Anyone used one of these swags?

I have a Wilsher swag, as do all my mates and family. Have had it for about 14 years and used it in rain and frosty conditions. never got wet or cold. I highly recommend them.
Website: www.johnwilsher.com/

Hi Arod,
I had swag similar design to that one ,found it very cold when using the pole setup.
Have You thought about re waterproof ing you old swag? Camping stores have spray cans to do the job.
Stay warm.
Cherry.

Hi

I thought the condensation on the inside was from breath/body heat etc and forms on the inside due to the warm moist air being cooled by the cold canvas. I don't think it is coming though from outside.

D

That is a seriously good buy if the quality is up to the original price tag.

Most likely is condensation from inside.
Even worse if you thow a plastic tarp on top. If you use a plactic tarp make sure there is an airgap.

Honky

Saul Swags
These are "Old School" swags.... no zips, no poles, lots of canvas

Any swag you have to stick you head inside of is going to have heaps of condensation. Unless it's pouring rain keep your head out of your swag.

We ended up buying Burke & Wills swags of a style pretty much similar to what you linked. Coolabah singles for the kids each and Redgum Double for us. But brands are subjective, everyone's favorite will be the one they have!

We've only spent one cold night in ours and there wasn't any condensation issues. But your climate may differ and we did have the flap at the head end open for ventilation....it was cold but not freezing cold.

So do you sleep in your swag all zipped up, or your head sticking out? If the ones you linked to are a similar style to what you own now then perhaps try using you current one with the poles and ropes at each end so you can allow a bit more ventilation to see if it solves the problem? I know that even in tents (camper trailers etc) you still get condensation issues if everything is zipped up and shut tight.