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    ARB SkyDome Swag

    Has anyone bought one of these Skydome Swags yet, interested in any feedback weather you have bought one, seen one or used a mates.

    They look well made and plenty of room, might have to duck down to our local ARB and have a look at one.

    I know one thing they wont be cheap but you get what you pay for.

    ARB SkyDome Swag | ARB 4x4 Accessories
    Aaron & Jacinta
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    TBH, I think that the dome units will be fine, as long as there is no dew, frost or rain (or dust).

    The problem that all swags seem to share is that there is no vestibule to put things like boots, rain gear, packs etc under cover while still being outside of the tent. Of course, you could wrap these things in a tarpaulin.

    Further, if you need to enter or exit the swag when it is raining, some rain will get in.

    I truly think that a small, 2-3 man, hiking tent is more practical.

    HTH,
    Peter

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    ARB also do a "Boot Swag"

    Wifes just ordered an ARB Skydome... Will get back to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Learner View Post
    TBH, I think that the dome units will be fine, as long as there is no dew, frost or rain (or dust).

    The problem that all swags seem to share is that there is no vestibule to put things like boots, rain gear, packs etc under cover while still being outside of the tent. Of course, you could wrap these things in a tarpaulin.

    Further, if you need to enter or exit the swag when it is raining, some rain will get in.

    I truly think that a small, 2-3 man, hiking tent is more practical.

    HTH,
    Peter
    Peter...

    You leave your gear in the fourby

    Boots in alongside...

    And even a tent lets water in when its raining

    I've got a tarp that gets rigged off the side of the 4wd when inclement weather to prevent rain on top of the swag (if i deem it necessary)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Peter...

    You leave your gear in the fourby

    Boots in alongside...

    And even a tent lets water in when its raining

    I've got a tarp that gets rigged off the side of the 4wd when inclement weather to prevent rain on top of the swag (if i deem it necessary)
    That was my thoughts, awning off the side to keep rain out.

    We have a centerpole tent which sets up quick and also have two little girls but I like these and the swag would be ideal on a boys trip
    Aaron & Jacinta
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    Those Skydomes or whatever look very much like the Southern Cross Canvas swags

    Which begs the question - and be sure, everyone will have a different answer - a Skydome Swag vs Southern Cross Lite Tent.

    The swag weighs 10kg - plus the fancy "boot swag" - the Lite tent weighs in at 14kg.

    I have to add here - I can't imagine I would ever have the guts to put up a Boot Swag - in fact I thought ARB was having an early April Fool's joke at our expense until I saw someone has bought a Boot Swag.

    I'm getting too old and set in my ways

    I reckon I know how Andrew Symonds felt when Shane Watson lit incense in the Aussie dressing room. My boots are grossly mistreated

    It would be interesting to witness a competition in setting up the two outfits - three different categories:
    1: Perfect conditions
    2: Howling wind and rain
    3: Late at night after a few sherberts

    Not saying which is best - that is individual - love me swag (Hal Saul of Tawonga Swag) and love me Southern Cross Tent

    Tombie - the tent doesn't leak. Say that again, the tent doesn't leak - and it gets used in the High Country during winter - in fact think of me up at Dartmouth next week
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barra1 View Post
    Tombie - the tent doesn't leak. Say that again, the tent doesn't leak - and it gets used in the High Country during winter - in fact think of me up at Dartmouth next week
    I actually meant when you open the door to go in

    Just like opening the swag to go in

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    I actually meant when you open the door to go in

    Just like opening the swag to go in
    Yeah - it DOES let the rain in when you open the door - that is why it is wise to get the zip-on canopy over the door.

    Waking up in a swag with rain pounding down has hairs on it

    You just wished you had put up the canopy off the side of the Defender
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barra1 View Post
    It would be interesting to witness a competition in setting up the two outfits - three different categories:
    1: Perfect conditions
    2: Howling wind and rain
    3: Late at night after a few sherberts
    I'd suggest the following could occur:

    1: Tent would win
    2: Swag would win (and possibly be drier) - Dont forget you can use it as a swag and just climb in...
    3: Who cares, last time I was that pickled I just unrolled and collapsed on TOP of the swag

    Reasoning - Bedding already in swag, mattress already in swag...

    Tent requires bedding be put in tent...

    From experience, I've also found swags to be warmer in cold conditions.

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    After struggling with a 3m x 3m bell tent again last weekend, those swags are looking MIGHTY good.
    In fact, my bell tent hasn't even been put away properly, I just half folded the sod and shoved it in the back of the County and came home.

    What is the price for a double swag?

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