Tents Swags Other Archives - https://www.ozroamer.com.au/category/news-reviews/products-and-accessories/tents-swags-other/ Travel | Leisure | Lifestyle Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:46:32 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ozroamer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-1x1-32x32.jpg Tents Swags Other Archives - https://www.ozroamer.com.au/category/news-reviews/products-and-accessories/tents-swags-other/ 32 32 2013 Southern Cross Canvas Double Dome Swag Rob Fraser Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/2013-southern-cross-canvas-double-dome-swag-rob-fraser-review/ Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:38:26 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4616 Southern Cross Canvas Double Dome Swag is a generously proportioned swag for the taller or larger camper. It is exceptionally comfortable and has first class build quality. We took the swag on the OzRoamer Project Pajero trip to the Flinders Ranges, Birdsville and Cameron Corner in 2013 [...]

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Southern Cross Canvas Double Dome Swag
Southern Cross Canvas Double Dome Swag is a generously proportioned swag for the taller or larger camper. It is exceptionally comfortable and has first class build quality. We took the swag on the OzRoamer Project Pajero trip to the Flinders Ranges, Birdsville and Cameron Corner in 2013

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Burke and Wills Waratah double swag Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/burke-and-wills-waratah-double-swag-review/ Wed, 29 May 2013 23:09:34 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4368 One of the most practical sleeping arrangements in the bush is the humble swag. We have for review the Burke and Wills Waratah standard dome swag. [...]

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Burke and Wills Waratah Swag OzRoamer head end
One of the most practical sleeping arrangements in the bush is the humble swag. We have for review the Burke and Wills Waratah standard dome swag.

Being slightly larger than the average bear we opted for the double with a length of 2150mm, width of 1420mm and height of 750mm. This allows plenty of room to sleep comfortably without feeling restricted. The down side of having the double is that it takes up more room on top of the 4wd.

The Waratah is made from heavy duty 15oz rip stop canvas that is waterproofed and proofed against rotting. Note that while all it is proofed careful care of your swag is needed to maintain and keep in good condition. Putting up the swag is easy and it comes with either a canvas or PVC base to help keep out the cold.

Entry is through the top with a Velcro flap and zip up sand fly mesh that runs for over half the length, vitally important if you don’t want to be scratching for days. There is a large front window and aircraft quality alloy poles to keep everything upright. The top flap has 4 eyelets to allow for multiple tie up points.

You sleep on a 75mm convoluted high density foam mattress with a removable cover. I found it comfortable with the eggshell design however those of larger build may find it a little thin, but I’m not sure how thick the mattress can be and still keep the rolling quality. Inside there are pockets for keys, torch, phone etc which is handy.

Burke and Wills Waratah Swag OzRoamer toe end

Overall the Burke and Wills Waratah double swag allows for fuss free camping, easy to put up and down, comfortable and is priced around $500 which is pretty good value. For another $50 odd you can get the PVC swag bag to keep your swag clean and dry when travelling which is also a great idea.

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