havent heard of the swag you are referring to, proberbly because i have just bought my first one, but would like to offer some feedback if your interested.
The missus and i bought a Burke & Wills double swag a couple of months ago and love it. I can be used in three configerations, full canvas, half or all mozzy screen. If has 3 dome poles and plenty of room for the two of us, and i am 6'3". It has a 75mm thick mattress, and kept us bone dry in tropical downpours. rrp$ 550 approx.
hope this helps.
cheers Wayne-o

Bought an OzTrail tent once, after 11 1/2 months it started to fall apart. they replaced it on warranty, but the new one leaked. They gave me my money back. So, I guess if you like the look of it try it out, on my experiece the warranty is good. (Just not too sure about the product)

Check out the Bourke & Wills range
Site Link
Their stuff is tough, heavy canvas and, most important waterproof
Cheers mate
Bucky

I've owned an Oz Trail Mitchell (cost about $200, single, from Granger Camping) for almost two years and have used it in conditions from -5C to +45C and for a three week stint in the High Country when it rained almost every night :) The swag is excellent for robustness, weather proofness and value for money. I recommend it without hesitation.

We have had a number of threads regarding this swag (I'm surprised you find it difficult to search try "mitchell AND "oz trail" AND swag") and everyone who has reported on them has been positive.

Mike Harding

I have had a Mitchell Swag for about 12 months, they are value for money but the centre poles break very easily.

Like most things you get what you pay for. I have a "Darche" which is 20+ years old and still going strong.The simpson desert gets Bl....dy cold at night and I was as "snug as a bug in a rug" and my old 60+ bones feel it.

Cheers

Hi djm67

There seems to be some confusion over my Mr Swagman swags.

My own line of Mr Swagman swags (Original, Classic and Deluxe - all of which are available in single and double) are available exclusively through me. They are made in Australia with a 15oz ripstop, high quality, cotton canvas.

The Oztrail line of swags, on the other hand are not made by me. I am a reseller of these swags (exactly the same as many other outlets) which are made in China.

I choose these 'cheaper' swags to sell with my own, as they represent great value for money. They are cheaper to purchase. have a lighter duty polycotton canvas, along with other lighter duty and cheaper features when compared to my own Mr Swagman swags. But, from the many 'cheaper' O/S manufactured swags available, they are in my opinion one of the better ones. There are many other 'cheaper' brand swags on the market that I would never attempt to resell - they are litterally crap.

I have had a few emails asking the difference between "my" Mitchell swag and the Mitchell swag seen in another outlet. The answer is - they are the same item.

As for me coming up number 1 in a Google search for OzTrail Mitchell swag......ummmmmmmmmm, got no idea, I guess i have done a better job at my website than others????????

If there has been any confusion from my site about the Oztrail swags, I hope this has cleared it up, otherwise shoot me an email with whatever question you may have.

If anyone on this forum is interseted in a Mr swagman swag, I will happily provide any member FREE postage anywhere in Australia AND a 10% discount. Have a look at my website www.MrSwagman.com.au and make your choice.

Regards
Mark
Mr Swagman

yep, I can see where you are coming from and i'll attempt to get my web site people to fix it.

If you look on my Q&A page you'll see the following....

Are Mr Swagman's premium swags made in Australia?

Yes, Mr Swagman's premium range of swags are made in Australia using only the highest quality materials.

Are Mr Swagman's economy swags made in Australia?

Mr Swagman's OZtrail swags are not made in Australia or by Mr Swagman. Many of his customers have been enquiring after an economical alternative to his premium range, so he now offers this service............................

I guess not everyone looks at the Q&A page and obviously i didn't word the page you are looking at clearly enough.

Will look into it.

regards
Mark
Mr Swagman