The humble camping swag has been home to the Aussie bushman for many years. Although, originally they were about as basic as a few sheets of canvas and a sleeping bag to keep you warm for life on the go. As the years ticked on, the old swag has evolved into one very comfortable and versatile bit of gear. Nowadays, the simple, no fuss design of a double swag fits perfectly with a whole range of different outdoor adventures, with a heap of built in features available specifically to cater for the modern day camper.

Their layout has been refined time and time again with a massive selection of double swags and single swags now available in today’s market. However, with more designs to choose from now than ever before, selecting the perfect swag can be a little difficult to say the least. Here’s a few things you should know to get the most out of your camping swag!

STAY HIGH AND DRY

Now no one else knows more about camping in shocking conditions more than us. When the weather turns sour, a mesh floor will be the best thing you’ll add to your double swag or single swag. It’ll keep a bit of mud down around your campsite and hopefully keep your swag a bit cleaner and drier. A stretcher for your swag is a top idea – it gets you up and away from any rain that comes your way during the night leaving you high and dry.

TAKE LESS, WORRY LESS

Here’s what we love about a camping swag: they’re so simple, which makes your campsite so good! The less you take with you, the better! All the mod cons are great, but they add two things; weight, and complexity. The more you’ve got, the more there is to break. We love a double swag for this reason – just bung it on the roof, throw a cy strap over it and I’m sorted. Simple genuinely is best.

THE BIG DADDY DELUXE DOUBLE SWAG

If you like the idea of a swag, but you’re looking for a bit more space and comfort, the Adventure Kings Big Daddy double swag is definitely worth a look. It’s one of the biggest swags on the market, making it exceptionally comfortable for most campers. As you’d expect, the only slight down side to the huge of space this double swag offers is it isn’t as compact as some other single swags.

It sets up similar to most dome tents. However, being a camping swag means it’s also got the ability to store your sleeping bag and pillow inside, and doesn’t need a separate tent fly attached. It’s also got a full-sized mattress inside too. This means you get the comfort of a full size dome tent, plus the same benefits that a swag offers as well. There’s also an internal pouch for your wallet and keys, and there’s no shortage of room to store your cloths bag and a few nick knacks inside to keep them out of the weather as well.   

WHAT SWAG IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

At the end of the day, determining the perfect swag will depend on your own specific requirements. Have a think about how often you plan to use it, what type of trips you will most likely be venturing on, and what features would really suit your style of camping. Once you’ve chosen the best design to suit your needs, have a look for the best quality swag in your price range to get the best value for money. Keep in mind you can upgrade things like the mattress and tent pegs if you’re not quite happy with them. You can even fit an Adventure Kings queen-sized double self inflating mattress inside your double swag for the ultimate in comfort – just imagine having a 170mm thick mattress – now that’s the ultimate!

The best double swag for you will transform the way you camp. If you’re used to camping in cramped dome tents then either a double swag or a single swag will make a world of different. Being able to set your double swag up in under a minute and then get back to the important jobs like relaxing around the campfire is one of our favourite things about a camping swag. And that’s not to mention how good it is to just strap your swag to your roof and head off for the hills – now that’s camping like a King!