Well, there is the up coming Denmark field day and it looks like it's going to be camping, though I don't have any camping gear here in Australia.
Swag's are very much an Aussie thing and never encountered them or know of their advantages over tents, would you guys recon I should consider a swag over a tent if I were to consider buying some sleeping quarters?
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Swags work well in the outback, where rain is a rare thing. They become a very uncomfortable option if it rains though, since the swags may leak a little and you have nowhere to change your clothes and stay dry.
They are also bulky, so if you're strapped for room in your car, they are not ideal.
Their main advantage over other options is convenience. You just roll it out and climb in and sleep. Then you roll it up again the next morning and drive off.
I've got a couple of swags, but I also use a tent or tarpaulin when there is any chance of rain.
Cheers,
Graeme
They are also bulky, so if you're strapped for room in your car, they are not ideal.
Their main advantage over other options is convenience. You just roll it out and climb in and sleep. Then you roll it up again the next morning and drive off.
I've got a couple of swags, but I also use a tent or tarpaulin when there is any chance of rain.
Cheers,
Graeme
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Dave Bailey
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Re: Swag
I like a swag for 'hit and run' trips - overnighters or weekends away down south where I want to maximise fishing time and minimise packing and accomodation costs.
As Graeme points out, rain can be a problem. I tend to schedule my trips around the weather forecast, or book a cabin if I can't avoid rain.
A swag is also useful for long trips up North. Really easy to roll it out for an overnighter on the side of the highway (just have a really good look at the spot you pick - stay away from bins in parking bays
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If you are getting a swag I recommend getting one with some type of frame that will hold the cover off your face. Some people find swags quite claustrophobic, and this can help a fair bit. Also good to have one that you can open right up while still having protection from mosquitos and sand flies. They can get quite warm, even on cool nights. I have an Oztrail Mitchell swag which I'm pretty happy with, and is not too expensive - plenty of other options available too.
Cheers,
Dave.
As Graeme points out, rain can be a problem. I tend to schedule my trips around the weather forecast, or book a cabin if I can't avoid rain.
A swag is also useful for long trips up North. Really easy to roll it out for an overnighter on the side of the highway (just have a really good look at the spot you pick - stay away from bins in parking bays
).If you are getting a swag I recommend getting one with some type of frame that will hold the cover off your face. Some people find swags quite claustrophobic, and this can help a fair bit. Also good to have one that you can open right up while still having protection from mosquitos and sand flies. They can get quite warm, even on cool nights. I have an Oztrail Mitchell swag which I'm pretty happy with, and is not too expensive - plenty of other options available too.
Cheers,
Dave.
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peter birch
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Re: Swag
Gael I got a swag if you want to use for the Denmark weekend ,I won't be going.mitchell swag.
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Gael Bataille
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Peter, I think I will take you up on that kind offer, gives me chance to try swag for first time before deciding what to buy.peter birch wrote:Gael I got a swag if you want to use for the Denmark weekend ,I won't be going.mitchell swag.