Which swags are Australian made?

[Jeff]

I'm looking at buying my daughter a swag and thought an Australian made one should last her well.

Which ones are made here?

Some of their websites are a bit ambiguous.

Jeff

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[Bushie]

Saul swags are very Australian, along the traditional style.

WELCOME TO SAUL SWAGS....... www.saulswags.com.au (http://www.saulswags.com.au)


Martyn

[Fluids]

I like my Saul.

It's a swag ... Not a tent! ;)

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[Eevo]

candy canvas swags are made in SA

[MrLandy]

Reckon you can't beat Centre Canvas in Alice Springs, for heavy duty and the real deal. They'll modify too if need be and they take phone orders from all over. I've had one for years.

[Debacle]

Sar Major are very good. Mine is at least 20 years old and still going strong.

[Rok_Dr]

X3 Saul swags.

Love mine.

Cheers Steve

[nat_89]

Sar Major are very good. Mine is at least 20 years old and still going strong.

Ill agree there dads got a Sar Major he has had for atleast 20 years aswell!!

[strangy]

Reckon you can't beat Centre Canvas in Alice Springs, for heavy duty and the real deal. They'll modify too if need be and they take phone orders from all over. I've had one for years.
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Good stuff

[loanrangie]

What about Darche ?

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[Jeff]

Darche don't say made in Australia, only 'designed and tested' on the website, and some just say made from Australian canvas, so I am suspicious.

I can't find a website for Centre Canvas, so it might be between Saul and Sar Major.

Thanks for the responses everybody.

Jeff

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[MrLandy]

Hey Jeff, here's their contact details. Give them a call, no website but they're the best IMHO. I've found them very helpful, I'm sure they'd email you pics and you can even order any colour/design you like.

Centre Canvas
Camping Equipment--Retail - Alice Springs, NT
Swag Specialist & Camping Equipment
9 Smith St, Alice Springs NT 0870
08 8952 2453

Saul are good too, but I like the design of CC better.

Cheers,
MrLandy

[RHS58]

I have a double classic swag from Mr Swagman.
mrswagman.com.au
Aust made, excellent quality, but not cheap.
70mm egg crate style mattress is extremely comfy.

Had mine since 2007.

Give him a call, he was negotiable on price back then.

[999]

Burke & Wills is also Aussie made.
I've got a XL Redgum with the canvas floor option its brilliant but its heavy.

[BMKal]

We have a Southern Cross double swag. Made in Australia from Australian canvas. Very good quality ............... but not cheap. ;)

[Tombie]

Interesting about Australian *made* canvas..
I sent an enquiry off and received this reply.
91099

[rangieman]

Interesting about Australian *made* canvas..
I sent an enquiry off and received this reply.
91099

Yep got told years ago that canvas is not made in oz :( Amazing how the play with words some canvas suppliers use that fool the naive:angel:

[Bytemrk]

I've got a king size Burke and Wills Waratah swag... pretty sure it's Australian made. ( PVC base and 15oz Canvas Top)

[Jeff]

I ended up buying a Burke and Wills swag, a local camping shop had them in stock and my daughter's birthday is fast approaching, the label says made in Australia, so maybe it is.

Jeff

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[incisor]

Yep got told years ago that canvas is not made in oz :( Amazing how the play with words some canvas suppliers use that fool the naive:angel:

this mob reckon they use aussie made canvas...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10897739_723510761103972_4527887748316434370_n.jpg ?oh=feb9e2a62d04f64b129b59b3f010d7ac&oe=55776838&__gda__=1434551945_d1c856397d78432693cc42b9c649292 6


Everything that goes into the making of these products is the best quality available, including the use of Australian made, heavy duty canvas which has all the desirable properties, waterproof, rot proof, shrink resistant and mildew proof. It is a cotton/polyester blend of canvas which is breathable yet very durable. - See more at: Murchison River Swags*|* Our Story (http://murchisonriverswags.com/our-story/#sthash.pcRJjIR9.dpuf)look like a nice swag... not going that far to find out for sure though...

[Jeff]

So I gave the swag to my daughter today for her 21st birthday, and she loved it. Then she said, "Burke and Wills, didn't they die a horrible death in the outback?":o

Jeff

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[carlschmid2002]

Interesting about Australian *made* canvas..
I sent an enquiry off and received this reply.
91099

I have been looking at Hannibal Roof Top Tents for a while and they are made in South Africa with "Australian Made Canvas" Interesting. Thanks for that.

[AndyG]

So I gave the swag to my daughter today for her 21st birthday, and she loved it. Then she said, "Burke and Wills, didn't they die a horrible death in the outback?":o

Jeff

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An unusual present, the first hint to move out of home ;)

[Bytemrk]

So I gave the swag to my daughter today for her 21st birthday, and she loved it. Then she said, "Burke and Wills, didn't they die a horrible death in the outback?":o

Jeff

:rocket:

Classic response :D... At least she knows her history!

Tell her to steer clear of cooper creek and she should be right ;)

[Jeff]

An unusual present, the first hint to move out of home ;)

She moved out three years ago, and as she is in Tamworth all her friends had swags, so she wanted one. Even my 18 year old has moved out now, we must be terrible parents :o.

Jeff

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[huggies]

John Wilsher (http://www.johnwilsher.com) made to order,and had it the next day (mt gambier to rural victoria)

or

Southern Cross Canvas (http://www.southerncrosscanvas.com.au/swags/)

[SimonM]

Evan at Terra Rosa Gear (http://www.terrarosagear.com/woodcrafters-swag) makes a traditional style swag.

[THE BOOGER]

These Guys seem to be the only manufacturer of real canvas in Australia

WCT >> Wax Converters Textiles Australia >> Australian Textile Manufacturer (http://www.waxcon.com.au/)

They say they actually weave here in AU:)

[Chenz]

My wife son and I all have Downunder swags. We have the Dingo as it is compact and easy to roll out or prop up the ends using a short pole. They have fancier models like the Jumbuck if you want a more dome type arrangment

They are Aussie made and tough as teak. Check out their link below

Down Under Swags & jolly swagman (http://www.wildearth.com.au/brand/Down-Under-Swags)

[Tombie]

She moved out three years ago, and as she is in Tamworth all her friends had swags, so she wanted one. Even my 18 year old has moved out now, we must be terrible parents :o.

Jeff

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Good on you Jeff - Raising self reliant children...

Both my Lads were out of home by age 18...
Leaving Emma and I as "empty nesters" by the time I was 40 ;):)

I left home at 16 and never moved back... Modern kids have it too soft!

[DiscoMick]

We have two traditional style Sauls. They're about 15 years old and have survived repeated mistreatment, including the boys sleeping on the beach in them. Took us across the Simpson last year. I've just spent 4 nights camping in mine out the back of Gympie. Simple, tough, practical.

[V8Ian]

Can anyone give me the rolled up dimentions and weights of the single and double Saul swags please?

[MrLandy]

From the Saul website:

Single Swag: 5kg excluding mattress, 7kg including 7cm mattress which rolls up to 12" diameter (30cm)

Double Swag: 11kg including two 2" mattresses. Rolled up:70cm long by 50cm diameter.

[Dervish]

I'm a bit late to the party, but 'Made in Australia' means very little.

https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/groceries/country-of-origin

What you are looking for is 'Product of Australia'.