Thread: Thinking of Buying a New Swag

Originally Posted by THE BOOGER

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

Looked at them and have seen them in person, not bad, also Amazon had them on special 2 weeks ago for $249

Originally Posted by Tombie

Baz, where does this swag price point?

Wild Earth have them for $349.50 or you can get them from Onland for the same price.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Swags for the Homeless...

Not big enough mate otherwise I would get one.

Originally Posted by Rok_Dr

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

Not quite wide enough, but I love the price and quality.

Originally Posted by pohm66

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.

That was our second choice.

Originally Posted by The Cone of Silence

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

Thanks appreciate your honesty.

Baz.

Baz,

Found a few that were "made in Australia" but only found 2 that used local canvas manufactures (rest mostly Chinese) and having a brain fart trying to remember then just know they were out of my price range.