Swags

[catchinjack]

Got 2 Kulkyne Dome Swags and cannot fault them, top swags.

[JME_GU]

I still have my old Darche double swag from nearly 20 years ago when they were made in Campbellfield, northern burbs of Melbourne. The canvas is much heavier than what is around today, so I find it hard to buy another, as I wouldn't mind another double for the kids now so we can do overnight trips without dragging the camper. Whether the canvas used now is just as good or better than my old one, I don't know. Technology changes fast and the lighter canvas might even be better. Not sure.

I have two sways both are OK but neither is brilliant. One is a Darche double swag, it is about 2 years old, very well made but poorly designed as it doesn't have a vent at the foot. As a result you get a lot of condensation in humid (and rainy conditions), I wouldn't recommend it. The other is an Oztrail, it is much better designed but not as well made, I sometimes get moisture coming in through the seems so I have to take a tarp with me in case it rains.

I used to have an old school swag (not dome) with no polls but a zipper up the side. It was a bit like a canvas sleeping bag with a mattress in it and a canvas flap to pull over your head. It was great up until I camped by a river with lots of mozzies, never again.... it also couldn't be set up and left there during the day as I didn't want to climb in to find a snake had taken residence there.

Some swags come with swag bags, some have them as options. I highly recommend getting one as they minimise the likelihood of damage to the base and mean you can put it on the roof rack without the swag getting dusty.

[threedogs]

I saw the full range of Darche swags set up , they have a pole to support both ends
more like a domed tent, might be worth a look