Its swag time

[AB]

Thanks gents

[Clunk]

I bought an Oztrail King single Mitchell off a guy on Gumtree for $100, guy only used it twice and decided he didnt like swags..... used it a couple of times myself but not in the rain yet, only thing I dont like, is the middle pole runs under the fly and canvas. If i was ti get another one i think id get one of those dome type ones with the bars that are all external

[lucus30]

Yeah Clunk I reckon those ones look the goods also.

[Cuppa]

I’ve got a top quality swag (Saul of Tawonga) which is roomy & warm ..... but bottom line is it doesn’t matter how good a swag is, if it’s not under cover & it’s p’ing down with rain when you go to bed or when you get up ......... you’re gonna get wet. I now tend to think of swags as a convenient all in one dry weather bed solution. As long as you are assured of dry weather it’s a nice way to camp, but if it’s dry why do you need a swag when you could just use a sleeping bag & mattress outside?

As Winnie said earlier, if you have to put up shelter to sleep under in your swag, you might just as well use a sleeping bag & mattress inside a tent...... which will be far easier to store in the vehicle too.

Times have changed, technology has moved on, but somehow the swag remains part of the Aussie camping psyche despite being pretty much obsolete. Nowhere else in the world uses them .....which has to say something eh?

[Clunk]

I you’re gonna get wet. I now tend to think of swags as a convenient all in one dry weather bed solution. As long as you are assured of dry weather it’s a nice way to camp, but if it’s dry why do you need a swag when you could just use a sleeping bag & mattress outside?

Because I don't like being attacked by mozzies and other insects at night

S Winnie said earlier, if you have to put up shelter to sleep under in your swag, you might just as well use a sleeping bag & mattress inside a tent...... which will be far easier to store in the vehicle too.

Depends on the tent

[threedogs]

If you're over this way the new TJM Airport West has a range of about 10 swags on display in their showroom.
I'm sure they would do you a deal.
Im still waiting to see if Mark wants my King single 120cm wide brand new, I only used the matress in my camper once only

[growler2058]

I have had several bad experiences sleeping in the rain in my swag... I get wet! I have never seen anybody camp outside in the rain and not get wet.
Some are definitely better than others, mine was a $400 swag that I got on special but I don't really like it compared to others I see.

Mine stayed dry at Krissos

[Hodge]

As long as you are assured of dry weather it’s a nice way to camp, but if it’s dry why do you need a swag when you could just use a sleeping bag & mattress outside?

This sometimes doesn't cut it no matter how dry it is? Not having a dig Cuppa, but just saying, winter, in the high country for example, you will need all the warmth you can get, including maybe a cozy swag. Just for warmth purposes.

[GQ TANK]

I have a couple of swags - a dune and a custom built one (was given to me).

I use dune, and my 12 yo uses the custom built one. I replaced the mattress in the dune with a thicker and wilder unit as the factory mattress was too narrow and thin.
Getting into or out of a swag while it is raining is impossible without a tarp cover.
When I'm tenting I use the swags as a mattress’s.
If possible try a swag before you buy, they take a bit to get use to.

[Softy]

If i know it is going to be a wet trip i take my crappy little dome tent and roll the swag out in there without the poles. Also it gives me a spot for some dry storage for things i don't want smashing around in the car while out wheeling.

I have some cheap and nasty Wild Country one from Ray's has served me well over about 8yrs only complaint is it could be a touch wider.