What are your swag recommendations? Hooped, flat etc

Comfort and a good nights sleep is pretty important when on the road covering large distances. For me the first consideration is the mattress or foam insert, make sure it is soft and think enough, i'd say 50mm absolute miniumum but lie down on it and try it out.

After that a decent width, not sure what mine is but it is a decent sized single. Depending on where you're using it an inbuilt fly mesh can be essential and make sure its a fine mesh that will keep out the midgies! The dome end at the head is great or just the normal tent style ends that you tie to a tree etc will suffice.

I water proofed my canvas swag after I brought it with on of those spray cans. In terms of size, this is the only downfall of sways, I havent seen many roll up nice and small. Mine resides on the roofrack when travelling so not a problem.

Hope that helps in some small way.

Hi Gibbo,

I've got one with a flap over the pillow (pulls up over my head) which is great as it keeps out the insects, the cold and the light (lets me sleep in!!).... While not 100% effective as a fly, it beats having to put one up and I just roll it out on the back of my ute and sleep.

Swags are great... I forget I'm off in the bush sometimes as it's so comfortable.

Cheers, Will.

Hi Gibbo,
I use a hooped swag as I like a bit of space around me. Also easier to move around during a snooze, especially if you're like me, 2 pick handles across the shoulders.
Cheers
Big Mike

I like the idea of just rolling it out and sleeping, but also I hate my face being covered up close! I might have to borrow a few and see how it goes.

Hi

We purchased a Southern Cross Swag at the Camping show at Caulfield this
year, used it at Easter and were very happy with it very comfortable and warm
it was freezing at Gellibrand, we will be leaving the camper at home and
swagging it when we do the Simpson in 5 weeks time for 3 weeks!!MPG:13!

Buy or hire one before you try - they arent for everyone.. got mine cheap - used once, the bloke couldnt handle it inside once closed up... and he as a hells chicken type too LMAO!