Swags
Submitted by Blake.T. on Fri, 2009-10-02 20:41
hey guys,
looking at getting a swag for myself and i am not really too sure whats out there. Price wise, im not too fussed cos it will be with me for a while (hopefully. i want something thats pretty decent quality that will last.
so what is everyone useing/ can recomend?
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mako magic
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getting kicked out of home
getting kicked out of home blakey??????????
Blake.T.
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hahaha, hope not, unless you
hahaha, hope not, unless you know something i dont? hahaha
got myself an automobile now so i need something to take with me for overnighters etc.
mako magic
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u get a car?
u get a car?
Blake.T.
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yep, if you drop in tomorow
yep, if you drop in tomorow you can see it.
now i can start buying fishing gear again yay haha
mako magic
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what u get come on
what u get come on details????//
Blake.T.
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2009 V8 Twin Turbo Deisel
2009 V8 Twin Turbo Deisel 200series, just like bruces
hahaha i wish
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it will do the job for now, i can always upgrade down the track. just need some big ass spotties, rod holders and im right.
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shoulda got a toyota
send us a pm if ya get bogged mate ive got a landcruiser ute to pull ya out with
Blake.T.
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i would have loved to get an
i would have loved to get an 80 series, but decent ones are just out of my price range and they cost an arm and a leg to run
wopjrb
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yer good point
my cousins uncle has a challenger he reckons its allright - need to be lifted a bit tho
Nelly
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Aussie made
If you have the money buy a decent aussie swag with decent canvas i have a few swags.I have a oztrail mitchell which is not too bad and another swag australian swag which cost around 350 but is alot better than the oztrail
wopjrb
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i would just get a cheap canvas one
and a $100 tent - the sort that take 5 min to erect...(hehe "erect")
Blake.T.
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hey nelly, in what way do
hey nelly, in what way do you think the aussie swag is better than the oztrail?
Nelly
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Just alot better made and
Just alot better made and the main thing is quality of canvas will probably be in the shop tommorow so can discuss further then if you want
wopjrb
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i lived in an aussie swag for 4 months
never had a problem mate good strong canvas and zips - i found the best system to sleeping in a swag in comfort is to carry a small tent with a mossie net - one that takes five min to setup - makes it easy to get up for a whizz in the middle of the night if its rainin - and it keeps ya drier than just a swag - and this is comin from someone who sleeps in a swag regularly and for long periods of time
Blake.T.
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yeah sounds good, see you
yeah sounds good, see you tomorow
wopjrb
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dont forget about the mossies as well
doesnt matter which way you go north or south you will be attacked by mossies ay...there bloody terrible - u gotta drench your self in reppelent and have a good net - a mate of mine reckons dettol mixed with baby oil is the best reppellent and doesnt stink so bad
krabman
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AOS SWAGS
get a king single AOS swag with a 75 mm mattres got 1 and i could sleep in it all the time! not that xpensive either koz its very basic.
Adam Gallash
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AOS
Yeh, AOS are good, got the king single last year, only regret is not getting the inbuilt mossie/sandfly net, cruicial mistake, make sure you get one with it.
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fishing fanatic
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i would tell u but i
i would tell u but i completely forgot which ones we sold at ranger outdoors.. we had some really good ones.. i think they were aos.. but yeah the store went bust
Quan
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Kamprite
Check out this link if you thinking about sleeping quaters....
http://www.kamprite.com/pages/products
Keeps you off the floor & mossie out, full enclosed and around $175 on the net.
Mick
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Hey Blake have you seen the
Hey Blake have you seen the 5 sec tents? Shimano bought one out a few years back. Sort of like a beach shelter type of thing. Just pull it out of its cover and throw it on the ground ,and hey presto, one tent. Big enough for a double swag inside and 2 people or me and my 2 kids ( 7&5) at a squeeze. Nice and airy, very waterproof ( coped an Exxie drenching in February ) and packs up flat. They can be a little entertaining to pack up but once you get used to it, its not too bad. Worth looking into though.
Cheers Mick
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Salmo
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Mallee swags
Agree with adam...get one with a mossie net...
I have had to buy a few swags over the last 12 months for my boys...
ended up with 4 differnt ones (all singles)
Moondyne....light quality but fine for kids 5/10
AOS are generally well made 6/10
Jollyswags have heavier canvas than aos 7/10
Mallee swags (northam) are heavy duty (has a inbuilt flynet)...also comes with a waterproof base 8.5/10
spend the money and get a good one mate....they last a lifetime, so you will get a lot of use out of it....especially when you get hairs on your chest and find girls
Blake.T.
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when you say 'Mallee swags
when you say 'Mallee swags (northam)', do you mean, they are made in northam or is that a model or something? do you mind me asking what that one cost you?
allrounder
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They are made in northam
peel tce from memory.I will be getting an outback before the exxy trip.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
Rig
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true blue
I have a true blue . banjo which is a double swag 2 people is a tight fit. its a bit bulky but has been great with an inbuilt sandfly mesh so you can have a moon roof. it has like a dome an 1 end which is great cos you can zip yourself sealed shut so nothing can bite and you can air it out during the day without anything crawling in. got it from ranger about 4 years ago
longhairedlout
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aussie made
can't beat the aussie made ones imo.
me mate has a burke and wills swag, i think he said it cost about 500 but it's awesome. there are other aussie made ones a bit cheaper... just wait til some place has a 20% off sale.