I was told by a canvas worker, not to buy a swag that is made from cotton / poly cotton canvas. Apparently they aren`t as water proof and don`t last as long. I was told to water proof your swag by using the garden hose after you set the swag up. Well I bought a swag and followed the advice. I used it in the rain with no problems and I did use a tarp to put the swag on to, so it wasn`t on bare ground. I enjoyed the time with the swag.
Last edited by Bush Ranger; 30th May 2015 at 07:30 PM.
I lived in my swag (Burke & Wills) for about 2.5 months when working down South in Possum (aka Avo D'Cardo) country, the best ting I did was buy a stretcher to put it on, makes it so much more comfortable
Hodge (30th May 2015)
I just put mine on my 4wd self inflating mattress, gives me 15cm total mattress comfort............. mmmmmmmmmmmmm comfyOriginally Posted by Doggy
Woof (30th May 2015)
You were under a tarp!
I notice you nicely hid the 12v cord for the electric blanket!!! Far out. lolI have had several swags, and now own a ARB dome swag. BY far the best I have ever had and used. Best canvass and warmest during winter. And yes I DO always set swag under my awning or inside a tent during winter, especially during wet weather. I like to be cozy and warm.
AB consider the jet tent bunker... Off the ground. Extremely comfortable, super quick to set up...
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
AB
If you're gunna do a lot of swagging, especially in the outback, you need to consider getting one with a sandfly net. You'll hear the mozzies buzzing, but they shouldn't be able to get to you. Nothing worse than hearing that BZZZZZZZ sound.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
AB (30th May 2015)
haha well spotted. That isn't my setup. That is a quick google image I found of the bunker.
2005 TD42TI
DX grunt (30th May 2015)
Which is exactly the bunker without the fly over it. Perfect in warmer times/areas...
2005 TD42TI
Clunk (31st May 2015)
Correct not in a tent I was outside
IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK
WARNING: TOWBALLS USED WITH SNATCHSTRAPS DO KILL!!
To be honest I scored a turbo pop up tent a couple of years ago before our last big show trip and I have to say that it sets up in 8 seconds and packs up in under a minute without pegging down and the swag rolls out or the air bed rolls out in it easily. It packs flat in the car and takes up less room and will likely become my preferred setup. Dunno??
Still giving a bit of thought of going back to the single swag and using the camp stretcher which I have never done before????
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
