Swag for a tall guy

[TreXTerra]

My wife is not too into camping, so I am often the only one in the rig. I would like to keep things light and simple whenever possible, so I'm considering getting a swag.

These are not as common in the US as they are in Australia, so it is hard to find places I can see them in person. One problem is that I am 6'4" and in smaller tents I often end up with my feet pressing against the tent wall, smudging down the bag insulation and making my feet cold.

Anyone use a swag? What do you like or dislike about its features and construction?

 

[Tim]

Not sure what you mean my a swag? Seemed to range from open to all most like a small tent. Just got one of these to try.
https://www.majorsurplus.com/czech-bed-roll.html
I'm 6'3" and seems ok although yet to give it a full test. Cheap enough if it's what you are looking for. Plenty of YouTube reviews on it too.


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[krax]

I've only seen a few swags readily available in the US; ARB, Kodiak Canvas, and Outback, and those are all 80-84" long.

Have you looked into the cot-tent combos from OzTent or Kamp-Rite? They're decent solo shelter solutions, especially under a tarp shelter or awning and I know Kamp-Rite has an XL version that's 90" long.

Other than that, you may be more comfortable in pretty much any tent designed for 2-3 people.

 

[Scott Murray]

My wife is not too into camping, so I am often the only one in the rig. I would like to keep things light and simple whenever possible, so I'm considering getting a swag.

These are not as common in the US as they are in Australia, so it is hard to find places I can see them in person. One problem is that I am 6'4" and in smaller tents I often end up with my feet pressing against the tent wall, smudging down the bag insulation and making my feet cold.

Anyone use a swag? What do you like or dislike about its features and construction?

Yeah plenty of options here in Australia -
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/blackwolf-bushranger-swag-king

http://darche.com.au/products/swags/

 

[TreXTerra]

I've only seen a few swags readily available in the US; ARB, Kodiak Canvas, and Outback, and those are all 80-84" long.

Have you looked into the cot-tent combos from OzTent or Kamp-Rite? They're decent solo shelter solutions, especially under a tarp shelter or awning and I know Kamp-Rite has an XL version that's 90" long.

Other than that, you may be more comfortable in pretty much any tent designed for 2-3 people.

I had considered a cot-tent, but they seem to be made of much lighter material and there is the issue of being cooled from below, which has been a problem when I hammock-camp. A thick pad would solve that, but it doesn't solve the wind problem. I just figured there was less to go wrong on a swag, since it can roll up and doesn't rely on a cot frame that can be bent or broken.

I have a 2-man tent, which works okay, but is kind of a pain to set up and take down every day. I like the idea of a simple swag with just one or two poles and no stakes. I plan to put an awning on the side of the rig, so I can roll out the swag and sleep under the awning; that way any dew or evening rain won't be a problem and I can pack up out of the elements in the morning.

 

[Teague]

There's one for sale right now on ExPo. Not sure where you are located, but you might be able to check this one out if you're close.

 

[TreXTerra]

I'm in Utah, so that one is a non-starter. Thank you, though!

 

[MOAK]

Ouch,, my first wife was not too into camping either. In her opinion a great vacation meant outstanding room service.. Good luck brother.. :)

 

[stuart.404]

Here is a thread I posted recently about the ARB Swag. I'm not as tall as you but I'm pretty sure you'd fit easily

https://overlandbound.com/forums/posts/79080/

 

[Luis Merlo]

Until recently the conventional canvas swag was quite shallow, now "dome" swags are much more popular and have much more height to them, when I was in the market for one, i needed something i could sit up in and get changed in etc....it is PVC with a bucket floor, (220 cms / 86.6 inches) and rolls up to a third the size of a canvas swag, and drop sheet tarp and fly tarp ensures I stay nice and dry !...hope that helps...cheers !

 

[Luis Merlo]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hochstein-Tunnel-Tent-Camping-Festivals-Hiking-Outdoor-2-Persons-Flecktarn-Camo-/301707011482?hash=item463f23a59a:g:ql0AAOSwu4BVxGl1

 

[krax]

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Coolest Kia Soul that ever was.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Thank you !....I needed something super economical and with a bit of room...the Kia fit the bill...won't get me everywhere but we have fun !