Thinking of Buying a New Swag

**Redback** · 30th August 2012, 11:40 AM

We are looking at buying a new swag, the one we are looking at is an Onland Woodland Queen size swag.

Anyone know anything about these swags??

This one

Features:
-Fibreglass poles at head, centre and foot for easy entry and comfortable space
-Heavy duty PVC waterproofed base
-External front window with roll up flap
-Zippered sand-fly proof mozzie net in top section for ventilation
-Made from 14oz 100% cotton canvas
-Stainless steel "D" rings
-Heavy duty #10 coil zip
-75mm High density foam mattress with removable cotton cover
-Colour - Green.
-Head and foot height 85 ,and 40 cm
-String for Poles
-Weight approx 13 kg
-Length: 2150mm x Width: 1450mm Foot Depth: 350mm Head Height 850mm

Cheers Baz.

**carjunkieanon** · 30th August 2012, 12:35 PM

That's a tent

There was a thread on Swags some time ago. From memory 'http://www.saulswags.com.au got a lot of praise.

R

**Blknight.aus** · 30th August 2012, 02:59 PM

the measurements and sizing of that looks about the same as the one I have but I have a center hoop in mine as well. (mines king single so is about 20cms narrower)

plenty of room for me +the SWMBO and for a while Alex untill he was about 4 and decided to adopt SWMBO's matress estate hogging sleeping patterns.

**THE BOOGER** · 30th August 2012, 04:27 PM

I have a oztrail mitchell in dbl size has the middle support as well so water doesnt pool. Mine also has the new alloy poles they seem to be a bit better than fiberglass. I was out at hamblton last week heavey rain and high winds no problem and no a drop of water inside takes about 3 min to set up. With the flaps over each end you can have some air flow even when its raining.

Amazon Outdoors - OZtrail Mitchell Double Swag (OZTCSW-MITD-D)

You can get them from about $350 on ebay

Tombie · 30th August 2012, 04:40 PM

Baz, where does this swag price point?

**Smokaharma** · 30th August 2012, 05:48 PM

I have a oztrail mitchell in dbl size has the middle support as well so water doesnt pool. Mine also has the new alloy poles they seem to be a bit better than fiberglass. I was out at hamblton last week heavey rain and high winds no problem and no a drop of water inside takes about 3 min to set up. With the flaps over each end you can have some air flow even when its raining.<br />
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Amazon Outdoors - OZtrail Mitchell Double Swag (OZTCSW-MITD-D)<br />
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You can get them from about $350 on ebay

I also have a OZtrail Mitchell but mines a king with alloy poles, i think i paid $190 to my door off ebay.
P.s they never roll up as small as they are packaged mine would take up the rear of my D1 no probs

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**clubagreenie** · 30th August 2012, 06:02 PM

Swags for the Homeless...

**Rok_Dr** · 30th August 2012, 06:47 PM

I have to give a huge thumbs up for Saul's swags.

I've bought 2 in the last few years, a single and a double. They are a basic but VERY weatherproof design with no fancy hoops, screens etc. Very well made and comfortable.

The price is also very reasonable given it is still made in Australia.

Ordering was simple, an e-mail of enquiry followed by an e-mail of confirmation and they were sent COD. Picked up and paid for them at the Post Office.

Web site is WELCOME TO SAUL SWAGS....... www.saulswags.com.au

Cheers Steve

**pohm66** · 30th August 2012, 07:09 PM

Hi Baz.

Just been through the same exercise and ended up with Vagabond :Sahara Swags . Nice thick mattress as well for our backs

From talking with a couple of swag users up here they recommended an open foot screen as well to minimise condensation from 2 bods in the swag, especially on cold nights. Also helps with ventilation on hotter nights.

Only mod I'm looking to do is run a spreader bar from top loop to the bottom one to make the swag free standing.

**The Cone of Silence** · 31st August 2012, 11:47 AM

I have one of these Onland numbers, although in a one-man size.

Things I like about it:

It's roomy and airy
It's very warm and comfortable to sleep in
It fends off the rain really well
It comes in it's own bag which is great for packing it away when wet
You can get into it from the top or from the front door
The mozzie net parts are of top quality
The zips are robust and solid
It's solid canvas - nice and heard-wearing
It's quick to erect and to put away
It can be used without the poles perfectly well...on a dry night!

Things I dislike about it:

The seams needed a good initial dousing to waterproof them
You need to set it up really well if it's going to be a wet night and it needs to be nice and taut.
The top velcro flap is a bit annoying to fit once you're in it - needs to be done before you get in. Even then it occasionally leaves wee gaps so if it's windy and rainy, the odd drip could work its way in (hasn't happened to me yet)
The centre pole velcro stays aren't as strong as they could be. If you're a wriggler, you might dislodge one. N.B. I don't know what the setup is on the queen size
The way the poles fit the foot part is nothing short of silly. Why they're different to the big hoop at the front is quite beyond me.
The pole sections should be attached to each other with elastics.

That's about it. I love mine. Tough and rugged. Comfy. If I spend a night on a particularly stony bit of ground, I'll use a sleeping mat as well but that's because I'm soft. In truth, I rarely need it.

Hope this helps

Bobby

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