Thinking of Buying a New Swag

**Fluids** · 7th September 2012, 08:48 PM

Cluba' ... You bringing that to Belanglo ?

One of those was my no. 2 choice.

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**Rok_Dr** · 7th September 2012, 08:57 PM

Good choice Kev you won't be disappointed

Steve

d@rk51d3 · 7th September 2012, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Fluids

I'd just like to say thanks to Baz for starting this thread 'cause you just cost me $380

One Saul single and woolen blanket on its way.

Welcome to the club.

Did you get the standard single, or upsize?

**clubagreenie** · 8th September 2012, 08:58 AM

Yeah, I'll be bringing it. Should be fun to watch setup for the first time.

**Fluids** · 8th September 2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Welcome to the club.

Did you get the standard single, or upsize?

Thanks!

Standard single .... I'm only 5'9" (1.76m) ... i think it will be plenty long enough

**Fluids** · 8th September 2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Yeah, I'll be bringing it. Should be fun to watch setup for the first time.

I think I'll have dry run at home to sort the bedding side out ...

... swag comparisons eh ? Hope I don't get a case of buyers remorse

**Bushie** · 8th September 2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Fluids

Says he doesn't go camping anymore as he's too old ... Been sowing swags since '57. 55yrs and still going strong.

Been using one of his double swags for a few years now, better order a single for myself (just in case)
Slept in -7 just recently, nice and warm inside.

Martyn

**clubagreenie** · 8th September 2012, 05:43 PM

My record coldest was -12 in just the bag. But it's one hell of a bag, custom goretex outer, gore treated 100% goose down (even selected the down myself). Record for the swag was a night in kangaroo valley that froze the toothpaste.

**pohm66** · 10th September 2012, 04:05 PM

Though I'd make the swag free standing for those times on hard ground etc.

If you are looking to do the same you'll need 11mm+ diameter fibreglass poles (any thinner and aren't rigid enough for the tension) If you have a single swag you might be able to get away with smaller diameter.

Check with your camping stores to see if they have loose poles, these cost me $1 each. Also grabbed a couple extra to hold up the head flap.

Also used to small "C" end pole parts trimmed down to cup the loops on the swag and pieces of aluminium bar to create the pins... easy to file.

All up the mod cost about $10...

As always here are some pics...

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**Fluids** · 12th September 2012, 08:04 PM

My Saul arrived today. Very nice piece or work! The blanket is of good quality. Lighter than I expected and pretty compact. I'm very pleased

Also turned up was an AOS SPS in a double size (Swag Protection System). Cheapest was from Snowys in SA, then tonight Wild Earth have them on EBay reduced from 119.50 + postage to $107 including postage ... Figures!

The SPS is a nice way to protect the Saul when on the roof, rolls out to be a 3/4 groundsheet, and has more diameter and length than needed so I can add an extra blanket, and/or a thermarest, and even some clothing or towels, and only have to roll it up loosely, with a bit of space in the end of the bag for a pillow and mozzie net and bits and pieces.

Really looking forward to using it.

So, how do you Saul guys make up your bedding ? How do you assemble, or layer your bedding ? This is a bit new to me. Sheets, blankets ... ?

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