Where it's made probably Chris. Please try to buy the aussie one. Personally, I get swags second hand from trading post etc. My current swag was bought in 95, still going strong.
Hi All
I've been umming & ahhing about buying myself a swag for quite a while now and have been looking at what's available.
A swag is something that I might only use occasionally (sleeping on the boat or an overnighter / weekender on a island - For all my other longer trips - I use my Oztent RV5 & now that I have my new canopy on the Navara - I can sleep in the back of it when I do an overnight stopover when travelling.
I've found that you can spend $150 - $600 & yeh I can see the difference between some of them in the quality and construction. …. it looks like $350- $450 gets you heavier 400GSM ripstop canvas , PVC floor , no seeum mesh , better mattress , decent zippers , free standing & good zipper sealing to keep the rain out.
OK - So what's the go with these Adventure Kings swags @ less than $200 ($174 Deluxe Single - Delivered) …… They seem extremely popular & from what I've seen of them - well made & have the features of a $400 swag . Generally , online reviews seem to be positive .
$174 is easier to part with for something that might get used 3 or 4 times a year (might)
Oh & I'm trying to stick with a single swag so it can be set up on a stretcher or be used on my boat.
Chris
Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day !
Teach him how to fish
& he will sit in a boat - & drink beer all day!
TEAM MOJIKO
Where it's made probably Chris. Please try to buy the aussie one. Personally, I get swags second hand from trading post etc. My current swag was bought in 95, still going strong.
I second the Australian made. Almost guarantee it is a better quality. I have two swag of good quality.
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Hey Nagg,
I use a Mr Swagman on the deck of my boat. I got it custom made at the time but it is now on their product list so when it rolls out the pvc/vinyl is the base in case the deck is wet. It’s basically one zipper and rolls out
all in one.
https://www.mrswagman.com.au/
It’s this one https://www.mrswagman.com.au/product...-classic-swag/
Quality made.
For my intended use - spending $800-$1000 just doesn't make sense …… Yes if this was going to be my main sleeping arrangement when I go on my trips I would - However I generally drive to a destination & camp - or pack the boat up and camp for a week or two at a time ….. & then I use a proper tent . I don't really go touring with lots of overnight stops where the convenience of a swag is a benefit.
Chris
Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day !
Teach him how to fish
& he will sit in a boat - & drink beer all day!
TEAM MOJIKO
I have a Burke & Wills from bcf, can’t fault it, just make sure you season the canvas as directed and give the zippers a spray with silicon every so often.
Would you really sleep in a swag in a boat on the water? Them and sleeping bags scare the hell out of me in the event of a sinking.
Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day !
Teach him how to fish
& he will sit in a boat - & drink beer all day!
TEAM MOJIKO
When I had my signature 632f with a large cabin, my wife and little ones would sleep in the cabin. I would still swag it on the deck.
i was paranoid they would be trapped in that cabin to the point I rarely slept. I think if you think your boat is going to sink from circumstances out of your control, don’t do it. I have a glass of red as the sun sets and to this day, it’s my favourite pastime.
My swag is very rarely zipped so it’s a throw over if you like. I reckon I could escape quicker than sleeping in a cabin.
I have Barcrusher mate
Sleeping in a cabin would be little different if a boat started to sink or someone creamed you - as I said I couldn't see myself in a situation that would be dangerous - I would never swag it offshore for example . I'm talking about use on a mooring or little quiet bay or river
Chris
Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day !
Teach him how to fish
& he will sit in a boat - & drink beer all day!
TEAM MOJIKO
Previously - I've slept on the cast deck on my old Hornet & Seajay .
With the Barcrusher I've set up the rack & slept on that …… what I'm trying to do is eliminate the need to set up a tarp which is a pain & noisy if there is any wind blowing .
Chris
Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day !
Teach him how to fish
& he will sit in a boat - & drink beer all day!
TEAM MOJIKO